"धावत्या खिडकीतलं जग" by कौस्तुभ अनिल पेंढारकर is a narrative centered around the experiences of a person traveling on a train. The protagonist is engrossed in reading a book while seated by the window. As the journey progresses, the ambiance changes with increasing crowd and rain outside, leading to an encounter with a small boy who stands by the window, looking out at the rain. The boy's hopeful attempts to open the window reflect his innocence and curiosity, while the protagonist, preoccupied with his book, initially reacts with annoyance. Eventually, the boy, facing disappointment, returns to sit with his father, leaving the protagonist to continue his reading. The story captures fleeting moments of life and the contrasting emotions of the characters within the confined space of a train, highlighting themes of connection, distraction, and the simple beauty of everyday interactions.

by Kaustubh Anil Pendharkar in Marathi Short Stories

Writen by Kaustubh Anil Pendharkar

Category Short Stories