Dr Vishwas Mehta presented a copy of his book Ati Jeevanam (Survival) to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQzEXwCHoUOyrZyeUfuH5Iw3HJZ0mcGxgqnU4lDByx_YvKupk37anfXwRgS1ch3dQ9w3GT3QX3Zuv8CTP-aLWzifGmqT8Uk9-UUi_qzaw5jYOnTRF7DdE1VUL3d4RXRzCG6vwgGhyphenhyphen4BmNqZvD73vUGEbZPL3s3owJIze4lYZeRVrTDF3z38WNHscM2ioLl/s1024/DR%20VISHWASH%20MEHTA%20MEETS%20WITH%20KERELA%20CM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQzEXwCHoUOyrZyeUfuH5Iw3HJZ0mcGxgqnU4lDByx_YvKupk37anfXwRgS1ch3dQ9w3GT3QX3Zuv8CTP-aLWzifGmqT8Uk9-UUi_qzaw5jYOnTRF7DdE1VUL3d4RXRzCG6vwgGhyphenhyphen4BmNqZvD73vUGEbZPL3s3owJIze4lYZeRVrTDF3z38WNHscM2ioLl/w400-h300/DR%20VISHWASH%20MEHTA%20MEETS%20WITH%20KERELA%20CM.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>New Delhi / Thiruvananthapuram. </b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Dr. Vishwas Mehta, former Chief Secretary of Kerala and outgoing Chief Information Commissioner of the state and a native of Dungarpur in Southern Rajasthan, presented a copy of his book 'Ati Jeevanam' (Survival) written in Malayalam language to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Chief Minister's residence at Thiruvananthapuram.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, while praising the commendable efforts of Dr. Vishwas Mehta, praised the many exemplary dimensions established during his forty years of service as the Chief Secretary of Kerala and the outgoing Chief Information Commissioner of the state.  He also said that the service rendered by Dr. Vishwas Mehta to the people of the state by working day and night during the period of Covid 19 can never be forgotten.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">Chief Minister Vijayan said that although many bureaucrats write their own books, Dr. Vishwas Mehta has won everyone's hearts by writing a book in Malayalam, the official language of his working place Kerala, and collecting many inspirational memoirs in it.  He also speaks and writes Malayalam very well.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">Vijayaj expressed hope that Dr. Vishwas Mehta has set an example by coming out of a poor family from a small town Dungarpur in Rajasthan and reaching the highest peak of civil services.  I am confident that this book of his, which has come as a summary of his administrative experiences, will become a guide book for the youth coming into administrative services.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">On this occasion, Chief Minister Vijayan's wife Kamla Vijayan and Dr. Vishwas Mehta's wife Preeti Mehta were also present.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">It is noteworthy that on February 19, Dr. Vishwas Mehta's book Ati Jeevanam (Survival) was launched by Kerala Governor Dr. Arif Mohammad Khan at Kerala Raj Bhavan.  The preface of this book of more than three hundred pages has been written by the Governor of West Bengal, Dr. CV Anand Bose, who was the first collector of Dr. Vishwas Mehta.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"> Dr. Vishwas Mehta completed three years of work as the Chief Information Commissioner of Kerala on Thursday evening.  Before taking oath on this constitutional post, he was the Chief Secretary of Kerala.  In view of his remarkable services, he was given this special responsibility for three years after retirement by the government.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b>--Neeti Gopendra Bhatt</b></p>

Dr Vishwas Mehta presented a copy of his book Ati Jeevanam (Survival) to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

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The novel explores the root causes of the global refugee crisis

<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WRiwtDk1lB-KHtBrjJF99yJSiM9Se3jtnIx8zV0rQ7FWcgIXLbF8K0qqw2VU0boF1z5KJxnTnuWjjUY4r3k9BRW0OoiGJcD0lA42F67cqgxP1u9MiR3XzEWHnwnIIJPmUGP-iXVSGum1E0bzGwlmOe_aIVnpSTfLj5zs28vvOte-KqsN6tbsUFwP0A/s1556/IMG_20230225_232220.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1556" data-original-width="957" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WRiwtDk1lB-KHtBrjJF99yJSiM9Se3jtnIx8zV0rQ7FWcgIXLbF8K0qqw2VU0boF1z5KJxnTnuWjjUY4r3k9BRW0OoiGJcD0lA42F67cqgxP1u9MiR3XzEWHnwnIIJPmUGP-iXVSGum1E0bzGwlmOe_aIVnpSTfLj5zs28vvOte-KqsN6tbsUFwP0A/w246-h400/IMG_20230225_232220.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><br />"Stings of the Exodus" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that addresses the issue of global refugee crises. The book connects the problems faced by Kashmiri refugees with the larger issue of refugees around the world, depicting the pains, struggles, and sacrifices of people who are forced to leave their homes due to violence, war, and persecution.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The novel is a sequel to "Echoes of the Getaway," which portrays the problems and pains of Kashmiri migrants and refugees. In "Stings of the Exodus," the narrative moves forward to connect the issue of Kashmiri refugees with the global refugee crisis, shedding light on the challenges faced by refugees from various parts of the world. This novel is originally written in Hindi by Dr. Ravindra Prabhat and translated into English by Gautam Roy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the strengths of the novel is its ability to portray the plights of global refugees in a way that touches the sensibilities of readers. Through powerful human stories of struggle for existence and identity, the novel depicts the harsh realities of refugee life, including the lack of access to basic needs like food, shelter, and healthcare. The novel also illustrates the emotional toll of displacement, with many refugees struggling to cope with the loss of their homes, families, and communities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The novel explores the root causes of the global refugee crisis, highlighting issues such as terrorism, communal and sectarian violence, and war. These factors have become a curse and challenge for the whole of humanity, resulting in the displacement of millions of people worldwide. Through the subplots and anecdotes, the novel portrays the miseries and painful lives of refugees from countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq, and Myanmar. The novel brings the reader into the world of refugee camps, describing how people are forced to lead a hell-like life in these temporary settlements.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the unique features of the novel is the way it balances the pain and uncertainties of refugee life with tales of love and sacrifice. The love stories in the book portray the soft human emotions that refugee’s experience, highlighting the connections that people make despite their difficult circumstances. The stories of sacrifice in the novel create a strong human and moral angle in the narrative, showcasing the extraordinary lengths that people go to protect their loved ones and communities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although the characters and incidents of the plot are fictional, each character represents some reality happening around the world. The novel offers a glimpse into the complex and often-overlooked issues faced by refugees, including discrimination, marginalization, and the challenges of integrating into new communities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The language used in the novel is simple, but the expressions and statements are bold and powerful. The novel conveys a strong message about the need for human commitment to building a more peaceful and just world. It emphasizes the importance of empathy, solidarity, and understanding across cultures and communities, encouraging readers to reflect on their own roles in creating a more harmonious world.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In conclusion, "Stings of the Exodus" is a novel that offers a poignant and insightful portrayal of the global refugee crisis. Through powerful human stories and a deep understanding of the root causes of displacement, the novel sheds light on one of the most pressing issues of our time. By balancing the pains of refugee life with tales of love and sacrifice, the novel offers a multifaceted and nuanced perspective on the refugee experience. The novel serves as a reminder of the need for human empathy, compassion, and commitment to building a better world for all.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDQVM48q5ZodbqN4s4us_tw9CgWaqs7h7fhvL5vvohbrKUyzvPMiYjCsmHeEBpPd1m_mb5eksT8RlvAo6S3ynet8QiNy8ZHL5v4Lh_mja5yaq-6nDE9WRFXke7fYdBkf3ploWSJkGIG79pwcfiLcunqVtiYcwmxefOTF1JIlnZZWxjYaySyYO2VmPJQ/s155/IMG_20230410_220537.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="155" data-original-width="114" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDQVM48q5ZodbqN4s4us_tw9CgWaqs7h7fhvL5vvohbrKUyzvPMiYjCsmHeEBpPd1m_mb5eksT8RlvAo6S3ynet8QiNy8ZHL5v4Lh_mja5yaq-6nDE9WRFXke7fYdBkf3ploWSJkGIG79pwcfiLcunqVtiYcwmxefOTF1JIlnZZWxjYaySyYO2VmPJQ/w147-h200/IMG_20230410_220537.jpg" width="147" /></a></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><b>--Mukul Srivastava</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mumbai, Maharashtra</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">(Renowned geologist and famous theatre artist. Narrator of the Hindi version of the novel titled Pratishruti) </div>

