A review by booxoul
Alakshya - (a Glimpse of the Subtle) by Anupam Dubey

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

A book that is literally “food” for the soul, Alakshya by Anupam Dubey is an assimilation of essays and cathartic thoughts and musings highlighting the importance of not only the perception of reality but also our identity and the purpose of our lives, signifying the importance of yoga as well as other life skills.

You guys are wondering: What is it that has caused me to give you this musing? Alakshya by Anupam Dubey, a brilliant introspection towards life and its layered elements by way of essays relating to yoga, karma, logic and other ancient wisdom in the present life scenario, came like a breath of fresh air, shifting all the uncertainty from my inner eye.

Lacing his narrative with poetry as well as Sanskrit verses from the Upanishads, Anupam has very beautifully laid down the significance of ancient wisdom and texts, giving ample reference to our ancient Upanishads as well as all those scriptures that hold ground as far as it comes to our Indian society and culture. Having not only delved into these, Anupam has also explored many more ancient and rich texts, such as the Tattvabodha and Hatha Yoga Pradipika, as well as philosophical systems such as Samkhya, Nyaya, and Advaita. Furthering this enriched knowledge, as he proceeds upon the path of discovering yoga as a source of fulfilment, he chose to write this book to share with the world his perception as well as his explorations and understanding of the entire reality as a whole, simultaneously evolving as well. What got me intrigued was the fact that Anupam has also used our ancient, rich Sanskrit texts and verses, which form a part of our cultural heritage and have always kept me glued to their elegance. I admire the way he has put forth how we can incorporate all of this into our present-day lives.

Alakshya is a complete journey of self-reprise and discovery, giving the reader a chance to not only grow spiritually but also do so in a non-intimidating, iridescent manner.

The human experience is a complex, many-layered thing. It is made up of many elements, which add to the entire plethora of our existence as a whole. It was great to be able to see the totality of our species and delve into its finer intricacies, courtesy of this piece of writing by Anupam. He has seamlessly conjoined spirituality, existence, experience and all those paradigms that account for the total summation of human beings as a whole. 

The book, which has been divided into four categories, starts with an ode to the Seers. Having been insightfully explained by Anupam, it gave me a clearer idea as to what exactly I, as an individual, symbolize. Anupam also highlights and explains the importance of the Guru, emphasizing how a Guru is the one who makes a person and leads him to what and who he/she truly is.

Wisdom of the eternal being penned down in such a humble manner, Alakshya is a book that I would recommend to all, irrespective of whether you are into reading books from this trope or not. Some pieces of writing are not merely therapy; they are education, food for the soul, to be honest, and I must say this “food” was more than satiating for my soul. 

Sometimes, some books give you a lot of information and knowledge about life. Yet they do so in a larger-than-life manner. What I feel is truly tricky is being able to come across and convey that to the readers in a way they can resonate with. Brownie points to Anupam for being able to do that! Spirituality is an essence that needs to be cultivated, and such a piece of writing is surely one that can go a long way toward making a reader truly embark upon its path. And that too, subtly and not in the usual coaxing, overwhelming sort of voice such a teaching usually comes across as.

A great book; go for it, you guys!