The Forest of Enchantments

by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

first lesson on the nature of love: that in a moment it could fulfil the cravings of a lifetime, like a light that someone might shine into a cavern that has been dark for a million years.

trained mind is your strongest ally—and an untrained one your worst enemy.’

The land of our childhood is a special place, where we are cherished without question or expectation.