The novel explores the root causes of the global refugee crisis

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A powerful novel titled “ECHOES OF THE GETAWAY”: Gautam Roy

<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Face to Face with Mr. Gautam Roy, A translator of the famous Hindi Novel "Kashmir 370 KM"</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7URUA3jd23DWZrwvrTSiSkxq3DzAuL8ve3E1Qgvxu116WRw7_aSxJR9Zm5FDRE8Gxqdpo4K2WEyhB_tsfNRT8vEnu-Q9uXysyLZuaJK2K6Hti1Mykn5lyT4VEafLkNQ2bgRPfRSdtdrJGcM4TQITTksPiiJGMKbRjUDDYlS90PuPVmy6Z3Wyf2ddrQ/s2100/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2100" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7URUA3jd23DWZrwvrTSiSkxq3DzAuL8ve3E1Qgvxu116WRw7_aSxJR9Zm5FDRE8Gxqdpo4K2WEyhB_tsfNRT8vEnu-Q9uXysyLZuaJK2K6Hti1Mykn5lyT4VEafLkNQ2bgRPfRSdtdrJGcM4TQITTksPiiJGMKbRjUDDYlS90PuPVmy6Z3Wyf2ddrQ/w400-h286/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gautam Roy</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q – Tell us something about your academic and professional background. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">A - I did a master's in Statistics from Lucknow University. Thereafter I joined Bharat Press Agency as a sub-editor. From 1987 to 1997 I worked as a chief foreign correspondent and then editor-in-chief of an International Press agency named INTERCO PRESS AGENCY INC, USA. During this period many of my articles were published in national and international publications, which got high acclamations. I worked as managing editor of Bharat Press Agency. Plays written by me titled URVASHI, AVAHAN, SHYAMA (Translation), HUKKUDU KA KHAZANA, etc. brought me immense recognition. I translated Ayn Rand’s “NIGHT OF 16TH JANUARY” into Hindi which is highly praised. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q – What attracts you to the role of a translator?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A – The role and responsibility of the translator are immense. The translator not only has to translate the language of the original script but has to maintain the rhythm of emotions, equations of the situations described, philosophy, and message of the theme just as in the original text.  At that point, the translator doesn’t have the liberty to do something of his own. He is bounded by the thought process and writing of the original creation. He is bound to maintain the flow, depth, and shades of emotions and passion of the characters while translating the lines and verses into another language. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q- Is Cultural fluency always important while translating?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A – Yes, I think we must understand the culture behind the language we are translating, as this is the only way to know the significance and implicit meaning of a text. Certain proverbs might not carry over well to English otherwise could even be words we have no direct equivalent for. The translation isn’t just about knowing the text, it is about understanding and conveying the exact meaning to others.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q- What inspired you to translate “KASHMIR 370 KILOMETRES”, which is a Hindi novel, into English titled “Echoes of the Getaway”?</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0lE0XIiwgGZVOB81i4CrmPa_pFesebvYY8Sa91weQZ5fF4u8VwszVnTrJfyrLgkHJ-EAS_l-N-OgN4msiS9IcN4rxHgdxLWKZvF3Qwjw0EIzUXGyGpJ5AVu6cbdTU3m1tTH2O5vSqtT9fMbVprTUn9DpWeS-DJEOPXwWTxfhfbGb5wna31kcKtDUN_g/s2100/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2100" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0lE0XIiwgGZVOB81i4CrmPa_pFesebvYY8Sa91weQZ5fF4u8VwszVnTrJfyrLgkHJ-EAS_l-N-OgN4msiS9IcN4rxHgdxLWKZvF3Qwjw0EIzUXGyGpJ5AVu6cbdTU3m1tTH2O5vSqtT9fMbVprTUn9DpWeS-DJEOPXwWTxfhfbGb5wna31kcKtDUN_g/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dr. Ravindra Prabhat & Mr. Gautam Roy</div><div><br /></div>A – In the year 2019, the author of “Kashmir 370 Kilometres” Dr. Ravinder Prabhat gave me the Hindi book for English translation. I was immediately attracted by the title of the novel because the novel saw the day of light at a crucial juncture of Indian history when the Govt. of India by taking a benchmark decision abolished article 370 and divided the whole state of Jammu & Kashmir into 2 Union Territories. This bold historic decision can be termed a great turn in contemporary Indian history. <p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">After going through the book, I found the content very strong, striking, and thoughtful. Every character in the narrative was powerful and complex. Every character was an important part of the narrative and had a part to contribute to the main text of the novel.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The author instead of focusing on the political aspects of the crises tells the story of the common men, who had gone through inhuman sufferings, sometimes due to partition and sometimes due to communal and Jihadi fanaticism. The novel, on one hand, reveals the secrets of state-sponsored terrorism and on the other hand, presents a broad picture of the sufferings of Kashmiri pundits in the context of the political and social intricacies of Kashmir. Basically, the human aspect of the narrative inspired me for this powerful project. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q- How important is impartiality while translating?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A - I believe it’s always important to remain impartial while translating. The translator has to make communication easier for everyone and he can only do this by being as accurate as possible while translating what the character in the novel says. Some situations might involve giving just the gist of a massage for convenience but it’s always important to preserve meaning.   </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q- Tell us something about “ECHOES OF THE GETAWAY”?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7mXGCP1-eZc01lDRxqk5X8Iyt48wR1dmrJ5PLTD_b1lsRwwl6vLY2gN8bX5Bdh2fCMsF65SgqfWw9djeQfr6gH2yf1NIJrDusVvCVNe6U5ZyZpJVS8q0aaVoMj6runCscDd4mBTMOPU39-YezRRUpHabcxSw8EnaEAIq_3flw6CuPmG0X4Adm4qsUA/s1376/IMG_20230210_180427.