Ājōbā: The Grandfather

This is the story of a grandfather- Nilkanth, an aged idol maker whose trembling hands still shape clay with the devotion of a lifetime. Though time has lined his face and burdened his heart, one hope remains unbroken-to bring his grandson and estranged family back to the village he still calls home. To the world, it is merely a forgotten corner of the Konkan hills, but to Nilkanth, it is sacred ground: where the breeze smells of mango blossoms, the sea sings its evening lullaby, and memories linger like echoes of rain. Amid fading traditions and silent years, Nilkanth clings to the faith that love, once lost, can be reborn. This is not only a tale of clay and craft, but of redemption, belonging, and the quiet endurance of a heart that believes love-like the monsoon-always finds its way back home.

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Bodhisatva, author of Ajoba-a Marathi word meaning "Grandfather"-chose this title for its beautiful dual meaning. While Ajoba signifies a loving elder, it also echoes the Hindi word अजूबा (Ajooba), meaning "Miracle," reflecting how the grandfather in his story astounds the world with one. Born and raised in Bhilai Steel City, Bodhisatva grew up in a nuclear family, cherishing and deeply missing the warmth of his grandparents. Armed with degrees in Engineering and Business Administration, and over two decades of diverse professional experience, he now channels his life's learnings into heartfelt storytelling. Ajoba is his emotional tribute to the family bonds often fractured by the pursuit of success. Through this moving tale, he gently reminds readers that life is too short to drift away from parents and grandparents in the endless race for money-for in the end, what truly matters is having someone aside who says, "We will miss you."