Here I am presenting 'Face of The Mirror' Author : Dhruva Narayan Singh Rai book introduction by Bharat Prasad 'Bhushan', H.O.D. Eng. Depth., L. N. Science College, Triveniganj, Supaul (Bihar), this introduction part is within the book. In this sands of time a novel named 'A Tireless Traveller' will be soon in Publication by Bharat Prasad 'Bhushan'.
As the book name is sure to view 'Face of The Mirror' the different shades of face in this world as we can say a mirror. I think mirror represents self outer and covered inner view. Its several copies sold and gone popular, I shall try in upcoming years to reprint this. Thanks and hope for love and blessings from you all. Er. Alok Rai email: raialok6@gmail.com
Introduction
of 'Face of The Mirror'
The variety of topics Mr. Dhruva Narayan
Singh Rai has selected for the subjects of his essays is an innovation and a
great contribution to fulfil a long-felt need of such philosophical, political,
educational and social essays in this genre. Though mighty minds have aimed at
and added something to this field yet the different aspects that Mr. Rai has
treated single him out from the row and rank of conventional types of essays.
It's true the so-called father of English essay Mr. Bacon, too, strove hard to
enrich this genre. But his appurtenances are confined to the field of
literature and don't serve the purpose of common readers. So far as Rai has
dealt with the subjects are undoubtedly novel and speak themselves of self
intuition and the philosophical view of life and his deep study of human
behaviour. In fact, these are the outcomes of his personal understandings and
angle of vision for the implementation in life for all and sundry who are out
themselves groping in the dark for an unknown destination where all aspirations
end and man remains stranded without any source.
In respect of the information Mr. Rai has gathered can be classified in
four categories such as personal and philosophical, political, social and
educational. The introduction of
respective categories of the essays
will acquaint us with the rules of grammar and the use of words he has
interwoven his thoughts in the rosy bud
for the feast of inquisitive minds. The first category of essays such as 'Face
of The Mirror', 'Pitfalls', 'The old, An
unwasted Treasure' along with essays 'The Building Up' are the treasures of
knowledge the to unlock and get rid of the disappointment for those who have
been victims of procrastination and lag behind in the race of life on accout of
wrong decesions either in hibernation or in hot haste. In this connection we
can enjoy his first essays 'Face of The Mirror' which points out our folly and
like the great saint Kabira instructs us to find out everything within or
without diverting our attention to to outer world. Truly speaking it is the
deeds that justify the success or failure of man. Again the essay 'The Building
up' guides our way to learn ourselves what we are? The assertion of Mr. Rai that no single and simple way can be
ascribed for the achievements of destination in life instructs us to reckon
ourselves what we are? The assertion of Mr. Rai that no single and simple way
can be ascribed for the achievements of destination in life instructs us reckon
ourselves. The essay like 'Pitfalls' reminds us of the proverb 'As you sow, so
you shall reap' in fact, hatred breeds hatred together with faul intrigues
involving the weaver itself. The most striking subject Mr. Rai has attempted at
gives consolation to The Old who are often connived at by the spirited youngs
out of ignorance and lack of study of human behaviour. It's true the old are
the unwasted treasure of knowledge and
experience whose association can change the course of our life particularly in
the hour when the youngs are baffled with a number of problems in life. Though
generally kept aloof and unheard, the old are the springheads of knowledge and
experience of a long journey of life,
The sincere efforts that Mr. Rai had
made in presenting before us the essay with the epithet 'Humanity Undivided'
calls for our attention to the need of universal brotherhood and fraternity. He
has rightly retorted and refuted the unhuman division of man with the
pronouncement 'East is east and west is west, the twain can never meet.' In
fact, Mr. Rai takes us to the origin of man and comes with a message 'Humanity
Undivided.' It is a revelation to the humanity which has shrunk in size and
concept because of the selfish motive of the rulers. In addition the essay with
the title 'Politics, A Fair Play' guards the politicians against the danger of
using faul means in politics, Infact, Mr. Rai has brought to light that it is
the politicians who have put the board upside down in order to serve their
vested interest at the cost of the innocent common mass round the globes. Mr.
Rai has shown his sympathy to the ignored down-trodden fair sex who have been
made foul. Though many treatises have been framed and thereby many changes come
in the society yet the fate of the fair-sex remained the same. So all the ways
and means to uplift women from their mooring status have proved 'A cry In the
Wilderness.' As a matter of fact even today the women are nothing but toys to
play with for the appeasement of man's physical instincts. Mr. Rai has taken
into account the helpless condition of women in general and that of the windows
in particular who have remained to be the food for the wolves and the
debauchees of the society. Though born and bought up in the same family women
have got no recognition in society who can change the course of man's life and
bring heaven on this earth. Mr. Rai doesn't tire in giving a new hope when he
calls upon them to 'Come Forward' and share the common wealth and occupy a
place of honour and dignity in the world. Mr. Rai infuses in them the spirit of
self respect.
Lastly the judicious and unbiased outlook of Mr. Rai and his wailing for the ugly scene in the field of education is most striking to our attention. As a true teacher he remains to be a judge and honestly holds the trinity. The teachers, the guardians as well as politicians and the officials are equally responsible to spoil the sanctity of education. In fact he doesn't spare the triangle to lash for their misunderstanding and false idea which make the coming generation a prey to indiscipline. To sum up that all the essays show the efforts of a well read man who has artistically dealt with a variety of subjects and here lies the ability of Mr. Rai as a superb essayist.
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Bharat Prasad 'Bhushan' Head of the Department English L. N. Science College, Triveniganj, Supaul (Bihar) |
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| Face of The Mirror Dhruva Narayan Singh Rai |
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