Ink of humanity: The poetic world

About The Author Narsingh Maurya I studied till class three in Mumbai, then till intermediate in various government schools of Jaunpur and Pratapgarh districts of Uttar Pradesh. Studied B.Sc and M.Sc at Allahabad University.

After qualifying the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, I did research work for about one and a half years at CSIR Lab, Bhavnagar, Gujarat. When the Bhuj earthquake occurred on January 26, 2001, I was in the CSMCRI lab in Bhavnagar. Earthquake shocks were continuously occurring in Bhavnagar since August 2000, but the epicenter of the earthquake that occurred on 26 January 2001 was Bhuj, due to which Bhavnagar was saved from damage. When I saw Dandiya dance and cultural programs of Gujarat for the first time, I was mesmerized. I decided in my mind that I have to settle in Gujarat only. It seemed that Gandhiji was still alive in the lifestyle of the people. People's minds were pure and religious. Among the common people, punctuality and business sense seemed to be a part of their way of life. 

While traveling for education and service, I also went to DRDO lab in Tezpur Assam via Dispur. In the month of April the paddy was ripe and it was raining. Local people told me to avoid traveling at night. But I liked the people of Assam very much. 

While leaving the Institute of Scientific Research, I had the feeling that there was more need for social research than scientific research. Did teaching and training work while working in GIC and DIET in Almora and Bageshwar districts of Uttarakhand for about 7 years. While working in the Horticulture Department of Uttar Pradesh for a few months, I also lived in Balrampur district. Came back to India after visiting Mahendranagar in the friendly country, Nepal for two hours. 

Whatever parts of India I went to, I felt lost and felt like settling there. Presently I am working as Lecturer Chemistry in DIET Sarnath Varanasi.