Minds — the chota peg series

Taming , tempering and reining the ever wavering human mind which in a stream of consciousness jumps wildly from one to another completely unrelated subject and also amazingly unifies these opposing thoughts to justify uncivilised action ,is the purpose of all philosophy,religion and education . AI the fourth industrial revolution of our times has. managed to predict with a great degree of accuracy human reaction to stimuli by machines but what about a mind which say equates a murder to patriotism or love to death. I and you are perfectly capable of thinking of simple normal matters in the most abnormal of ways. Years of civilisation, spirituality, rituals and education have not found an acceptable means of controlling the mind and teach it to think in straight lines. ...

May 24, 2018 · Sudipto Rakshit

You or none — the chota peg series

The young lady had decided that’s its either him or no one, the young man thought likewise. Affairs of the heart can be dangerous and may even alter the course of history. As they say had Cleopatras nose been an inch small the history of the world would have been different. Or imagine a face that launched a thousand ships .Many a bitter war, many a tragedy have emanated from the she or he at any cost or any price. Passion can be such a powerful mode of destruction. Sometimes it devours all the characters involved. No one is willing to take a step back and pacify and take a step back and recast his or her prejudices, jealousy and emotional involvement. But that’s how we are!! ...

May 24, 2018 · Sudipto Rakshit

Siblings — the chota peg series

Relationship amongst siblings is a strange one. As little ones they are ever so attached. A while later they fight with each other on trivial issues but are willing to fight and protect each other from the outside world. With time this is one of those very few love affairs where the bonding is loosened considerably as they go on to set their own homes. Many however manage the healthy respect for each other. Sibling rivalry at is worst comes baring it’s claws with a no holds barred battle when the bone of contention is an inheritable asset. With respective spouses also throwing in their hats to fuel the fire,brothers and sisters who once swore for each other sometimes end in courts. And all the sweet childhood memories of living under one roof are well and truly brushed under the carpet and indulge in such bitterness that it would ashame strangers. ...

May 23, 2018 · Sudipto Rakshit