And Let There Be Light
By Binduu Chopra
Review By Ila Garg
And Let
There Be Light, a beautiful novella by the Binduu Chopra is published by Shambhabi
Publishers – The Third Eye Imprint. The cover art is attractive and also gives
a glimpse into the plot of the novel. It is photographed by Rathish PK and
conceptualised and designed by www.tamojit.com.
The interesting thing about this cover is that it was selected via a contest.
The title is very involving as well. Who doesn’t want a ray of light in this
dark, evil world, after all?
First impressions: Good cover, could have been a little better.
A nice engaging title. The book size and paper quality could have been better
too. Editing is done well, though I did find 2-3 proofreading issues, which can
be easily neglected.
The blurb
reads as “There is nothing that can hold you down. The limitations
are only in the mind, and if the mind is kept open, you will have the freedom
to enjoy & celebrate life. The insights shared by Binduu Chopra in her book
‘And Let There Be Light’ can naturally change lives in a simple way. The book
on self-development talks about a journey from mundane life to living an
awakened life. Various topics like peace, joy, death and wisdom keep the reader
engaged and opens the door to embark down a path for inner freedom.”
Binduu Chopra,
Author – Poetess, Clinical Hypnotherapist & Aura reader calls herself a
mind designer. Having travelled extensively within India & in different
parts of the world gave her a chance not just to learn about various cultures,
but to understand relationships better. She is warm & vivacious. She wants
to finally retire with street children.
P.S. When
you buy this book, you help a person with psycho-social disability. (Indeed a
noble thought, isn’t?)
Coming to
the book, I felt it to be an enlightening experience. The
depth of insights shared by the author with such a seamless effort engages the readers
instantly. It is a book that will be your bible for self – development skills. The
author has good writing skills, as she has managed to keep the language crisp
and clear which adds to the beauty of the book.
‘Self-discipline’ is the key word to deal with in this book. It
will make you feel aware of your own strength and how to bring it to the fore. It
begins with a prologue that introduces us to the origin of the idea behind this
novella. It also tells us how paying it forward is such a rewarding experience!
Quoting from the book, “I am
happy with my life as it is a mirage. I am blessed to hold an empty cup and
stretch my hand, for if it was full – I would not seek to quench. I would be
called born, but would have lived dead.” The author has definitely made
ample efforts to put together so many varied instances that will lead the
readers to a whole new perspective. Like no two fingers are same, the route
will not appear to be the same to everyone. It all depends on how you take it,
which path you choose to tread on.
Life is an endless cycle of beginnings and ends. Do we find
answers to all the questions that life raises before us? Are all our prayers
answered? Are all our desired fulfilled? These and many such questions are
given way here. The leading light of Guru is our prime focus, once we find this
light life won’t seem to be harsh. The book is all about finding the ‘Ignition
Key’. It will lead you to your self-discovery!
Through her experiences, the author tells us how it is important
to love. She also shares episodes on how we should not let hatred reside in our
hearts and the necessity to forgive! It talks about an inner journey that will
help us to improve ourselves as individuals. The book engages with several
topics like pursuit of a Guru, desires, emotions, discovering self, love, forgiveness,
freedom, death, discipline, truth, wisdom and inner journey. It’s a struggle to
find deeper meanings…
A spiritual quest, it’s an aspiration to transform yourself from
the ordinary to become a beacon. It tells us that there is nothing wrong in
having desires as long as one is able to conquer the temptations by timely
withdrawal. Heart, Mind, Soul, and Intellect should be in harmony to tread on
the path of enlightenment!
The 50 page book, divided
in 14 chapters and a prologue and introduction is a quick read, recommended as
one of the best pick for reading during your travelling time. It will just take
an hour of your time. However, the impact that it leaves behind can be
long-lasting depending on your interest to change your life for the better. It
leaves you with a hope to aspire for happiness, to venture in pursuit of peace…
Binduu Ma’am has done a wonderful job with it. Everyone must
read it because life is too short, one must not die unhappy! The affirmations
can help in transformation to a great extent. This book is therefore, for all
those who seek their inner freedom. It’s like a key to open and come out of the
confinements of the doors. Best wishes!
“I continue to grow beautifully on my inside while those
wrinkles take care of my outside” – Binduu Chopra
Ratings:
3.75/5
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