Ek Tukda Dhoop Kaएक टुकड़ा धूप का
His collection of prose and poetry about ordinary lives, social hypocrisies and the quiet arrival of empathy. Discussed in Chapter 3.
Life, Letters, and the Krishna Consciousness of Shri Brij Mohan Sharma
Life, Letters, and the Krishna Consciousness of Shri Brij Mohan Sharma
To a man of letters, a pillar of strength, and a seeker of truth
Shri Brij Mohan Sharma
who returned to the eternal rhythm
In the grand tapestry of existence, certain souls walk quietly, yet leave an indelible imprint upon the fabric of everyone they touch. Shri Brij Mohan Sharma was one such rare luminary. To the world of finance and administration, he was a distinguished professional; to the performing arts and cultural spheres, he was the devoted, anchoring pillar behind daughters who conquered global stages; but to the realm of literature and philosophy, he was a seeker of eternal truths.
When his physical journey concluded on October 15, 2026, he transitioned beyond the transient horizons of time into the eternal rhythm of the divine. This volume is born not out of sorrow, but out of profound gratitude. It is an earnest endeavor to collect his reflections, celebrate his literary creations—from the warmth of Ek Tukda Dhoop Ka to his insightful commentaries on the Shrimad Bhagwad Gita—and anchor his life's philosophy in the timeless currents of Krishna Consciousness. May these pages serve as a steady lamp of remembrance for all who loved him.
Dr Prakash Sharma
Preserve a Literary & Philosophical Legacy: To systematically document, analyze, and honor the published books, poetry, novels, and philosophical essays authored by Shri Brij Mohan Sharma.
Honor a Life of Dedicated Duty (Karma Yoga): To highlight how his professional integrity as a corporate accountant and financial expert mirrored the unattached, dedicated execution of duty described in the Bhagavad Gita.
Celebrate Familial and Cultural Roots: To recognize his monumental role as a loving father and patriarch who nurtured artistic brilliance, moral fortitude, and intellectual curiosity in his children (Neeti, Kriti, Shakti, and Mukti).
Connect Literature with Spiritual Consciousness: To explore the profound resonance between his writings and the timeless tenets of Krishna Consciousness—emphasizing that the soul is eternal, immutable, and ever-connected to the divine rhythm.
Inspiration for Seekers: Bridges ancient spiritual wisdom with modern realities, offering readers a roadmap to navigate professional demands and personal grief with grace and detachment.
Cultural Preservation: Establishes a permanent archive of his literary contributions in Hindi and English literature, ensuring his creative footprint remains accessible to future generations of readers, students, and artists.
Emotional Healing & Solace: Provides a comforting, structured space of remembrance for family, friends, and admirers grieving his passing on October 15, 2026, transforming collective sorrow into a celebration of an enduring legacy.
Tracing his early life, his rigorous discipline as a corporate accountant, and his foundational role alongside his wife, Kusum Sharma, in building a nurturing, value-driven household.
“Still waters run deep, and the firmest anchors are those hidden beneath the surface, holding steady against every tide.”
In the architecture of a remarkable life, public acclaim often captures the spotlight—the applause on a stage, the accolades of a career, or the widespread reach of published words. Yet, behind every enduring legacy lies a quiet, unyielding anchor. For Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, that anchor was defined by quiet dignity, rigorous professional integrity, steady discipline, and an unwavering presence that held his world together.
To understand his journey is to look beyond the titles of corporate accounts, financial ledgers, or book covers, and to step into the serene, grounded space he cultivated throughout his life.
Long before his pen touched paper to write reflective verses or philosophical commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma navigated the exacting world of corporate finance, corporate law, and administration. As a commerce graduate and a distinguished Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India (ICMAI) alongside the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), his professional life demanded absolute precision, analytical clarity, and moral accountability.
In the corporate sphere, where margins of error are razor-thin and regulatory frameworks are complex, he stood out as a man of absolute dependability. Yet, unlike many who let the cold mechanics of finance consume their worldview, his professional rigor never hardened his spirit. Instead, it gave him a unique structural lens through which he viewed human systems: a belief that order, discipline, and duty (Karma) are the prerequisites for true freedom and creativity.
At the heart of his personal universe was his lifelong partnership with his wife, Kusum Sharma. Together, they built a home anchored in traditional values, emotional warmth, and intellectual curiosity. While the outside world saw him as a sharp financial mind and corporate executive, within the walls of his home, he was a gentle observer, a patient listener, and a steady pillar of support.
In a household bustling with creative energy, emotional milestones, and professional ambitions, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma provided the tranquil center. He understood that true leadership—whether in a boardroom or a family home—is not about exercising control, but about creating an environment where others can safely stretch their wings and discover their own potential.
