LIBERATION TALKS

" In his work, therefore, he does not affirm himself but denies himself, does not feel content but unhappy, does not develop freely his physical and mental energy but mortifies his body and ruins his mind."                                   It's going to rain, and I should take in my clothes. Maithili went to the terrace because the servant was on leave today and nobody else was home. While climbing the stairs, she felt her breath slow down and realized she was now 60. Opening the door to the terrace, she paused for a moment, captivated by the pink skies. It had been 3-4 decades since she last saw a pink sky. Tears streamed down her face. Yesterday marked her retirement from civil service. She had been quite famous in her career, not only as a civil servant but also as a writer and activist. She held postgraduate degrees in nine subjects. She started preparing for the civil service at 1...

Shanghai greeted me with warm sunshine on my rare day off, a chance to catch up on news with Memo, my reliable assistant who handled all my affairs. Memo was like a trusted partner, often taking care of me more than I did of him. However, it was my beloved wife Tnunzu who remembered to plug in Memo's charger and revive him each time he faltered. Today, Memo brought exciting news about India's growing economy, proudly emerging as a global economic powerhouse. I was born and raised in Mirzapur, where my father, a hardworking agricultural laborer, instilled in me the values that eventually led me to a career in IT. My fascination with China, fueled by the presence of Mao's image in our home during my childhood, motivated me to work there for twelve transformative years. In China, I found not only professional growth but also love with Tnunzu. Despite my deep yearning to return to India, bureaucratic hurdles prevented me from doing so, gradually weakening my ties with my homela...

"Liberate yourself from the thoughts, prejudices, and stereotypes you believe you were born to " Once, my teacher was sharing her happiness about harvesting some vegetables from her kitchen garden. There were certain feelings mixed with that the independence she got, the bliss of sharing with her neighbors, the sense of community. Ostensibly, you might link it to the market economy. But it's not about that principle of kitchen property she holds. Instead, she gained this happiness from equality and socialism .It came from the feeling that she is equal to others who can harvest and enjoy the profits of their labor without an entrepreneur. So, I belong to a nation renowned for its multicultural diversity. Importantly, it is a society where people were subjugated under a caste hierarchy for centuries, followed by imperialism and capitalism. This history of subjugation has prevented true freedom and independence for many, and this lack of freedom persists even today. As a chi...

Human existence begins like molten glass, pliable and shaped by the intricate hands of family and society. From childhood, moral teachings and social customs weave a complex tapestry around individuals, often obscuring true understanding. The hustle and bustle of life leave little room for contemplation.Yet, with the passage of time comes the unsettling awareness of life's uncertainties. It is here that individuals grapple with the age-old question: How ought one to live? What constitutes an ethical existence?This is when humans recognize their lack of knowledge about leading a good life.Most people are hesitant to accept this ignorance, as Socrates suggested, perhaps because admitting ignorance and embarking on a new journey requires the courage to acknowledge that one's past self and life were inadequatruth. The first step involves dismantling one's former self, a challenging process often accompanied by frustration towards oneself and the world. Gradually, on...