The introductory part to
Ayodhya is AGS No. 2 and Kutalamanikyam Temple in AGS No.5 can be cited for this
in proof. Many others, why almost all drew reverent attention by the discerning
readers. Secondly, to the charge of boosting my image by such fantastic accounts
on gods or places, it is baseless. Is it not a fact that creative literature
differs from the insipid reporting jargon? What all I wanted, and tried
consciously also is to animate or enthuse the readers by sufficient warming up
their beings. Nothing more nor less. It drew applause from many, and evoked
dislike in a few too. Anyway, it is a way, and that is my style, characterised
by luxuriant fancy, virulent expression and exuberant thought, remarking a
critic friend ended that intensity is its distinguishing quality.
For
one thing I have to bow to my readers unconditionally and invariably the
commissions of every type - some are, of course, the printers' called the
Printer's devils and many are mine can be termed as composer's ills, are
permeating in all books. It is inexcusable. I confess that I did not do justice
to my work, due to lack of time. And improper proof-reading too primarily.
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