Though his weekdays were anchored in balance sheets, statutory compliance, and executive responsibilities, his inner life belonged to a different realm altogether. He was an avid reader, a keen observer of human behavior, and a deep thinker who found poetry in the mundane and philosophy in the everyday struggles of ordinary people.
This duality—between the meticulous accountant and the sensitive man of letters—was the secret to his depth. He did not view commerce and consciousness as contradictory; rather, he saw diligent professional work as the raw material for spiritual refinement. Every ledger balanced, every rule understood, and every ethical choice made was a silent step in his personal practice of Karma Yoga.
His strength was never loud, but it was absolute. Like the deep roots of an ancient banyan tree that stabilize the entire canopy without demanding applause, his life was the quiet anchor that allowed his family, his peers, and his readers to soar.
He taught those around him that true greatness does not require a megaphone. It is lived in the consistency of showing up, in the grace of standing firm through life's tempests, and in loving unconditionally while expecting nothing in return.
Honoring his unique journey as a doting father who provided uncompromising support, enabling his daughters (Neeti, Kriti, Shakti, and Mukti) to pursue excellence across the arts, media, and professional spheres.
“A true mentor does not dictate the path you must walk; instead, they clear the stones from your feet, light a lamp in the dark, and give you the courage to fly.”
In families blessed with exceptional talent, public admiration naturally gravitates toward those who stand in the limelight—the stage performers, the artists, the creators whose names grace marquees and media broadcasts. Yet, behind every soaring ambition that captures the public imagination lies a foundational force: a patriarch who provided not just permission to dream, but the emotional bedrock, moral compass, and unwavering shelter required to weather the storms of an unconventional path.
For Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, father to four daughters, Neeti, Kriti, Shakti, and Mukti Mohan, fatherhood was not a passive role of expectation. It was an active, deeply conscious practice of nurturing potential.
In many traditional households, career paths are prescribed with rigid certainty—pushed toward predictable corporate trajectories or standardized academic milestones. Shri Brij Mohan Sharma possessed a rare, progressive wisdom that looked beyond conventional boundaries. He recognized early on that his daughters possessed rare artistic spirits, vibrant creative instincts, and intellectual depth that could not be boxed into standard molds.
Rather than viewing the performing arts, modern media, data science, or creative choreography with apprehension, he embraced them. He understood that genuine excellence is born only when passion is met with absolute freedom. In his home, curiosity was never stifled; it was cultivated. Whether it was rigorous classical training, modern dance choreography, soulful musical riyaz, or rigorous academic pursuits, his response was always the same: steady encouragement, quiet vigilance, and total support.
The worlds of entertainment, arts, and public performance are notoriously demanding—fraught with uncertainty, intense public scrutiny, and high-stakes pressure. In the formative years of his children's careers, when doubt and vulnerability inevitably crept in, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma served as the ultimate shield.
He did not manage his children with loud corporate mandates; instead, he managed through example. His presence in their lives provided an unshakeable sense of security. Knowing that they had a father anchored in absolute moral integrity, who viewed success and failure with equal equanimity, gave his daughters the fearless resilience needed to step onto national and global stages. He taught them that true self-worth is never dictated by applause, nor diminished by criticism—a profound lesson rooted directly in the timeless wisdom of Karma Yoga.
While the world knew his daughters as brilliant singers, celebrated dancers, and versatile actresses, those closest to them understood that their most enduring asset was their deep grounding, humility, and work ethic. These traits were not accidental; they were the daily harvest of the environment Shri Brij Mohan Sharma and Kusum Sharma cultivated at home.
He believed that talent without discipline is like a ship without a rudder. Through his own life—balancing the meticulous rigor of corporate accountancy with the sensitive soul of a poet—he demonstrated that dedication, punctuality, respect for elders, and empathy for the less fortunate are non-negotiable pillars of a meaningful life. He taught his children that no matter how high they climbed in the world of fame, their feet must always remain firmly planted on the earth.
He was the quiet architect of their dreams. He proved that the highest form of parental love is not holding tight out of fear, but equipping your children with wings, anchoring them in values, and watching with quiet pride as they touch the sky.
An analytical and emotional exploration of his collection of prose and poetry. How his stories captured everyday human vulnerabilities, social hypocrisies, and unexpected rays of empathy.
“In the coldest, most forgotten corners of human existence, it does not take a blazing inferno to bring warmth; sometimes, just a single, quiet ray of sunlight is enough to wake a dormant soul.”
While his professional ledgers balanced the tangible figures of commerce and his role as a patriarch provided the secure foundation for his family, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma possessed an inner sanctuary where numbers dissolved into emotion, and silent observation blossomed into literature. Among his most cherished contributions to Hindi prose and poetry is his evocative collection, Ek Tukda Dhoop Ka (published by Maple Press).
