Who You Are?
- Harinath Babu
- Apr 11
- 5 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Harinath
SECTION 1
Beginnings
Where curiosity is pure, and identity is still unfolding
Parv Dasani (9 yr)
Curiosity in its purest form
Who I am
Me, I am a young child
With expressions, I am quite mild
I am a boy who is pretty shy
Very smart, but never sly
Studious I am, I like science
Very unlucky too, always the bad dice
I want to be a space scientist
And remember, I am always an optimist
Always curious, I ask a lot of questions
I am always jumping from question to question
Very clumsy though, always dropping things
Always disturbed by noises, like the bell going ding-ding
My hobby is primarily reading
Joined by cricket and drawing
Piano, chess and football follow
These are stable, not hollow
This is who I am
I am generous and never get anyone scammed
I am usually calm and kind
I am a studious, 9-year-old child
Aarv Jain, T16
Kindness with quiet ambition
My name is Aarv, which means melodious. I am kind, generous, and a great listener. I enjoy being adventurous and love animals. I dream of becoming a skilled cricket player. I always try to do well in my studies and aim to spread kindness, leaving a positive mark wherever I go.
Shachii Manik, T9
Playing with words, creating wonder
I love to play with words and eye each one with suspicion, as if it were up to something! That’s probably why I calmly crack crazy cryptic crosswords. You might catch me with a witch’s hat or doing a jig with giraffe ears on – anything to make kids read more.
SECTION 2
Inner Worlds
Where strength is quiet, and identity takes shape within
Sangeetha Rao, T12C
Gentle outside, unbreakable within
An artist at heart, I express myself through food, finding joy among plants, books, and children. Warm and engaging outwardly yet deeply introverted within, I carry quiet strength. Beneath my gentle exterior lies a core of steel, grounded, resilient, and unwavering in everything I choose to pursue each single day.
Umme, T16
Becoming through chaos and creation
I am an artist of inner worlds and untamed paths. I create, teach, and rebuild—again and again. I chase stillness, yet crave expansion. From quiet corners to bold expressions, I turn feeling into form. I lose my way, then rise stronger. This is my adventure—becoming, creating, and living truthfully, without shrinking.
Manjari Gupta
Balancing roles, building purpose
I am an economics post graduate balancing life as a wife, daughter, and daughter-in-law. Passionate about travel, cooking, and exploring new places, I teach Vedic Maths guide for Olympiad to students. I strive to turn my passion into a profession while supporting underprivileged children and growing through every role I embrace. In my recreational time, I love to watch movies and do yoga for mindfulness.
Chandni Barak, T4
Sharp mind, curious spirit
I'm a lawyer who keeps businesses afloat—mostly by not sinking them myself. By day, I manage projects and life while being more curious than my toddler and cat combined. I also try to wedge my leg into every business door I come across. So far, no splinters
SECTION 3
Searching & Becoming
Where answers are uncertain, and the question becomes the journey
Chintan Mehta, T3
A quiet search beneath action
A quiet rebellion: owner of a landscaping company, obsessed with AI, who finds meditation to be the most important practice, enjoys tennis + trekking + engineering challenges. volunteer and teacher @ the Art of Living. Wishing + working towards a better society. And ponders over who I really am!
Simar Bedi, T5
Driven by purpose, grounded in gratitude
A soul that finds meaning in words, people, and stories—and magic in everyday life. Fueled with ideas, ambition, and passion, I refuse to do things halfway. I create, I teach, I evolve—constantly becoming, unfolding the power of mind. I’m the creator, rooted in purpose, moving with grit and strong will, always in gratitude and awe of the Universe.
Sanskriti Bhargava, T7
Choosing authenticity over approval
I am a curious mind and a thoughtful observer, finding beauty in small details and quiet moments. I explore ideas and turn imagination into creativity. I choose authenticity over approval and courage over comfort. I am still becoming—learning, growing, and shaping a future that reflects who I truly am.
SECTION 4
Perspective & Legacy
Where life slows down, and meaning begins to settle
Harinath, T15
Building paths where none existed
My heart holds the wheel; my mind traces quiet constellations of direction.
I move inch by inch, a patient force, loosening stone from mountain.
I carve paths where none existed, so others may cross unafraid.
Like an old man planting mango trees, I create for seasons I may never see—
to connect, to build, to become.
Arvind Pawar, T15
Collecting perspectives, not just places
I grew up in dial-phone India, Rangoli on doorsteps, rock music crackling through black-and-white screens, and street cricket before anyone monetized childhood. Twenty countries later, Japan for culture, Italy for simplicity, Switzerland for precision, and India for civilizational history. I've learned that experience is the only degree that compounds. I stopped chasing jobs the day ambition showed up. Some people collect qualifications. I collect perspectives.
Sandeep Mishra, T4
A life devoted to experiences
I am Sandeep Mishra 67 years old , engineering graduate and happily settled retired person . If I look deeper ,I see myself as a person who has got an opportunity to live and experience this world . My philosophy is that one should accumulate as many experiences in life as possible in this life . After death all the material things stay behind but if there in life after death, one will carry all experiences of this life to next life . If one doesn’t believe in life after death then this life is an opportunity to get variety of experiences. So I have dedicated my life to learnings and love reading , writing poetry, playing percussion instruments & singing , traveling around the world, astrology , swimming etc etc . I am yet to experience many more things before the final call and god willing will learn few more skills in time to come .
A Note of Gratitude
To everyone who paused…
reflected…
and chose to write—
thank you.
In a world that often asks us to explain ourselves to others,
you chose to understand yourself.
You didn’t try to impress.
You didn’t try to fit a format.
You simply showed up—as you are.
And in doing so,
you’ve given this space something rare—
honesty.
Each piece here is not just writing,
it is a moment of truth.
A glimpse into a life.
A quiet act of courage.
Thank you for trusting this platform,
and more importantly,
for trusting your own voice.
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