In "The Bhajan" by Ujjwal Khanal, she explains how she the cultural differences between her and her grandparents aren't really different. The author finds her place in her community and expresses surprise when she finds out the bhajans are really parodies of pop songs concerning deities like Krishna and Shiva.

As a Hindu-American, "The Bhajan" hit close to home. I've been in the same place as Khanal was once with no understanding of Sanskrit. However, when I hear bhajans in Bengali, I get a feeling of belonging. Bhajans are of such a thing that they warm one's heart. Even Ujjwal says, "The words [were] voiced with honesty and experience." Seeing a passage concerning a culture which isn't vastly produced in media gives a sense of recognition and brings light upon the unseen side of a Hindu teenager.