Gagan Jivan Tejomay

There exists an unbreakable, nameless bond between nature and human beings. It is connected to the human psyche by an invisible thread, much like the relationship between a leaf floating on water and the small or large waves that move it.

It is through this deep-seated connection that we instinctively experience the enthusiasm and affection of a new dawn, just as we feel the longing for companionship as evening approaches. These emotions seem to be inherent in our very nature.

In today's world, where we often live like machines, this thread connecting us to nature occasionally begins to resonate within us. Amid expectations, single-minded pursuit of goals, ambitions, politics, and petty intrigues disguised as practical dealings, human beings continue to yearn for peace, compassion, and love.

Following this resonant thread that connects us to nature, we not only move closer to the natural world but sometimes also turn inward and explore our own inner selves. In such moments, we transcend our individual existence and become one with the universe.

This profound bond between nature and humanity finds powerful expression in the lalit (reflective and creative prose) essays of Dr. Chhaya Mahajan.