Solitude and Books

Poetry has the power to ignite something deep in our souls. The words like drop of nectar sip down the skin to our hearts creating a magic that lets us express ourselves in the most beautiful ways possible.  Thus a book full of soulful poems has the power to rejuvinate ourselves and connect us to the cosmos.  The title of this book holds the words- ' Blue Lotus '. Do you know what it symbolizes?  The blue lotus symbolizes wisdom, spiritual awakening, and the victory of the spirit over the senses. In ancient Egyptian culture, it was associated with rebirth, the sun, and creation. In Buddhism, it represents enlightenment and mental purity, often depicted as partially open, signifying the journey toward understanding.  So, this book holds a myriad of poems born from insights on life, love, and what truly count while touching realities, stories, and optimism amid life’s shifting uncertainties. The poetess has put her raw emotions ink...

Poetry is like a magical way of expressing oneself. Thus they are my favourite way of expressing my own complex emotions as well.  I find the string of words like a string of pearls adorn our emotions and bring them to life so others can understand and find us as well.  I definitely look put for good poetry books by budding poets always.  This book- Orchards and Graveyards is like a bouquet of flowers, decorated with beautiful floras of poems written by a young talented poetess - Anoor. It has so many different poems.  Such are her words that sip into our skin getting embedded deep into our hearts. The journey of finding love and later loosing it in the storms of the world is one of kind phase of our lives that changes us from within.  Even the struggles we bear to stand strong in our daily lives in the hands of the society surrounding us has been shared. Her poems showcase those hues of our lives that even those gets ignored...

I read the first book of the series - Mortals of Kandahar a month ago and found it very engaging!  The story, full of adventure and secrets, made me curious about what would happen next.  So, I picked up the second part- Mortals of Kandahar II: The Beginning to continue the journey and see how the characters face new challenges. In this book, Kandahar is broken after betrayal and power struggles. Arian, the grandson of Rajvanta, discovers hidden secrets. Meanwhile, Aryanath, Darius, and Kyra, now older and wiser, return to protect their land. As ancient forces awaken, they must make difficult choices.  Mortals of Kandahar - II (Amazon Link) Bonds are tested, and trust is broken. The story shares about leadership, ambition, and survival.  The first book followed Kyra, Aryanath, and Darius as they tried to protect their homeland. They found ancient relics and prophecies while facing betrayal and an upcoming invasion. It w...

The Mahabharata has been retold from many perspectives—Draupadi, Arjuna, and Krishna among them and you will find many such books in the market. However, this book offers a fresh and deeply thought-out narrative by presenting the epic through the eyes of Dhritarashtra, the blind king. It provides a unique insight into his struggles, regrets, and the weight of his choices. But donot limit your understanding here because let me tell you, The Blind King is actually more than just a retelling of Dhritarashtra’s story but it is a reflection of human nature, choices, and consequences.  Through Dhritarashtra’s literal and metaphorical blindness, the book explores how personal attachments, moral dilemmas, and leadership responsibilities shape our lives.  It shares insights into the emotional and moral struggles of Dhritarashtra in the aftermath of the Mahabharata war. As the once-mighty ruler of Hastinapura, he is left grappling with the weight of h...

Sin & Success aurhored by Aditya is a book that explores how the seven deadly sins—pride, greed, envy, wrath, lust, gluttony, and sloth—affect consumer behavior and product creation.  This book truly explains how the marketing world works! Why we as consumers buy certain things. Our hidden desires—some even called sins—are what drive our choices.  And that’s what makes this book different from the usual marketing stuff. It’s unique, insightful, and honestly, I loved it so much! Whether you’re into business or not, it’s a fascinating look at how the world works. It is ideal for anyone involved in product development, UX design, consumer psychology, or marketing. The book first examines current industry practices and their limitations, then introduces a unique framework developed at the MIT Media Lab.  Amazon link for Sin and Success This framework helps creators design products, services, and even artistic works by understanding human desires and behaviors. The book de...