Anyone struggling to seek enlightenment would find elucidation in this collection of Vijay R. Nathan’s poetry.
Can we achieve spirituality in a world filled with distractions and materialism? This question is at the core of Escape From Samsara, a collection of free verse modern poetry that shows how finding enlightenment can be a struggle in the modern world. Between tarot cards and popcorn kernels, St. Joseph’s nuns and BBQ Honey Dijon, the contrasts between our culture and spirituality are conspicuously incorporated.
Buddhist overtones and a touch of humor are evident throughout the collection. For example one poem begins, “A Thai Buddhist Monk enters into a Starbucks.” This is more than simply the start of a joke, as the words might imply in any other setting; the thoughts of Insight With Ice offer profound insight into the need for acceptance and understanding. Finding one’s identity in a polarized world is also a topic notably featured in the writings.
Genuine and engaging without being overly serious, Escape From Samsara is a thought provoking look at how spirituality can be obscured in our world. Anyone struggling to seek enlightenment would find elucidation in this collection of Vijay R. Nathan’s poetry.
Congratulations to
Escape From Samsara by Vijay R. Nathan
winner of the
Indies Today 2019 Best Poetry Award
