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Sheetal (Shon) Mehta is an author, philosopher and entrepreneur.

Her debut novel, The Timingila, earned critical acclaim. Set in the ancient fictional land of Jivavarta, the story follows Tasvak—an outcast prince—who must navigate tyranny, betrayal, and caste-driven injustice to restore his fallen kingdom. Through morally complex characters and a tightly woven narrative, the novel explores themes of identity, survival, and power, offering a sharp critique of social oppression.

Her second novel, Lair of the Monster, explores the devastating impact of war and the overlooked suffering of civilians. Set in Jivavarta—a land torn by conquest and political decay—the novel follows displaced invaders, fractured rulers, and forgotten commoners whose qu
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Shon Mehta I am currently working on an epic philosophical novel.
Average rating: 4.32 · 31 ratings · 15 reviews · 7 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Timingila

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Lair Of The Monster

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Stories Of Jivavarta

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Stories Of Jivavarta: The Cage and the Sky (Allegory)

 

An elderly monk in red robes walks through a peaceful village valley, greeted by villagers. Prayer flags flutter as temples and hills frame the serene scene.

Rudhata, the Tapasi monk, was on his way from Vakshi to Vanpore. As he passed by a house on the way, he saw a large cage with several birds inside.

A compassionate man, he was troubled at the sight, and decided to do something about it. He immediately knocked on the door.


The owner stepped out, surprised. It was not often that a monk came knocking at his door.

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Stories Of Jivavarta: The Cage and the Sky (Allegory)

 

Rudhata, the Tapasi monk, was on his way from Vakshi to Vanpore. As he passed by a house on the way, he saw a large cage with several birds inside.A Read more of this blog post »
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“Maybe I am villain in your story, but I am hero in mine.”
Shon Mehta, The Timingila

“Someday, someone will walk into your life and make you realize why it never worked out with anyone else.”
Shon Mehta, A Tale of a Fairy Tale and other stories

“May be I am villain in your story, but I am hero in mine.”
Shon Mehta

“Power makes people ignore your sins. There is not much difference between acquiring power and achieving sainthood.”
Shon Mehta, The Timingila

“May you drink so much that you lose your fear, but not so much that you lose your mind.

May you eat so much that you gain your strength, but not so much that you lose your shape.”
Shon Mehta, The Timingila

“When parents put their faith above their child's well being, they fail as a parents.”
Shon Mehta, Stories Of Jivavarta

“Judge a man’s character by how he treats people he does not know, and things he does not own.”
Shon Mehta, The Timingila

“‪The Timingila: A Strange Fish‬

This is the story of an ancient sea,
And the monster, who made everyone flee.
Timingila was a strange fish,
Being free was his only wish.”
Shon Mehta, The Timingila

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