Naadanada  (Paperback, Dibyakrupa Sahoo)

Naadanada (literally "the river of sound") is an anthology of 65 poems in Odia language written by Dibyakrupa Sahoo. The poems cover a diverse set of topics, from immediate and contemporary ones like climate issues to eternal and philosophical aspects of human nature and life like devotion and love. Some of the poems are written in modern style, i.e. they are free from any strict structure and can be read/recited without music, while some of the poems are written in the classic style with specified ragas and would be more enjoyable when sung. There are a few poems that can be classified as Chitrakavya or "visual poetry" and these poems are illustrated with the corresponding geometric pictures. Three poems are in the classical Chautisha format. Some poems are there for the education and entertainment of children, some poems are meant for the youth for their enjoyment and contemplation, and some poems would appeal to the elderly and experienced ones as well. There is one poem which, using a game of chess as an allegory, tries to convey the message of ahimsa. Each poem tries to present a snapshot of the sounds that enthralled the writer's heart and mind at some points in spacetime. A few pen-and-ink drawings made by the author can also be found on the final few pages of this book conveying the concluding emotions of this anthology. May you have a great time going through these murmurs of the "the river of sound" Naadanada.