07/10/2024
Salat Abba -The journey of prayers
Thank you to all those who attended the Salat Abba launch event and contributed to a memorable evening with your presence and support.
Two years ago, I completed reading "Uppayanente Prarathana" authored by my beloved guide Velliyodan and firmly believed that this book would resonate across different languages, touching readers with its powerful tale of a father and son overcoming adversity and providing a relevant message for the present day.
Nevertheless, in my most far-fetched fantasies, I never imagined I would have the fortune to interpret it. I paused momentarily as he shared a piece of himself through writing, conveying his heartfelt words.
I want to express my gratitude to our dearest orator Shabu Kilithattil for officially introducing the book and eloquently invoking Uppa’s spirit through his beautiful words.
Our beloved writers Geetha Mohan , Siraj Nair , Jasmine Sameer , E.K. Dineshan Orkkatteri , Drisya Shine , Akhilesh Parameshwar , Praveen Palakkeel & Sabir KV deserve a huge appreciation for adding elegance to the book launch. A warm hug for little Arthur William Sony , who easily grabbed our attention and won our affection.
This joy is dedicated to my beloved Mashi -മഷി family who provided me with support and reassurance when I began this magical writing journey. Lastly, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to our beloved Mashi writers, Joy Daniel and Anuja Sanoob , for their immense support 🤗during the book launch, ensuring it was a memorable occasion. Mainly, I am struggling to find the right words to thank the Media team of Mashi for their crucial contribution to Mashi Smrithisandhya. Guys, I can't express my gratitude towards you enough.🫂
My dearest Velliyodan Velli sir, I assure you that this will be marked as the first book of my writing journey as promised and will serve as a beacon illuminating my path forward.You supported me, granting me total independence and support. I cannot sufficiently convey how thankful I am for the trust you have given me. I may not delve as deeply into these verses as you do, but my goal was to encompass 80% of the path you travelled to gain similar global recognition, evoking the same feeling of "Uppayanente Prarthana" in readers of their language.
In the end, I was deeply moved by the backing we received from our publisher Balaji Baskaran Sir and the sincere gesture from Ms Jazeela Banu . What more could I ask for ?? 🙏🏻
And indeed, the cosmos ✨worked in my favour and exceeded my wildest expectations !!! 💫
Love and Light
Sajina Panicker