One day, a pig dreamt about a mystic land behind the mountains, where there was lots of food, and eternal happiness. Enlightened with this knowledge, pig decided to move to that land. As he was making his plans, he saw an old tortoise. In sheer benevolence, as was his nature, he decided to ask the tortoise to accompany him on the journey. "I am going to the mystic land behind the mountains, where there is lots of food and eternal happiness. You should come with me.” The tortoise looked at the pig with amusement. "There is no land behind the mountain, just a barren desert." said the tortoise. The pig was hurt. “I saw the land in my dreams. Don't you trust my dream?" asked the pig. “I would, but I know for sure that the land beyond the mountains is just a dry desert. I trust my knowledge.” said the tortoise. "Don't go there, its barren desert, with no food. You will die with hunger!...
Official website of Shon Mehta, acclaimed author of The Timingila and creator of the fictional universe of Jivavarta. Her works include 'The Girl Who Asked Why' and 'Lair of the Monster.' Explore philosophical allegories and stories on human nature.