In an era where spirituality is often either overly academic or reduced to Instagram platitudes, Sadhguru occupies a unique space as a bridge builder between ancient wisdom and modern seekers. His books—Inner Engineering, Mind Is Your Business, Death: An Inside Story, and others—serve as carefully crafted portals into complex spiritual concepts, rendered in a language that resonates with contemporary audiences. While traditional religious texts can feel esoteric and self-help literature often lacks depth, Sadhguru’s works strike a
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I recently had a chance encounter with one of the most surprising ones that come my way, now and then, during my journey as a literary critic. Believe me, finding these unexpected gems by young Indian literary artists, or you may say, the novelists, gives me immense satisfaction and joy. Rita Chhetri, an emerging writer from Arunachal Pradesh, the beautiful landscapes adorning the North-eastern front of India, possesses credible fictional craft. Her novel, Boy with the Red Balloon,
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Jayanta Mahapatra, one of India’s most distinguished modern poets, crafts a vision of India that is deeply introspective, melancholic, and yet profoundly evocative. His poetry does not romanticise the nation in the manner of nationalist verse; instead, it delves into the existential and socio-cultural realities of a land marked by paradoxes—spiritual richness alongside material deprivation, timeless traditions amidst modern disintegration, and moments of epiphany within pervasive silence. Through his poems, Mahapatra paints a deeply personal and universally resonant India,
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W.B. Yeats, a literary giant of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on poetry, and his works reflect a profound engagement with the occult, spirituality, and Hinduism. Yes, beyond poetry and drama, culture and criticism, Yeats also dealt with the occult to a great extent. To understand the world around him and himself, Yeats dived deeper into the world of spirituality and even Tantra, an ancient Hindu practice. This intersection of diverse influences has given rise to a body
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Who is a poet? What is poetry? What does poetry mean? And many other questions in this vague genre of literary terms are best left untouched if we are about to discuss something specific and immediate. Today, I will be roasting Rupi Kaur as a poet and her (absent) style of poetry. Don’t be shocked, feel surprised when you see it
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Do you ever find yourself dozing off mid-sentence during your favourite book? Fear not, fellow bookworms, for salvation comes in a steaming cup of liquid magic – coffee! Picture this: you, nestled in a cosy reading nook, your literary companion in one hand and a cup of Joe in the other. It’s not just a beverage; it’s the secret elixir that transforms your reading experience from a meandering stroll to a thrilling sprint. Buckle up, caffeine enthusiasts and book aficionados,
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Reading books have brought me very far. I envision books, authors and literary philosophers making the world a better place – a space for everyone, a remedy for every problem, and the participation of everyone! Therefore, the role of good books and responsible authors will always be valuable for any society. When we talk of books, the present century has witnessed the publication of many self-help books that brought many changes in the general perception of society towards many ideas.
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In modern times, the importance of relationships is fading. The reasons could be many. However, as per my understanding, people have limited themselves and are happy, content and comfortable in their small world. Their days start with a mobile phone and end with it. And in the intervening time, they run after money, which they consider to be the most important thing on this planet. (Though we all consider the same and none is to blame for that.) In
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Every reader has a perception of the best kind of fictional works – be it a novel, a poetry collection or even a 4-page short story. Something that goes beyond entertaining and pleasing, something that remains as the residue of a fictional encounter, something that we can name a creative residue. Do you agree? If yes, you must have a perception of what should be the best fiction. We read many books in our lifetime (I can speak for many
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This is more than an opinion piece because I am really worried. An opinion piece, in general practice, is written when you need to defend or attack a party (maybe an idea, a person, an institution or anything else). Concern for poetry, however, is not an opinion. As a literature lover and as someone who reads a lot, have read a lot and wants to read more and more in the coming future, I am worried because I see a
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