VATA

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• ISBN: 9788184983678

• Edition: 9th

• Publishing Year: 1976

• Pages: 104

• Language: Marathi

• Category: Short Stories

• Binding: Paperback

About The Book:

This collection reflects the author’s exploration of life's many paths, filled with doubt, boredom, and the eternal search for meaning. The narrator’s journey begins early, when they leave home at the tender age of sixteen, and from that point, life becomes a series of wandering roads, each new path uncertain and unaccompanied. The theme of restlessness weaves through the stories, where each new experience is both a step forward and an unresolved question—"Is this the path I desire?"

Boredom, as the book suggests, is an inevitable part of life. But, like an incomplete sheet, it can never fully cover us—leaving parts of us exposed to life's uncertainties. However, it is only through the development of hobbies and interests that one can escape the monotony. The book advises nurturing multiple hobbies, so when one loses its appeal, another can take its place, thus allowing a sense of fulfilment and movement forward.

These stories dive deep into the human condition, exploring the complexities of doubt, boredom, and the constant yearning for purpose. Through the narrator’s journey, the book encourages readers to embrace their own diverse paths and explore them with curiosity, no matter how uncertain or solitary they may seem. Each story serves as a reflection on the inevitability of change and the importance of adapting to life's shifting landscapes.