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Hans India
13-07-2025
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- Hans India
The fiery prophet of the chaotic present
Dr. Jernail Singh Anand, often hailed as 'the greatest poet among philosophers and the greatest philosopher among poets,' is a literary colossus whose work blends creativity, intellect, and moral vision into a unique and powerful voice. A recipient of prestigious honours such as the Seneca, Charter of Morava, Franz Kafka, and Maxim Gorky awards, his name is etched permanently on the revered Poets' Rock in Serbia. With a literary output of 180 books, Anand's influence is both global and deeply rooted in Indian thought. If Rabindranath Tagore is seen as the serene sage of a colonial past, Dr. Anand rises as the fiery prophet of a chaotic present—his words resonating with universal urgency. For Dr. Anand, words are like birds—symbols of the freedom every human being yearns for. 'Playing with their feathers,' as he poetically puts it, reflects his affectionate dominion over them, ensuring they remain expressive yet obedient to poetic intent. He believes that while words can lend themselves to diverse interpretations, they should not be stretched so far that the essence of a poem disappears entirely. In a world increasingly obsessed with 'best sellers,' Anand's perspective is refreshingly idealistic. 'Literature is a serious genre that deals with the future of mankind,' he insists. Yet, in popular culture, he notes, works that provide instant gratification often reach the top through power and resources, while deeply meaningful literature struggles to find advocates. 'Time,' he asserts, 'is the true arbiter of a work of art.' His confidence is not misplaced—over 140 of his books are housed in the National Library in Kolkata, and his work enjoys admiration from literary elites across the globe. Anand draws a compelling parallel: 'Did Maxim Gorky or Leo Tolstoy ever worry about being best sellers in their lifetime?' One of his most compelling recent creations is Craza, the techno-king in the philosophical science fiction narrative 'The Alternate Universe.' Anand envisions Craza as a leader who seeks to align Artificial Intelligence with human and divine purposes, proposing the idea of creating 'enhanced' human beings. He introduces a novel concept— 'Overlap'—a metaphysical space beyond Heaven and Hell for those who exist in moral ambiguity. 'If we use restraint,' Anand explains, 'AI can function as a parallel intelligence that leads to human happiness. After all, it is a part of the human brain—an endowment from the gods.' With such a prolific literary journey, it's natural to wonder whether his contributions merit global recognition in record books or even the Nobel Prize. Anand acknowledges that his 12 epic works, compiled in two volumes titled 'Epicasia', certainly qualify for a world record. Regarding the Nobel, he says humbly, 'My work is already known to connoisseurs of world literature. The Nobel honors those who produce the most distinguished work in an idealistic direction. As Lord Krishna says in the Gita: action is in your hands, not the outcome. I've done my work and left the rest to the Will of the Lord.' Perhaps the most heartfelt chapter of his journey is the dedication of 'Epicasia' to Serbia. Anand was moved by the recognition he received from the Serbian literary community, including an Honorary Membership from the Association of Serbian Writers, the Charter of Morava, and the engraving of his name on the Poets' Rock. This inspired him to dedicate his magnum opus to the nation and to Dr. Maja Herman Sekulic, a Nobel nominee whom he reveres as a Good Samaritan. 'It was an act of thanksgiving to a country that recognized my work far earlier than my own,' he reflects. With a mind steeped in metaphysics and a soul devoted to human values, Dr. Jernail Singh Anand is more than just a prolific writer—he is a moral force, a literary visionary, and a prophetic voice for the modern world. His legacy is not only one of poetic beauty but of profound purpose.
Hans India
29-06-2025
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- Hans India
From Lustus to Craza
Dr. Jernail Singh Anand's work as an epic myth-maker, particularly the creation of Lustus and now Craza in 'The Alternate Universe,' establishes him as a master of myth creation who blends traditional epic forms with modern existential, philosophical, and socio-political concerns, resonating with both Eastern and Western literary traditions. Traditional mythology served to explain natural phenomena through divine or heroic figures. But Anand's Neo-mythology brings up new archetypes to address contemporary concerns such as moral erosion, the rise of artificial intelligence, and corporate evil. It is interesting as well as intriguing to enter into Anand's mind through his epics. The entire space is occupied by ethereal personages like God, Brahma, Indra, Vishnu, Lord Krishna, Satan, Mephistopheles, Faustus, etc. And, the atmosphere is marked by high seriousness and a sense of the sublime. By the time Dr. Anand comes to write 'Lustus: The Prince of Darkness', he was reluctant to cast Satan as the villain in his Mahakaal Trilogy, as Satan was a gentleman villain who was afraid of God's power. He tempted Eve by deception. Anand needed a thoroughbred villain of the modern world who could sustain interest for generations. Therefore, in 'Lustus', Anand created a villain before whom even Satan appears a monk. Anand also creates Greda, the goddess of Greed. The grandeur of 'Lustus' lies in two fierce battles he fought and lost against gods in 'Lustus' and 'The Dominion of the Netherworld'. Dr. Anand's quest for the sublime continues through 'The Ultronic Age', where political power is handed over to Queen Ultronia because the gods had realized that it was due to the patriarchal superiority of men that the previous epochs saw bloody battles and manslaughter, as we come across in the Ramayana in Treta, the Mahabharata in Dwapara, and the War of Troy in Kaliyuga. In 'The Alternate Universe', Craza proposes an AI-driven alternate universe where humans are digitally enhanced. Craza's concepts of removing the past of man, womb labs, and keeping humanity morally upright with AI intervention are daringly forward-looking, investing technology with a spiritual responsibility and making Craza a Neo-Prophet of the Digital Age. Dr. Anand's latest work grapples with the intersection of technology, spirituality, and human existence. Craza represents a bold evolution from Lustus, who was an embodiment of corporate evil. 'Anand's work reflects a profound engagement with the ethical and spiritual challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) and modernity, making him a modern counterpart to epic poets like Milton or Vyasa, but with a distinctly futuristic lens.' Craza's proposal for an 'Overlap' facility, replacing the traditional divisions of heaven and hell, can be seen as a nuanced view of morality where ambiguity is acknowledged rather than punished because this world of overlapping morality is closer to the reality of the modern world of technology. Through 'Lustus', he critiques the corporate and moral decay of the modern world, while Craza in 'The Alternate Universe' extends this exploration into speculative or chaotic realms. By merging Eastern and Western traditions, Anand creates a universal narrative that offers an ethical and spiritual landscape for a contrivance like AI to seek man's salvation, rather than work for his destruction. Craza's entry as a potential mouthpiece of AI is a welcome departure from the usual condemnation of AI. His work not only revives the epic form but also establishes him as a global literary figure, walking in the footsteps of Milton, Tagore, and other greats. (Dr. Maja Herman Sekulic, a Serbian-US Poet and Schlar is a Nobel-nominee, Princeton Ph.D and a Double Fulbright Fellow)
