Lochandas Shabdakar by Bimal Kumar Lama [Hardcover]

Partition does not only divide a country; it also divides people. It divides their lives, livelihoods, and ways of living. Both internally and externally, they become fragmented in terms of belief and trust. Lochandas Shabdakara is a story of such a person who is unwanted by any nation. He is an outsider on both sides. Yet, within his heart, he holds a deep love for the undivided country. This love, he wishes to divide equally between the two halves of the country. But neither side is willing to accept it. Instead, they want to push him to the other side of the border. But there are no boundaries within his soul. Therefore, he remains content on both sides. Yet, neither side can tolerate this. He is pursued by the police, the state’s laws. Eventually, Lochandas finds refuge within a community where there is nothing but love. Without a second thought, he immerses himself in the ocean of love. There, he hopes to find the "Arshi Nagar" where, according to his belief, "all torment of Yama would disappear."

This is the poignant narrative of Lochandas Shabdakara, an ultimate story of a homeless person’s spiritual redemption.