Review: Poetic thoughts and stunning visuals: meditation for change
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 14, 2013
Gently eloquent Rupansh Gupta has gathered thoughts that have nurtured his existence and in this stunningly designed book he shares the significance of the universe in the form of exquisite photographs and accompanying poems. Gupta rightly is concerned that the education of our children and young people is unilaterally devoted on how to succeed in the business world - the moments of teaching the soul how to be receptive to the true meaningful experiences and facts of life has fallen by the wayside.Throughout this book Gupta offers revelations about light, rivers, dreams, music, motherhood, grass, flowers, birds, flying in the sky, stars, time, clouds, fire, rain - all those magical mysteries of the creation in which we are living. His language is through the form of poems, and while the rhyming couplets are not always in sync not the poems the work of a master poet, that is not the reason for using this format. This is Gupta's succinct way to engender response to those elements around us we don't take time to notice, much less ponder.As our author/guide phrases it, `The true knowledge can be obtained by knowing oneself. But to know oneself, light has to be shone on the way to knowledge. 'The Sojourn' is a book which helps to discover oneself. In the midst of any problem, it helps to bring out the solution from within. After reading and understanding this book, the reader will never remain the same. He will see the world in its true grandeur. The secrets embedded in all creations of God, have been telling the truths from time immemorial. In a poetic style, the words bring out the beauty in all the creations. When included in the education system, it will build the foundations of children. Thus, 'The Sojourn' helps to live an enlightened life.'Some may look on this little book as simplistic and nave - and those are the ones who need it most! We are living far to fast and chaotically to pause long enough to find meaning in our lives.  This visual and poetic aide gently reminds us of what is important, and at the end of the book Gupta offers a lexicon that addresses the important meaningful words in each poem to emphasize his message. Grady Harp, June 13