To read Ek Tukda Dhoop Ka is to step away from the loud, superficial clamor of the modern world and enter a quiet room where human vulnerabilities are examined not with judgment, but with profound tenderness and empathy.
What does a tukda dhoop ka (a piece of sunlight) represent in the human landscape? In a multi-story city or an isolating social structure, sunlight does not always reach every floor. It falls unevenly—bathing some in perpetual warmth while leaving others in cold, grey shadows.
Through his narratives and poetic prose, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma turned his analytical gaze toward those very shadows. He explored the quiet lives of ordinary people trapped by rigid social norms, generational misunderstandings, and unspoken loneliness. His writing acted precisely like that stray ray of sunlight cutting through a shuttered window: sudden, illuminating, and warming the neglected corners of human experience.
The stories and prose pieces within the collection do not rely on high-octane melodrama or artificial twists. Instead, their power lies in their psychological realism and piercing social observations.
Generational Chasms: He captured the silent friction between traditional values and modern aspirations, illustrating how elderly parents and fast-paced youth often orbit each other like distant stars, longing for connection yet separated by the vacuum of unsaid words.
The Weight of Social Tags: With gentle irony, he exposed the hypocrisy of societal expectations—how human worth is frequently measured by superficial titles rather than the quiet purity of intent.
The Dignity of the Ordinary: His characters are everyday individuals—clerks, homemakers, dreamers, and wanderers. He gave voice to those who usually pass through life unnoticed, honoring their struggles, quiet resignations, and fleeting moments of joy.
One of the defining stylistic signatures of Ek Tukda Dhoop Ka is its seamless blending of narrative prose and poetic sensibility. Shri Brij Mohan Sharma wrote with the precision of a man who understood structure, yet with the flowing intuition of a mystic.
A single paragraph of description could pivot effortlessly into a rhythmic cadence, inviting the reader to pause, put the book down, and reflect on their own relationships. His prose did not merely tell a story; it created an atmospheric space where the reader could confront their own buried griefs, unexpressed gratitude, and overlooked bonds.
The pages of Ek Tukda Dhoop Ka remain charged with a living, breathing pulse. In an era that often rushes past human nuance in pursuit of speed and noise, his book stands as a gentle reminder to slow down, to look into the eyes of the lonely, and to recognize that every human heart is desperately seeking its own piece of sunlight.
Through these stories, he did not just write about life—he offered a warm embrace to the weary traveler.
Exploring his narrative fiction, unpacking characters navigating moral ambiguity, brotherhood, and spiritual searching under the tagline "A complete story of an incomplete name."
“To understand a human being is not to catalog their virtues and flaws, but to witness the chaotic, beautiful, and often contradictory dance between what they pretend to be and who they truly are.”
While his philosophical reflections and his prose and poetry explored the quiet sanctuaries of the soul, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma’s creative canvas also embraced the sprawling, unpredictable theater of narrative fiction. In his novel Badman, he stepped into the bustling crossroads of human relationships, societal contradictions, and moral ambiguity.
Bearing the intriguing tagline, "A complete story of an incomplete name," Badman stands as a testament to his fascination with the complex, non-linear ways individuals navigate a turbulent world.
In literature and life, humanity loves neat categories: the hero, the villain, the righteous, the flawed. Yet, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma understood that real people rarely fit into such convenient boxes.
The title Badman immediately plays with this societal compulsion to label. Through the journey of its central protagonist, the narrative challenges the reader's preconceptions about morality and identity. It explores how circumstances, societal pressure, unyielding loyalties, and hidden grief can drive ordinary individuals into extraordinary or misunderstood corners. The book dives fearlessly into complex themes—touching upon the fragility of brotherhood, the turbulence of political and social environments, and the eternal quest for personal redemption.
Unlike formulaic storytelling that offers predictable resolutions, his fiction mirrors the messy realism of lived experience.
The Search for Integrity: His characters frequently grapple with ethical crossroads, testing whether personal honor can survive in a world driven by superficial transactions.
Complex Family and Social Bonds: Drawing from his deep understanding of human psychology and social structures, he illustrated how families and communities can simultaneously be sources of profound strength and suffocating pressure.
There is a fascinating synthesis at play in his fiction. One might wonder how a mind trained in the rigorous, black-and-white ledgers of corporate accountancy and financial law could weave such colorful, unpredictable narratives.
Yet, the connection is profound. Just as an accountant seeks to bring balance and clarity to a complex sheet of figures, a master storyteller seeks to balance the chaotic ledgers of human emotion. His professional background gave him an eye for structural integrity—ensuring his plots held together under weight—while his poetic soul gave his characters their heartbeat, breath, and emotional depth.
