Description
RAJIV MUDGAL
In “The Loom of Time,” an ordinary man is chosen for a mysterious journey to the Soviet Union, where he finds himself among influential intellectuals. Struggling with self-doubt, he meets a young woman who challenges his understanding of authority, suggesting it comes not from certainty but from embracing uncertainty. This encounter introduces him to the concept of the “loom of time,” a symbol of fate and history woven through human thoughts and actions.
In Moscow, he is confronted with the harsh realities of Soviet collectivism, which starkly contrast the utopian vision he had imagined. Disillusioned, he eventually discovers a hidden library where an old man reveals the “Loom of Time”—an ancient, ornate machine resembling a blend of a printing press and a weaving loom. Crafted from intricately carved wood and metal, the loom is vast and awe-inspiring, with gears, levers, and threads that move fluidly, operating on an almost mystical level. As the loom weaves the fabric of human history, it produces a tapestry that narrates the world’s past, present, and future.
Guided by the old man, the protagonist learns that the true power of the loom lies in its ability to inspire hope for a better future, woven by those willing to contribute their stories.