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="903" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7mXGCP1-eZc01lDRxqk5X8Iyt48wR1dmrJ5PLTD_b1lsRwwl6vLY2gN8bX5Bdh2fCMsF65SgqfWw9djeQfr6gH2yf1NIJrDusVvCVNe6U5ZyZpJVS8q0aaVoMj6runCscDd4mBTMOPU39-YezRRUpHabcxSw8EnaEAIq_3flw6CuPmG0X4Adm4qsUA/w131-h200/IMG_20230210_180427.jpg" width="131" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A – Tale of the elopement of a Kashmiri pandit family from Kashmir and with this entwined the subplots of deterioration and disintegration of the social fabric of Kashmiri society with time, insights of golden and dark chapters of the ancient and contemporary social, political, and cultural history of the valley, terrorism, conspiracies, manipulation and evil design of a foreign state to destabilize the whole region and greed for power and money of the unscrupulous, corrupt leaders combinedly form a powerful narrative of the novel titled “ECHOES OF THE GATEWAY”. Among all the complex situation this novel focus on Sufism also, the oldest rawayat of the vale, as a ray of hope for the re-establishment of the old glory and pride of Kashmir. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q- The novel starts with a discussion and debate between three journalists, who has come to Kashmir to report about the current situations that developed after the removal of article 370 from the state, how you will define this start of the novel?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A - Oh Yes, It was a very creative idea to start a novel with the current situations of the main problem and then go for the main narrative. All three journalists were having different perceptions of Kashmiri problems. During the discussion they express their points of view which clearly show their different ideological inclinations but apart of their ideological stands they all were deeply concerned with the human tragedy. Though one was rightist and the other was leftist but they all were impacted by the social, political, and humanitarian crises of the Kashmiri tragedy. In this way, the writer tried to create a web in which readers of different ideologies can get involved with the main theme of the narrative. Though any crises can be seen through the prism of different ideologies the basic factors remain the same and that is human angle of the problem, where common men are forced to go through inhuman tortures and face obnoxious situations. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q- How you will describe Mr. Kaul’s role in the main narrative?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A - The novel is the story of the gateway of Mr. Kaul’s family from Kashmir so the main plot and subplots revolve around Mr. Kaul’s hard and sweet experiences of life which depict the social, political, and religious crises of the state.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q- Tell us something about the style of the novel and what will be the influence of the narrative on readers?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A – This novel is written in anecdote style and proves very interesting and informative for the readers. Without any prejudice or biased approach Dr. Prabhat has written on a vivid and controversial subject very boldly and has provided details and vital information regarding Kashmir and Kashmiriyat in a simple and candid way.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This fact cannot be ignored that a whole generation that witnessed the Kashmiri problem from the beginning has almost vanished or is on the way to its end but for the present generation this novel will give them an opportunity to get acquainted with the insights and problems of Kashmir and Kashmiriyat. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q- What do you have to say about the structural part of the plot and characters of the novel?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A – Though the characters and incidents of the main plot are fictitious but the narrative is based on the real facts of Kashmir. That is the very reason why the novel presents a human story of the struggle for existence in any adverse situation. The writer has handled the sensitive and powerful subject in a balanced way for which the narrative touches the inner cord and sensibilities of the readers.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q- How you will describe Dr. Prabhat’s approach toward a complex subject like Kashmir?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A – The novel describes the plights of the pundits living in the paradise of the earth and how they were forced to a gateway from Kashmir. The writer has written boldly on communal fanaticism and its evil effects on the lives of laymen. Giving references to history the writer has tried to prove his point of view and how communal discrimination and hatred developed in the society of the valley. On one hand, the novel describes the pains of the common public during partition, and on the other hand, it focuses on the agonies of the Kashmiri Pandits of the vale for their exodus from their land of ancestors forever.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q- Tell us something about your experience while translating the Hindi novel into English.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A – Translating “Kashmir 370 Kilometre” has been a deeply fulfilling experience for me because in this creation the whole problem of Kashmir and Kashmiriyat has been seen through the eyes of common men, vulnerable for exploitation by any ruler or by any destructive or insurgent force. I felt the whole method of storytelling was very interesting because, with the main plot, the writer has parallelly infused many interesting subplots focusing on subjects like the history, culture, social science, religion, and cuisine of Kashmir. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Q- Tell us something about your future projects.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A - At present, I am translating the sequel of Kashmir 370 Kilometres titled “PRATISHUTI” written by Dr. Ravindra Prabhat. It’s a best seller and the title of the English version is “STINGS OF THE EXODUS”. This novel is based on international refugee and immigration problems. I hope this novel will also prove very interesting and informative for the readers.      </p><p style="text-align: justify;">  Q- At last what do you think are the most powerful lines of “ECHOES OF THE GETAWAY”, which can be said a complete message in itself?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A – The concluding lines of “ECHOES OF THE GETAWAY” are very powerful and a particular line is a complete message and statement in itself. The lines are as follows – </p><p style="text-align: justify;">“Journalist Babu, why is only Kashmir the situation of the whole country is deteriorating these days. Hindus have become too much Hindu while the Muslims have become too much Muslim.”</p><p style="text-align: justify;">-By Nazia Rizvi</p><p style="text-align: justify;">E-13, 9PL, London, United Kingdom.</p>

A powerful novel titled “ECHOES OF THE GETAWAY”: Gautam Roy

Face to Face with Mr. Gautam Roy, A translator of the famous Hindi Novel "Kashmir 370 KM" Gautam Roy Q – Tell us something about y...

