Have you read the story of how Birbal counted the number of turns made by the streets of Delhi?
All the other ministers suggested sending out an army of surveyors to count each turn, but clever Birbal already knew the answer, without even stepping out of the palace!
Read more of Birbal’s adventures in Amar Chitra Katha “Leave it to Birbal”, available on the Amar Chitra Katha app as well as Amazon, Flipkart and other major e-tailers.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay occupies an unchallenged position as one of India’s foremost literary figures. He was the first author to write a Bengali novel and a novel in English. His works include Devi Choudhurani, Durgeshnandini, Mrinalini, Anandamath, Raj Singh and Kapala Kundala.
Bankim Chandra’s characters are diverse and his plots complex. Two or three story arcs run simultaneously in his novels. Bankim Chandra was able to infuse into his work not only the patriotic or the romantic aspect of his characters but also the historical and social conditions of the time. As such, his canvas was large and his strokes bold. Bankim Chandra’s stories deserve mention and praise because of the chord they struck within each reader.
Anandamath, which was published in 1882, was banned by the British government because it became synonymous with the Indian struggle for independence. Vande Mataram, a clarion call for generations of Indian freedom fighters, was first featured in the novel and later made the National Song of India.
This quote reminds us that sometimes, it is important to look at the larger picture and let go of the little things troubling us. The soul is the only and highest eternal truth.
Ever so often, we feel like just because we work hard, we deserve to succeed, it is our right. However, life doesn’t work like that.
Which is why you should try to enjoy what you do. The rewards might or might not come, but at least you will be happy on your journey there.
