From the Forest of Imagination: Voice, Memory and Creative Expression
The Creative Section of Patrika Aranyak: A Journal of Literature and Humanities is a bilingual literary space for original writing in Hindi and English. It publishes poetry, fiction and literary non-fiction shaped by imagination, lived experience, cultural memory, nature and the varied realities of human life.
The section welcomes both established and emerging writers. It values originality, emotional and intellectual depth, linguistic sensitivity and a distinctive creative voice. Every work is presented in its original language; a translated title is neither fabricated nor required merely for publication.
Through literary exchange across languages, regions and generations, the section seeks to nurture thoughtful writing and create an accessible meeting place for readers and writers.
Forms of Creative Engagement include:
- Poetry: Original poems in Hindi or English, including lyrical, reflective, narrative and experimental forms
- Fiction: Short stories and other concise fictional forms grounded in imagination and human experience
- Literary Non-Fiction: Personal essays, memoir, travel writing, reflective prose and culturally rooted narratives
Editorial Principles:
- Originality: Submissions must be the writer’s original, previously unpublished work.
- Language and Voice: Hindi and English works are considered equally, and each work retains its original linguistic identity.
- Editorial Review: Selections are based on literary merit, clarity, relevance and suitability for the journal.
- Inclusiveness: The section encourages diverse voices, experiences, regions and literary traditions.
- Open Access: Published works remain freely accessible to readers through the journal website.