After the fire, when I'd tried to express my gratitude for their kindness to our customers, they'd been awkward, uncomfortable. My father had had to explain to me that giving thanks is not a common practice in India. 'Then how do you know if people appreciated what you did?' I'd asked. 'Do you really need to know?' my father had asked back.
Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniHow can I forgive if you are not ready to give up that which caused you to stumble?
Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniBecause ultimately only the witness -- and not the actors -- knows the truth (Vyasa to Draupadi)
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni