On Writing, Writers and Books
Published on 30/01/2025
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A Deep Sense of Blind Faith and Books

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The internet

was supposed to liberate knowledge,

but in fact it buried it,

first under a vast sewer

of ignorance,

laziness,

bigotry,

superstition

and filth

and then beneath the cloak of political surveillance.

Now cyberspace exists exclusively

to promote

commerce,

gossip

and pornography.

And of course to hunt down sedition.

Only paper is safe.

Books are the key.

A book cannot be accessed from afar,

you have to hold it,

you have to read it.

And finally become it.

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Hi, I am Narayan Kaudinya. And i welcome you on this journey, the Road to Nara ! I am an Ethnographer and a practicing Indologist. I did my masters in History and further learnt Sanskrit, Yoga and Nerve-therapy. At 24, pushing most academic sounding, office sitting works away, i felt compelled to know and understand the world and my country, Bharat/India. I travelled, and as it happened i took up teaching in Kashmir and further up in the remote villages of Baltistan in the foothills of Karakoram Ranges. For around three years and many states later there came a time when i felt that it was only while teaching i learnt how to laugh, to see, feel, breathe, love and cry -with children, and mostly resource-less parents in the harshest-freezing border conditions. I write, and work as a documentary photographer and Filmmaker, with numerous published, exhibited and some awarded stories. In my travels and life i have let nature lead me, the divine mother, and as a Yogin, my resolve here is to share my experiences and thoughts as honestly, and through them to blossom in everyone the power and possibility in pursuing your breath, that you seek your true nature with courage and curiosity. Here, on this road i will share my spirit, my love for nature, the elements of life that are us. And in doing so, i'll be happy to see you along.

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  1. writerexperimenter's avatar
    Aatma says

    Reading books are like working in a mental gym, strengthening the muscles needed to solve real-world problems. Reading engages the brain, keeping it active and improving cognitive functions. This can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline as we age.

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      Narayan Kaudinya says

      Absolutely, no gym worth doing than reading good, bad, boring books. Scientifically seen and feels like we know it what it does. Thank you for this valuable comment, Aatma.

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  2. niasunset's avatar
    niasunset says

    Exactly, well expressed, Books will be precious in every time of our life… Thank you, Have a nice day, Love, nia

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  3. JAM's avatar
    JAM says

    Fully agree and sadly they are trying to ban some very wonderful books. I plan to get them while I can. Great job

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  5. VinayVaidya's avatar
    VinayVaidya says

    Digital media can never replace the books. Umpteen times I have felt that for the right reference the printed books in the text form and on paper serve in the best way. Even more our own works saved in the written form are always authentic. So one should wake up to the reality that digital form is not as much reliable as are the books. Books have a longer shelf life also. I’m convinced that this whole balloon of internet and on line working is doomed and will be no more within the next 2 to 5 years.

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      Narayan Kaudinya says

      It might happen Vinay ji. It might happen that people start pulling away from social media, from sharing every damn thing, but the addiction to screen as of now is on whole another level. It is destructive as you know and little children exposed early are the ones who are doomed to lose in life early.

      Books have no alternative, truly and they have been the single most authority in changing/transforming people to their best of abilities.

      Thank you so much for your important views.

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    thelongview says

    Strong words! I agree with a lot of what you say, but books can be dangerous and/or in danger too. I’m reminded of Ray Bradbury’s masterpiece, Fahrenheit 451.

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      Narayan Kaudinya says

      Yes, i agree. Books can be dangerous, may be that was why many get burnt or get banned for all kinds of reasons. But the world we are in Harini, its majorly going towards people in future not having the time, patience and right aptitude to read books entirely.

      I haven’t read Fahrenheit 451, i used to hear about it a decade ago but you mentioning it makes me imagine it. I will try having it now. Thanks Harini.

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      Narayan Kaudinya says

      Do you think we are still early with internet Caro, as in will people in coming years learn to balance better or is it all going to be doomed!?

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    festo_sanjo says

    We are riddled with artificial life, which is influenced by instant gratification only to feel pleasure, which is also fake. I read almost every day, and there’s true pleasure in that coz it’s like having a deep conversation with someone(an expert) on the topic of interest.

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      Narayan Kaudinya says

      On point dear Festo. Sometimes just to think how amazing it is to just deny these devices a place in our pockets and bags. And it becomes just the world we want to be in. Also I do not know how but i get strange pleasure when I don’t use a phone for the longest time myself(and that is at most a day or half) and a see people around me looking down, drowning in their screens. Books are going to be the most valuable creations for times coming.

      Thank you so much for your comment Festo.

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    Martha Kennedy says

    I’ve thought about this a lot. I think a lot of it is market driven. If there’s an audience? That may be the problem — what you’ve listed here is what people want to watch. I don’t think we can change people. When I look around me here I am dumbfounded and not at the same time.

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      Narayan Kaudinya says

      It’s just apt what you wrote dear Martha. We cannot change people but being around children I Feel we can fill them with different, better stuff. We now know with experience where all this internet, information, screen splashes will take anyone. Even if the majority goes that way, some children can and must take a better route.

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    Lakshmi Bhat says

    I cannot imagine my life without books. I agree about the internet but it has become a part of our lives. It depends on how we use it and make sure that it does not control us. Well written.

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      Narayan Kaudinya says

      I cannot imagine my life without books either Lakshmi Ji, even though i am reading as much i tell myself too but buying good books have become a habit. At least I would like to present a great library where a room must speak loud to even the ones with phones.

      Yes, controlling is a good word but last one decade and a half one hardly can define one’s boundaries.

      Thank you for your views, Lakshmi ji.

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    veerites says

    Thanks a lot for liking my Myth ! 🙏
    Let cognitive decline be taken as a bliss because knowing too much is not redemption but otherwise.
    Prof Kaudinya was most eminent Gandhian principal of college in Sangamner, Maharashtra.
    Your name reminded me of him !

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      Narayan Kaudinya says

      I am always elated when i get to hear any information about my surname because there is long and varied history that goes behind it. Thank you. I ll come back.

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