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I’ve discovered a list of the best books to read in 2020.

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>M</b></span>y reading list is always growing instead of shrinking, even though I average reading a book per week. I wish it weren’t the case, but every day it seems like a stumble on another great read.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>I’ve recently discovered a list of the best books to read in 2020. The article includes key learnings from books like:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZkaj8egC_NGcKti9SV08F7Wn5-qs5RnHZu-AO9IH3RGyvbb8huqG1Dz59y4YbznBxzEBHcIjh0NaIngivW-a6S9yYADWn_wKRq_Yq2Z5EWwsBGVUTMn1uoC9YFm3DXJ5KLS7R1M2pYIW/s475/image.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="299" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZkaj8egC_NGcKti9SV08F7Wn5-qs5RnHZu-AO9IH3RGyvbb8huqG1Dz59y4YbznBxzEBHcIjh0NaIngivW-a6S9yYADWn_wKRq_Yq2Z5EWwsBGVUTMn1uoC9YFm3DXJ5KLS7R1M2pYIW/s320/image.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Gilbert offers insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• Finding Your Element by Ken Robbinson </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPOPGNxNleA8GqB7HtyT_vMKGfpIkit-YRPlfVFOqbwa9DUbCL_sR7ymusVu3zwSozVvcYD_EqLj3VMb1OPRMA3TFZRXk6KZj84l3meVNDjg0GKHRfPDBpouX1CRug89RojMKy4Fa-K3A/s499/51U%252BrBr91vL._SX325_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="327" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPOPGNxNleA8GqB7HtyT_vMKGfpIkit-YRPlfVFOqbwa9DUbCL_sR7ymusVu3zwSozVvcYD_EqLj3VMb1OPRMA3TFZRXk6KZj84l3meVNDjg0GKHRfPDBpouX1CRug89RojMKy4Fa-K3A/s320/51U%252BrBr91vL._SX325_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A book that is as relevant and imperative for the parents of a 12-year-old as it is for the CEO of a behemoth corporation. And with luck it will help you to find yours. Fans may glean some insight about understanding who we are as individuals and how we can have a better life that communicates our uniqueness to the world. Finding Your Element is an accessible, actionable guide for discovering what most matters.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• Blink by Malcolm Gladwell </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Blink is a book about how we think without thinking, about choices that seem to be made in an instant-in the blink of an eye-that actually aren't as simple as they seem. Why are some people brilliant decision makers, while others are consistently inept? Why do some people follow their instincts and win, while others end up stumbling into error?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwxZnDP5WzRyDe2JEPOIuVQBWkXYSU07L6p50wqZxQ3H4iS-Ht94sKv5oYQIFfGXdtkKjWLJkOXgkEFBAEyWlzXm8f8TSwdOYNQsbA5hlfGjdzeIEzAcEqV-ZzC1xPxXDYLZw94GnTYOu/s499/blink_.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwxZnDP5WzRyDe2JEPOIuVQBWkXYSU07L6p50wqZxQ3H4iS-Ht94sKv5oYQIFfGXdtkKjWLJkOXgkEFBAEyWlzXm8f8TSwdOYNQsbA5hlfGjdzeIEzAcEqV-ZzC1xPxXDYLZw94GnTYOu/s320/blink_.jpg" /></a></div>How do our brains really work-in the office, in the classroom, in the kitchen, and in the bedroom? And why are the best decisions often those that are impossible to explain to others? In Blink we meet the psychologist who has learned to predict whether a marriage will last, based on a few minutes of observing a couple; the tennis coach who knows when a player will double-fault before the racket even makes contact with the ball; the antiquities experts who recognize a fake at a glance. Here, too, are great failures of "blink": the election of Warren Harding; "New Coke"; and the shooting of Amadou Diallo by police. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Blink reveals that great decision makers aren't those who process the most information or spend the most time deliberating, but those who have perfected the art of "thin-slicing"-filtering the very few factors that matter from an overwhelming number of variables. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• 21 Lessons For The 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYLCvJfUxtLVQhuwql9wXg3r1cqrYmiQoLxdf2Wij4Iu5Zbo-FRXn5ghjO95OoXfpAX6nw0MpTK1S-vnxE8hdZPpO4AvdSwRAwri6TwbRBqWkhfyv5E3kAi7mzXeiHzkMaafrig4RdBeV/s499/21lession_.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="331" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYLCvJfUxtLVQhuwql9wXg3r1cqrYmiQoLxdf2Wij4Iu5Zbo-FRXn5ghjO95OoXfpAX6nw0MpTK1S-vnxE8hdZPpO4AvdSwRAwri6TwbRBqWkhfyv5E3kAi7mzXeiHzkMaafrig4RdBeV/s320/21lession_.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Yuval Noah Harari’s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is a probing and visionary investigation into today’s most urgent issues as we move into the uncharted territory of the future. As technology advances faster than our understanding of it, hacking becomes a tactic of war, and the world feels more polarized than ever, Harari addresses the challenge of navigating life in the face of constant and disorienting change and raises the important questions we need to ask ourselves in order to survive. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In twenty-one accessible chapters that are both provocative and profound, Harari builds on the ideas explored in his previous books, untangling political, technological, social, and existential issues and offering advice on how to prepare for a very different future from the world we now live in: How can we retain freedom of choice when Big Data is watching us? What will the future workforce look like, and how should we ready ourselves for it? How should we deal with the threat of terrorism? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Why is liberal democracy in crisis? Harari’s unique ability to make sense of where we have come from and where we are going has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. Here he invites us to consider values, meaning, and personal engagement in a world full of noise and uncertainty. When we are deluged with irrelevant information, clarity is power. Presenting complex contemporary challenges clearly and accessibly, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is essential reading.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegszCLGdbu9zaEBtxvdS_Yy-2J4eOP8XfFY1YsbFXg_Jy2Q3-dacARgImCmbxr4kjtEHejrHbpuZkFR3SVz9k1Dwtz-GztcthnU8lwfXgWptsbFl7BMQzU-_HgtQ2JwP_rSoSPfgeqPM0/s499/hph_.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="303" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegszCLGdbu9zaEBtxvdS_Yy-2J4eOP8XfFY1YsbFXg_Jy2Q3-dacARgImCmbxr4kjtEHejrHbpuZkFR3SVz9k1Dwtz-GztcthnU8lwfXgWptsbFl7BMQzU-_HgtQ2JwP_rSoSPfgeqPM0/s320/hph_.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After extensive original research and a decade as the world's leading high performance coach, Burchard found the answers. It turns out that just six deliberate habits give you the edge. Anyone can practice these habits and, when they do, extraordinary things happen in their lives, relationships, and careers. Which habits can help you achieve long-term success and vibrant well-being no matter your age, career, strengths, or personality? To become a high performer, you must seek clarity, generate energy, raise necessity, increase productivity, develop influence, and demonstrate courage. This book is about the art and science of how to cultivate and practice these proven habits. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Whether you want to get more done, lead others better, develop skill faster, or dramatically increase your sense of joy and confidence, the habits in this book will help you achieve it. Each of the six habits is illustrated by powerful vignettes, cutting-edge science, thought-provoking exercises, and real-world daily practices you can implement right now. If you've ever wanted a science-backed, heart-centered plan to living a better quality of life, it's in your hands. Best of all, you can measure your progress. A link to a free professional assessment is included in the book.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• What I Know For Sure by Oprah </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0d0IgugtLES5MT4YFEKgROOq8-CT7Bh_AtSu66fNTUx7TIXxzFq-BeNHbg3CjijP8P5Ya_7LexSoLNzoKnqUSt0Lml4juQs0SWPi3_p9FgTggCg5nRt8WuOdMa8G8Lfit-hnDf4UZwKcq/s499/what_.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="348" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0d0IgugtLES5MT4YFEKgROOq8-CT7Bh_AtSu66fNTUx7TIXxzFq-BeNHbg3CjijP8P5Ya_7LexSoLNzoKnqUSt0Lml4juQs0SWPi3_p9FgTggCg5nRt8WuOdMa8G8Lfit-hnDf4UZwKcq/s320/what_.