A Novel
The Debt of Roots
Every tree stands because of its roots. Every life is shaped by those who loved, taught, and believed in us.
A Story of Gratitude, Love and Humanity
Arun, well-established abroad, returns to his roots after many years and comes to realise that true success in life is not measured by wealth, position, or fame — but by how many lives that success has touched.
His father's calm wisdom and his mother's quiet love slowly transform him, giving birth to a small social initiative that, over time, grows into a movement rooted in values.
Across fifty chapters, the novel carries us through an extraordinary journey of self-reflection, gratitude, integrity, faith, responsibility, learning, empathy, and the sense of legacy. There are no superheroes here, no miracles — only the simple yet profound truths of life, found in the small acts of everyday living.
"The Debt of Roots" reminds us that our lives are shaped by the contributions of parents, teachers, society, nature, and countless people we know and do not know. That invisible debt can never truly be repaid — but it can be honoured by becoming a good human being, standing beside others, sharing knowledge, and spreading humanity's light.
Roots do not mean only the place of one's birth; roots are our values, our character, our gratitude, and our responsibility toward others. The one who honours their roots, and strives to light up another's life, is the one who is truly successful, fulfilled, and remembered. 🌿
Roots remain unseen, yet they hold the entire tree.
Arun returns to his village after years abroad, and his father's quiet question begins to unsettle everything he thought success meant.
Old teachers, a mother's silent sacrifice, and the people of the village show Arun a definition of success he had never considered.
A seed of belief, a first step taken together — Arun's private realisation begins to take the shape of a shared endeavour.
A small library, a child's curiosity, and the joy of sharing what one knows — the initiative slowly earns the village's trust.
Arun learns that the deepest debts are not of money but of love, teaching, and faith — and that character, not position, is a person's true identity.
A letter from a student, a promise to a young girl, an old memory kept safe by his mother — Arun finds the quiet way home is repaid.
Success brings new choices, and Arun must weigh what he has built against what it truly means to serve.
What began with one family's effort begins to spread — a single lamp lit for others starts to light many more.
Arun measures what he has gained against what he has given, and finds his real wealth was never in his bank balance.
The novel closes where it began — at the roots — with Arun finally understanding the debt he owes, and how he chooses to honour it.
Surajit Roy is not simply the founder of MySkillGame; he is an educator who believes that true learning should shape character as much as it builds knowledge.
As a Vocational Education Teacher in West Bengal, India, years of classroom experience inspired him to create a learning platform where education is practical, engaging, safe, and accessible to everyone. Rather than focusing only on academic achievement, he envisioned a space where children, students, parents, and lifelong learners could develop knowledge, life skills, creativity, civic awareness, and confidence through meaningful interactive experiences.
MySkillGame is the reflection of that vision. Built as an independent educational initiative, it combines educational games, knowledge resources, awareness programs, and real-life learning to encourage curiosity, responsibility, and continuous self-improvement. Every activity is designed with the belief that education should not only prepare people for examinations — it should prepare them for life.
The philosophy behind MySkillGame is simple: lasting success is measured not by personal achievements alone, but by the positive impact we create in the lives of others. Education becomes truly meaningful when knowledge is shared, values are practiced, and learning inspires kindness, responsibility, and service to society.
For Surajit Roy, learning is a lifelong journey rooted in gratitude, integrity, and compassion. Every teacher, parent, mentor, and member of society contributes to shaping who we become. By passing knowledge forward, encouraging good values, and helping others grow, we honour those invisible foundations that make our own lives possible.
MySkillGame stands as an expression of that belief — a platform dedicated to empowering learners, strengthening communities, and inspiring future generations through knowledge, values, and purposeful education.
"Shikorer Tan" is more than a story—it is a heartfelt tribute to parents, teachers, values, and the invisible roots that shape every human life. We are deeply grateful for the blessings, encouragement, and inspiring words shared by respected personalities who believe that true success begins with gratitude, humanity, and strong roots.
"Though a tree may stand tall, it lives only because of its roots. Likewise, every human being rises through the love of parents, the guidance of teachers, and the values inherited from society. May Shikorer Tan inspire every reader to honour those invisible roots that make life meaningful."
