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“Song Of Mihika Nagari”

Every night, ships cut through the fog.
Their sailors sip their dark, dangerous grog.
No one sees them arrive. No one sees them leave.
Mihika Nagari traps them in her weave.

Lore Of Jivavarta: Mihika Nagari

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Song of Mihika Nagari Every night, ships cut through the fog. Their sailors sip their dark, dangerous grog. No one sees them arrive. No one sees them leave. Mihika Nagari traps them in her weave. Happiness is a transaction, and gold buys time. Weed is temptation, every voice is chime. The goddess, once mighty, now slumbers in shame, Her temples turned brothels, her blessings now lame. By dawn, everyone's gone, no trace, no name, The city denies that they ever came. But one day the goddess will rise and glare, And the city will sink, as if never there. Lore Of Jivavarta: Mihika Nagari by Shon Mehta
November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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“A first draft doesn’t have to be good or bad. It only needs to exist.
It is unpolished but breathing.
Like describing a dream before it fades.

Today, I finished the first draft of my next book.
The war has been declared.”
— Shon Mehta

#WritingCommunity #FirstDraft #shonmehta #AmWriting
Today I finished the first draft of my next book. When I wrote the first draft of my first book, I thought I had won something great — perhaps not the whole war, but at least the first battle. Only later did I understand that the first draft is not the ending of anything. It is the beginning of everything. You write more books, you realize the first draft is not the end of the war. It is the declaration of it. A first draft doesn’t have to be good or bad. It only needs to exist. It is unpolished but breathing. It is like describing a dream before it fades. A first draft can be messy, uncertain, rough, yet filled with traces of possibilities. When you finish the first draft of a work, something changes. You no longer feel trapped in the endless work ahead. You actually begin to imagine how beautiful it will be to return to edit, to add the details that are missing. The thought of reshaping gives you a rush. The tiredness disappears. You must let the First draft exist, and by letting it exist, you are allowing yourself the possibility of creating a masterpiece. —- Shon Mehta
November 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Read the full reflection www.shonmehta.com/2025/11/roug...

#Exhaustion #RoughHewn #PersonalEssay #shonmehta
I've watched the unbreakable shatter—laughter hollowed, eyes adrift. Hope slips away like a lost shard. Now the cracks creep into my own reflection. Rough Hewn: Wounds by Shon Mehta. Read the full reflection https://www.shonmehta.com/2025/11/rough-hewn-wounds.html - - - #Exhaustion #RoughHewn #PersonalEssay #shonmehta
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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“Some are born to thrive,
I am barely alive.
I am tired of this unexplainable ache,
And of the macabre dance of existence I partake.”

Rough Hewn: Wounds by Shon Mehta.

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Rough Hewn: Wounds by Shon Mehta
November 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Every time I start writing a new book, it feels like hacking through a deep jungle. There is no road, each step forward uncovers something both familiar and new. Today, finally, after cutting through thick vines of confusion, the full story has shown its face.

― Shon Mehta #writing #novel
Currently, I am writing my next novel. Every time I start writing a new book, it feels like hacking through a deep jungle. There is no road, each step forward uncovers something both familiar and new. Today, finally, after cutting through thick vines of confusion, the full story has shown its face. ― Shon Mehta, The Uncharted Mind
October 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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“The hope that good old days will come back never goes away. They come back sometimes – but then we are so focused on good old days that we fail to recognise good present days.”

― Shon Mehta, The Uncharted Mind

#InspirationalQuotes #Mindfulness #PresentMoment #Reflections
Poster featuring a quote by Shon Mehta from The Uncharted Mind “The hope that good old days will come back never goes away. They come back sometimes – but then we are so focused on good old days that we fail to recognise good present days.” The image shows two men (Jivavarta men) intensely looking towards a barren, sunless scene, while vibrant spring foliage is clearly visible right behind them.
October 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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“A bamboo seed was swept by the wind, Away, into the land of  stones.
Stones did not like it, One could hear the groans.