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As a creative force, student of the human heart and soul, and champion of living the life you want, Oprah Winfrey stands alone. Over the years, she has made history with a legendary talk show (the highest-rated program of its kind), launched her own television network, become the USA's only African-American billionaire, and been awarded both an honorary degree by Harvard University and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From all her experiences, she has gleaned life lessons – which, for fourteen years, she's shared in O, The Oprah Magazine's widely popular 'What I Know For Sure' column, a monthly source of inspiration and revelation. Now, for the first time, these thoughtful gems have been revised, updated, and collected in What I Know For Sure, a beautiful book with a ribbon marker, packed with insight and revelation from Oprah Winfrey. Organized by theme – joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility, awe, clarity, and power – these essays offer a rare, powerful and intimate glimpse into the heart and mind of one of the world's most extraordinary women, while providing readers a guide to becoming their best selves. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b> • You Were Born Rich by Bob Proctor </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQY9Xdm-YS2XLd-3FYD2EPX-WLkVANHsIB2PWUWg5PiUKG458d0SC6N8EqdbFP4Ro7w1DpVYtWqQTHWh9BRvsoL3POug2fRKDjkpFpDKWoJqnDelW7KyxZN22LZHV4fVXV06N4e-cEMCj/s500/bob_.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="497" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQY9Xdm-YS2XLd-3FYD2EPX-WLkVANHsIB2PWUWg5PiUKG458d0SC6N8EqdbFP4Ro7w1DpVYtWqQTHWh9BRvsoL3POug2fRKDjkpFpDKWoJqnDelW7KyxZN22LZHV4fVXV06N4e-cEMCj/s320/bob_.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Zig Ziglar may be the master motivator, Mark Victor Hansen of Chicken Soup For the Soul, the master storyteller; Anthony Robbins may be the guru of personal development, but Bob Proctor is the master thinker. When it comes to systematizing life, no oneelse can touch him. He is simply the best. Bob Proctor collects thoughts like Imelda Marcos used to collect shoes. He strings them together in exquisite arrays; one thought leading logically to the next until a whole method has been constructed. In You Were Born Rich, Bob Proctor has done it again, this time taking you step by step to the surprising discovery that success is not always reaching out for something that you don't have but rather only reaching over and rearranging the pieces already there. The great value of this book is that you can instantly apply the conclusions to your own life. It will begin to impact you long before you reach the last chapter.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNuOaL4fETMK-ttaePXw4FeYd276NmlBnR-jX_Mzwv4PURYU2clCmKnWK9iNaXl7fFR60eiDRxgDiea1TBHazeyXgbQWX5NQ-090juC8XE4LBExXlvr0xqKP6OpCY2ODNMQac4zVBZc8x/s300/HappinessProject10th-pb-c-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNuOaL4fETMK-ttaePXw4FeYd276NmlBnR-jX_Mzwv4PURYU2clCmKnWK9iNaXl7fFR60eiDRxgDiea1TBHazeyXgbQWX5NQ-090juC8XE4LBExXlvr0xqKP6OpCY2ODNMQac4zVBZc8x/s0/HappinessProject10th-pb-c-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Award-winning author Gretchen Rubin is back with a bang, with The Happiness Project. The author of the bestselling 40 Ways to Look at Winston Churchill has produced a work that is “a cross between the Dalai Lama’s The Art of Happiness and Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love.” (Sonya Lyubomirsky, author of The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want) In the vein of Julie and Julia, The Happiness Project describes one person’s year-long attempt to discover what leads to true contentment. Drawing at once on cutting-edge science, classical philosophy, and real-world applicability, Rubin has written an engaging, eminently relatable chronicle of transformation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81Y46gpkHDyoU56OfJzAIeCkFaOcpV0gAP8bkW2AffJP3pcC8A5UOfs7tbLWBSBXrIr95wVjbs1vNUiqVFSPLzWdptQtQCyQNR_MLTT2VxEW3n-AUC5-ZMEZZRGAGVZYkxIkqA50jmqF9/s1000/you.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="624" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81Y46gpkHDyoU56OfJzAIeCkFaOcpV0gAP8bkW2AffJP3pcC8A5UOfs7tbLWBSBXrIr95wVjbs1vNUiqVFSPLzWdptQtQCyQNR_MLTT2VxEW3n-AUC5-ZMEZZRGAGVZYkxIkqA50jmqF9/s320/you.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">YOU ARE A BADASS AT MAKING MONEY is the book you need if you've spent too much time watching money land in your bank account and then roll through your fingers. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jen Sincero went from living in a converted garage to traveling the world in 5-star luxury in a matter of years, and knows all too well the layers of BS one can get wrapped up in around money, as well as what it takes to dig your way out. In this funny, fascinating and practical book she goes in-depth on how powerful our thoughts are and how our bank accounts are mirrors for our beliefs about money. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">YOU ARE A BADASS AT MAKING MONEY combines laugh out loud comedy with life-changing concepts, all boiled down into manageable, bite-sized tips so that YOU can put them into practice and get life changing results.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• Keep Going by Austin Kleon</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_MubEadK82jaUO0klDQfmr-_NWlFPHOLiH7-p13KTmWJ8-ItV5yPB9rLz-tmyl1gz4XJCBnXBf_PhqjLC-ryp4qeRbN1uaNDWacITiWuoJISiC62uByGlCynzcn5Da97qo9Bbva3jM5TL/s500/keepgoing_.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_MubEadK82jaUO0klDQfmr-_NWlFPHOLiH7-p13KTmWJ8-ItV5yPB9rLz-tmyl1gz4XJCBnXBf_PhqjLC-ryp4qeRbN1uaNDWacITiWuoJISiC62uByGlCynzcn5Da97qo9Bbva3jM5TL/s320/keepgoing_.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The world is crazy. Creative work is hard. And nothing is getting any easier! In his previous books - Steal Like an Artistand Show Your Work!, New York Times bestsellers with over a million copies in print combined - Austin Kleon gave readers the key to unlock their creativity and then showed them how to share it. Now he completes his trilogy with his most inspiring work yet. Keep Going gives the reader life-changing, illustrated advice and encouragement on how to stay creative, focused, and true to yourself in the face of personal burnout or external distractions. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is how to Build a Bliss Station - a place or fixed period where you can disconnect from the world. How to see that Every Day Is Groundhog Day - yesterday's over, tomorrow may never come, so just do what you can do today. How to Forget the Noun, Do the Verb - stop worrying about being a "painter" and just paint. Keep working. Keep playing. Keep searching. Keep giving. Keep living. Keep Going. It's exactly the message all of us need, at exactly the right time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>• Echoes of the Getaway: Behind the dark shadows of the Valley by Ravindra Prabhat</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv97i_Bu2WIgb3tNAKw_ixrBdat-940UzbCuA16dpDgVs_Qr9wyaUTjnM4NjshbIKReFBjkwWuN7L2COO0BQMRK6SoJdH2vVmztjVcg9slJY69-23OtpvDbMtKoTgXrvoidHULldOz2xyS/s499/51t7tepnF3L._SX331_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv97i_Bu2WIgb3tNAKw_ixrBdat-940UzbCuA16dpDgVs_Qr9wyaUTjnM4NjshbIKReFBjkwWuN7L2COO0BQMRK6SoJdH2vVmztjVcg9slJY69-23OtpvDbMtKoTgXrvoidHULldOz2xyS/s320/51t7tepnF3L._SX331_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have some books that have been my favorite so far this year but I absolutely love the story line of the novel "Echoes of the getaway" and that’s what really made me love this book. I loved how throughout the story Latika stayed true to herself and didn’t let herself by swayed by anyone or anything. She stuck to her morals and was self respecting. I also love her development throughout the story. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div><div>Driver Sudesh didn’t act rashly in his duty. Mr. & Mrs. Kaul instead planned it out carefully and set up events. This is the best book of the year on the story of the dark shadows of the Valley. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is fact that the new generation in Kashmir has grown up in the long shadow of Pandits' exodus in 1990. And both Muslims and Hindus have gained memories from a generation that is slowly losing them. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Now, I don’t say writers are in any way better or smarter than non-writers, but I believe most great minds in history left us with books and even today, the majority of successful people in any field, may it be sports, entrepreneurship, nutrition, cooking or whatsoever, are writing books.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>By Nazia Rizvi</b></div></div>

