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Ep 326: Pushpesh Pant Feasts on the Buffet of Life

The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

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The Hope of a Writer

Through the study of Sanskrit, one gains an appreciation for the nuances present in various languages and dialects. The speaker emphasizes the importance of exploring beyond commonly studied texts like 'rachandhirithmanas' and delving into the works of lesser-known writers like Gijairam, Waswami, Rachidas, Kiramarad, and Bhavuthi. They highlight Bhavuthi's brilliance in his verses that reflect on the endless nature of time and vastness of space, expressing hope that someday someone will truly understand and resonate with their thoughts. The speaker finds sustenance in these beliefs, particularly in the idea of detachment and life after death. They draw inspiration from Nabokov's notion of existence as a moment illuminated in darkness and reflect on living each moment as a flash of illumination, echoing William Blake's concept of eternity.

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