https://swatisjournal.com Poems, short stories and articles in English, Gujarati and Hindi. en-US https://swatisjournal.com/eng-blue-jackal https://swatisjournal.com/eng-blue-jackal Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT It's time for a wonderful Panchatantra story! Let's read it. Once, in a dense green forest, there lived a jackal named Chandarava. (The jackal used to make a high-pitched wailing sound, so चण्ड=very sharp or intense, रव=sound, was his name!) Chandarava was very lazy. Hunting for food was his least favorite thing to do, so he preferred wandering around looking for some leftovers. One evening,… https://swatisjournal.com/eng-lion-and-the-clever-rabbit https://swatisjournal.com/eng-lion-and-the-clever-rabbit Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT It's time for a wonderful Panchatantra story! Let's read it. Long, long ago, deep inside a thick jungle, there lived a huge, ferocious lion named Bhasuraka. He was the king of that jungle. With big sharp claws, a thick golden mane, and a roar so loud that every single animal in the forest would stop dead! He not only looked terrifying, but he was also very cruel and merciless. He enjoyed hunting… https://swatisjournal.com/eng-monkey-and-the-crocodile https://swatisjournal.com/eng-monkey-and-the-crocodile Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT It’s time for a wonderful Panchatantra story! Let’s read it. Once upon a time, on the banks of a big, beautiful river, there was a huge Java plum tree. What’s this Java plum? You must be wondering, it’s our Jamun or Jambu, as we call it in India! This Jamun tree was laden with plump and juicy, deep purple fruits that looked like shiny jewels hanging from the branches. With the other birds and… https://swatisjournal.com/06-holding-the-dream-of-chubby-and-bumbumand-what-comes-next https://swatisjournal.com/06-holding-the-dream-of-chubby-and-bumbumand-what-comes-next Thu, 30 Oct 2025 03:36:29 GMT I had imagined it a hundred times, the glossy cover, the weight of the pages, the sound of flipping through a story that had once lived only in my head. But when it finally happened, it wasn’t just joy; it was relief, pride, and even a little disbelief! All the late nights with rhymes, the back-and-forths on illustration, the layout headaches, the printing delays, it all led to this one physical… https://swatisjournal.com/restless-an-english-poetry https://swatisjournal.com/restless-an-english-poetry Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:13:42 GMT The world is filled with echoes that are polished to look like reality. In the trending ultimate fakeness, no one is interested in genuine insight. It has been suffocated by static and shallow, repetitive content. Minds capable of sensing this superficiality, bear the pain of sensitivity and clarity, approving that patience and originality have become rare assets. The mind is unsheathed, It’s… https://swatisjournal.com/05-newsletter-as-a-story-companion-keeping-readers-close-beyond-the-book https://swatisjournal.com/05-newsletter-as-a-story-companion-keeping-readers-close-beyond-the-book Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:14:27 GMT Not everyone who stumbled across my landing page was ready to buy right away. Some parents wanted to know more. Some readers wanted to peek into the world behind the book. And I, as an author, wanted to stay connected with them, to share not only the book but the little joys, surprises, and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped it. That’s why I decided to create a newsletter companion for the… https://swatisjournal.com/04-landing-pages-that-tell-stories-how-a-book-finds-its-digital-home https://swatisjournal.com/04-landing-pages-that-tell-stories-how-a-book-finds-its-digital-home Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:41:32 GMT For me, the answer was clear: I didn’t want my book’s first impression to feel like a sales pitch. I wanted it to feel like an extension of the story itself, a page that carried the same warmth, rhythm, and magic as the book. And that’s when I discovered the power of a story-driven landing page. When you spend months (sometimes years) writing a book, the last thing you want is to reduce it to a… https://swatisjournal.com/whats-the-basis-of-morality-daily-words https://swatisjournal.com/whats-the-basis-of-morality-daily-words Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:03:29 GMT Right and wrong feel absolute until you ask where they came from. Culture, faith, consequence, instinct – morality stands on more than one foundation. 13. What’s the basis of Morality? Morality is the code of conduct that directs interactions between people and groups. Virtues like integrity, courage, kindness etc. possessed by the “Good” people are accepted as morals across the cultures.… https://swatisjournal.com/is-humbling-down-an-important-aspect-of-personal-growth-daily-words https://swatisjournal.com/is-humbling-down-an-important-aspect-of-personal-growth-daily-words Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:58:00 GMT Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It is seeing yourself accurately – and that clear-eyed view turns out to be exactly where growth begins. 12. Is humbling down an important aspect of personal growth? Humbling down vastens acceptance. You’re more likely to accept setbacks as part of life rather than personal failures. Humility opens you to learn from others’ experiences, and adapt their… https://swatisjournal.com/is-excessive-convenience-tormenting-daily-words https://swatisjournal.com/is-excessive-convenience-tormenting-daily-words Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:41:42 GMT Convenience is not the villain. A culture built entirely upon it might be – one that leaves us comfortable, unpractised and strangely anxious. 