Dear Charu,
Time
and again, you still remain unsung in this society teetering on the brink of
barbarism. Man, your resounding and echoing voice, akin to a solitary figure
relentlessly chasing truth, is being meticulously inscribed in the annals of
history. In due course, those who once slighted your wisdom shall introspect,
and the true worth of your contributions shall gleam conspicuously.
I believe it may have been insufficient and tardy, but you managed to seize the moment and still captivated everyone's attention. Indeed, I witnessed your address at the Bangalore literature gathering.
http://charuonline.com/blog/?p=13769
It's not the diction or the fluency, nor the mere mastery of public speech, but the elegance of your expression, even when faced with the challenges of the English language, that truly matters. You get across your point clearly and concisely, which is what is paramount in such forums.
In
fact, you came across as incredibly soulful and original. I could clearly
discern your authenticity, even in your expressive demeanor that wore your
heart on your sleeve, effectively conveying the lamentable state of
affairs; Tamil people idealizing matinee idols and expressing your concerns
about the lack of intercultural exchange of literary works through translations
between regional languages. What remained somewhat ambiguous was your
suggestion of transitioning away from realism, presumably toward fantasy. It
would have proven beneficial had you expounded further during that occasion.
You
wrote you are a terrorist. I disagree; you are not. You are a true idealist in
disguise!
Sincerely and reflectively,
S. Prasanna
Venkatesan
8/18/23,
Cincinnati
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