In Krishna: The 7th Sense, well-known author and globally acclaimed management professor, Debashis Chatterjee offers an allegorical view into the lives of a teacher (Keshav) and his old students (Neel, Kaya and others), and conjures up some unforgettable lessons in love.
This is a magnificent saga of passion and pain, acceptance and affection, faith and fulfilment—a story that is at once ancient and contemporary.
In a world where romance ignites and fades, we often find asking ourselves ‘what went wrong?’ But what if you were given another chance to discover the flame of ecstatic love? Imagine being in love all over again, or seeing your love from a timeless horizon. What if you had Shri Krishna as your mentor to help you navigate the passion and perils of your life?
Keshav thus said, ‘The ultimate destiny of a human being is to complete himself. It is the art of putting your whole life together—connecting yourself to your source. This is where you started. Your original nature is love…your seventh sense.’ This enchanting debut novel is best described as ‘The Prophet meets The Alchemist’.
Review
"‘The book follows the lives of Keshav, Neel, Kaya and their friends—from their student days to adulthood, from a Lucknow business-school campus to a Rishikesh ashram—and, in doing so, explores fundamental questions about identity and faith. Debashis Chatterjee’s prose is often lyrical, and his story is sensitive and rich with meaning as it delves into the power of spirituality in the modern world.’ —Shashi Tharoor, Internationally acclaimed author and Sahitya Akademi awardee 2019
‘A novel that delves into different shades of love with depth and dexterity. With his poignant craft and powerful characters, Debashis Chatterjee takes us to a richly layered world of harsh realities and colourful fantasies. A compelling read.’ —Anees Salim, Eminent novelist and Sahitya Akademi awardee 2018
'In this novel, Dr Chatterjee, very creatively takes us on an exploration of the different dimensions of love and its power to transform. As one navigates the twists and turns of the character's lives, powerful insights reveal our true nature that emanates from love and how to tap into our highest potential through self-discovery. In between, are woven timeless lessons on life's persistent problems and their purpose of reuniting us to our Source. The book is riveting and delivers a thought-provoking experience.' -Swami Mukundananda, best-selling author and founder of JKYog "
About the Author
Debashis Chatterjee has been sharing the story of India with the world for the past three decades. He is the author of seven internationally acclaimed books that have now been translated into several languages. He strives to globalize Indian thought through his research, writing, speaking and institution-building work. He has taught for over two decades in three Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in Kolkata, Lucknow and Kozhikode. He was dean of IIM Lucknow and director of IIM Kozhikode, where he is serving a second term. He has been a Senior Fulbright Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and has also served as dean of a global business school in Singapore.
Krishna: The 7th Sense is his debut novel.
He can be reached at:
www.debchat.com; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debashischatterjee1; Twitter: @debchattweet