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प्रश्न
Why does Duttada say—“I almost wish I had not discovered this comet.”?
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उत्तर
Duttada said that he almost wished he had not discovered the comet because it brought in unwelcome publicity for him. There were numerous receptions and functions which he had to attend. He was an introvert and such a lifestyle was not to his liking.
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