I am very happy that my book Beneath All This Sky which was adjusted as Fiction book of the year by Ukiyoto Publication in Kolkotta Literary Carnival 2026 has been translated to German , korean and Nepalese languages .
13 April 2026
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In Thailand, some markets exist not on land, but on water. Boats move slowly along the river, carrying goods, conversations, and daily life in a rhythm that feels natural rather than rushed.
There is movement, but there is also ease.
The river does not resist the flow. It carries everything forward at its own pace. People adjust to it, not by forcing speed, but by aligning with it.
There is a quiet lesson in that.
We often try to push life beyond its natural pace. We hurry outcomes, resist delays, and struggle when things do not move as expected.
But not everything responds to pressure.
Some things move better when we learn to flow with them.
Flow does not mean inaction. It means moving with awareness, adjusting without frustration, and allowing progress to happen without constant force.
The river market continues not because everything is controlled, but because everything is aligned.
Perhaps life becomes easier when we do the same.
Move, but do not force. Act, but do not rush.
Flow carries you further than resistance.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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13 April 2026
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“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
Much of our energy is spent on things we cannot control—outcomes, opinions, timing, and circumstances. The more we think about them, the more restless the mind becomes.
Clarity begins when we shift attention.
There are always a few things within your control—your effort, your response, your focus, your consistency. These may seem small, but they shape your direction more than external factors.
When you act on what you can control, the mind becomes steadier.
You stop waiting for perfect conditions. You stop reacting to every change. You begin to move with intention instead of uncertainty.
Today does not need complete control to be meaningful.
It needs a few clear actions taken with awareness.
Let the rest unfold as it will.
Strength does not come from controlling everything.
It comes from handling what is yours to handle.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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12 April 2026
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A stray cat sat quietly near a doorstep, watching from a distance.
It did not come close. It did not ask for attention. Just stayed there, cautious, observing.
Someone placed a small bowl of food nearby and stepped away.
No calling, no attempt to force closeness.
After a while, the cat moved forward—slowly, carefully. Ate a little. Looked up. Then stepped back again.
There was distance, but also a quiet acceptance.
Care does not always need recognition.
Sometimes, it is given without expectation. Without needing a response, without seeking a bond immediately.
In human life, we often attach expectation to care. We want acknowledgment, response, connection in return.
But not all care works that way.
Some of it simply exists, offered without demand.
Tonight, there is something gentle to remember.
Not every act of care needs to be returned instantly. Some things grow slowly, in their own time.
And sometimes, giving without expectation carries its own quiet peace.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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12 April 2026
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In parts of Vietnam, during the lanternHope festivals, small lights are set afloat on
water—each one carrying a quiet wish, a thought, or a moment of reflection.
They move slowly, carried by the current, glowing softly in the dark.
There is something deeply calming in that sight.
The light is small, yet visible. The movement is gentle, yet steady. Nothing is rushed, nothing is forced.
Hope often works in a similar way.
It does not always arrive as a strong certainty. Sometimes it is just a small, steady presence within—a quiet belief that things will find their way.
We often look for big signs, clear answers, and immediate results. But not everything unfolds that way.
Like the lantern, some things move slowly.
What matters is that the light continues.
Even in uncertain moments, a small sense of direction can be enough. A quiet intention can carry you forward.
The lantern does not control the water. Yet it does not lose its glow.
Perhaps hope is not about control.
It is about continuing to carry light, even when the path is not fully visible.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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#Vietnam #LanternFestival #Hope #LifeLessons #LightInDarkness #Mindfulness #InnerStrength #HumanJourney #CalmMind #Perspective #Growth #Resilience #SimpleWisdom #Inspiration #RajatChandraSarmah
12 April 2026
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“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
Most days do not feel extraordinary. They are routine, quiet, and sometimes even slightly dull. It is easy to feel that such days do not contribute much.
But they do.
Progress is rarely built on a few big moments. It is built on many ordinary days where you showed up, did your part, and continued without much noise.
These are the days that shape direction.
You may not see immediate results. You may not feel a strong sense of achievement. But consistency is working quietly in the background.
Skipping such days breaks the chain. Continuing through them strengthens it.
Do not underestimate the value of an ordinary day handled well.
Show up. Do what is needed. Keep the rhythm intact.
Over time, these small, repeated efforts become something significant.
And when results appear, they often come from days that once felt unnoticed.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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11 April 2026
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A small bird sat quietly near a window, injured and unable to fly. It did not try to escape immediately when someone approached.
There was hesitation—but not panic.
A hand moved slowly, carefully. No sudden motion, no force. Just presence.
After a moment, the bird allowed itself to be held.
There is something deeply moving in that kind of trust.
Not built over time. Not explained through words. Just a quiet decision in a moment of vulnerability.
In human life, trust often becomes complicated. It is measured, tested, sometimes withheld.
But at its core, trust is simple.
It is the willingness to not resist care when it is offered gently.
The bird did not know the outcome. Yet it chose not to struggle.
Tonight, there is something to reflect on.
Trust does not always need certainty. Sometimes it only needs a moment of calm, where fear steps back just enough to allow connection.
And in that moment, something meaningful begins.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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11 April 2026
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In the wide plains of Argentina, the land stretches far beyond what the eye can hold at once. There are no constant barriers, no tight boundaries—just space, open and continuous.
There is a quiet sense of freedom in that openness.
Freedom is often misunderstood as the absence of responsibility. But in reality, it is more about space—the space to think clearly, to move without constant pressure, to choose without feeling confined.
In daily life, we sometimes create our own boundaries.
Too many expectations, too many comparisons, too many unnecessary concerns. Slowly, the mind feels restricted, even when there is no real limitation.
The open plains remind us of something simple.
Not everything needs to be held tightly. Some things can be allowed to remain open. Some thoughts can be left without immediate conclusion.
Freedom begins in the mind before it appears in life.
When you give yourself a little space—mentally and emotionally—you begin to move differently.
And often, that space is what makes life feel lighter.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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#Argentina #Freedom #OpenSpaces #LifeLessons #Clarity #InnerPeace #Mindfulness #HumanJourney #Growth #Perspective #CalmMind #LivingWell #Balance #Awareness #RajatChandraSarmah
11 April 2026
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“Well begun is half done,” they say—but not every day begins well.
Some mornings feel delayed, distracted, or slightly off. And when that happens, there is a tendency to assume the entire day will follow the same pattern.
It doesn’t have to.
A slow start is just a moment, not a conclusion.
You can reset at any point. A single focused action, a small decision, or even a shift in attention can change the direction of the day. Progress does not depend on how perfecly it began.
It depends on whether you continue.
Do not give too much importance to the first few hours. They do not define what comes next unless you allow them to.
Pick one thing. Do it with clarity. Let that be your restart.
A day can improve quietly, without announcement.
And sometimes, the best part of the day begins a little later.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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10 April 2026
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A small puppy runs after a falling leaf.
There is no purpose in it. No reward waiting at the end. Just a simple moment of movement, curiosity, and quiet excitement.
It stumbles, gets up, runs again.
For a few minutes, nothing else exists.
There is something refreshing in that kind of joy.
No overthinking. No planning. No concern about what comes next. Just a moment lived fully, without weight.
We often forget how to experience such moments.
Even when something small brings a smile, the mind quickly moves on—to the next task, the next thought, the next worry.
But not everything needs to lead somewhere.
Some moments are complete in themselves.
Tonight, allow yourself a small pause.
A simple smile. A light moment. Something that does not need explanation.
Like the puppy chasing a leaf, sometimes joy does not need a reason.
It only needs to be noticed.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram: rajatchandrasarmah5
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