MuddhoN SuddhoN (From the Beginning) by Kulwant Singh Virk is a tale of hope in dismal times.
KULWANT SINGH VIRK
Phullarwan, Sheikhupura; 1921 – Toronto, 1987
Master Storyteller
Kulwant Singh Virk is arguably the greatest Punjabi short fiction writer of the 20th century. In Lahore he received his MA in English from FC College in 1940 and a degree from University Law College. He joined the army in 1942, serving as King’s Commissioned Officer. Just after Partition he worked as Liaison Officer of the Govt of India in Pakistan. Later he wrote ‘Greater East Punjab’ suggesting linguistic regrouping of northwest India. He was Director, of the Communication Centre, at the Punjab Agriculture University in Ludhiana. In 1977 he worked as press officer of the East Punjab chief minister. Later, he edited the journals Jagriti (in Punjabi) and Advance (in English) both published by the government of East Punjab.
In a period spanning forty years - from 1944 to 1984, Virk enriched Punjabi literature with about 140 short stories set in rural and semi-urban Punjab.
Just after partition he on his official duty crossed the newly carved international border to recover abducted Sikh and Hindu women in West Punjab. A real incident of a Sikh woman who was forcibly converted and who refused to go back to her Sikh family made him write a short story ‘Khabbal’ (The Perennial Grass) which is one of the best Punjabi short stories written on the theme of 1947. (This story is at par with Rajinder Singh Bedi’s ‘Lajwanti’ but in sharp contrast to the sentimental one titled ‘Maghvia’ written by Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi.)
Known for his psychological but realistic portrayal of characters, Virk selects some common incident of life and then, by virtue of his intellectual acumen, renders it into a story. His Chhah Vela (Breakfast time, 1950), Dharti te akash (Earth and the sky, 1952), Turhi di pand (A bundle of straws, 1954), Ekas ke hum bãrak (Children of the Lord, 1955), Dudh da chapped (A pool of milk, 1958), GolhaN (The figs, 1961), Naven lok (New people, 1968) and Astbaji (Fireworks, 1987) reveal different facets of Jatt peasantry and their changing milieu because of (changes or lack of changes) in education and economic development.
His stories are epiphanies of life. The characters of his stories are loved and sympathised with by the reader notwithstanding their drawbacks and defeats in life. With a few subtle touches, he paints the inner conflict of his characters, and he does not bother to 'round-up' the tale.
There are many short stories bearing the Virk stamp - Dharti Hethhla Bould, ‘Dudh Da Chhappar’, ‘Toori Di Pand’, ‘Chacha’, ‘Chhah Vela’, ‘Do Aanne Da Ghah’, ‘Master Bhola Ram’, ‘Ranbir Kaur’, ‘Barrister Sahib’, ‘Professor Sahib’, ‘Baba Ram Sarup’ and ‘Puran Bhagat’ - portray varied themes of socio-economic and ecclesiastical nature. In these stories a single character acts as the spokesman for a particular class of people.
In some short stories Virk has brilliantly dealt with the theme of “unfulfilled desires”, which relate to marriage, sex and old age etc.
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Listen to the full AudioBook of the autobiography of Sahitya Akademi winner author Ajeet Cour who herself is a survivor of domestic violence. In this 8:30 hours long story revealed in the sequel to her Khanabadosh, she has revealed this traumatic experience In her autobiographical book, Cour revealed her suffocated life despite being an economically independent woman. She said, ”A husband’s beatings, hatred and disgust and getting thrown out of the house repeatedly. I had borne everything, despite earning and sustaining myself and my daughters.”Despite having faced such hardship in her personal life, Cour has contributed a lot to the literary works of her native Indian language of Punjabi and to the literary and cultural fraternity of India and the Indian subcontinent. She received the Sahitya Academy Award in 1985, a prestigious literary award of India. She is also a recipient of Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honors in India, in 2006. (Birat Anupam-January 3-2021)I narrate her autobiography - Kooda Kabada (Garbage) on my YouTube Channel also - which has more content than here.
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"Ral Baithan di Barkat" (The Power of Unity) is a didactic tale of how a family stands to gain when they are in tune with each other and when they are united as compared to another family which has absolutely no respect for one another.
