The Day of Valentine

Saint Valentine, who lived in 3rd century AD and who’s the reason behind celebration of love on the day designated after him, probably propagated love as to the one that encompassed humanity and everything to do with humanitarianism ! However, the romantic aspect of love acquired prominence over other forms of love – affection, compassion, empathy, care and concern- and has since become a festival that celebrates love of the “Mills and Boons” genre. 

My book, “ A tryst with destiny”, celebrates youthful love – in fact, it celebrates romance in its purest, deepest and most vulnerable form and also the victory of true love over the narrow schisms based on religion, caste, creed, gender and other such created divisions amongst humans! 

Taking liberty to use a beautiful  verse composed by my old time friend Sunil Babbar on the Valentine’s Day, let me wish everyone a happy valentine day and invite the uninitiated to take some time out and savour the pure love story, A tryst with destiny. 

The verse by Sunil is reproduced below:

Why should only youngsters celebrate Valentine’s Day,

Love is not only romance but has several hues;

As long as our hearts are joyous overflowing with love

For all and sundry and not only exclusive few to choose!

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