Sonal Singh On Sonal's Table
Some books lecture. Some books preach. But some books, like this one, sit beside you and ask you to think. Richa brings alive an ancient philosophy without making it feel distant or intimidating. She traces its roots back to the Bhagavad Gita where Lord Krishna shares its core wisdom with Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Yet, what struck me most was how seamlessly she connects this timeless knowledge to our modern, often noisy lives.
The author holds your attention with ease. One moment she’s quoting Tolstoy, the next she’s drawing from shlokas of the Gita or stories of Ahilya Bai Holkar, Sir Edmund Hillary, Vidur, Chanakya and others. These anecdotes don’t feel ornamental; they ground the philosophy and make it relatable. Her voice is confident yet empathetic, like a mentor who speaks with you, not at you.
I particularly loved the first tenet, where she urges us to consciously choose compassion over greed, reconciliation over rubble, and wonder over worry. These aren’t lofty ideals thrown into the air. They feel practical in today’s divided world.
Another chapter that stayed with me was the Acceptance Principle. The idea that acceptance allows us to flow with life’s rhythm, trusting that even the unanswered ‘no’ or the unexpected mountain has meaning, felt deeply comforting. It’s not about blind faith but about cultivating an equable attitude towards change.
The book explores identity, truth, and self-awareness through a mix of reflection and real-life parallels. Yes, there are moments of abstraction, but I didn’t mind them. They felt like intentional pauses, nudging me to slow down and sit with my thoughts.
For me, the true strength of this book lies in how it bridges the mystical and the everyday. It’s not a quick read; it’s a companion. Ideal for anyone curious about spiritual growth without the burden of complicated language, this book often felt like a mirror, gently revealing parts of myself I usually rush past.
Reading it felt less like finishing a book and more like beginning a quieter, more honest conversation with myself.
