Me (Autobiography in English)  (Paperback, Brahmanandam)

Everything is God's grace, everything is His doing. To believe that all is done by Him is a form of theism. On the other hand, to think that all is the result of my hard work, my ingenuity, and my thought process is atheism. These two attitudes are like two sides of the same coin. Whether you lean towards theism, thinking 'my way is the only way,' or towards atheism, thinking the same, neither will yield the right outcomes. We won't achieve the desired results. On one hand, you should perform your tasks with dedication, sincerity, and innovation. On the other hand, you should acknowledge divine grace. My belief is that life's journey will be fruitful only when these two aspects are combined. Whether it's the Bhagavad Gita, Prophet Muhammad, Jainism, or Buddhism, they all say the same thing: 'Work hard, don't expect the results.' If you put in the effort, it is God who will provide the corresponding outcome. That's the essence of why I wrote this book. However, this book is not written to garner sympathy by sharing my struggles or hardships, nor is it meant to boast about the victories and successes I've achieved. It's not to show that I came from such a dire situation or to showcase how great I am. The purpose is to emphasize that your efforts will bear fruit only when aligned with divine grace. --- Brahmanandam