The Literature Times: What inspired you to write Divine Will, and what message did you hope readers would take away from the book?
Geetha Ramesh: I have widely read several spiritual books like Bhagwat Gita and books of Swami Vivekananda. I was impressed with the information I got from these books. I felt they were practically useful to the modern generation who are not only ignorant but biased in reading these books due to various kinds of political influence.
The Literature Times: Divine Will presents Indian philosophy in a simple and practical manner. Why did you feel it was important to make these timeless teachings accessible to modern readers?
Geetha Ramesh: Timeless teachings of our religion was valued for several centuries. People tried to follow it. After social media became popular people are getting distracted and influenced by various thought patterns from various sources .I just want to show them the rightful way.
The Literature Times: Your book emphasizes seeing God in all living beings. How has this philosophy influenced your own life and writing journey?
Geetha Ramesh: Yes, I said we have to see God in all beings after reading the books of Swami Vivekananda. But saying is easier than following. I found it difficult in following this principle even to this day. Our mind is so vast that it is difficult for us to dive deep and find out the mystery of our own behavior and character also.
The Literature Times: You dedicated an autobiographical chapter to Divine Will. Why did you decide to include your personal experiences alongside spiritual teachings?
Geetha Ramesh: I just wanted to give everyone certain interesting episodes of my life.
The Literature Times: Divine Will has been translated into Chinese and German. How did you feel seeing your work reach readers across different cultures and languages?
Geetha Ramesh: I felt excited when my book was translated into foreign languages
The Literature Times: After a successful 37-year career in banking, you chose to pursue writing full-time. What inspired this new chapter of your life?
Geetha Ramesh: Basically I was a writer in my school days. For monetary reasons I had to pursue a career.
The Literature Times: Your second book, Niranjana, has received recognition for its cinematic potential. What inspired its story, and how does it differ from Divine Will?
Geetha Ramesh: Compared to DIVINE WILL Niranjana is a fiction portraying the life history of a woman from the lower strata how she reaches the zenith in spite of many odds.
The Literature Times: Your latest novel, Return of the Soul, explores reincarnation and a love story spanning from World War II to the present day. What inspired this unique concept?
Geetha Ramesh: As my maternal grandparents were living in Burma during pre-independence times and my grandmother was a witness to World War 2, she told me several stories of yester years. Moreover I am a romantic person by nature Reincarnation always attracted me I felt I should combine both War and love together with the help of my imagination
The Literature Times: Having received recognition for all three of your books, how have these awards motivated you as an author?
Geetha Ramesh: Awards by ukiyoto and others has actually inspired me to write more.
The Literature Times: What advice would you like to share with aspiring authors who wish to write meaningful books that inspire readers and leave a lasting impact?
Geetha Ramesh: I would suggest aspiring authors to read a lot and to practice writing daily. They have to observe everyone and everything around them. They have to travel a lot, go to different places, meet different people and culture. They should be curious and observant. They have to observe their own internal thoughts, emotions, feelings, their attitude, others behavior, general life patterns etc.
