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Ponder Awhile [Paperback]

Mohit .K. Misra
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September 18, 2006
Classically wrought in the ways of the sages, the beautifully penned and much-anticipated second print of Ponder Awhile shares the complexities of life as a simple and accessible dose of spirit and soul stuff. Author and poet Mohit K. Misra leaves no stone unearthed as he dons the robes of a mystic, though is plainspoken, lilting, and at times, playful with his language and words. Written as Dohas or couplets, each stanza of the fifty-one poems found in this collection chases the glow of a new dawn of world enlightenment. Straightforward, uncomplicated and wise, with titles such as "Mother Earth," "Married to the Light," "Charity," and "Peace," the author examines and dissects the frailty of life, the inevitability of death and the most tender part of the stalk and the root. These poems are necessary, irresistible and evolved. Courageous in their simple message, God and His many faces are pressed into the window box for all to see and celebrate. The poet encourages introspection, deliberation, mediation and the search for deeper meaning. His poems of praise, poems of contemplation and poems of provocation sing God's praises, His justice and His grace. Knowledge leads to understanding, which leads to peace and, finally, to love. It is what the world needs-a little of God's love, the fabric, the sheer essence; the gems of the universe unfold on these pages. And we are, as readers, better for these gifts.

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About the Author

Mohit K. Misra was born and raised in Mumbai. After studying at Cathedral and John Connon, he served in the Merchant Navy as a Navigating Officer before dedicating his full energies to writing and poetry. He lives in Pune, India.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 66 pages
  • Publisher: BookSurge Publishing; 2nd,Revised edition (September 18, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1419646729
  • ISBN-13: 978-1419646720
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,303,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Author bio

Mohit.Kailashnath Misra a poet/philosopher from Pune India.I was born and boought up in Mumbai, studied in Cathedral and John Connon then graduated in Science from Jai Hind College before joining the Merchant Navy where I was working as a Navigating Officer on oil tankers.

During a voyage from South Africa to South America I entered into a state of samadhi or got enlightened in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean while practicing one pointed concentration, this was at the age of twenty four.
At the age of thirty three I became a full time poet and dedicated the next five years to put my book together .It was deep call and I was given persistent signs from the universe to become a poet and share the god knowledge I have gained in order to uplift humanity and unite the religions.
I currently reside in pune -India and am thirty nine years old.

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In Ponder Awhile, poet and writer Mohit K. Misra challenges readers to embrace the simple joys and truths of bare existence. His is a delicate, calm and forceful world where philosophy bends to the whims of the spirit--a place where mankind is generous, sincere and introspective. How glorious it is to live, love and learn! This collection of fifty-one poems captures all that is pure, elegant and sweet in life. With titles such as "Mother Earth," "Charity," "Peace," and "Married to the light, readers are in for a treat with this second printing of what has become an Indian classic. Each poem is written in the classical poetry style of Dohas or couplets, the style of the sages and mystics. Each work of poetic prose is highly readable and engaging and may be easily used as either a weekly mantra, meditation or simply as an inducement to get the reader's mind and soul moving in the right direction--to enlightenment and beyond.


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1.0 out of 5 stars Juvenile at Best February 5, 2009
Format:Paperback
If I could rate this poetry book lower than 1 star, I would. Unfortunately, I cannot. The poetry shows a complete lack of development and talent. At times the poems are actually ridiculous and appear as if they have been written by a small child. The only question they made me ponder was "Why the heck was this book ever written?"
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1.0 out of 5 stars Ponder awhile March 9, 2008
Format:Paperback
I looked inside the book before purchasing it and liked the poem that was shown. Well low and behold, when I received the book, I realized that it was indeed the only nice poem afterall. I am most disappointed with this book!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Enlightened Sailor Turned Poet June 6, 2009
Format:Paperback
In 2003, while sailing in the Atlantic ocean, merchant sailor Mohit Misra had a moment of enlightenment. So much so, the previously confirmed atheist gave up his career to begin writing and convey his thoughts through couplets/dohas. The result is a collection of poems found in Ponder Awhile.

Honestly, poetry is not my typical reading genre; readers of this review should keep that in mind. I found some of Mohit's offerings did cause me to ponder awhile. Those dealing with religion, governments, and being one people without prejudice were the more powerful offerings. To me poetry, like any good novel, movie, or art, causes one to reflect, take notice and delve a little deeper into the human condition. A few of these poems did just that for me.

The remainder of the book is filled with some other creative though simple poems of everyday life which did not stay with me as much. The poems about women seemed somewhat superficial but perhaps this was purposely done by the author to convey the emotions and reactions he was having were also superficial yet powerful, consuming, fleeting, and sometimes confusing.

Overall, an eclectic selection of poems.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Food for Thought
written from the heart , this book of poems exemplifies the essence of our human soul in its simplicity...an fantastic read that really makes one 'Ponder Awhile'
Published on March 10, 2008 by Vikram Reddy
5.0 out of 5 stars ponder awile-a must read
Ponder awhile is one one of the most soul searching books of prose i have read in a long time-its simplistic style allows the reader to draw their own spirituality and explore the... Read more
Published on July 30, 2007 by Petita Jhaveri
4.0 out of 5 stars Ponder Awhile
These poems do make you stop and ponder...Mohit has written from the heart, and his poetry reflects that. Read more
Published on February 23, 2007 by Madhavi S. Ghare
5.0 out of 5 stars a masterpiece one must have
Mohit has composed a collection of very lovely poems, with a lot of deep insights written in uncomplicated simple words. Read more
Published on February 22, 2007 by Vishal Lamba
5.0 out of 5 stars ponder awhile
This collection of poems stimulates deep thought about life, death and religion. Unlike many other spiritual texts the author and his writing do not attempt to impose his views... Read more
Published on October 26, 2006 by M. N. Kavarana
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful poems from Ponder Awhile
I enjoy reading Mohit's poems. He has a tendency to rhyme and synchronize our everyday living circumstances with the devine. Read more
Published on October 17, 2006 by E. Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Spiritual Work
Some of the most poignant prose I have come across, in relating to all aspects of religion and spirituality through harmony and unity of purpose. Read more
Published on October 10, 2006 by Peter Boaz Jones
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