Articles on Childhood Memories
मित्रता का अंकुर बना वृक्ष
Jain Bharati, 2011
A grandfather returns home late after seeing off his friend, Bhandari Sahib, as he has done for years. His grandchildren, curious about the deep bond between the two men, who are of different castes and religions, demand the story behind their friendship. The…
मेरा अहिंसक समाज : कुछ बिंब
Jain Bharati, 2006
The author reflects on the nonviolent society in which he was born, raised, and educated. He describes this society as fundamentally nonviolent in its conduct, thought, and contemplation, permeated by compassion, kindness, friendship, and affection. He argues…
सहारा
Jain Bharati, 2006
The narrator lies ill with a fever, his body weak and his thirst growing. It is around three in the afternoon. He thinks of his younger brother, Prān, who is likely wandering through the small shops of New Market, Chowringhee, and Lindsay Street. Subhāsh, the…
डॉक्टर दादा
Jain Bharati, 2005
The story begins with a grandfather recounting his past. He explains that when he was about twenty-five, his own grandfather, who loved him dearly, wanted him to become a doctor. He fulfilled this wish and earned his medical degree. Upon returning home,…
बच्चे
Jain Bharati, 2004
The narrator reflects on returning to his hometown after many years, a place he still calls "home town" despite having lived in a big city due to his transferable job. His wife, Suman, dislikes the constant moves, but now their children’s education has rooted…
छाया
Jain Bharati, 2004
The story follows a man who returns home after a year and a half away, prompted by a sense of obligation rather than genuine desire. He arrives without informing his family, experiencing a mix of romanticism and detachment. At home, he finds his mother, whom…
परीक्षा से पहेले
Jain Bharati, 2000
The story follows Swaminathan, a schoolboy facing the pressure of upcoming exams. His father becomes increasingly strict, forbidding him from leaving the house and constantly urging him to study. Swaminathan feels trapped and irritated, especially missing the…