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March 31, 2018
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Agnimalya Book 3
Agnimalya book 3
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Agnimalya is a Series of Books containing stories of versatile genres. It will be the author’s sincere attempt to keep the stories as versatile as possible.
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Agnimalya
March 30, 2018
Agnijaat and Agnishatdal March, Chaitra in shoptly
Agnijaat and Agnishatdal March, Chaitra were shifted to shoptly.com and if they don’t do what payhip did the ezines will stay in shoptly from this month onwards. the issues published in payhip will be shifted here too, give me two months- april and may!
The links for now:
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Agnishatdal link:
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agnijaat
https://shoptly.com/i/vwz
Agnishatdal Falgun, February review by Troy David Loy
Agnishatdal Falgun 1424 Critique
by Troy David Loy
Welcome, O kind readers! Here is my coverage of the previous issue of this eZine! I hope you enjoy it!
Let us begin… virtual trip to India:
Good selection of colors for this month’s image, just right for Holi!
Shraddharghya – Salutations:
This image shows a nice balance between light shades, in the flower held, to darker, in the hand holding said flower and background.
Ashutosh Mukherjee:
Here was truly a scholar and gentleman of advanced thinking, whose ideas on
education were unconventional and needed in his era, and needed now, in my own country. Too often is education decried by conservatives as “horribly elitist” when in fact it raises all to a better level than before when done well and wisely, not just elites.
Bankimchandra
Such a classic writer deserves a close look from this critic, as I’ll have to read any Ingreji translations of his works I can. His conscientiousness as a worker serves as a model to emulate in my own pursuits!
Stories reflections and thoughts:
This image uses simple shapes and colors, appearing as a chest of pearls, to very good effect.
Afterparty:
I liked this piece a lot. The idea of one year welcoming the next is brilliant, and the advice it gives sound, at least from my perspective. Good work, Hemdiva!
Not cursing the darkness:
Null, this month, speaks on positive note, with hope for the future of his nation despite the evident present turmoil.
The Black queen 2:
Nguyen seeks marriage with his resident village’s chief’s daughter, getting it, and fathering a son a year later. It will be interesting to read the next chapter in his life.
Pritamji and his Nuskas:
A discussion of home remedies takes place on a walking path between two friends. Well-written and humorous yet without sarcasm – largely fictional.
Yesterday was a visitor:
Good verse by Dom. It notes the difficulty of seeing the future and relative ease of the same with the past.
K3 of Kolkata…:
Bitter Pill critiques the loss of genuine refinement and culture in K-town by usurpers to leadership.
Fading:
A good piece of verse on the passing of seasons, and the desire for Springtime’s coming. Excellent, Freya!
Midnight Tolls:
Gayle’s verse on the grieving of late night wakefulness, and the comfort that comes with sleep. I enjoyed this one.
Child of woods:
Kevin Cooper reviews the authoress’s book, Child of woods, with an excerpt from the story “spurned lover.”
Star of the Month: Amita Dutt
I’d love to see her dance, so I’ll be looking for online recordings, however limited the effect when seeing her live and in person. Ah, I’ve found a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2KuvqkG7AA
Flute
Cool! Indian flutes! Interesting that they have been developed independent of those in the West, and are perhaps more ancient!
Sikkil Kunjumani and Neela:
Two flautists I’m listening to as I type this. These ladies could play! Here’s a link I’ve found to a good collection of their music on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ16cME38fU
Minutes together*
Image of a child reading with large insects or perhaps insect-faeries with him as he reads. Good mix of shapes and color!
Agnikorak:
Four image-poems from the authoress’s new illustrated poetry book. These are good! Do check out the work their published in!
Bhandananda Uvach
Good satire, with the message that evil always seeks to avert blame from itself onto others.
Jonakir alo – firefly, and Neela aasman – blue sky: Good verses, both of these. I’ll practice reading them in their original languages!
Valentine’s Day:
Good image, showing two lovers in Western formal dress, seen almost in silhouette as they dance together.
Bengal this month
This month shows an image depicting the romance of Shiva and Parvati, together, with nice attention of details and color balance!
Glimpses from Past: Al Biruni:
Here is an interesting scholar, who if I’m not mistaken commented on what could be a surviving work in Arabic translation of Aryabhata. Worth looking into deeper!
Story from Red Puran – Syamantak Mani
A tale here of a magical gem of great power that changes hands in very unfortunate ways to those handling it, finally finding its way to Krishna.
Agnishatdal and Agnijaat:
Two simple but well-balanced images, one of a lotus, the other of a four-leafed clover. Spoiler 1: Pic from Agnijaat: Beautiful piece with brilliant colors just right for Holi.
behind the veil:
Interesting cartoons, commenting on the deceptive nature of media coverage.
That’s it for Falgun’s critique, and I’ll be with you again next month with Chaitra’s!
