When the Lotus Blooms Quotes

“The main purpose of a married man was to have harmony in his home and that could only come when husband and wife were intimate. Physical intimacy was a prerequisite for spiritual communication and the latter was crucial if any relationship was to endure and be fruitful. He had ignored that aspect of his life thus far and had immersed himself in his work, which, unfortunately, had resulted in this lateral move to Sylhet.”
― Kanchana Krishnan Ayyar, When the Lotus Blooms

“Don’t judge your father too harshly. He is a good father and a good husband. Just because he has another wife does not mean he becomes a bad father. He has always taken very good care of you and Venkat, and you must always remember that. You are fortunate to have a very good husband, which keep in mind, your father chose for you. He always has your wellbeing foremost in his mind. Don’t fret about me, I will be alright. Now that I have shared my thoughts with you, I definitely feel lighter. You don’t dwell on it. Occupy your time and mind with your family. I long to see you again. Your loving mother, Gayatri”
― Kanchana Krishnan Ayyar, When the Lotus Blooms

“Encouraging such separatist ideas would lead to a divided India, something the British were well aware of and willing to use in order to control the growing Nationalist movement. Such tendencies had to be restrained, and he could never tolerate interference from religious fascists in his courtroom.”
― Kanchana Krishnan Ayyar, When the Lotus Blooms

“They were like mice in a maze, scurrying through narrow corridors within boundaries both physical and mental, set by the men in their lives, their journey often becoming a futile attempt to find an exit to happiness.”
― Kanchana Krishnan Ayyar, When the Lotus Blooms