Dukhgram

Happiness may not be readily available in this world, but one neednt go looking for sorrow. Everyone has their own sorrows, but the most sorrowful is Amarnath Babu, whose grandson, Mayank, is mentally retarded. This is no small matter for him. He is deeply attached to his grandson. His recovery is crucial for him, but it doesnt seem possible. Therefore, he lives in nightmares. He sees crowds of children running before armed assassins. Information from around the world enters his nightmares, chronicling the many bloody chapters of history where disabled and unwanted children are killed. His restlessness takes a new direction when he sees how the entire world was moved by the image of Aylan, a Syrian child, lying lifeless on the seashore. Then, emerging from the shadows of apprehension, he begins to see rays of hope in this very world. He resolves to transform the worlds sorrow into a happiness, and for this mission, he finds literature, books, and those who write and read most trustworthy. Storyteller Shrikant is his companion, who will accompany him on this new journey. This novel by veteran storyteller Chandrakishore Jaiswal, through the story of a deeply connected grandfather and grandson, examines the deteriorating conditions for children worldwide. Citing a world increasingly cruel to children, from foeticide to war, it essentially shares a concern for the future of all humanity.