It is not
necessary that a book should have a specific genre to draw your attention and
interest. What about a book or novella written at free will with no inhibitions
at all? Today, we have one such that book Equations of a Being (A Being Who
Gathered Moss) by Ashutosh Gupta which is not only brimming with charm but also
high on intensity and relevance.
Despite its
randomness, the very first equation will hook and take you up till the last
page. Here it goes: As long as I am
writing, I am on the verge of a homecoming.
Through this
book the author has tried to concern his attitude towards life, well it’s just
not simple attitude, it is based on wisdom and experience that he seemed to
have gathered over the years. Surprisingly, the author has called his thoughts
and experiences ‘Equations’. Decoding the title means thoughts of a human
being. Clearly, a human holds a diverse range of thoughts and impressions
towards life, thus for this reason the book is aptly segmented into sixteen
parts. As you browse through the book, you will come across essential aspects
like Writing, Artist, Feminism, Women,
God, Humanhood and so on. Though written in poetry and prose form, the
content of the book takes a firm stance on several aspects that somehow seem
lost in today’s time. However, the reality is that the world needs them
most.
Ashutosh’s
writing style sees no taming or intimidation, it is a riverine flow. For
instance, in the chapter ‘Being a Thinker
in a Protective Cartel Called Family’, the author asserts that the
framework of a family is designed in such a way that it doesn’t promote one’s
intellectual and creative beliefs openly. In a nutshell, family is a mirror
without a vista, quite mediocre in its semblance. So, there are many more
instances that may test your belief-system and pattern towards the society.
The book is
rich with prose and poetry. We have brought some of the best excerpts from the
book to sooth your heart and soul:
The life of a
being that owns the
flashes of
genius but lacks the
consistency
of talent becomes more
of a wait
than a progression.
All men know
the entire history of God, for which they fear him.
They know
nothing about his present and future, for which their hope is restored in him.
This is the
very same equation that men and humanity have shared from time immemorial, an
equation that is so undivine in itself.
This
collection of heartfelt soul-stirring poems and prose is here to leave you
stunned with its exquisite charming influence. If you got a huge poetic side,
embrace it; treasure it for your use and dose.
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