A Poetry Tribute

Inspiration is a myth. If you feel like writing, pick up a pen and start writing. Write gibberish. Write words and sentences that might not make sense. Write now so that you can edit later, for you cannot edit a blank page. I don't want to just make people believe my words. I wish to electrify their beings with my words, raw and honest, touching their souls. Presenting the last episode of ‘A Poetry Tribute' straight from my heart - ‘The Art of Writing'.

DID YOU KNOW? The frequency of Om(‘Aum') is exactly the same as the frequency of Earth's rotation around its own axis. In a way, Earth is saying ‘Om'. Om is the sound of the universe. In the 19th episode, come with me and delve into the insightful and intriguing science & philosophy of ‘Om'.

What does Gujarat mean to me? For me, Gujarat has the sweet smell and air of home, It is the comforting hug of cool arms on a hot and humid day, It is the beats of Garba on any random day easing all the worries, Gujarat is my lifeline, and my soul will forever sing its song! In the 18th Episode,come with me and hear the story of the amazing land I was born in - ‘Gujarat!' ✨ _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

While painting appeals to sight, and music appeals to the sense of sound, food, when created at its highest form, appeals to all five senses at once. Come with me, and indulge yourself in the culinary art of ‘Cooking' in the 17th episode of ‘A Poetry Tribute'. _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

Each season has its own identity, Autumn's peculiar allure, Winter's bizarre wonder, Summer's scintillating salsa, Spring's sprightly song… In the 16th Episode, come with me and take out a moment from your busy life to appreciate the beauty of seasons.✨ _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

“Like a beautiful flower that is colorful but has no fragrance, even well-spoken words bear no fruit in one who does not put them into practice.” — Gautam Buddha Flowers always make people better, & happier. They are the sunshine, food, and medicine for the soul. In the 15th Episode, come with me and pay a tribute to ‘Flowers'. _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

"Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul.” This is a quote by Wassily Kandinsky, which aptly describes the role of color in our lives. In the 14th Episode, on the occasion of Holi, come with me and pay a tribute to ‘Colors'. _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

When the stage is the canvas, The movements- the paintbrush, Bharatnatyam- the palette, With colors that come from the heart, Dance truly becomes an art! Come with me and experience the magic of Bharatnatyam in the 13th episode of ‘A Poetry Tribute.' _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

Khadi – the word conjures up images of Mahatma Gandhi and the Swadeshi movement he led. Interestingly, a few 5th-century paintings in the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra depict the process of separating cotton fibers from seeds (called ginning) as well as women spinning cotton yarn! The first evidence of Khadi's early form in Indian civilization! The fabric of our freedom- Khadi, has so much depth to it. Come with me and hear the tale of ‘Khadi' in the twelfth episode of ‘A Poetry Tribute.' _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

Albert Einstein said, “Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.” Our day starts and ends with maths- we look at the time when we wake up & when we sleep...Mathematics if we observe and listen, is everywhere around us. It's like art, ever-present, you just need the sight and the thought to discern its presence. Join me and make mathematics your artistic muse in the 11th episode of ‘A Poetry Tribute.' _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

Red- an ambivalent color is dominant all around us. From YouTube, Netflix, Zomato, to marriages, flowers, and a lot more, it is truly an omnipresent color. Come with me and indulge yourself in this poetic tribute of the most prominent & powerful color- ‘The Color Red'. _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

Behind every favorite song, there is an untold story & sometimes, it's not the song that makes you emotional. It's the people & things that come to your mind when you hear it. :) Join me in this episode, as we pay a tribute to ‘Songs' and reminisce upon their idiosyncrasies. _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

Whether you like your food spicy or mild, Japanese cuisine has something for everyone. Sushi originated as a method of preserving fish in China, but today it has evolved into a lot more. With the increasing awareness about sustainability, sushi is now a treat even for vegetarians. If poetry had olfactory senses, it would taste like ‘Sushi'. Indulge into this delicacy with me in the eighth episode of ‘A Poetry Tribute.' _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

They say, “Legends never die. Their example and inspiration live on forever through the legacy they leave behind.” Lata Mangeshkar, everyone's beloved ‘Lata Didi', was one such legend. The Nightingale of India left behind a treasure trove of wonderful songs for us to cherish forever. Not just a legendary singer, she was a national icon, whose voice comforted and entertained generations. This episode pays a tribute to the Queen of Melody. _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

Plato said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” Since time immemorial, even long before life existed on earth perhaps, music was present in nature. What is music? What does it make you feel? Can you imagine a life without music, without your favorite songs? No, right? Music gives words to our feelings. In the sixth episode of A Poetry Tribute, ‘The Magic of Music' listen to a beautiful poem on this art form as old as time. _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

They say, “When you feel troubles wrapping up your life, wrap yourself in a saree and fight them in style!” Every saree has a story about society and the people around it. It is a history book in itself that tells tales of the region, the community, & the craftsmen. Listen to me decode the Semiology of Saree in this episode and embrace the vibrance of this majestic Indian drape. _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ “…And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them!”

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” These are the words of the world-renown ‘Pablo Ruiz Picasso'. In this episode, we delve deeper into his world, explore his painting ‘The Old Guitarist' and discuss the philosophy behind the artwork. Listen to it now and reignite your sense of hope and fall in love once again with art and literature. _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ Poem: The Man With The Blue Guitar: https://bit.ly/3p92uix The Old Guitarist Meets New Technology(Discovery of a Hidden Painting): https://bit.ly/3p5Wuqu https://bit.ly/3yC7bEx Episode Art Cover: The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso

"I would rather die of passion than of boredom." These are some iconic words by the world's favorite artist 'Vincent Van Gogh'. Listen to this episode, to delve into the world of starry nights and get to know this legend a bit more. _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thehedonistwriter/ Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ Song is sung by Lianne La Havas - "Starry Starry Night" https://youtu.be/vp5qJlr4go0 Zoom in and gaze at the Starry Night Painting on: https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-starry-night-vincent-van-gogh/bgEuwDxel93-Pg VAN GOGH MUSEUM: https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en Loving Vincent Movie Trailer: https://youtu.be/bRDSTw6mNwY Loving Vincent Website: http://lovingvincent.com/ _____ Episode Art Cover: The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh

'The Mother of Indian Modern Art', 'The Indian Frida Kahlo', known by many monikers, Amrita Sher-Gil was truly a legend. This episode pays tribute to the outstanding woman that she was, and how well she understood and captured the Indian emotion on canvas. Let us celebrate her together through this episode and delve deeper into the history of Indian art and culture. Get detailed insight on Amrita Sher-Gil through this documentary: https://youtu.be/LUEixUEPzPE _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thehedonistwriter/ Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ Episode Art Cover: Self-portrait with easel by Amrita Sher- Gil

No one belief system is perfect and no one belief system is an answer to all the problems. When we close our senses to other opinions, we become slaves to our rigid mindset. Not only are we then a threat to society but also to our own individual growth. The first episode pays a tribute to ‘Bhishma' and ponders on what we can learn from his noteworthy life. _____ I am Hemangini Mandaliya, also known as The Hedonist Writer. I ardently believe that words have the power to change worlds and that is what I am striving for with this podcast. Find me on Instagram and revel in new literature content at The Hedonist Writer Get in touch with me at thehedonistwriter@gmail.com _____ Episode Art Cover: Bhishma by M.F. Husain

A Poetry Tribute is an ode to art and culture through poems that remember the masterpieces and the masters. Join me in paying a poetic tribute to gems of history. Get in touch with me at: https://www.instagram.com/thehedonistwriter/