"Go away," they told the seed, "You don't belong here.”
Now, there is no land of stones, Only bamboos, and bamboos everywhere.” Shon Mehta 

#poetry #Resilience #bamboo
Alt text: "An illustrated parchment scroll featuring a poem by Shon Mehta. The poem describes a bamboo seed swept by the wind into a land of angry stones that groan and reject it, saying, 'Go away, you don't belong here.' The illustration shows frowning stone faces contrasting with lush bamboo growing in the background. The final lines reveal the stones are gone, replaced by 'bamboos, and bamboos everywhere.' A small winged seed floats at the top left corner."
October 21, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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“I was ready to die for you, but never realized that it was you who will kill me.

#BookQuote #thetimingila #Betrayal
Background: Vast, pitch-black negative space dominates the poster. No texture, no stars—just emptiness. Foreground: A single figure stands at the bottom edge, silhouetted in white or muted gray. They’re facing towards, arms slightly open, as if surrendering or offering trust. Shadow Play: Behind this figure, a faint silhouette of another person looms—barely visible, almost blending into the black. Their hand is raised, holding a dagger, but the gesture : is betrayal. Lighting: A soft spotlight from above isolates the main figure, emphasizing vulnerability. The betrayer remains in the shadows, reinforcing the theme of unseen danger.“I was ready to die for you,  but never realized that it was you  who will kill me.”  — Shon Mehta, The Timingila
October 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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In Jivavarta’s icy wilds, Verogai’s innocence breaks as her brother Golat vanishes in a bloody Prahuti rite to vengeful gods. Parents’ faith crumbles amid blizzards & divine tricks. Option this horror-fantasy! 📩 for pitch deck. Repping Shon Mehta. #FilmRights #Horror #Fantasy #StudioPitch
October 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Discover Jivavarta, Shon Mehta’s rich fictional world! Explore standalone novels like The Timingila, Lair of the Monster, & Lores of Jivavarta for deep philosophical tales & adventure.

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Discover Jivavarta, Shon Mehta’s rich fictional world! Explore standalone novels like The Timingila, Lair of the Monster, & Lores of Jivavarta for deep philosophical tales & adventure. #Jivavarta #fantasy #fantasybooks #TuesdayReads Discover Jivavarta, Shon Mehta’s rich fictional world! Explore standalone novels like The Timingila, Lair of the Monster, & Lores of Jivavarta for deep philosophical tales & adventure. #Jivavarta #fantasy #fantasybooks #TuesdayReads
October 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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"To hoard what you cannot use, and deny it to those who can, is not ownership. It is silent theft. True worth lies not in possession, but in purpose." — Shon Mehta, Stories of Jivavarta: Silent Sitar

#Philosophy #Quotes #Wisdom
> "To hoard what you cannot use, and deny it to those who can, is not ownership. It is silent theft. True worth lies not in possession, but in purpose." — Shon Mehta, Stories of Jivavarta: Silent Sitar > #Philosophy #Quotes #Wisdom
October 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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At some juncture in our life, we become an entirely different person than what we started as.Different dreams, different thoughts, different style, different life.When we look at our old photographs, it feels like we are looking at a stranger.
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At some juncture in our life, we become an entirely different person than what we started as. Different dreams, different thoughts, different style, different life. When we look at our old photographs, it feels like we are looking at a stranger. Then, it makes us wonder when we stopped being that person in the photograph. ― Shon Mehta
October 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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"Pedro had it all,until life unraveled. On streets, he searched for shelter and meaning. A small gesture sparked hope, revealing peace in despair. Read Shon Mehta’s poignant tale of loss and resilience. www.shonmehta.com/2025/09/shor...

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A haunting story of Pedro’s descent into homelessness, battling illness, rejection, & finding unexpected peace beneath the stars. Sleep By Shon Mehta
September 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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“Sometimes I feel that I am destined for greater things, and then again sometimes I suspect that I am just an extra in an epic movie.”
— Shon Mehta

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“Sometimes I feel that I am destined for greater things, and then again sometimes I suspect that I am just an extra in an epic movie.” — Shon Mehta Some days we’re the hero with the sword. Other days, just watching the castle float by. 🎬💭 But maybe being part of the story—epic or quiet—is the real magic. #EpicMovie #quote #ShonMehta #SelfReflection #dreambig #LifeQuotes #authorquotes
September 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Acceptance by Shon Mehta
Death arrives as a lover, a foe, or a stranger. But in the end, it’s destiny. And I will meet it with quiet acceptance.

