Mysore/Mysuru: “Polyamory is not rooted in physical intimacy, but in emotional truth,” said author Arundhati Ghosh. Speaking on ‘Living with Many Loves: Polyamory in India,’ at Mysuru Literature Fest yesterday, she reflected on liberating yet complex nature of polyamorous relationships. Session was moderated by Anisha Lalvani.

“There is no need to feel shame or fear in loving beyond traditional boundaries. Polyamory offers liberation, though it often brings with it silence, stigma and misunderstood insights,” Ghosh said.

“The freedom to love more than one person exists for everyone, but it’s not anchored in the physical realm. Rather, it’s an emotional and spiritual reality,” she emphasised.

She observed that monogamy is often inherited as a social default, but choosing an alternative path in love is no transgression. “For those who live quietly outside conventional frameworks, for those who choose different paths to love, vulnerability and affirmation, this conversation aims to give them a voice,” she said.

Reflecting on her own experiences, she noted that readers who have known loneliness may discover strength and solidarity in her words.