O.P. Sharma
A famous proverb says “Pearls don’t lie on the seashore. If you want one, you must dive for it “.
The main theme of this book revolves around it that one has to sharply define the goal in life and skillfully and boldy work for its achievement with single minded determination and clearing the hurdles on the way. The key for success and attainment as art of living has convincingly been provided in this 95-page book written by Dr Bhavneet Kaur, a post-graduate degree holder in Pediatric Dentistry in Jammu and Kashmir.
In the very first chapter, this literary book starts with “Bless Me” and then goes on “The Journey Begins; Pearls of Dreams; Follow Your Dream; Design Your Pearls; A High Five ; The Magical Pearls; Pearl of Love; Pearl of Strength and The Big Day Arrives.
The author, a Jammuite has an edge in understanding child psychology dealing with children of different age groups, their parents and in teaching the students with a wide ranging experience. She often writes literary and professional periodicals.
The theme of this book, penned in lucid style and flowery language, revolves around the subject of every person the value of hard and sustained work as a fine art of living. The English language use by the write-up is simple but stylish and Dr. Kaur has deployed the technique of having sustained interest in the story-line. The book is so absorbing that anyone would be impelled to read it in single sitting. The plus point is that though the reading habits among the people is fast getting evaporated but this work is getting popularity among the readers.
The story begins with one Master who asks one character to collect ten pearls on a beach over a period of three months and after which he will be entitled to a golden shell. The command is “Go child the world is open, go kiss the world and it shall kiss you back. Find your treasure but be careful as there may be demons on the way”. Mark the message that everyone in life has to enter his/her struggle with grit and determination while being utmost vigilant against the evil elements to achieve the objectives. Those desiring to own pearls have to dive deep in the ocean to get precious pearls which literally means putting hard and sustained struggle during which everyone will be meeting failures and ultimately attaining complete success. Even Lord Krishna in the eternal message in Gita has preached the gospel of Karma that everyone has to perform his or her duty without much expectation of results which is ultimately in His hands.
Dr Kaur’s book titled “Dive for Pearls” has many lessons of life and the entire story is told in an exciting manner with high literary merit. The book is worth reading by all age-group people and own it as a precious possession.
Dr. Kaur is a promising writer having participating in seminars and conferences and has a unique style of writing. She is contributing articles of professional and general subjects :- various responses and periodicals put out . Dr. Bhavneet 95-page book has been published by the Yak Publishing Channel, Jammu The premier YBC has been publishing book or about Jammu and Kashmir. Mr. Rajiv Gupta, MD of the YBC stated in a interview that the younger budding writers are being encouraged to top the vast potential in their struggle and sensitive Jammu and Kashmir State. The present book published very recent this year, 2014 is a singular service to the society.
This story line is firmly grounded in the basics of Art of Living with narration in a literary style in a continuous manner and effectively drawing pragmatic morals like sharply defining objectives, vigorously working hard for the goals, overcoming hurdles and successfully moving towards achievements in life. The blessings of the Almighty have to be ensured and one’s approach has to be humane.
The book is well produced and moderately priced for the readers. Every youth must go through this book which will steel his or her nerve for meeting the challenges of life and be a successful human being.
(Starline Syndicate Service)