11. Is excessive convenience tormenting? It’s time, we look into long-term effects of excessive convenience in our lives. Convenience isn’t bad, but that a culture of excessive convenience can be lethal, developing idleness as in the loss of meaning in… https://swatisjournal.com/03-the-book-as-a-brand-asset-why-stories-build-more-than-memories https://swatisjournal.com/03-the-book-as-a-brand-asset-why-stories-build-more-than-memories Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:23:23 GMT In this article here I’m sharing why this book feels so personal, and also why every book a writer publishes is more than an art; it’s a brand asset that grows in value over time. When I held Chubby and BumBum for the first time, I realized it wasn’t just my debut, it was a mirror of my childhood imagination. The rhymes carried my love for playful rhythm, the illustrations carried the warmth of… https://swatisjournal.com/02-from-draft-to-design-the-journey-of-self-publishing-a-childrens-book https://swatisjournal.com/02-from-draft-to-design-the-journey-of-self-publishing-a-childrens-book Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:11:41 GMT Writing Chubby and BumBum – The Magical Friend was one kind of challenge – bringing it to life on paper was another. In this article, I’ll share both the personal struggles and the business decisions that shaped my first ever book, hoping that it might give you a window into what self-publishing a children’s books actually feels like. When I first sat down to write Chubby and BumBum, I knew I… https://swatisjournal.com/01-from-folktales-for-kids-to-picture-books-how-chubby-and-bumbum-grew-from-childhood-stories https://swatisjournal.com/01-from-folktales-for-kids-to-picture-books-how-chubby-and-bumbum-grew-from-childhood-stories Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:38:17 GMT For me, the folktales for kids weren’t just bedtime entertainment. They planted the first seeds of imagination, and years later, they blossomed into my very first idea to write a children’s picture book! ✨ Curious how those folktales grew into a real book? 👉 Join the waiting-list of my first book – Chubby and BumBum The folktales we heard as children carried more than talking parrots and clever… https://swatisjournal.com/happy-birthday https://swatisjournal.com/happy-birthday Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:36:29 GMT Arjit was standing by the railing of his balcony. There was a birthday party in his house. His wife decorated the house nicely. Slow music was being played. Everyone was enjoying the ambiance. Drinks and starters were being served. They were waiting for his cousin who went to bring the cake. He was little late. Arjit was looking at the city lights from the balcony of his apartment on the 10th… https://swatisjournal.com/10-best-business-books-for-entrepreneurs-essential-reads-for-2025 https://swatisjournal.com/10-best-business-books-for-entrepreneurs-essential-reads-for-2025 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:01:04 GMT Success leaves clues – and one of the most common habits among high-performing entrepreneurs is reading. Many of today’s most successful CEOs, founders, and investors credit specific books with shaping their mindset and approach to business. These reads offer more than entertainment; they provide proven frameworks, spark creative thinking, and help leaders navigate uncertainty with greater… https://swatisjournal.com/ungrow-an-english-poetry https://swatisjournal.com/ungrow-an-english-poetry Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:37:00 GMT The city’s a clamour, a collision or a concrete embrace, And I walk through it all, at a hurried pace. Each step is a dull echo on the pavement’s hard gleam, This life that I’m living is a forgotten dream. I hustle and grind, for the gain and the name, Playing a high-stakes, relentless game. My livelihood’s engraved in the lines of my hand, A stranger, I’ve been, in this Urban land. But… https://swatisjournal.com/08-life-changing-oprah-book-recommendations-that-inspire-growth-and-resilience https://swatisjournal.com/08-life-changing-oprah-book-recommendations-that-inspire-growth-and-resilience Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:41:16 GMT Few people in the world of media and literature have had as profound an impact on readers as Oprah Winfrey. Through her legendary Oprah’s Book Club, she has helped launch books onto bestseller lists, sparked national conversations, and introduced millions to life-altering reads. Her selections are often deeply personal, reflecting her values of resilience, healing, empathy, and self-empowerment.… https://swatisjournal.com/you-wont-find-me-waiting-anymore-an-english-poetry https://swatisjournal.com/you-wont-find-me-waiting-anymore-an-english-poetry Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:17:14 GMT I live my life with purpose, steady and strong, Doing my part, where I truly belong. My presence brings a quiet, gentle grace, A calm, strong light shining in this place. I care for your world, always trying to foresee, Planting seeds of comfort, for thy and thee. But look closely now, at the quiet in my eyes, The subtle change that within me lies. I’m standing here, not to beg or to cry, But to… https://swatisjournal.com/08-best-leadership-books-every-aspiring-leader-in-india-should-read https://swatisjournal.com/08-best-leadership-books-every-aspiring-leader-in-india-should-read Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:47:42 GMT In today’s fast-paced world, leadership is more than a title – it’s a mindset. Whether you’re leading a startup team in Bangalore, managing a family business in Ahmedabad, or guiding a nonprofit in Delhi, the ability to inspire, influence, and make decisions effectively is what sets great leaders apart. But how do you cultivate these skills? The best way to start is by learning from those who’ve… https://swatisjournal.com/09-best-books-by-female-leaders-that-will-inspire-and-empower-you https://swatisjournal.com/09-best-books-by-female-leaders-that-will-inspire-and-empower-you Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:32:26 GMT When it comes to leadership, resilience, and authentic influence, women across the world have been breaking barriers and building legacies. Many of these powerful female voices have captured their experiences in books – offering timeless wisdom, confidence-boosting insights, and empowering personal stories. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a student, or simply someone seeking inspiration, these…