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bangla is indeed the sweetest language.
when they said "i love you" but in bengali it's " আমার ভিতর বাহিরে অন্তরে অন্তরে আছো তুমি হৃদয় জুড়ে "
“On some days, everything goes badly; on others, well, and with less effort. You find that everything is done easily, your intelligence is in working order, your temperament in tune, and you are your own lucky star. Take advantage of such days, and don’t waste a moment of them.”
— Baltasar Gracián, The Art of Worldly Wisdom
do you ever just randomly remember the meaning of your name and then start thinking to yourself "that's so beautiful"?
My name "Kusumika" means "like a flower, blossoming" which was given by Sunil Gangopadhyay, the great poet, novelist who started Krittibas. I still think about those days when my baba used to tell me all about Kakababu and how i used to be immensely interested in it when I was a kid, waiting for him to tell me the stories every night before sleeping. Those days will forever remain in my core memory
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Happy birthday
Belated*
thank youuu😭🎀
চিত্ত যেথা ভয়শূন্য, উচ্চ যেথা শির,
জ্ঞান যেথা মুক্ত, যেথা গৃহের প্রাচীর
আপন প্রাঙ্গণতলে দিবসশর্বরী
বসুধারে রাখে নাই খণ্ড ক্ষুদ্র করি,
যেথা বাক্য হৃদয়ের উৎসমুখ হতে
উচ্ছ্বসিয়া উঠে, যেথা নির্বারিত স্রোতে
দেশে দেশে দিশে দিশে কর্মধারা ধায়
অজস্র সহস্রবিধ চরিতার্থতায়,
যেথা তুচ্ছ আচারের মরুবালুরাশি
বিচারের স্রোতঃপথ ফেলে নাই গ্রাসি,
পৌরুষেরে করে নি শতধা, নিত্য যেথা
তুমি সর্ব কর্ম চিন্তা আনন্দের নেতা,
নিজ হস্তে নির্দয় আঘাত করি, পিতঃ;
ভারতেরে সেই স্বর্গে করো জাগরিত৷
— রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high;
Where knowledge is free;
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls;
Where words come out from the depth of truth;
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection;
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way into the dreary desert sand of dead habit;
Where the mind is led forward by thee into ever-widening thought and action—
Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.
— Rabindranath Tagore
Shikhandi: The Gender-Defying Hero of the Mahabharata
Hindu philosophy holds a simple yet profound belief: within each person resides an everlasting atman (spirit or soul) that exists independently from the physical body, surpassing characteristics such as race, gender, and sexual orientation. Stemming from a common divine origin, every atman forms a spiritual kinship, deserving of love, reverence, and fair treatment.
In the epic Mahabharata, there is a captivating tale that revolves around Bhishma's commitment to celibacy, which leads to a grand swayamvara (a ceremony or event where a bride chooses her husband from a gathering of suitors). This ceremony is where Amba, Ambika, and Ambalika are given the opportunity to choose their life partners. However, Bhishma's interference in Amba's love life sets off a series of events that ultimately culminate in her tragic destiny.
Amba's heartbreak is twofold - first, her intended husband Shalva rejects her, and then Bhishma, bound by his vow of celibacy, refuses to marry her. This leaves Amba in a state of despair, fueling her desire for revenge against Bhishma. Determined to seek justice, she pleads to the mighty god Shiva for assistance in her quest to end Bhishma's life. Miraculously, Shiva grants her wish, but tragically, Amba chooses to take her own life to expedite her ultimate goal.
There are various versions of the next part of the tale. According to certain narratives, Amba is born as the daughter of King Drupada. Upon learning from Shiva that she will eventually undergo a transformation into a man, Drupada names her Shikhandi and raises her as a boy. In this particular version, a formidable entity residing in the forest indeed bestows upon her the transformation into a man. However, in alternative accounts, Shikhandi is born as a male but develops a trans-identity due to Shiva granting them the ability to recollect their previous life.
As the Mahabharata unfolds, Shikhandi emerges as a formidable warrior who defies societal expectations of gender. Their participation in the battle of Kurukshetra serves as a powerful symbol of authenticity, challenging the conventional gender roles imposed on individuals. Shikhandi's strength goes beyond mere physical abilities; it stands as a testament to the immense power that comes from embracing one's true identity.
Shikhandi's character is truly captivating because of their personal quest for self-discovery. They challenge societal expectations of gender and proudly embrace a non-binary identity. This exploration of identity is a key theme, showcasing the intricate and ever-changing nature of being human.
As we come to the end of our journey through Shikhandi's story in the Mahabharata, we honor a figure whose legacy surpasses time, defies conventions, and forever marks the intricate fabric of mythology. Shikhandi, the ageless fighter, still instills bravery and self-exploration in the souls of those who come across their legend.
April 6 , 2024 — another (birth)day
Can I text you in your DMs? I mean is it okay?
yeah i don't bite lol
hiii idk you but I saw your post which said your birthday is today so HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABES🫶🫶🫶🫶
yess it was on 6th April, thank you so much pookie🥺💌
“Home is the first grave.”
— Fatimah Asghar, from “How’d Your Parents Die Again?” published in The New York Times Magazine
bby doll aapne url change kiya hai kya or was it this from bfr
anyway happy birthday in advance if i forget hehe hope u hv an amazing day n year n eat yumm cake n smile until ur cheeks hurt<3
i completely changed the layout of my pfp recently and started being active more hehe and tysm pookii ily <3
mera birthday parso ko hai, koi mujhe thoda mental peace ya fir aam gift kardo. khush ho jaungi </3
Me loveth your blog!!! 🤩❤️
omgg ty pooki 💌
fallen leaves are not dead
art, intimacy, romance
মেঘের বিদ্যুৎ মেঘে যেমন
লুকালে না পায় অন্বেষণ
আমি কালারে হারায়ে তেমন
কালারে হারায়ে তেমন
ঐ রূপ হেরি-এ দর্পণে
আমার মনের মানুষেরও সনে
though our worlds may never intertwine
in the gallery of my heart, you forever shine
a muse, an inspiration, beyond compare
in your essence, I find solace and despair
for you are the melody that fills my days
the guiding light in life's winding maze
in your artistry, I see my reflection
a testament to love's eternal affection
forever by you my love
your voice heard by me
though the miles seperate us
my affection for you can never enough be
- to the loml, from kusumika <3
Sometimes we get so tied up in our idea of what we think we want that we miss out on the amazingness of what we could actually have
- Better Than Movies by Lynn Painter
[ID: A page of a play. It reads as follows, "Theseus: Stop. Give me your hand. I am your friend. / Herakles: I fear to stain your clothes with blood. / Theseus: Stain them, I don't care." End text.]
Herakles - Euripides (Tr. Anne Carson)
desi love languages: [cutting up fresh fruit] [oiling someone’s hair] [buying methai as a gift] [making chai] [helping someone with their saree] [eating leftovers so that others can eat fresh food] [putting mehndi on someone’s hand] [buying a whole carton of fruit after someone mentioned they liked it] [making pakorein when it rains] [watching cricket matches together] [holding the dholki in place while someone else plays it] [pinning jasmine buds in someone’s hair]
"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship."
~ from 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott