I felt rage which was unusual in my world and I wanted to come to teach lesson to perpetrators of crime not only against me but also my mother who was not taken care of and who died as beggar. When I told my community leader he was annoyed and said that I may never come back. But I was insistent and so I got transported here when in sleep. I have no idea how to go back or whether I will ever go back to meet my family. Now, I realise my mistake in taking revenge. I can’t live here as I remember everything and I can’t go there as I am clueless in that. He stood to move out of room. Mukesh finally asked, “But your name sounded Hindu, Anand.” Smilingly was answer given “we have no names as we don’t need them either. That was only for you so that we can communicate.” Off he went leaving behind a visibly shaken and new Avatar of Mukesh. He was never heard of again.
—from this collection

This is a compilation of short stories which put on canvas life of different colours. These powerful stories give new insight in philosophical approach to life and life after death. The readable stories deal with different human emotions but the core remains the victory of Humanity over Tyranny.

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Contents

1. Beyond Death —7

2. Swamiji—13

3. Nafeesa Bi—22

4. Megha And Family—31

5. Choti Maa—36

6. Debt —42

7. Unspoken Friendship—48

8. Umbilical Cord—52

9. Bilqees—56

10. Maryada—60

11. Mother-In-Law—64

12. Keshav—68

13. Airgun—72

14. Inspector—75

15. Hijacker—79

16. Relation Unknown—83

17. Preacher —87

18. Daughter of Water—90

19. Manthra—93

20. Daughter of God—98

21. Mai Bhago—102

22. Queen of Heartz—105

23. Durga—108

24. Breast Tax—111

25. Half and 14—114

Sunil R.P. Sethi is son of legendary Late Justice R.P. Sethi, who in addition to being a Jurist thinker was also a prolific writer and philanthropist. Sunil R.P. Sethi has written on varied subjects such as politics, judiciary and social issues. He is senior designate lawyer and also runs an orphanage. He is actively engaged with a number of social organisations. He is an acclaimed author whose short stories are published in newspapers.