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From the margins
of the epic.

Reflections on writing, Dharma, characters, sources and the choices that keep ancient stories alive.

9 November 2025

The Day Krishna Spoke Back

An author reflects on the haunting moment when Krishna seemed to speak through the page — and what it revealed about compassion, dharma, and the evolution of myth.Read essay →

21 January 2020

Why We Need The Lost Epic

Bhishma’s dilemma, Krishna’s warning, and Arjuna’s awakening reveal why the Mahabharata was never a tale of ambition but of Dharma’s rediscovery.Read essay →

11 January 2020

Mythfying the Epic: The 24-Carat Gold and the Diamond of Retelling

When the 24-carat truth of our epics is diluted by distortion, the gold of civilization loses its shine.Read essay →