Hridoyghatita by Ullas Mallik [Hardcover]

Ullas Mallik's witty narrative "Hridayghotit" is a deep and thoughtful exploration of the nature of love and human psychology.

Is love merely a disease of the heart? Or is it the yearning of the body? Or perhaps a restless state of mind? The author takes us on a journey to find answers to these questions.

Is love the exclusive right of humans? Do only men desire to place their lips on those of women, or vice versa? What happens if lips are not touched at the right moment?

Ullas Mallik examines these complexities through his story. Hindol, while trying to kiss his then-girlfriend Korobi, ends up biting her nose, which is a surprising moment in the narrative. And for those who dwell in the realm of the dead, does their love turn to ashes along with their flesh and blood in the burning pyre?

"Hridayghotit" compels readers to rethink the nature of love with these questions. An extraordinary and thoughtful work that highlights the depth and complexity of love.