India, Sept. 4 -- Creativity pertains to the mind and it is imagination that moulds action," writes Bharatanatyam and Odissi exponent Sonal Mansingh in the revised edition of her book A ZigZag Mind.

An autobiographical testimony of the artiste's journey, the 190-page work recounts moments of self-revelation, weaving through themes of Guru-Shishya Parampara, creativity in dance, and the divinity of life itself. "Zigzag is not confused," Mansingh remarked with a smile, addressing admirers of her art at a recent discussion held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).

Eloquent tributes marked the evening. Former President Ram Nath Kovind described her life as one of "dedication, discipline, and cultural service." Recallin...