A series of postal letters (penned for a TV show) turned into a bestseller book. It inspired so many to involve in the experience of writing and reading. Poet, lyricist and scriptwriter, Arvind Jagtap’s book is titled ‘Patras Karaan Ki’ – a line in Marathi that most letters start with. It literally means ‘the reason to write this letter is…’
Arvind’s letters are engaging due to the expression of pertinent social issues. He is not just a creative writer but a proactive responsive citizen as well. Arvind does not just write lines worth reading. His words are born of his walk… he involves in apt actions to positively impact the situation around him. It is indeed a lofty ‘reason to write’!
There are many reasons to write. Firstly it is better than speaking for various ‘ins and outs’. Writing is born of considered thinking while speaking is often spontaneous. We can edit our written words as we have the opportunity to view our expression and measure whether it matches with intent.
The written words can be treasured. Typed letters and hand written cards are more likely to be retained as nostalgic possessions compared to what one may have heard. Writing can easily turn into a dialogue that continues and when it does, the bearing is better on communication between the persons involved.
Most importantly, the written word is about ownership. We cannot deny what we wrote. We may clarify, retract or explain. But we cannot give up ownership of our expression. Hence, we are consciously careful about the choice of words while writing. It is pertinent to note that the best of speeches are written before they are delivered.
We must write to communicate to persons we interact with to articulate our thinking, aspirations and emotions. We must also write to unveil our inner thoughts first to ourselves and then to others. Writing is liberation of expression. There are many reasons to write. We must find one but write to reason (not without thinking)!
Find reason to write… but write to reason
Writing is best expression in every season
~ Pravin Sabnis
Arvind’s letters are engaging due to the expression of pertinent social issues. He is not just a creative writer but a proactive responsive citizen as well. Arvind does not just write lines worth reading. His words are born of his walk… he involves in apt actions to positively impact the situation around him. It is indeed a lofty ‘reason to write’!
There are many reasons to write. Firstly it is better than speaking for various ‘ins and outs’. Writing is born of considered thinking while speaking is often spontaneous. We can edit our written words as we have the opportunity to view our expression and measure whether it matches with intent.
The written words can be treasured. Typed letters and hand written cards are more likely to be retained as nostalgic possessions compared to what one may have heard. Writing can easily turn into a dialogue that continues and when it does, the bearing is better on communication between the persons involved.
Most importantly, the written word is about ownership. We cannot deny what we wrote. We may clarify, retract or explain. But we cannot give up ownership of our expression. Hence, we are consciously careful about the choice of words while writing. It is pertinent to note that the best of speeches are written before they are delivered.
We must write to communicate to persons we interact with to articulate our thinking, aspirations and emotions. We must also write to unveil our inner thoughts first to ourselves and then to others. Writing is liberation of expression. There are many reasons to write. We must find one but write to reason (not without thinking)!
Find reason to write… but write to reason
Writing is best expression in every season
~ Pravin Sabnis
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