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"Weeds" depicts the quandary faced by a Punjabi Radio show-host where he has to compromise their integrity to survive. Through the character of Hardeep Singh, the author brings into focus the complicity of Punjabi media houses to feed the greed and criminal selfishness of an immigration nexus exploiting the community.About the author:Harpreet Singh Sekha migrated to Canada in 1988. He lives in Surrey, British Columbia. He has observed the life-experiences of especially South Asian Canadians. He uses his piercing eye to highlight issues like discrimination, generation-gap, hypocrisy, newcomers' struggle, illegal methods of migration etc. The short stories he weaves seem to be set in the Canadian milieu while the real conflict goes on in the characters' minds. Harpreet's stories have had a far and wide reach with publication in Hindi, Punjabi and English literary magazines. So far, he has published four short-story collections, one prose book, and a translation of a history book. His body of work includes the non-fiction work 'Taxinaama,' a novel 'Hanere Raah' and short story anthologies, 'BiJi Muskra Paye,' 'Baaran Boohey,' 'Prism' and the latest 'Loondani.'
Awards and Recognition:📖 ‘Uh Raat’ (2021) was honored as the ‘Best Story’ by the Urmila Anand Simriti Book Award.Harpreet Singh Sekha's short story collection 'Prism' was the finalist of 2018 Dhahan Award. Harpreet’s work has received academic recognition with many students taking up his work, as his work has been the focus of many students’ M. Phil research. His work has also been adapted for the stage by many celebrated theatre artists and brought to film as well, in the form of a serial. You can check out more on his website at - https://www.harpreetssekha.com/ If you liked it, please subscribe to our YouTube channel as well and share this audiobook with family and friends.
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"Ghamm Ghamm Wasse Kaale Baddal" (The Rain Came) is the story of Oganda- the girl who was to be sacrificed to the Lake Monster to bring about rains. This story is said to be inspired by a tale related to Ogot by her grandmother. Listen to the story to find what happens to her.About the writer- Grace Emily Ogot (15 May 1930-18 March 2015) was a Kenyan author, nurse, journalist, politician and diplomat. "The Rain Came" was published in 1964 in a collection named 'Modern African Stories.' Ogot's writings are a blend of her Christian upbringing and her Luo heritage.About the translator - Amarjit Chandan (b. 1946, Nairobi-Kenya) is an eminent Punjabi writer, editor, translator and activist living in the UK. He has eight collections of poetry and five collections of essays in Punjabi to his credit. His work is known internationally and has been translated into many global languages. Chandan himself has translated and edited more than thirty books.🎧 Narrated by Manpreet Sahota, this audiobook brings literature to life through compelling storytelling. If you liked it, please subscribe to our channel and share this audiobook with family and friends.
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"Ghar da Piar" ( Love of/from Home) is an essay touching on the role of home and values received from home in personality building.
Principal Teja Singh was born in 1894 in Adiala, Rawalpindi (Punjab Province, British India). He wrote extensively in English as well as Punjabi.
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"Mubeena Ke Sakeena" (Mubeena or Sakeena) is the story of a child separated and then united with her parents through a kind woman. The two names of the child are a reflection of the lifelong bond between both women- the biological and the foster mother.
Gurbaksh Singh Preet Lari (1895-1977) is a unique signature of Punjabi literature. He was a novelist, short story writer, prose writer and a dreamer. He was an engineering graduate from what is now known as IIT Roorkee, and a civil engineering graduate from Uni of Michigan, Ann Arbor. An idealist, he established Preet Nagar township which was equidistant from Amritsar and Lahore, and where he invited prominent writers and artists like Balraj Sahni, Nanak Singh, Sobha Singh, Faiz, Sahir, Ashq, Gargi, and Duggal to come and live and write. Preet Nagar township had a community kitchen, an activity based school, a park, and spaces for physical, artistic, political, economic activities. Preet Nagar suffered the vagaries of the winds of 1947 when most of its inhabitants migrated to Delhi and other cities. His own family returned to live there with a few other families. In 1933, he founded a journal called Preet, Lari which though struggling, is still being published. The title of this journal gave him the suffix of Preet Lari. Gurbaksh Singh wrote more than fifty books. (details from Wikipedia)
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Hawa (Wind) is an account of the communal violence of 1947, and its impact on ordinary Punjabis
Gurdev Singh Rupana (13 April 1936 – 5 December 2021) was a distinguished Punjabi author best known for his evocative short stories that capture the lives of ordinary people. A postgraduate in Punjabi literature and PhD scholar from Delhi University, Rupana began his career as a schoolteacher in Delhi, forging close literary ties with luminaries like Amrita Pritam. His acclaimed collection Aam Khaas (“Ordinary Extraordinary”)—featuring tales of Dalits, migrant laborers, and slum dwellers—earned him the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2020 and recognition as a Dhahan Prize finalist in 2019.
