DHUMARE

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 4th Edition

• ISBN: 9788177662733

• Pages: 104

• Publishing Year: March 1995

• Category: Essays

• Cover: Paperback

About The Book:
In this thought-provoking essay, the author delves into the complexities of the human mind, questioning its true nature and its ability to understand itself. The book explores the paradox of being gifted with intellect, speech, and thought by the Almighty, and yet, these very qualities make man vulnerable. While nature remains simple and steady, humanity’s intellectual faculties bring sorrow and confusion.

The author poignantly contrasts human struggle with nature’s resilience, suggesting that despite its challenges—be it storms, floods, or seasonal changes—nature upholds with remarkable indifference, embodying a wisdom that humans often lack. The philosophical reflection on the futility of clinging to the past emphasizes how it weighs down the mind, much like the mythical Vetala clinging to King Vikram’s back.

The book invites readers to introspect on their own lives and emotions, offering a deeper understanding of how the mind shapes their experiences, often making them prisoners of past memories. The powerful, introspective narrative resonates with anyone who has ever struggled with letting go of past regrets, urging readers toward a more neutral, enlightened way of thinking.