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Priya Sanjay Tandon

King For 5 Years

King For 5 Years

There was a precedent in a small province, that the king was elected for a period of five years. Thereafter he was sent to the jungle. Once the five years were over, he had to fend for himself. He could take nothing along. No money, food, shelter, clothing, servants; not

Doordarshan interviews the Tandon couple for their activities during COVID times

Doordarshan interviews the Tandon couple for their activities during COVID times

The day the lockdown was announced, my husband Sanjay Tandon organized 500 bags containing Atta, rice, spices, cooking oil along with onions and potatoes. He delivered them at the doorstep of labourers, daily wagers and others who had no food. The process continues even today, with many more bags being

Corona Se Karuna Tak - A Song about Mother Nature

Corona Se Karuna Tak - A Song about Mother Nature

Over the years there have been repeated reminders from parents, Spiritual Gurus, Governments, counsellors, courts, social workers etc. to save the Earth; to stop polluting the air and water, but no one bothered to listen. Now all that and more, has been achieved by God’s master stroke called Corona.

The Best Gift

The Best Gift

A couple had grown old. They were failing health. As usually happens in old age, both had health issues; some serious, others trivial. They still had their share of arguments but they were both dependent on each other’s presence. With God’s grace, they were well off. They were

The Sage's Mouse

The Sage's Mouse

There once was a sage who had a pet mouse. It used to play around while the sage did his daily routine of prayers, meditation etc. The sage was very fond of the mouse and would feed it with grains etc. One day the sage noticed that the mouse was

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Chaubeyji wanted to cross the river one dark and windy night. He had come to the other side of the river to meet someone this morning. The day had just passed loitering around the festive bazaars and chit-chatting with old friends. In the company of his friends he had a

The King's Shoe

The King's Shoe

A king was once roaming the streets of the city as part of an annual religious procession. He saw that some people looked happy while others looked tense and forlorn. The king walked on and an attendant walked behind him holding a large umbrella over his head to shield him