Illuminarc: Chasing the Arc of Inner Light
About this ebook
And yet, it is clear that the path to the source of our inner light is not a singular act. It is not to be found by simple meditation and “peering inside” ourselves, stirring our thoughts and memories and guiding principles to divine “the truth” and “our true self”. The meandering labyrinth to our deepest core within must be traversed by un-spooling and unraveling the worldly experience we obtain without…
Here is a set of short verses which, in their various minor twinklings, invite you consider the meaning behind the words and the un-inspected feelings behind emotions. If you like Piet Hein’s “Grooks” and haiku’s, then here is a book with which you will fall in love...
About the author
"An Engineered Banker with poetic fancies at heart" is how Vijay Fafat describes himself in self-effacing moments. Born and brought up in Mumbai when it was still "Bombay", Vijay spent half his life in the US before migrating to Singapore. Vijay has published a few books featuring ultra-short short English verses as well as Hindi shayari, with English translations. He is currently working on a few different writing projects, still learning the craft of it... - a novel which revolves around the Indian epic, "Mahabharat", - a collection of stories where mathematics, magic realism, mythology, science fiction and metaphysical aspects of the world are central features. - a book of English poems Over the years, he has subconsciously realized that one's profession may provide subsistence, but it is really the moonlighting on your secret passion which sails your spirit. Vijay ardently believes that any form of writing should be immersive, taking the reader on a mind's journey where she feels one with the created word. Whether it is a jolt of Magic Realism story, a set of struggling verses, or even a technical paper, it is the conviction of the writing which is its innate force, its raison d'etre. Vijay enjoys taking leisurely breaks for nature-travel with his family, dragon-boating, reading Borges and Bradbury, indulging in hilarious karaoke sessions, and spreading a lighter mood all around over cups of tea and banter. Look him up when you visit Singapore, or write to him at [email protected].
