ABOUT THE JOURNAL
PYSSUM Literaria: A Creative Arts Journal is an international literary journal committed to celebrating the diverse voices and creative expressions of writers and poets from every corner of the globe. Our platform serves as a haven for both emerging and established talents, offering them an opportunity to share their unique stories, evocative poetry, and artistic narratives with an ever-growing audience. At Pyssum Literaria, we believe that the written word has the power to transcend boundaries, ignite inspiration, provoke deep reflection, and cultivate a sense of connection among readers and writers alike.
From the Chief Editor's Desk
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Dear Reader,
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Greetings from PYSSUM
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As PYSSUM grows day by day and step by step from efforts big and small, our commitment to society reaches a new milestone each day.
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With an aim to initiate literary discussions on ‘disability’ and its associated stigma, we are joyously launching PYSSUM Literaria as a forum for people interested in a diverse range of topics. Our magazine will encourage work that defies convention and includes people on the margins. This space is open to all who wish to transform, transgress and traverse boundaries. We would like our contributors to use this platform not merely to showcase their own work but to support the work of other contributors as well. In our inaugural issue, we are happy to welcome members of the Advisory Board to share our vision of a better and more inclusive world. A big thank you to all our contributors who responded to our call for submissions. With a team of dedicated young editors, we hope to move rapidly towards creating and enhancing this literary space. Together, we can and we will aspire to create a world that endorses our timeless philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' – the world is one family, and we are all from the one and the same source of light.
We dedicate our first issue to Dr. Hansa Suryavanshi who passed away in 2020 after battling Cancer for many years. She worked as Head, Department of Therapeutics, at Chetna in Lucknow. Her remarkable commitment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities was unparalleled. We remember her fondly for her unswerving devotion to the cause of the disabled. We hope your love and support as well as creative contributions continue to reach us in abundance, as we walk together on this journey of social change.
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In divine friendship
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Ranu Uniyal
Chief Editor
PYSSUM Literaria: A Creative Arts Journal