- To write poems inspired by the philosophies of Jiddu Krishnamurti and Swami Vivekananda.
- Themes: Spirituality, nature, human experience, the Himalayas, and self-enquiry.
- Style: 12-14 lines with 10-15 syllables per line. The rhyme schemes vary across stanzas. It incorporates elements of Urdu couplets and Sanskrit shlokas. There is a dramatic interplay of ideas with a story-like structure.
- Approach: Balance structured exploration of their teachings with open-minded, quirky, and globally aware perspective.
- Krishnamurti:
- The nature of thought and the thinker
- Freedom from the known
- Awareness, attention, and choiceless observation
- The illusion of the self and the “me”
- Relationship, conflict, and connection
- Time and psychological time
- Change, transformation, and the present moment
- Inquiry into truth and reality
- Suffering and sorrow
- Love, compassion, and sensitivity
- Vivekananda:
- The divinity of the soul and the unity of existence
- Karma Yoga (selfless action) and Bhakti Yoga (devotion)
- Jnana Yoga (knowledge) and Raja Yoga (meditation)
- Strength, fearlessness, and the power of will
- Education, character building, and service to humanity
- India’s role, universal religion, and harmony of faiths
- Practical Vedanta and Maya (illusion)
- The concept of Maya and freedom
- Realization and liberation
- The ideal of the Guru and the disciple
Moon at Half Past Noon 
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