Sei Mohanar Dhare

• Author: নন্দিতা বাগচী (Nandita Bagchi)
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177569612
• Pages: 188
• Weight: 314 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:
Sitting on the 57th floor of Emerald Tower in Newport, Bodhisattva gazes at the Manhattan skyline, reminiscing about his childhood, his lost love Manasi Atreyi, and Jonaki. His life is marked by emotional turbulence and longing, spanning across continents and generations.

His elder daughter, Trisha, is married to Edward, a German man settled in Seattle. Edward's grandfather, Alfred, was once a member of the Nazi party in Germany, adding a layer of historical complexity to their family dynamics. Meanwhile, his younger daughter, Tara, is strikingly different—blue-eyed, with fiery orange hair, pursuing a Ph.D. in Anthropology.

Bodhisattva's aunt, Iravati, was a devout Buddhist, and over time, he too became deeply drawn toward Buddhism. In his search for solace from loneliness, he contemplates the true meaning of Nirvana. After years of austere self-discipline, he finally discovers a path to peace.

This captivating novel weaves together themes of identity, migration, history, and spirituality, exploring life's intricate shades through Bodhisattva's journey across time and space.

About the Author:
Born in Jalpaiguri, Nandita Bagchi spent her early years in Kolkata and Delhi before moving abroad. She lived in northeastern Nigeria, where she worked as a teacher and traveled extensively through rural West Africa due to her doctor husband's profession and social service commitments. As a member of Nigeria’s International Women’s Club, she was actively involved in various social projects. Having traveled across numerous countries, she has now returned to India, focusing on writing and social service. She is deeply passionate about nature and plants and contributes regularly to both Bengali and English publications.