Lekhraj Tanwani
Social worker and business person, Dubai
Dr Jagannath Patnaik is unique in more ways than one ways, which entitles him to the pride of place in modern India’s education and spiritual horizon. The hallmark of his life is the way he tangibly influenced innumerable individual lives in every corner of the world. This influence crossed man-made barriers of race, religion and color, language, country, sex and even political system. Perhaps no saint in the twenty-first century had personal contact with as many followers as Dr Patnaaik. When I saw and met him in 2007 in Dubai, I was instantly attracted by his charm. I’m blessed that he is my mentor. His manuscript of the little book I saw show how the spirit of God had helped and guided Dr Patnaaik so that he could write it without any mistake. I am also certain that the author’s work will be for the glory of God and a means of spiritual benefit to many. Also that those who are in the midst of difficulties such as I was, will receive help, and especially will learn how the Lord saved so great a sinner as myself, and by His love and grace chose me for His service.
This is an amazing book about how Dr Patnaaik’s “curiosity conversations” over his lifetime and how those have shaped the ways he sees the world and how it informs the soul. For him, “curiosity is the flint from which flies the spark of inspiration” in storytelling. The synopsis of this book is this: Be curious about your world, it will lead to good things personally and professionally. An interesting read about improving all aspects of your life through embracing curiosity.
I loved this book and reading it brought me some immeasurable amount of happiness. I wish his 50th birthday and release of his book The Veracity of Truth a great success.