Quote by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

She lifts a bowl of kheer and her thoughts, flittering like dusty sparrows in a brown back alley, turn a sudden kingfisher blue.

She lifts a bowl of kheer and her thoughts, flittering like

Summary

This quote conveys a change in the narrator's thoughts and emotions while observing a woman lifting a bowl of kheer, a traditional rice pudding. The comparison between her thoughts and flittering dusty sparrows in a brown back alley highlights a sense of chaos and mundanity. However, as her thoughts shift, they are instantaneously transformed into a vibrant and serene kingfisher blue, symbolizing a sudden shift to clarity and beauty. The quote suggests that even amidst the ordinary and fleeting moments, there can be moments of unexpected tranquility and enlightenment.

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Beauty Inspirational Colours

By Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

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