Shon Mehta's famous food quote from the Jivavarta Universe. Minimalist line art featuring a central spiritual figure of goddess Medini above the Jivavarta Universe logo and author name. The text reads: "Never underestimate the power of good food. Eating delicious food can be a life-changing experience."

"Never underestimate the power of good food. Eating delicious food can be a life-changing experience."

A timeless truth from Shon Mehta’s ‘The Timingila’ (2018).

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A cinematic, hyper-realistic underwater scene. To the right, the warrior Tasvak stands on a dark, rocky seabed. He wields a massive Urumi made of glowing, swirling water that circles around him in powerful arcs. In the deep blue background, a colossal whale, a Great White shark, and a giant octopus watch from the shadows. The lighting is moody and atmospheric, emphasizing the fluid motion of the water weapon. The Legend of Tasvak: First Emperor of Jivavarta. Known as the Timingila—the Predator of Predators.

The Legend of Tasvak: First Emperor of Jivavarta.
Known as the Timingila, the Predator of Predators.

In a world of power and survival, being free is his only wish.
Discover the epic Jivavarta universe created by Shon Mehta.

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“Survive, because nothing matters if you don’t.

Once you learn to survive, thrive.

Thrive by gaining power and influence.

After you thrive, strive.

Strive to be the greatest.”

— — Shon Mehta, The Timingila

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A black and white illustration of a man in a suit standing on a pedestal with his back to the viewer. He has large white angel wings and a halo above his head, but he hides a blood-stained sword behind his back. Below him, a large crowd of people have their arms raised in worship amidst ancient ruins. At the top, white text reads: 'Power makes people ignore your sins. There is not much difference between acquiring power and achieving sainthood. — Shon Mehta, The Timingila.

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

― Shon Mehta, The Timingila

A stark reminder from Shon Mehta’s socio-political thriller #TheTimingila.

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The Five Faces of Villainy in The Timingila An examination of moral ambiguity and the five distinct philosophies that drive the antagonists of The Timingila.

Five villains, five philosophies. Shon Mehta examines how ambition, faith, and survival shape moral opposition in The Timingila.

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A dramatic poster with a split design of light and shadow on Tasvak. Text reads: "Maybe I am a villain in your story, but I am a hero in mine." — Shon Mehta.

"Maybe I am a villain in your story, but I am a hero in mine."
Jivavarta is a mirror to our own human nature. 📖

Follow @shonmehta for more stories, parables and lore from this epic universe.

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The quote “Maybe I am a villain in your story, but I am a hero in mine” does not reflect his ego.
It reflects an ancient truth, that every villain is simply a person whose story was never told from their own side.
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The book cover for The Timingila by Shon Mehta. The background features a vibrant, geometric mosaic pattern in shades of orange, tan, and blue. Centered on the cover is a circular, ancient-style stone carving depicting a profile of a face with a distinctive headpiece. Below the image, the famous philosophical quote reads: "Maybe I am a villain in your story, but I am a hero in mine."

“Maybe I am a villain in your story,
but I am a hero in mine.”
Tasvak is often read as a modern antihero.
But his soul was born much earlier,
in the shadows of the Mahabharata:
from Takshak’s defiance, Karna’s heartbreak,
and Vali’s unseen truth.
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Official portrait of Shon Mehta, woman author and philosopher. Text includes her famous quote: 'Maybe I am a villain in your story, but I am a hero in mine.' She is the creator of Jivavarta and author of The Timingila.

How does a character arrive? For Shon Mehta, Tasvak appeared "already breathing."

In her latest post, she reveals the true origin of her famous "Villain/Hero" quote and the philosophy behind her Jivavarta Universe.

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Survive, because nothing matters if you don't. Once you learn to survive, thrive. Thrive by gaining power and influence. After you thrive, strive. Strive to be the greatest. New Year philosophy from Shon Mehta’s novel, The Timingila.

Survive, because nothing matters if you don't.

Once you learn to survive, thrive. Thrive by gaining power and influence.

After you thrive, strive. Strive to be the greatest.

New Year philosophy from Shon Mehta’s novel, The Timingila.

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“Survival was more than chance, it was a trial. Past was not kind, yet it marks the climb. The distance traveled, and passage of time.

