Symphony

An impressive debut from Western Odisha, India, crosses borders and invites us on a journey from regional literature to global poetry, which includes the poetry of many popular poets from around 20 countries with their spellbinding poetry. The book is very much about the poetry of the present generation of poets to make a good sense of poetry to heal, uplift, and connect us, and to awaken the echoes of your own soul. About the Editors Prof. Rajendra Padhi is a poet, novelist, editor, and translator who has become a part of global literature. His poems and articles are published in about 100 books and journals from different countries around the world. He has edited several international books and written blurbs, prefaces, reviews, and forewords in several books. He has received the Universal Inspirational Poet Award from Africa, sponsored by HRD, Ministry (UGC) India, for his visit to Africa. He has also received several awards and felicitations. He has written five poetry books, including one novel in English. He has translated the Mahimandala Gita and the life of Saint Arakhita Das into English. His interviews have been published in magazines in the USA, Africa, and India. He has given key note address as a resource person at many conferences and confluences in Hyderabad, New Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Bhubaneswar. He has given talks as a resource person at many universities, colleges, and different organizations. He was born in Padampur, in the district of Bargarh, Odisha, India, in the year 1962. Yashawsi R S V Krishna is a writer, poet, teacher and trainer. He begins his another journey as an editor of this book. He excels as a National Trainer certified by JCI, India. The cover page of the book is designed by him and he has worked hard to shape it into a book. The book is a milestone in Western Odisha for its debut journey to global poetry.