Author: GVRK

# The Unsung Gravity of Dharma

Among all the grand characters in Mahabharata, I always feel Yudhishthira is the most underappreciated soul. There was no dramatic rage in him like Bhima, no unmatched archery like Arjuna, no divine charm like Krishna, nor the tragic rebellion of Karna.He had no “mass” moments, no heroic adventures meant to glorify him before the world. And …

# Where the Noise Becomes Music

It’s been almost a year since I started driving. I wouldn’t call myself a great traveler. I don’t usually chase long drives, highways, or distant destinations. But somewhere along this journey, I discovered one thing that completely changed the experience for me — music. The moment a song starts playing, driving no longer feels like just …

# The Cost of Caring

Maybe it’s my birth sign, maybe it’s just my nature… but caring too much and getting emotionally attached to people or things close to my soul has always been a part of me. But in today’s ultra-practical world, emotions feel like the worst investment ever. People don’t ask how deeply you care anymore — they ask …

# Before She Outgrows My Arms

Children grow quietly. One day you are carrying them in your arms… and one day you are carrying them only in memories. I miss the way my daughter storms into my day without warning — her endless little talks, her sudden hugs, her tiny kisses, even those adorable angry moments she thinks are serious. It’s strange …

# The Bird in the Cage

My Inner Canvas: I longed to be a bird with wings, to soar high and taste freedom, yet my fear chained me to the comfort of my own cage. This is me — my true identity, my true inner feelings I am shy to express.   Quiet Wishes: I do not have “dreams” in the glittering, …

#The Architecture of Silence

I’m not ‘hiding’—I’m just highly curated. My silence isn’t a void; it’s my sanctuary. I’d rather exist in my own headspace than exhaust myself explaining my ‘why’ to the world. I don’t want the contract of marriage, but I’m hungry for the experience of us. I want the depth of a connection without losing the frequency …

# The Luxury of emptiness

Three years ago, did the weight of having less actually make the value of every moment feel like more? I’ve traded the sharp, vivid hunger of the climb for the quiet comfort of the plateau, but why does this “good living” feel so much thinner than the struggle used to? I wonder if my soul was …

#The Third Place

I’m not just chasing caffeine; I’m cheating a frequency. There’s a specific alchemy in a new cafe – The sensory strike of roasted beans, the rhythmic pulse of the espresso machine, and that effortless ambient him of strangers, co- exisitng. It’s the “Third Place” effect: a sanctuary between work and home where the vibe does the …

# I didn’t see you coming; I felt you happen.

You weren’t just a moment, You were a shift. Because every part of you Spoke to a part of me I had kept hidden. Your softness – Against my restraint. Your warmth – Against my distance. Your present – Against my silence. And somewhere in between, My heart started echoing with you. Not loudly. But deeply. …

# Brewed Reflections

Coffee and cafes to me are little pockets of happiness – warm cups, quiet corners, deep thoughts, and stories waiting to unfold..! – G.V.