About the Book

If you want to know a person's inner self, read their poetry. Devotion, love and longing, all find expression in Narendra Modi's poetry. Originally in Gujarati, this English translation transports us into the poet's mindhis voice, his vision and his thoughts"While the story of Mr. Modi's rise from a humble background to high political office is well-known, what is not well-known is his journey in verse.

Interesting Facts

-Lyrical and evocative. The poet covers a wide spectrum of emotions
-67 emotive poems translated into English for the first time
-Poems which show the ascetic and spiritual side of Narendra Modi

About the Author

Narendra Damodardas Modi is an Indian politician and is the 14th Chief Minister of the state of Gujarat. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is the prime ministerial candidate of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance for the upcoming 2014 Indian general elections.ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR: Ravi Mantha is a lover of poetry, a polymath, and a public intellectual. He is an author, public speaker, health guru, aspiring organic farmer, and serves as a mentor and advisor to corporates, governments and change makers. He has served as public policy adviser, and as a senior campaign adviser for a Lok Sabha candidate in the 2014 elections.