I’ve discovered a list of the best books to read in 2020.

M y reading list is always growing instead of shrinking, even though I average reading a book per week. I wish it weren’t the case, but ever...

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Echoes of the Getaway : Very interesting and informative for the readers.

<p> <span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZIQ5y858UVPxUirwWbI94LfN3UEi45w9yRXPqtBcsR86vCLcNdzFHq7sfIlew5zavBv8jwGu8hfxxAMRQmuWZltWO5qg2SU_gNYjXx3SBlIwA79OcH6WnB_SmJRGLjr8zeOmzYAob8Q/s300/bookreviews.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="72" data-original-width="50" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZIQ5y858UVPxUirwWbI94LfN3UEi45w9yRXPqtBcsR86vCLcNdzFHq7sfIlew5zavBv8jwGu8hfxxAMRQmuWZltWO5qg2SU_gNYjXx3SBlIwA79OcH6WnB_SmJRGLjr8zeOmzYAob8Q/w200-h148/bookreviews.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 22pt;">T</span></b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">ale of elopement of a Kashmiri pundit family from Kashmir and with this entwined the sub plots of deterioration and disintegration of social fabric of Kashmiri society with time, insights of golden and dark chapters of ancient and contemporary political, social and cultural history of the valley, terrorism, conspiracies and evil designs of a foreign state to destabilize the whole region, sufferings of the common citizens and greed for power and money of the unscrupulous, corrupt leaders combinedly form a powerful narrative of the novel titled “</span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Echoes of the Getaway</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">” written by wellknown Hindi novelist Dr. Ravindra Prabhat.  Among all complex situations this novel focus on Sufism also, the oldest rawayat of the vale, as a ray of hope for re-establishment of old glory and pride of Kashmir.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas><v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"><o:lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></o:lock></v:path></v:stroke></v:shapetype><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Written in an anecdote style this novel will definitely prove very intresting and informative for the readers. Without any prejudice and biased approach the writer has written on a vivid and controversial subject like Kashmir very boldly and has provided details and vital informations regarding Kashmir and Kashmiriyat in a very simple, interesting and candid manner.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Though the characters and incidents of the main plot are fictitious but the narrative is based on the real facts of Kashmir. This is the very reason why this novel presents a human story of struggle for existence in any adverse situation. It is the story of common Indians, inspite </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">of complains and torments in daily lives, still have strong belief in justice and hope for a better future existence. The writer has handled the sensitive and powerful subject in a balanced and emotional way for which the narrative touches the inner chord and sensibilities of the readers.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: 36pt;">This novel describes the plights of the Pandits living in the paradise of the earth and how they were forced for getaway from Kashmir. The writer has boldly written on communal fanaticism and it’s evil effects on the lives of the common-men Giving reference of history the writer has tried to prove his point of view and how communal discrimination and hatred developed in the society of the valley. On one hand this novel describes the pains of the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: 36pt;">common public during partition and on the other hand it focus on the agonies of the Kashmiri Pandits of the vale for their exodus from their land of ancestors forever.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: 36pt;">Instead of focusi</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: 36pt;">ng on the political aspects of the crisis this novel tell the story of the common men who had gone through inhuman sufferings, sometimes due to partition and sometimes due to communal and jihadi fanaticism. This novel on one hand reveal the secrets of state sponsored terrorism and on the other hand present the broad picture of sufferings of Kashmiri Pandits in context to political and social intricacies of Kashmir. This novel saw the day of light at a crucial juncture of India history when the government of India by taking a bold and strong decision abolished article 370 and divided the whole state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories. This benchmark decision can by termed as a great turn for contemporary Indian history. Due to this decisive decision there is still a state of non communication between India and Pakistan.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: 48px;">A whole generation which witnessed the Kashmir problem From the beginning has almost vanished or on the way for it’s final end but for the present generation this novel will give them an opportunity to get acquainted with the insights and problems of Kashmir and Kashmiriyat.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: 48px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: 36pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcN5huWNjvz0lc-r879lrm24jkpptiNP1ZRPfvmvUorZb3zybL-DoYAiBriEV606ik2vl5Q3AWtN_AleVFQpbtUG02672qxOLRuh0-xIRIRFFYF_lEaaxVGjyUToedGvUZvp9HZaDeA/s600/phpThumb_generated_thumbnail.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcN5huWNjvz0lc-r879lrm24jkpptiNP1ZRPfvmvUorZb3zybL-DoYAiBriEV606ik2vl5Q3AWtN_AleVFQpbtUG02672qxOLRuh0-xIRIRFFYF_lEaaxVGjyUToedGvUZvp9HZaDeA/w133-h200/phpThumb_generated_thumbnail.png" width="133" /></a></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 36pt;">Book Name: <b>Echoes of the Getaway (</b></span>Behind the dark shadows of the Valley)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 36pt;">ISBN : </span>9781636065694</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "THE TIMES ROMAN", serif;">Published by:</span></b><span style="font-family: "THE TIMES ROMAN", serif;"> Notion Press, Old no. 38, New no. 6, McNichols Road, Chetpet, Chennai-600031, Tamil Nadu, India</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "THE TIMES ROMAN","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Pages </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "DevLys 010"; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">%</span></b><span style="font-family: "DevLys 010";"> </span> 210 <span style="font-family: "THE TIMES ROMAN", serif;">(Paperback)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-family: "THE TIMES ROMAN", serif;"><span style="font-family: "THE TIMES ROMAN","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Price</span></b><b style="font-family: "THE TIMES ROMAN", serif;"><span style="font-family: "THE TIMES ROMAN","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "DevLys 010";"><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas><v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"><o:lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></o:lock></v:path></v:stroke></v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_4" o:spid="_x0000_i1025" style="height: 9pt; 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Echoes of the Getaway : Very interesting and informative for the readers.

