Freedom, Finally! : When I heard that I was being sent to Jnana Deepa (JD), Pune, for Philosophy, I was overjoyed. The seniors – my ‘forefathers’ – have always painted a delightful picture of Pune. They praised the intellectual atmosphere, the exposure, the independence, and the space to grow. “You will enjoy a lot of freedom,” they said. “No formators coming behind you. You will grow on your own.” Freedom, trust, responsibility—these words sounded almost sacred to me.
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The author is presently in the Jesuit Juniorate at Trivandrum.
