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Author: D. Samarender Reddy

Philosopher & Poet. Holds degrees in Medicine (MBBS) and Economics (MA, The Johns Hopkins University). Certified programmer. An avid reader. Worked in various capacities as a medical writer, copywriter, copyeditor, software programmer, newspaper columnist, and content writer. Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.in/stores/D.-Samarender-Reddy/author/B0CB7PMW36

O India!


(I wrote this poem in 1980 when I was in 11th grade) O India! Land of my mother And my … More

Colonialism, Freedom struggle, Independence, India, Poem, Poem about India, Poem on India, Poetry

Windows to the Soul


Sitting there on the railway platform having nothing special to do except wait for Shatabdi Express and watch the melee … More

Caste, Eyes, Poem, Poetry, Religion, Soul

Perennial Season of Love ðŸ’•


Love thy neighbour as thyself Even if, God forbid, that be Trump Is how Jesus would have it A tough … More

Love, Poem, Poetry, The Golden Rule

Sigh!!


Absolute truth, Truth

Is God Love?


If God is Love God is absent from this world Go ask the Dalits. If God is Love God is … More

God, Love, Poem, Poetry, Suffering

Truth Is A Fossil


I reject this world outright Banishing it from my thought Nay, banishing thought itself Then will I encounter the Truth … More

Poem, Poetry, Truth

Side Effects of Truth


“This knowledge of the Truth turns an eloquent, clever and active person into being silent, seemingly stupid, and inactive. Therefore … More

Ashtavakra Gita

Truth Over a Cup of Tea


The ultimate truth (you could call it Absolute Truth or Truth with a capital “T”) is really very simple to … More

Truth

An Anthology Containing 3 of My Poems on Amazon


The anthology “The Childhood Wave”, containing 3 of my poems, is now available on: Amazon India (and other country-specific Amazon … More

Anthology, Poem, Poetry, The Childhood Wave

Silence Is Mightier Than a Pen


Battles are on Some with swords Some with words; All that is called for Is a wry smile.

Poem, Poetry, Silence

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