Shon Mehta

Microfables of Jivavarta: Biting Dog Microfables of Jivavarta is a collection of short moral stories and philosophical microfiction that explore human behavior, social dynamics, and resilience. These bite-sized parables are designed for readers seeking meaningful, thought-provoking stories in a quick, engaging format. This is the first entry in the collection. Biting Dog — A Jivavarta Microfable by Shon Mehta. "We don't find what others are—we make them so. Three boys once saw a dog sleeping in the shade. “Does he bite?” asked the first. “He looks peaceful to me,” said the second. “He is a biter,” said the third, picking up a stone. “I will show you.” He threw the stone. The dog winced and moved a little. “See?” said the third boy. Then he threw a larger rock. The dog growled. “I told you!” he cried. He picked up a heavy stone and struck the dog with all his strength. The dog, now crying out in pain, jumped up and chased them down the road. The boys ran and climbed over a fenc...

Faiths of Jivavarta Mainland Jivavarta, a land rich in spiritual tradition and philosophical evolution, is a realm where religious belief systems not only shape individual lives but also influence societal structures and norms. The three predominant belief systems that have shaped Jivavarta’s cultural and spiritual identity are Tapasi, Ajabuhi, and Secular Individualism. In Jivavarta, gods and mythic figures exist only as cultural beliefs and symbolic narratives, not as real forces that influence events. Religions, traditions, and deities shape how people think, justify power, and form identities, but all outcomes are driven purely by human decisions, social systems, and political dynamics. This makes belief systems part of the world’s sociology and psychology, rather than sources of supernatural truth or intervention. A comparative overview of the core philosophies and slogans defining the spiritual landscape of mainland Jivavarta. 1. Tapasi Tapasi, with its ancient traditions and rig...

Kushta stands at the center of a grand, mythical spectacle in Jivavarta, illustrating the power of a well-told story to reshape public perception. In a quiet village in Jivavarta tucked between the hills, there lived two men who could not bear the sight of one another. Abrak was strong-hearted and wore his honour like armour. Kushta was silver-tongued and wore his lies like silk. Their hatred ran so deep that even the wind, they said, dared not flow between them. One day, fate offered Abrak an opportunity. Kushta stood at the edge of a cliff, unaware that Abrak was behind him. All it would take was a single push. No one would have questioned it. No one would have mourned Kushta. But something stirred in Abrak's heart. He stepped back. Mercy, not vengeance guided his hand. The villagers praised his restraint. They called him noble. But the story didn’t spread far. A silent, high-stakes moment on the cliffs of Jivavarta captures a single act of mercy that will ultimately test the wei...