WHO IS THE KOEL IN YOUR LIFE

Have you ever met someone whose words were so warm, whose

laughter was so genuine and whose conversation was so beautiful that

you wished they would never stop speaking? At approximately 11 PM,

during a Diwali party, Dr. Abhishek Gilara experienced something

unexpected. A woman whom he had not met for decades approached

him and began talking as though they had known each other closely all

their lives. She laughed, remembered, shared and kept talking, while

he kept listening. For a man who normally prefers brief, purposeful

conversations, something extraordinary was happening: he was not

getting bored; he was enjoying every moment. Why?

Was it her vocabulary, her knowledge, her storytelling ability, or was it something far more beautiful—the purity

of the heart behind her words? That evening reminded him of the koel, a bird whose melodious call we love to

hear again and again. And from that simple experience emerged a profound question: WHO IS THE KOEL IN

YOUR LIFE? In this deeply personal and reflective book, Dr. Abhishek Gilara explores why some people can

speak for hours without making us feel tired, how genuine affection, emotional warmth and sincerity make ordinary

conversations unforgettable, why listening with happiness is as beautiful as speaking from the heart, how

certain people bring peace, positivity and emotional comfort into our lives, why we must identify, appreciate and

nurture the koels in our families, friendships and relationships, and why becoming someone’s koel may be even

more meaningful than finding our own. Drawing upon a real Diwali encounter, decades of business experience,

family relationships and reflections on human behaviour, the author reminds us that the most beautiful conversations

are not always the most intelligent or impressive; they are often the ones that leave the most beautiful

feelings behind. We spend our lives searching for successful people, powerful people and knowledgeable people.

But perhaps we should also search for those whose voices simply make us happy. Because life is not only about

what we achieve; it is also about the people whose presence makes our journey beautiful. And before you close

this book, ask yourself two questions: Who is the koel in my life? And in whose life am I the koel? The world

already has enough noise. What it needs is more melody.