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Quest of Humanity in the Inhuman World

<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #783f04; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="color: black; font-family: "comic sans ms";">POEMS OF DR. MAHENDRA BHATNAGAR</span></b><span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 24.5333px;"></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #783f04; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="color: black; font-family: "comic sans ms";">     — Dr. B.C. Dwibedy</span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #783f04; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="color: black; font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjncpfXm02Sg_B9_qg5suJCskc8b8-palfS0kB8IuMTNIY1zoTYpQ4fsNwijgIjjaFbP-GcklAlj3vhxHmhuw21LKHlzq_OZiHayZ64gxoWsRqMoTMM4BUHc6pBgtxB6XMmYCSy5gVshvGT/s1600/Photo-MB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjncpfXm02Sg_B9_qg5suJCskc8b8-palfS0kB8IuMTNIY1zoTYpQ4fsNwijgIjjaFbP-GcklAlj3vhxHmhuw21LKHlzq_OZiHayZ64gxoWsRqMoTMM4BUHc6pBgtxB6XMmYCSy5gVshvGT/s320/Photo-MB.jpg" width="258" /></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Dr. V.N.Mishra has rightly observed in his comments about Poems: for Human Dignity by Dr.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="14ffdf3553b70db2__GoBack"></a>M.Bhatnagar -a translated volume of his Hindi poems: “His man fired with faith divine moves on because he is firm in his conviction that one day the heart rose shall bloom in the midst of impediments galore (Poems: For Human Dignity-Introductory cover page remark by Dr. V. S. Mishra). It is definitely a giant leap by the poet towards the quest that this small essay is going to elaborate. </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">For the last half a century the poet has been with avowed activity towards glorifying human dignity. A majority of his poems flourish with such themes in the hearts of readers who seek human dignity at every step.  It reminds us of the humanistic ideal: “the primacy of man in everything” or the Pythagorean maxim “man is the measure of everything”.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">In his volume Poems: For Human Dignity at the outset the poet hoists the flag of love as the first marker of human dignity. From love has evolved life and with love life is lived and bereft of loveit is shattered. It is the driving force behind every action of man and this vital factor of life is at stake in the present world. Everything that man does looks at love.  Here everything does not include the action of human beasts or rather we can call them human demons that the present world is replete with. The poet expresses his blissful attitude for mankind. He wishes every man to be rich with the worship of love.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Let every man</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">of the world</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">indulge</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">always</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">in this pure best worship.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">(Poems: For Human Dignity-1)</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">The poet has lived the life of love and dignity and has experienced the pain of undignified life for almost three quarters of a century in the social history of the country. It is not possible for him to withstand such decline. He observes that the scene of love in the life’s drama is full of infidelity that leads to hatred, separation and divorce in conjugal life.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Dr. M Bhatnagar hasunfathomed sympathy for the dignity of woman. The way man is behaving with his creator mother, loving sister, nursing wife or the offspring daughter – it’s all exhibiting only infidelity in the place of love. The poet motivates the world to revive the dignity of woman.  Moreover he is inspiring woman to keep her dignity erect on the touchstone of adversity.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Man has tried to utilize woman as a “purse purchased commodity”. The poet  rather becomes rough in his voice by using phrases such as ‘soulless slave girl’, ‘brainless  hand maid’, ‘lifeless doll’ etc. –metaphors  for woman as in the context of today’s deteriorating  life style.  He has strongly objected to the projection of woman in the world’s eyes as ‘down trodden foot wear of man’. Moreover he rejects the age old Shakespearean maxim by saying that ‘frailty is not thy name’; rather he laments the ignored dignity of woman in every nook and corner of the world.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">O, long deprived pitiable, sad,</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Prisoner! You jumped in the battle field</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Taking the oath of youth</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Co-operating with the world-wide</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Lament……</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">(Poems: For Human Dignity-274)</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">The poet envisions in every woman the greatness of epic character Draupadi and relates the world affair with the consequences of the fall of her dignity. Draupadi was ravished in the king’s court by Dushasan and the consequence was terrible. A tear from a woman’s eyes is not a good indication for the world. The poet’s prediction is meaningful in this respect.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">You will create horrible turmoil</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">By offering of sacrifices,</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Your struggle will not stop, you</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Will shake the universe</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Have to pay price to you ……</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">(Poems: For Human Dignity-274)</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">She is the living embodiment of love herself; when she is ignored her dignity is shattered, love –the driving force gets humiliated, peace is invaded and man’s life becomes barren, he is cursed. The poet’s vision is seen as an eye opener for the human world.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Dr. MBhatnagar invokes integrity in man who is utterly disintegrated from home, land, self and soul for the sake of money.  This is another marker of human dignity but today’s man is divided in a hundred ways by caste, creed , religion, birth and so on; as such he is helpless, oppressed and shameful. In a good number of poems Dr. Bhatnagar uses an abusive tongue for man of this world while lamenting the fall of dignity into abysmal depth.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Bottomless fall of creation’s</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">grand creature.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Mean, narrow heart vomits</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Poison creating disaster.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">(Poems: For Human Dignity-80)</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">In a major part of the volume the poet depicts the fall of dignity.  The notion that man is the replica of god has changed its meaning in the present context. While exploring the delicacies of human life the poet finds the inhuman substances. Man is not able to recognize his own self.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Again and again</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">our god incites us</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">to kill other’s god</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">to destroy the symbols of</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">their faith</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">and thus feel that</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">paradise</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">is secure only for us.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">(Poems: For Human Dignity-68)</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">The poet here definitely points at the selfish attitude of man which induces him to be involved in acts that are not congenial to human dignity.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">The division of man in various branches such as caste, religion, birth, status etc. is vehemently criticized by the poet. He inspires man to be united beyond all differences since that unified state of man is a step towards dignity. Then only poverty that compels man to be naked can come to an end.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">March, march ahead!