Maāz Meáczhar - A soulful conversation between a Dad, Son & You!
At Maāz Meáczhar, we reflect on life by deconstructing ideas that move us — the ones that stir our curiosity, challenge our thinking, or touch our hearts.
The name Maāz Meáczhar is a beautiful Kashmiri expression — probably untranslatable — evoking deep affection, tenderness, and the quiet sweetness of kinship, especially within families.
It’s a space of honest, heartfelt conversation — between a dad, a son, and you!
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Maāz Meáczhar - A soulful conversation between a Dad, Son & You!
#7 Sugaen to San Francisco - Making History By Correcting It!
In this episode, along with our special guest Dr. Jane Strand, we talk about our serendipitous meeting and revisit a local Kashmiri story about Jana and her relationship with Robert Thorp. Based on new research, we identify a historical error and propose to rectify it.
Among many other things we discuss :
Cashmere Misgovernment ( Robert Thorp's famous book)
Trip to Sugaen ( A village in Budgam, Kashmir)
Serendipitous meeting with a blood relative of Robert Thorp in San Francisco
Wounded Paradise
Speaking Truth to Power
People of Principle & People of Convenience
Critically looking at the stories/narratives we have been told
Piety & Selfless service being the highest virtues
Treaty of Amritsar
Begaer ( forced, unpaid labor)
Unsung Heroes
Family Trees