Verses From the Edge of Being, the poetic debut of Dr M Jayachandran, arrives as a gentle but powerful reminder that language, when shaped by sincerity and soul, can still move, console, and awaken. It reminds us that not everything can be measured, mapped, or monetized. Some things, like memory, grief, longing, love, and identity, are meant to be felt and contemplated. Jayachandran writes with the blunt clarity of a philosopher and the curious heart of a seeker. It is a mirror, a companion, a map. It is a quiet act of courage in a loud world. These poems do not scream; they breathe. They do not instruct; they invite. And for readers willing to slow down and listen, they offer not just aesthetic pleasure but the possibility of awakening.
Prof Manu Mangattu, Foreword