</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">To break</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Bestial horns grown on man’s head</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">And sharp teeth</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">To snap</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">The inhuman casteism!</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">To concentrate</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">In one string</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">The society and the individual.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">(Poems: For Human Dignity-80)</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">In a major part of his poetry Dr. MahendraBhatnagar has championed the cause of those who live life in an undignified manner due to poverty, untouchability, starvation caused by injustice and suppression by the strong, terrorized and suffering from violence. These ways of life have converted the life into hell. Man leaves with a new religion –that is the religion of deception. The poet strives hard to bring a change and induce man towards human dignity, to create a new surface – a platform – on which human dignity can take a stand.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Obviously, the poet does not appreciate the naked sense of communal dignity which is a vehicle for disharmony. A sense of communality is the allied force of jealousy and violence. Every community, rather every individual should be cautious that no community, no language, no religion gets damaged due to him/them; then only man will deserve the right of safeguarding his own dignity. The same principle works here- ‘do on to others as you wish to get’. The poet observes that communal harmony itself is a part and parcel of human dignity. Tolerating others’ creed is a healthy habit since it fosters positive sentiment in man leading towards safeguarding dignity.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Live in unity,</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">this is the call of Karim and Shyam,</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">There should be one Hind</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">is the call of Rahim and Ram</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">(Poems: For Human Dignity-80</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">In order to live life the common man has to work and earn. Love for labour is another facet of human dignity. Believing in wind-fall gain is detrimental to value of life. The poet tries to inspire man to grow with love for labour and not to tame the habit of swindling. That will control a major part of the world wide corruption. He vehemently criticizes those monks, politicians, ministers who suck blood from common man for amassing wealth and show to the world their fame and pride.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Dignity gives man protection from the attack of narrowness. Dignity of culture, heritage, and citizenship of a country helps man living with honour.  Deception or a life of double standard is not regarded as a worthy way for man. The poet tries to develop in man an indomitable spirit to dominate his complexes such as greed, avarice, anger etc. However, this is a transcended level that is to be reached at with much concentration and avowed activity by man.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">                              <wbr></wbr>                  Man will love his fellow beings</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Will rise above each division</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Forgetting the difference</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Between the familiar and unfamiliar,</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Will welcome all.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">               (Poems: For Human Dignity-58)</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">It will be a life of self-restrained liberty. The poet wants to see man in the form of a free willed, self-disciplined, controlled and balanced fellow traveller. He observesthat a man who exercises his liberty carelessly so as not to care for another’s prestige and recurrently hurts others is not a man who deserves any dignity.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">This man</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Shot dead</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">That one</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">With a bullet,</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Because</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">He</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Spoke</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">A different</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Language.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">(Poems: For Human Dignity-64)</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Not only that but if a man worships the same god in another name, another form, another language he is abominated. The poet has an aversion towards such people who cannot understand such minimum surface differences and thus cannot tolerate others. He invokes modern man with a great hope.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Consider different languages</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">And scripts</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">As the accomplishments</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Of human intellect.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Modern men!</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Now don’t remain mute</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">And fence sitters.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">(Poems: For Human Dignity-69)</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">The poet wishes to establish a sublime human religion which will be the marker of human dignity and human identity. He gives a clarion call to go back to the age of homosapiens when man’s identity was not linked with a country, a religion, a caste, a sub caste, a language, a dialect, a colour and a race. Through ages we have developed and we have fostered a block of ego for our dignity and that has taught us all the undignified manners.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Sun gives its light equally to the flowers and weeds and that is its dignity. Man will love the rich and the poor equally- that will be his dignity. Man in his present stature gives a shabby look. It is not the Shakespearean man who is known as the paragon of beauty made in the image of God, but it is the man without dignity. The poet does not find any light in the future path of man.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">On man’s future path</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Reigns the limitless darkness,</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Reigns the thick darkness!</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">No moon or sun visible</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Not even alarm trumpet is heard.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">On the cliff of death</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Stands the hushed humanity</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Staggering off and on!</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">(Poems: For Human Dignity-151)</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 2in; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">The poet heavily draws upon the cause of grief in the down trodden men who are deprived of all the pleasures of life and who are left with no choice but to live without human dignity. The poet advocates in support of them and makes a resolution:</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Dignity of human may ever</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">Be secured and respected</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">It’s our resolution!</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">We ourselves be the maker of our fortune.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">(Poems: For Human Dignity-151)</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"> </span></div> <div style="background-color: white; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-width: 2.25pt; border-style: none none double; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; padding: 0in 0in 11pt;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: none; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; padding: 0in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";">The poet’s perseverance towards human dignity is a theme that indicates the progressive nature of his writings.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: none; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; padding: 0in; text-align: justify;"> </div> </div>

Quest of Humanity in the Inhuman World

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