About the Book'The Temple' is a poetic work of 50 metaphysical quatrains in the Rubaiyat form that encapsulates the poet's spiritual vision. The search for the true temple begins at an altar the poet visits as a child and continues relentlessly as an outward journey, finally culminating within. The texture and tone of the verses match the nuances of the esoteric quest for an ideal spiritual goal. The reader engages with relatable, concrete images of an extraneous journey that work in tandem with an inward growth. The poet senses a divine energy and an omniscient force, not just within the temple structure but in spaces all around her. The deeply felt and personal poetic vision is akin to a pilgrimage that is lifelong with a resolution at the end, that is subtle yet fulfilling. A fair share of visualisation, imagery and symbolism enhance the premise of the poetry, making it more comprehensive. The individual voice resonates with a universal audience. The temple is anyone's... anywhere. As the world grapples with the mayhem caused by the pandemic, this book lends solace to the troubled soul.
About the Author
Sanjula Sharma is a journalist-writer based in Delhi. She did her Masters in English Literature from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. The author has written extensively for national dailies and journals in both India and Kuwait. She was a script writer for Zee TV and consultant editor with AIMA, Delhi. The poet later quit field journalism to focus on a literary career. Sanjula has published four volumes of poetry –Poems, To Be Mortal, For Rhyme or Reason and A Fistful of Sky. Her preferred genre of fiction- the short story- manifests in two collections -The Cameo Sheaves and Once Upon a Page. She is the founder of 'Happy Minds', a creative platform that promotes writing workshops for children as well as poetry events.
