 Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 26: At a simple but impressive function held at the Royal Auditorium, Amar Singh Club this evening, the former Director General J&K Police, Dr Ashok Bhan, released Er Lalit Mengi's second book 'Musings Unabated'.
'Musings Unabated' is continuation of his literary journey that began three years' ago with the launch of his maiden attempt, 'Musings of the Mind-During Corona Times'.
The spellbinding 'Author's Note' sets the tone of his pleasing and characteristic writing style, prose in poetry. In the first chapter, he deals with human traits like patience, humility, maturity and magnanimity, value of speech, which he classifies as ornaments of human personality which give us an identity, an individuality, and have a lot of bearing on standing in society.
In the second chapter, the author gives an insight into nuances of life. He has brought forth social conflicts and our weaknesses as in More equal than equals and in Respect women bringing into limelight prejudices, biases and inequalities in our caste ridden, patriarchal society. He has touched upon a wide variety of topics which have always been very relevant like Power of a compliment simple sounding though it has its own significance. The extent of his imagination and powerful writing skills, reflect in his poem on Love thy neighbour covering love-hate relationships between neighbours, right from next door to a neighbouring country.
Er Mengi being a lover of nature, through an exclusive chapter three of his book, has brought forth anthropogenic acts, disturbing eco-balance. There are highly educative topics like Mountains- cry, Forest-I too have a soul and Global warming and climate change, an existential issue looming large before humanity. He has further expanded scope of his writing, and in chapter four, has brought into focus along with Yoga, India's proud heritage which has somehow remained elusive, yearning for its rightful place. It goes to the credit of the author that so many topics, each important, have been accommodated in the book, which is in simple lucid language.
Dr Ashok Bhan, complimented Er. Mengi for his commendable literary accomplishment and said that he has shown way to other retirees how to utilise post-retirement time for creative work rather than indulging in fruitless adventures on What's App. Referring to Mengi's second musings, he said this book has covered a wide spectrum of contemporary issues. He said, Er Mengi has used a poetic style of narration to reflect his emotions and sentiments, showing ability as master in rhyme and rhythm which has soothing impact on the readers.
Lauding the author's sensibility for harmony, Dr Bhan said that he has expressed unambiguously the need for making Bharat a colourful bouquet of multicultural nation. He said that the author's poetic concern on environmental degradation and other contemporary issues mirrored his musings. Recommending for reading this wonderful literary work of Er. Mengi, he said that the author has a penchant for producing more creative works.
KB Jandial, who was the guest of honour, also spoke on the occasion. He commended Mengi for his ability to transform thoughts across a wide spectrum into poetry, in a unique and pleasing style, that has become his brand. He also read out a few stanzas from the book.
Er J.B.S Johar presented a vote of thanks.
The programme was anchored by Dr Twinkle Suri, Principal Govt. Degree college Samba.
A large number of prominent personalities from different strata of the society including, literary, academicians, former civil servants, engineers and members of the Jammu's civil society attended the book release function. |
