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Astitva ke rang
Astitva ke Rang is a bilingual collection of 21 Hindi poems exploring the emotional journey of our being. It reflects on pain and hope, silence and voice, falling and having the courage to rise. Written in both Devanagari and Roman English, the collection is accessible to a wide range of readers. With lyrical depth and quiet power, Varruna Prasad’s verses invite reflection on identity, resilience, and the beauty found in life’s struggles.
72 pages, Paperback
Published July 23, 2025
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September 5, 2025
Poetry that Speaks to the Soul""
Astitva ke Rang is not just a collection of poems—it feels like an intimate mirror held up to life. Varruna Prasad captures pain, hope, silence, and courage in words that are simple yet deeply moving. The bilingual presentation makes it accessible to both Hindi readers and those more comfortable with Roman script, which I loved. A book to revisit again and again whenever life feels heavy or confusing.
Astitva ke Rang is not just a collection of poems—it feels like an intimate mirror held up to life. Varruna Prasad captures pain, hope, silence, and courage in words that are simple yet deeply moving. The bilingual presentation makes it accessible to both Hindi readers and those more comfortable with Roman script, which I loved. A book to revisit again and again whenever life feels heavy or confusing.
September 5, 2025
Raw, Honest, and Beautiful""
Each of the 21 poems in this collection feels like a drop of truth distilled from lived experience. They touch upon moments of despair, resilience, and the quiet strength of human spirit. I especially appreciated the balance of Hindi and Roman English—it widened the reach of the poetry without losing its lyrical beauty. A gentle, powerful read that stays with you.
Each of the 21 poems in this collection feels like a drop of truth distilled from lived experience. They touch upon moments of despair, resilience, and the quiet strength of human spirit. I especially appreciated the balance of Hindi and Roman English—it widened the reach of the poetry without losing its lyrical beauty. A gentle, powerful read that stays with you.
September 5, 2025
A Journey Through Emotions
This book made me pause and reflect. The poems are not flashy; they are honest, tender, and profound. They speak of wounds, yet also of healing and the courage to rise again. In today’s noisy world, Astitva ke Rang felt like a whisper reminding me of who I am, and who I can become.
This book made me pause and reflect. The poems are not flashy; they are honest, tender, and profound. They speak of wounds, yet also of healing and the courage to rise again. In today’s noisy world, Astitva ke Rang felt like a whisper reminding me of who I am, and who I can become.
September 5, 2025
Accessible and Deeply Moving
I rarely read poetry, but this book drew me in with its simplicity and depth. The bilingual format helped me appreciate the beauty of Hindi even more. Every poem is like a small lantern lit in darkness—showing both the shadows and the way forward. Highly recommend for anyone who loves reflective, soul-touching writing.
I rarely read poetry, but this book drew me in with its simplicity and depth. The bilingual format helped me appreciate the beauty of Hindi even more. Every poem is like a small lantern lit in darkness—showing both the shadows and the way forward. Highly recommend for anyone who loves reflective, soul-touching writing.
September 5, 2025
The Colors of Being
True to its title, Astitva ke Rang paints the many shades of existence—loss, longing, courage, and hope. Varruna Prasad has written with vulnerability and grace. The poems don’t just tell you something; they make you feel it. A wonderful companion for quiet evenings and self-reflection.
True to its title, Astitva ke Rang paints the many shades of existence—loss, longing, courage, and hope. Varruna Prasad has written with vulnerability and grace. The poems don’t just tell you something; they make you feel it. A wonderful companion for quiet evenings and self-reflection.
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