Tag: Forest Dwellers
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The Unwritten Law of the Sundarbans and the Tiger’s Veil
The Mystical Call of the Mangroves Sundarbans—the very name conjures images of dense mangrove forests, treacherous rivers, and the world’s most enigmatic predator, the Royal Bengal Tiger. But for the jangaljeebis (forest-dwellers) who venture into its depths for their livelihood, the Sundarbans is not just a symbol of beauty; it is a living entity with its own…
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The Tiger and the Subconscious Mind: The Influence of the Tiger on the Psyche of the Sundarbans People
The Tiger of the Conscious and Subconscious Mind The perception of the tiger in the Sundarbans is shaped by two distinct realities: the direct and the indirect. The tiger of direct experience is a manifestation of our conscious mind, constructed through sightings from afar or up close, observation, and the various signs and tracks left…
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Sundarban Tiger Attack: A True Story of Survival and the Perils of Inexperience
The Sundarbans is a land of duality. Its breathtaking beauty is as captivating as the primordial peril that lurks in its depths. In this water-world, survival is a skill taught only by experience—what local forest-dwellers call ‘Jongoler Shomoy’ or ‘Forest Time’. Only by spending time here can one learn the language of the mangroves, its moods, and…
Samiran Mandal 