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"Aleha" ( Silverfish) is the unpacking of multiple and inter-connected social attitudes highlighted in the background of personal trauma of Mandeep.
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Gurmeet Karyalvi is a multi-facted writer. He writes prose, poetry, novels and short stories that touch on socio-political issues of Punjab and beyond. Born in Karyal, Moga, Gurmeet has had a varied education ranging from a diploma in Civil Engineering to Masters in Punjabi and Political Science. He is working as an officer in the Social Justice department.His short story collections like 'Akk da Boota,' 'Ooaney,' 'Aatoo Khojji,' 'Haarin na Bachneya,' and 'Sarangi di Maut' among others. Many of his stories have been turned into films as well as plays. His short stories have been translated into many languages and have been transliterated into different scripts. Many universities and school boards across India have included his stories in their coursework. His debut novel 'Oh Ikki din' is about the impact of the recent Covid pandemic.
He has recently won the Sahitya Akademi Award for children's literature (2023). Before this he has been honoured with the Languages Department Punjab award in addition to many other awards he has won.
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"Nooan" (Salt) is the story of leather worker Sudagar and his family. Poverty, and deprivation are his lot. He and his family raise a weakling buffalo calf and it changes the family's lot to some extent until it dies after growing old. The story is among the best works by Punjabi author Balijit. His short story collection "Uchian Awazan" was the finalist for 2023 Dhahan Award.
Balijit wrote his first story while studying in college. His professor, Bhushan Dhianpuri, encouraged students to submit their stories for a writing contest. Balijit’s story won the contest, which then launched his literary journey. Today, he is a respected author, having produced three collections of short stories – ‘Soan Gallan’ (2006), ‘Ebartana’ (2010) and Uchian Awazan (2022). A Hindi translation of ‘Ebartana’ was published in 2019. He is the recipient of the Lok Kavi Gurdas Ram Alam award. In 2022 the ‘Nooan’ or ‘Looan’ story was conferred the Urmila Anand Simrati Book award. (details from Dhahan Award website).
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"Pahuta Pandhi" (The Transcended Traveller) is a feel-good story in which Major Sahib, an army officer heading home for a furlough spreads cheer and kindness during a short rail journey.
Gurbaksh Singh Preet Lari (1895-1977) is a unique signature of Punjabi literature. He was a novelist, short story writer, prose writer and a dreamer. He was an engineering graduate from what is now known as IIT Roorkee, and a civil engineering graduate from Uni of Michigan, Ann Arbor. An idealist, he established Preet Nagar township which was equidistant from Amritsar and Lahore, and where he invited prominent writers and artists like Balraj Sahni, Nanak Singh, Sobha Singh, Faiz, Sahir, Ashq, Gargi, and Duggal to come and live and write. Preet Nagar township had a community kitchen, an activity based school, a park, and spaces for physical, artistic, political, economic activities. Preet Nagar suffered the vagaries of the winds of 1947 when most of its inhabitants migrated to Delhi and other cities. His own family returned to live there with a few other families.In 1933, he founded a journal called Preet Lari which though struggling, is still being published. The title of this journal gave him the suffix of Preet Lari.Gurbaksh Singh wrote more than fifty books. (details from Wikipedia)
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Pali, a doctor who travels everyday by a private bus on a route she is to traverse for many months, fights embarrassment as well as an internal battle when the conductor of the bus pays her special attention. What happens when she discovers the reason he has been kind towards her?
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A hungry traveler tricks a stingy woman into making porridge by claiming he can cook it using just an axe. Gradually, he convinces her to add salt, ghee, flour, and milk—until a full porridge is made. In the end, he enjoys the meal, and the woman realizes too late that she was cleverly outwitted.
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'Tilchauli' (Sesame and Rice Offering) by Mohan Bhandari is a short succinct recount of class struggle through a metaphor of anthill.
Mohan Bhandari (1937–2015) was a respected Punjabi short story writer known for his minimalist style and grounded realism. A schoolteacher by profession, he wrote about rural life, human relationships, and social tensions without ornamentation. His notable works include Moon di Akh and Katha Kahani, and his stories are often included in Punjabi university curricula.
He was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1998 for his short story collection Moon Di Akh. His work has been translated into multiple languages and is widely studied in Punjabi literary circles.
