Reflection on Salvation is a wisdom book, a small bundle of immortal knowledge that provides us the glimpses of the author’s outlook on the holy scripture of the Hindus. It is astonishing to witness the pearls of wisdom in such a tiny pack where the author surprises the readers with practical knowledge on spirituality and renunciation. It shows us the real side of Dr. Sengupta who is not only logical in his approach towards life but who is also hell bent not to follow blindly the preaching of so called Gurus. Dustin Pickering also admits the same when he declares, ‘Reflection on Salvation is a collection of anecdotal wisdom that serves to both illuminate and discuss the paradox of faith.’ It’s simple but an interesting book that carries the miraculous power to shatter your existing philosophies on religion and salvation.
The author appears to be in search of a holy Guru who can take all his pain away. As he firmly believes that the right communion can bring revolutionary changes in life whereas the wrong communion results in utter failure. It leaves you nowhere putting an end to your existence. The author prudently calls it as ‘link failure’ as you lose an opportunity to prove yourself due to the same.
Nothing in this world works at its own will. We have no control over life and death. We are at the mercy of our creator then why to boast about anything when we know our role as puppets, ‘We live as long as we breathe; and it is but the breathing which occurs on its own will. No gods, but the breath that builds a home for our life and death. /They say, God dwells within; it is then the mortal exploration of the resort where salvation is largely seen.’ Thus we see that here the author answers the most complicated question in the simplest form, leaving us amazed at his simplicity and acumen.
Last but not the least it is a gnomic utterance of an avuncular man who succeeds in blessing the readers with wisdom; Wisdom that not only enlightens them spiritually but also makes them wise in the true sense. In my view it is a must read if you are looking forward for a spiritual journey towards salvation as it turns out to be a perfect combination of humour, wit and sarcasm that is bound to bring one close to the truth of life.
Dr. Mallika Tripathi is currently Assoc. Professor & Head of Department, Humanities at Feroze Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Raebareli. She is a member of the International Theodore Dresier Society, USA. She has a number of national and international papers to her credit. She is also associated with many research journals and organisations in their Editorial and Executive bodies. She is an academician, poetess, honorary legal consultant, social activist and above all a much sought after humanitarian who is well known for her latest collection of poetry, ‘Oh Son! My Sun!: A Heart To Heart Verses’.