Tales from Sri Lanka and India

By Revathi Raj Iyer

""Tales from Sri Lanka and India," are two unique stories that portray the fragility and vulnerability of human beings.

 

"The Monk," is the story of a six-year-old boy from a village in Sri Lanka, who is sent away to lead the life of a monk. After 25 years, one day a visitor arrives at the monastery and that changes the destiny

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
• Release date: Aug 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9789361726767

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Tales From Sri Lanka and India

Revathi Raj Iyer

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Published in 2022

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Enthralling mystery stories laced with love, passion, taboo, cultural snippets and above all, a spectacular climax!

J. Sam Daniel Stalin

Bureau Chief at NDTV, Chennai

In loving memory of my mother and father

Acknowledgements

A chance meeting with the renowned author, Mr. Ruskin Bond, during a staycation at Mussoorie.

A casual chat with the taxi driver whose ancestors were from the Balti community.

The monk at the temple in Christchurch, New Zealand, from whom I learnt meditation.

My family for their love and support.

Reviewers and book lovers who have appreciated both my books: My Friendship with Yoga, and Syra’s Secret-Diverse Short Stories. Mr. J Sam Daniel Stalin, Bureau Chief at NDTV, Chennai, for his blurb.

Heartfelt thanks to each one of you!

My gratitude to the divine Creator, for leading and guiding me in the path of creativity.

Contents

The Monk

A Mussoorie Tale

Glossary                                                          33

About the Author

The Monk

I

was ordained for monkhood right from the time I was born.

Who made that decision? When? Why me?