KRISHAVYAYAM

author's note

GUESS WHAT FAM—

WE'VE CROSSED 100K READS!

100K I CAN'T BELIEVE LIKE THANK YOU KANHA THANK YOUUUUU-

And thank you to each and every reader, every gentle comment that boosted my confidence, every vote that motivated me, every criticism that compelled me to serve better. I know there's plenty of scope for improvement and I will do it. I will someday present a much better version of this book after I complete it. Just not now. Editing gives me burnout hihi.

Now here come the acknowledgements. I am sorry if I missed out on someone. Please know that I couldn't have tracked down each and every one but I tried my best. Even if you aren't here, know that I am grateful for you 💛

To Kanha : Would have written a damn long para for you but take my heart- oh wait you already have it- *wink wink* but seriously tho, I need the hugs someday so please my blue sir kindly consider
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To my big sisters, the potencies of the preserver : Wouldn't have been possible without you all either, Jijis. All by your grace and your will, everything by you alone. You all are the afflatus and the poetry. I'm only a medium, and your servant. Always by your feet, if you deem fit ❤️✨🛐

ruhitherambler : To you is this dedication, highest one, for being what you are and I love you. I love you. I'll always love you. You are my home, my confidant. You made me believe in myself.

From random plot discussions to absolutely crazy conversations, proof reading and what not, you've been by my side and I wish you always do. This book and I wouldn't have been here without you. My sweet sweet Rabdi- (okay no more senti I'll just start crying) <3

Krishna_Ki_Krishnavi : For the funniest and sweetest comments. You and Rabdi get to have these awards like I've burst into hyena-like laughs almost every time I get to the comment section.

krsnahrdayaa Kamakshi_09 BriarSweetRose and also Ruhu my love again <3 : For being from the very beginning of the book. I remember this book being vastly different from where it started off as I was only 15-ish when I originally planned it out. Not the very best idea tbh, but we improved so cheers! ✨

Draunianuragini : For the spam and hype. For all the love and support. Anu, thank you for everything 💕

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Thank you to each and every one of you. One comment on a melancholic, bland day fills it with vibrant colors. Every read counts. Never imagined standing where I do now, nothing would have been possible without your support <3

This story stemmed from the idea of madhurya bhava bhakti originally since I've heard many discussions over it. Lust and love. Even on Tumblr some days ago I had this ask by an anon, and so the book stands relevant.

You don't have to be someone special or divine to love Hari. He's for everyone, and accepts everyone for how they want him. Very simple that is. Now comes the complicated part, as per internet sanatanis, it's 'blasphemy' to love him romantically. I'm not going to ruin my mood as well as yours in elaboration, however, people can shove their opinion where the sun don't shine 👍

Also in many regions it's believed that Meerabai is Shri too, much like any other woman is, a part of the divine feminine. And so when she realized that, Kanha whisked her away. Krishavyayam, which gets its name from Krisha and Avyaya the protagonists, as well as the idea of 'Malavikagnimitram' of Kalidasa- is also very inspired by the tale of Meerabai. I am a huge admirer of her. I've also posted about her recently on instagram, a small writing piece which is a tribute. To you Shri Meera Maharani, for teaching us seraphic love 💕

If you have any idea how we can celebrate this milestone, don't shy away from pinging me or dropping a comment. I'd love to know everything. Headcanons, suggestions, favorite parts, favorite characters, areas of improvement, lemme know everything. I'm all ears!

Yours,
The writer.

(PS : Don't expect updates till the last of March. The 12th board datesheet has arrived and I'm panicking-)