Mandalas is a beautiful book and I loved writing the review for the book. Thoroughly enjoyed the interview, Ma'am!

"Fragmented histories in my upbringing and my experiences..."
This completely resonated with me, as even I had to move frequently across cities, states, and even countries, each place offering its own unique customs, culture, language, and rhythmic cadence. These constant transitions demanded me to always adapt, it was a “work in progress” of learning to navigate new socio-cultural environments, often before I would fully settle in one place. While this gave me a varied tapestry of experiences, it also led to a sense of fragmentation in my personal history, as you've beautifully put it. There was rarely a consistent tradition, culture, or language that I could fully anchor myself in. The home, and the homelessness, displacement and reinvention, and the volatile journey left me both contemplative, and deeply reflective – I've always felt a constant longing to belong. But the best part is, it also made me more resilient and tolerant.

"Feminism is not a situation of man vs woman".
How true is that!
It's rather about both men and women engaging in a mutual "samjhauta"( borrowing your term), cooperating and adjusting together, to create a more balanced society, aligning with eacj other's aspirations and expectations. That means questioning old narratives and designing new, fairer dynamics in relationships, workplaces, and more importantly, in homes .
But how do we reach there? Can it ever be a relic of the past?

Congratulations to you and Rachna ji.

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Mahua Sen, Poet