…And in proper Soruggon to Anglic:
Talotaa frang. Talotaa kas. Talotaa tranga suulaat.
“Be safe. Be well. Be brilliant as the stars.”
Copyright © Troy David Loy, 2018
https://www.amazon.com/author/troyloy
Agnijaat Falgun, February review by Troy David Loy
Agnijaat Falun 1424 Critique
by Troy David Loy
Happy Holi!
Loved the image for this one, and the passage following reminds me of a quote from Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor from Doctor Who: “Of course I’m being childish! What’s the point of growing up if you can’t be childish sometimes?” This is arguably my favorite Indian festival. I lament my country’s lack of anything like it.
Indie author speaks 8
This was interesting, on not being overly satisfied with one’s own writing, and not giving up when it’s a passion. The authoress notes the doors to the world opened by her pursuit.
Single in India 1
This is a new piece, with cartoons of literal dogs on the depravity of skeevy types and lechers in society. Actual dogs would probably be embarrassed by such so-called men.
Fake cheques and what else?
Good essay on bank fraud, be it forged signatures or online bank hackers!
Shoving them to darkness:
Ooh! I like this image! Very grim and monstrous-looking, of a hideous creature of the night with huge red eyes!
Unemployment the demon 1:
A call for measures to limit border-crossing by migrants so that those already present can be effectively integrated into Indian society and gainfully employed. This is a new installment!
Happiness Skills…:
Here the authoress relates her views on love, and on what kind of love is really important.
Nature @Kolkata in Falgun:
A simple image this time, showing a good mix of curves and angles. The essay notes the onset of summer in Bengal, and the fun of Holi celebrations.
Constantine vs Supernatural vs Holly
Here the authoress notes her take on the recent competition between Supernatural and the Constantine series. I’m myself a bigger fan of Constantine as I’m familiar with the graphic novels and the gritty nature of the character – John Constantine is NOBODY’S mere comic book character!
Indian Raga Now – Shailendra Singh
Here is a singer worth checking out. Always good to broaden one’s horizons!
Spotlight On: Ananda Shankar
I’m listening to this fellow’s cover of “Jumping Jack Flash,” fusing Indian sounds with the music of the Rolling Stones. Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbVSFVOJnLU
Window to West: the dead zone
Ah! I remember seeing this movie once on television many years ago. It was good for a film adaptation for the Stephen King book, and I enjoyed it muchly!
Sweet Memories – better days!
Good commentary about predators masquerading as friends, or tutors!
Festivals this Month – Holi
Here again, perhaps my favorite Indian festival, making me envious that except among Indian Americans, it’s not celebrated here! Good advice for surviving the mischief involved!
Theme for Falgun – Spring/Love:
One: a brightly colored image, perfect for the coming season in March! Two: likewise, but this one also includes a poem along with festival colors! Three: a seventeen-word diamond verse on the union of true love between two hearts. Four: this one, a 7×2 diamond verse on the onset of spring and life’s return after winter. Five: a very short story, of the fragility of love in the darkness. Six: verse on the incompatibility of love in human communities and hidden agendas. Seven: essay on the things human beings ought to keep alive inside, and the human tendency to betray.
Fir milenge:
Beautiful image for this, reminding me of the greys and cloudiness of winter, showing a young woman seen from behind in a voluminous black gown.
Behindtheveil:
Two cartoon panels of a longstanding tactic used by “patriots” to push substandard products (and services) as a marketing strategy. It hasn’t changed one bit since 1947! So, that’s it for this month! I’ll see you next when I review Agnijaat for the month of Chaitra! And in proper Soruggon to Anglic:
Talotaa frang. Talotaa kas. Talotaa tranga suulaat.
“Be safe. Be well. Be brilliant as the stars.”
Copyright © Troy David Loy, 2018
https://www.amazon.com/author/troyloy
World of Mere Mortals for you!
my next joint venture with Troy David Loy:
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The lotus of fire republished in Amazon and createspace
I republished them quite some time ago, just as I have shared that I wont add any more titles in Amazon or createspace instead of that I will change the contents of those titles annually. In case one of the makeovers conquer reader’s hearts!
So if you want to, you can check out, their prices are bit lower too, that has been the prime target and in Kindle I have sliced down the price a lot but not much success in createspace though! 
A bouquet of wildflowers republished in amazon and createspace
I republished them quite some time ago, just as I have shared that I wont add any more titles in Amazon or createspace instead of that I will change the contents of those titles annually. In case one of the makeovers conquer reader’s hearts!
So if you want to, you can check out, their prices are bit lower too, that has been the prime target and in Kindle I have sliced down the price a lot but not much success in createspace though!
Critique Digest of Agnishatdal and Agnijaat Boisakh (April 2017) to Falgun (Feb 18)
I thought it will be better to share it as a pdf file, so that you can download and read them at your leisure!
https://agnijashatadalam.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/critique-digest-boisakh-to-falgun-1424.pdf
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