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Acceptance A poem by Shon Mehta For some, it is a beloved they are eager to meet. For some, it is an enemy they are anxious to face. For some, it is a stranger they are trying to ignore. In truth, it is a destiny that nobody can escape. So, for me, when death comes there will only be acceptance.
September 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Mudita always hated the term "when the time comes."
She had first heard this term when she was around five.
"Stop giving her good food and good clothes," her grandmother had instructed her parents. "In fact, stop indulging her in any way."

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September 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Comparison Table: “The Timingila”vs “Lair of the Monster”novels by Shon Mehta.
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Comparison Table: “The Timingila”vs “Lair of the Monster”novels by Shon Mehta. #books #novels #thetimingila #lairofthemonster https://www.shonmehta.com Comparison Table: “The Timingila”vs “Lair of the Monster”novels by Shon Mehta. #books #novels #thetimingila #lairofthemonster https://www.shonmehta.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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Power makes people ignore your sins. There is not much difference between acquiring power and achieving sainthood.
― Shon Mehta, The Timingila

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Power makes people ignore your sins. There is not much difference between acquiring power and achieving sainthood. ― Shon Mehta, The Timingila https://www.amazon.com/Timingila-Shon-Mehta-ebook/dp/B07BVY3JQM #book #thetimingila #quote #politics
September 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Every person has some good in them. It is a mob of people that can be pure evil.”

― Shon Mehta, The Uncharted Mind

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Every person has some good in them. It is a mob of people that can be pure evil.” ― Shon Mehta, The Uncharted Mind #quotes #books #theunchartedmind
September 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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“Fools won the assembly – while scholars never spoke, being afraid of losing the debate.”

 —- Shon Mehta, The Uncharted Mind

#quotes #politics #Idiocracy #theunchartedmind
“Fools won the assembly – while scholars never spoke, being afraid of losing the debate.”  —- Shon Mehta, The Uncharted Mind
September 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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He stared at his image in the mirror, trying to remember how looked in his young age. He was not a bad-looking man in his youth, but too much of indulgence had made him lose whatever beauty he had.
Lair Of The Monster : Chief Father

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He stared at his image in the mirror, trying to remember how looked in his young age. He was not a bad-looking man in his youth, but too much of indulgence had made him lose whatever beauty he had. Lair Of The Monster- Chapter : Chief Father https://www.shonmehta.com/2025/02/lair-of-monster-chapter-chief-father.html #novel
September 12, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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“Being a victim doesn't make one virtuous.”

Shon Mehta, The Timingila

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“Being a victim doesn't make one virtuous.” Shon Mehta, The Timingila
September 11, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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“A mother's love is like a waterfall — you can see it, hear it from miles away. A father's love is like a hidden cave — you don't even know that it exists unless you look closely.”

― Shon Mehta, Lair Of The Monster
#mother #father #quotes
“A mother's love is like a waterfall — you can see it, hear it from miles away. A father's love is like a hidden cave — you don't even know that it exists unless you look closely.” ― Shon Mehta, Lair Of The Monster
September 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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“Life is feeling lonely in a sea of people, but life is also joy of solitude.” —Shon Mehta

#loneliness #solitude #quote
Life is feeling lonely in a sea of people, but life is also joy of solitude.” Shon Mehta
September 7, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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“They say that if you are born in Sonira, you won't be jealous of heaven -- and if you are born in Igati, you won't be afraid of hell. But for the people of Trishala, their city was their glorious heaven, and it was their living hell.”
― Shon Mehta, The Timingila
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They say that if you are born in Sonira, you won't be jealous of heaven -- and if you are born in Igati, you won't be afraid of hell. But for the people of Trishala, their city was their glorious heaven, and it was their living hell.” ― Shon Mehta, The Timingila
September 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM