Forty years in one profession, and then, having retired, I took no jobs, though many of my colleagues had joined on a part-time contract for which they were paid a decent amount.
I sat down and, having completed my other pressing work, found myself in the no-work-at-hand category. This was not only boring but also unhealthy.
Staying healthy is important, and one can remain healthy if one works. This thought rattled me, and having jumped out of bed early in the morning, I went for a morning walk. While walking, I thought over it again carefully and then took the decision to write on anything that is relevant to life, to the present generation as well.
I was an occasional writer, and one of my pieces was published in an English daily. Later I was occupied in another profession, in which, whenever I found time, I wrote down what had never seen the light.
There is so much a man who has seen seventy monsoons can tell the world. These are simple thoughts but not political.
You may like my observations, or you may differ, but I am sure you will all agree: why not take it this way? You are my inspiration, my friends, and my well-wishers, so please give your views. There was no political overtone or undertone.
Ashok K. Ray