The poems in Something The River Says are inspired by and drawn from the philosophy of Vedanta and the words of John Muir, Emerson, Thoreau, Rumi, Hafiz, Tagore, Paramananda as well as other great poets and writers whose works reflect the mystical wonder and Divine nature of all creation. They are also the fruit of inspiration born of nature's intelligence, beauty and transformative awakening power.
The basis and source for the thoughts and ideas here have come from simple direct experience with nature and also from India's ancient spiritual wisdom. India is a garden in which spiritual philosophy has blossomed to unusual fullness. The Vedas, Upanishads and teachings of Vedanta have provided much of the substance, the guidance and inspiration for the poetry in these pages.
This book is offered with the hope that something in its words may inspire a glimpse of that beauty, joy and peace that are always present—waiting for us to open our eyes—waiting for us to awaken—to know that we are the joy we seek.