Here’s to the battle we bravely chose, Against all odds, we stood and we rose.”

— SHON MEHTA

Original work of author SHON MEHTA. #Resilience #TheTimingila #Poetry

Official professional headshot of author Shon Mehta. She is looking directly at the camera with a confident and resilient expression, set against a clean background. This image accompanies her newyear poems 'No brooding over old worries, let's start a new series' and 'Rising Against Odds'.

“No brooding over old worries, let's start a new series. Forget about all the negativities, think of new possibilities. Here to conquering a new frontier, that's all I wish in the upcoming new year.”

— SHON MEHTA 🖋️ (1/2) 🧵 #ShonMehta #NewYear #Possibilities #TheTimingila

From Trishala’s ports to the mists of Mihika Nagari, explore the history, kingdoms, cultures and stories of Shon Mehta’s immersive world of Jivavarta.

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The Timingila The Timingila - Kindle edition by Mehta, Shon. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Timingila.

"Maybe I'm the villain in your story, but the hero in mine."
That's 'The Timingila.'
Tasvak, unwanted prince, battles a tyrant masking cruelty with faith in a deadly web of deceit. Fast-paced fantasy on survival & power.

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Background: Vast, pitch-black negative space dominates the poster. No texture, no stars—just emptiness. Foreground: A single figure stands at the bottom edge, silhouetted in white or muted gray. They’re facing towards, arms slightly open, as if surrendering or offering trust. Shadow Play: Behind this figure, a faint silhouette of another person looms—barely visible, almost blending into the black. Their hand is raised, holding a dagger, but the gesture : is betrayal. Lighting: A soft spotlight from above isolates the main figure, emphasizing vulnerability. The betrayer remains in the shadows, reinforcing the theme of unseen danger.“I was ready to die for you,  but never realized that it was you  who will kill me.”  — Shon Mehta, The Timingila

“I was ready to die for you, but never realized that it was you who will kill me.

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Comparison Table: “The Timingila”vs “Lair of the Monster”novels by Shon Mehta. #books #novels #thetimingila #lairofthemonster https://www.shonmehta.com

Comparison Table: “The Timingila”vs “Lair of the Monster”novels by Shon Mehta. #books #novels #thetimingila #lairofthemonster https://www.shonmehta.com

Comparison Table: “The Timingila”vs “Lair of the Monster”novels by Shon Mehta.
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Power makes people ignore your sins. There is not much difference between acquiring power and achieving sainthood. ― Shon Mehta, The Timingila https://www.amazon.com/Timingila-Shon-Mehta-ebook/dp/B07BVY3JQM #book #thetimingila #quote #politics

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

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“Being a victim doesn't make one virtuous.” Shon Mehta, The Timingila

“Being a victim doesn't make one virtuous.”

Shon Mehta, The Timingila

#victim #quotes #thetimingila

They say that if you are born in Sonira, you won't be jealous of heaven -- and if you are born in Igati, you won't be afraid of hell. But for the people of Trishala, their city was their glorious heaven, and it was their living hell.” ― Shon Mehta, The Timingila

“They say that if you are born in Sonira, you won't be jealous of heaven -- and if you are born in Igati, you won't be afraid of hell. But for the people of Trishala, their city was their glorious heaven, and it was their living hell.”
― Shon Mehta, The Timingila
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Life is not difficult, it is our desires that make life difficult. -- shon mehta

Life is not difficult, it is our desires that make life difficult.

-- shon mehta

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Never underestimate the power of good food. Eating delicious food can be a life-changing experience. ———- Shon Mehta, The Timingila

Never underestimate the power of good food. Eating delicious food can be a life-changing experience.

———- Shon Mehta, The Timingila

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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

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

#thetimingila

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
#thetimingila #books

I was ready to die for you, but never realized that it was you who will kill me.

― Shon Mehta, The Timingila

#thetimingila #books

Don’t confuse actions of a ruler as the nature of his people.

― Shon Mehta, The Timingila

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I was ready to die for you, but never realized that it was you who will kill me.

― Shon Mehta, The Timingila

#quotes #betrayal #thetimingila #shonmehta

Never underestimate the power of good food. Eating delicious food can be a life-changing experience.

- Shon Mehta, The Timingila

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