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Truth and the Myth, by A.R. Narayanan (C) Copyright 2000 by A.R. Narayanan

This is neither prose nor verse, nor a testament, nor tenet, nor quotable quotes.

Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

You are not alone, you will find me beside at whichever end you are tossed to!

You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!

We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

Truth

And the

Myth

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