Manisha Keshav – Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
“ये मेरी और मेरे मालिक की अंतरंग गुफ़्तगू है.” – Manisha Keshav’s Intimate Dialogue with the Divine
There are some books that don’t merely speak—they pray. “ये मेरी और मेरे मालिक की अंतरंग गुफ़्तगू है.” by Manisha Keshav is one such collection. A soul-baring offering of spiritual poetry, this book is not just literature—it is a meditation, a surrender, and a sacred conversation between the seeker and the source.
Recipient of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award, Manisha’s poetic voice is one that rises from the silence within. With verses that echo the timeless longing for divine love, truth, and self-realization, she invites the reader into a personal sanctuary—a space where ego dissolves and the soul begins to speak.
“This is a deeply personal dialogue between me and my creator,” Manisha shares. “When the ego, soul, and heart were all wounded, I was forced to search inward. That journey brought me closer to the truth—and this book was born from that light.”
The poems in this collection do not follow form—they follow faith. Each verse flows freely, guided by the rhythms of introspection and devotion. The language is simple, yet profound—each word chosen not for ornamentation, but for resonance. It’s poetry that doesn’t just describe the divine; it communes with it.
From moments of despair to bursts of illumination, Manisha’s writing is both an offering and a mirror—reminding readers of the divine spark within themselves. Themes of surrender, healing, gratitude, and grace appear throughout, and the recurring motif is clear: in our darkest moments, the light isn’t lost—it’s waiting to be seen.
The judges of the Emily Dickinson Award praised her for “her poetic humility, her spiritual depth, and her ability to turn pain into praise.” Indeed, Manisha’s words walk the sacred line between poetry and prayer. She reminds us that vulnerability is strength, and that even the broken pieces of our lives can become sacred texts.
Her verses echo with timeless truths. As she writes:
“समझ सको तो अर्थ हूँ, ना समझो तो व्यर्थ हूँ !!”
(I have meaning—if you choose to understand.
If not, I may seem worthless.)
“ये मेरी और मेरे मालिक की अंतरंग गुफ़्तगू है.” is not just for readers of poetry—it is for anyone who has ever whispered a question to the sky, or found comfort in the quiet after heartbreak. It’s for the soul that seeks, that loves, that longs.
📖 Book Title: “ये मेरी और मेरे मालिक की अंतरंग गुफ़्तगू है.”
🏆 Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
📍 From: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
📷 Instagram: @manisha_24
