Mokradi _ Books

Oja the Indian is a soul-stirring collection of poetry and prose rooted in themes of prayer, love and migration.every year, millions of migrants travel across borders in pursuit of a higher life.this movement - whether by force or by choice - also accompanies psychological and emotional displacement.mokradi, in his signature storytelling approach, takes us through one such journey that follows the unfolding life of Oja, a 21st Century student-migrant from India. as Oja navigates through the cultural and societal challenges of ‘the promised land’, we explore with him the essence of sacrifice,of desire,of yearning,and of identity.a stranger in a strange land, Oja must overcome these shared adversities of an immigrant if he is to break through to the other side.the inquiry then follows,will he?

Almost Satori is a meditative collection of poetry and prose rooted in themes of self-enquiry, intersectional identity and non-dual awareness. through their poems, mokradi explores the co-existence of transgenerational memories and mythologies while also calling to attention the deep compassion of solitude in nature. by drawing parallels to ongoing crises in social othering, climate change and collective trauma, mokradi invites readers to travel beyond their addictions to clinging, prejudice and opinions - often informed by self-centered ignorance. accordingly, the terseness of the verses aim to capture the imagination of all Zen aficionados and poetry lovers - at the same time, inspiring readers to spark their own brilliant flashes of insight within the context of their lived experiences.