Book Review #7 - Aimless In Banaras

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Book : Aimless in Banaras

Author : Bishwanath Ghosh

The enigma of life and death is still unknown to human kind. The wanderer and author 'Bishwanath' is also intrigued with the happy vibes and the beliefs of the people living in Banaras, also called "Kashi". For them, Death is inevitable and it is natural. There is vivid description of ghats like Dashashwamedh, Assi, Darbhanga and so on. The lanes of the city holds many stories and the whiff of air holds the legacy and culture. Author is trying to understand them and live by them. He mentions that people there are detached from materialistic demands and are content. The author is moved by Manikarnika ghat as he witnesses the cremation of his mother there. But, gradually accepts that this is a reality from which no one can escape. 

🌟What is my take on this?

The philosophical touch of this splendid meaning of life is the real quintessence of the book. There are bodies burning and the cremation ground doesn't leave any smell in the air. It is firmly believed that these grounds are the way towards salvation.

Author has beautifully described how Lord Shiva created Kashi. The meaning of the trident of Lord Shiva that is based on "Faith, Fact and Fiction." There are also stories that describe how Shiva's 'Lingam' was created.

🌟What are my thoughts on the title and cover?

The title is apt, the cover depicts tranquility.

🌟What'd be one thing that’s most captivating?

There is a hidden meaning in the overall context, that is "Happiness is everywhere in life" and that acceptance is the dire truth. If you like to read a philosophical book with the essence of life and its meaning, this is for you.

Rating : 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5/5 


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