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A poor priest receives the gift of a few coins and shells from a king. What happens to them when his wife angrily throws them in the backyard?
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Dr. Sohinder Singh Wanjara Bedi (1924–2001) whose folk tale collection - Bata'n Mudh Kadeem Dian has this folk tale, was one of the most respected voices in Punjabi literature, especially known for his unmatched work in preserving and popularizing Punjabi folk tales. Born in the village Dhamial in Sialkot district (now in Pakistan), he migrated to India during Partition and dedicated his life to literature and education.
Dr. Bedi began collecting folk stories at a young age, and over the decades, he published more than 80 books, including children’s tales, short stories, literary criticism, and folklore studies. His most iconic contribution is the eight-volume “Punjabi Lokdhara Vishav Kosh”, a global encyclopedia of Punjabi folklore that took him over 45 years to compile — a rare and monumental feat.
He served as a professor at Dayal Singh College, Delhi, and was deeply committed to using literature to preserve Punjabi cultural heritage. In 1988, he received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his short story collection "Galīeṅ Chikkar Dūrī Ghar".
Dr. Bedi believed in the power of simple storytelling to teach deep values. He passed away in 2001, but his work continues to inspire generations of readers, writers, and educators.
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"Awalle Nashae" (Strange Addictions) by Amber Hosseini is the story of a 'well-respected' but repressed housewife who is supposed to be satisfied with her position in the household. She needs and wants more, but is it possible for Ghazala to desire more than mere day-to-day existence? Find out in this short story.
About the author: Amber Hosseini is a recent but established signature in Punjabi literature being produced from Pakistan. Her story "Awalle Nashae" has recently been selected for the soon to be released anthology '2024 dian Pratinidh Kahanian'. Sukirat has curated the stories and edited the book.
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When a prince happens to marry a little she-frog, she turns out to be a clever princess who was under a spell. How far will the prince go to free her from the clutches of Koshchei, listen to the journey he undertakes in this story.
🌲🧙♀️🏚 About Russian Fairy Tales:
Russian fairy tales (or skazki) are part of a powerful oral tradition passed down through generations — not just to entertain, but to teach, warn, and inspire. These stories often carry dark, eerie undertones alongside moments of magic and wonder. That’s because they reflect the real hardships of peasant life, and the cleverness required to survive it.
You’ll meet:
Talking animals 🐸
Shape-shifting witches 🧙♀️ (like Baba Yaga, who both terrifies and helps)
Quiet, resourceful heroines like Vasilisa — who don’t need to fight with swords, but with wisdom and kindness
Unlike the sugarcoated fairy tales popularized in the West, Russian folk tales embrace shadows and ambiguity. The forest isn’t just a backdrop — it’s alive, testing who you are. Helpers are earned through humility. Villains aren’t always punished — but the wise always make it through.
So when you listen to stories like Clever Vasilisa, you’re stepping into a world where survival isn’t about brute strength — it’s about intelligence, endurance, and inner light.
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"Sau Meel Daud" (100-Mile Marathon) is a chronicle of the rise and fall of the dream fed to a young man who has extra-ordinary physical endurance and can actually run a 100 mile marathon.About the author:Balwant Gargi (December 4, 1916 – April 22, 2003) was a pioneering Punjabi playwright, novelist, and theatre director who played a central role in modernizing Punjabi drama. Born in Sehna, Barnala district (Punjab), he completed his M.A. in English Literature from Forman Christian College, Lahore. He was mentored by Norah Richards and later studied theatre at Yale and Columbia. His most acclaimed plays include 'Loha Kutt' (1944), 'Kanak di Balli' (1968), 'Sultan Razia', and 'Dhooni di Agg (1977). Gargi’s autobiographical English novel, 'The Naked Triangle', explores themes of identity and sexuality. He founded the Department of Indian Theatre at Panjab University in 1962, shaping the careers of many renowned actors. His book 'Rang Manch' (1962) earned him the Sahitya Akademi Award, and he was honored with the Padma Shri in 1972 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1998. Gargi passed away in Mumbai, leaving a legacy that deeply influenced Indian theatre.
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"Sajja-Khabba" (Right or Left) This story by contemporary author Tauqeer Chughtai explores the evolution of a naturally left-handed young boy who is shamed and beaten for not being able to use his right hand all his life. The child finally decides to tread the middle path when he reaches college and is asked to choose his (left or right) political leaning.Tauqeer Chughtai's YouTube is @pakherutv
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