Though Badman carries the paradox of an "incomplete name," its narrative impact is whole, resonant, and enduring. It reminds readers that every person walking down the street carries an intricate, untold story filled with battles won in silence, scars left unmentioned, and an unquenchable desire to be understood.
Through his fiction, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma expanded the boundaries of his legacy—proving that whether he was balancing a corporate ledger, writing a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, or spinning a tale of human complexity, his ultimate subject was always the same: the magnificent, mysterious journey of the human spirit.
Examining his Gita-centric works (Gita Today, Life Lessons from Gitaji series). How he translated ancient Vedic management principles into practical rules for professional integrity and mental equanimity.
“Work is not merely a transaction for survival, nor an egoistic pursuit of reward; when performed with a pure heart and focused mind, duty itself becomes an act of highest worship.”
To fully grasp the inner landscape of Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, one must look at the bridge he built between his professional world of corporate finance and his spiritual devotion to ancient wisdom. In his Gita-centric works—including Gita Today: A Common Man's Approach to Shrimad Bhagwad Gita and the Life Lessons from Gitaji series (focusing on efforts, success, skill, perfection, and the modern economy)—he undertook a profound mission: translating eternal Vedic maxims into a practical, breathing manual for contemporary life.
At the heart of his philosophical writings lies one of the most famous verses of the Bhagavad Gita: "Yogah karmasu kaushalam"—Yoga is skill, dexterity, or excellence in action.
In the popular imagination, spirituality and commerce are often viewed as opposing forces—one abstract and pure, the other material and pragmatic. Shri Brij Mohan Sharma’s life and writings dismantled this artificial divide.
Having spent decades managing the rigorous demands of corporate governance, company law, and financial accounting, he did not view his profession as separate from his spiritual path. Instead, he saw the corporate arena, the management desk, and the daily grind as the very laboratory where character is tested and refined. His books argue that true spirituality does not require abandoning worldly responsibilities; rather, it requires transforming how those responsibilities are executed.
Through his Gita series, he broke down complex philosophical concepts into actionable wisdom for modern readers, entrepreneurs, and students:
The Purity of Endeavor over Obsession with Results: He constantly emphasized the principle of detached action (Nishkama Karma). In a hyper-competitive world obsessed with quarterly targets and instant gratification, his writings remind us that while we have control over our efforts, the outcome belongs to the larger cosmic order. Letting go of anxiety over results is the true secret to mental equanimity and peak performance.
Excellence as a Spiritual Practice: True skill (Kaushalam) is not just about technical proficiency or corporate success; it is about mindfulness, integrity, and doing one's duty with total absorption. Whether balancing a financial sheet or writing a line of prose, the quality of the action reflects the state of the soul.
Navigating the New Economy with Ancient Ethics: In his forward-looking works, he addressed the moral dilemmas of modern economies—greed, burnout, exploitation, and ethical drift. He proposed that sustainable economic models must be anchored in timeless ethical values, where commerce serves human upliftment rather than unbridled consumption.
What made his books on the Bhagavad Gita uniquely resonant was their grounded, accessible tone. He did not write as an ivory-tower academic lecturing from a distance; he wrote as a practitioner who had walked the corridors of commerce, faced life's unpredictable storms, and sought refuge in the timeless clarity of Lord Krishna's counsel to Arjuna.
His commentaries taught readers how to maintain inner balance (Samatva) amidst success and failure, praise and criticism, joy and sorrow. He showed that a calm mind is not one untouched by challenges, but one anchored so deeply in truth that no storm can dislodge it.
Shri Brij Mohan Sharma’s exploration of the Bhagavad Gita was more than an intellectual exercise—it was the blueprint of his existence. Through his books, he left behind a steady compass for anyone navigating the complexities of modern professional and personal life.
He reminded us that whenever we feel overwhelmed by the battlefield of life, the solution is not to flee, but to rise, align our hearts with duty, and perform our work as an offering to the eternal rhythm.
A philosophical reflection on his passing on October 15, 2026, viewed through the lens of Krishna Consciousness—where the physical body is merely a garment changed, and the essence remains eternally unified with the divine cosmic flow.
“The garments change, but the wearer remains; the waves rise and fall, but the ocean is eternal. To understand the rhythm of existence is to look past the transient shores of time and recognize the deathless spirit within.”
Every profound intellectual and spiritual journey eventually arrives at the ultimate horizon: the realization of the eternal. Across his life, his corporate service, his family stewardship, his literary prose, and his deep commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma was ultimately a seeker of this timeless order—the eternal rhythm that governs the cosmos, often referred to in ancient Vedic tradition as Sanatan.
In this final chapter, we gather the threads of his legacy to reflect upon the ultimate philosophical truth that underpins his entire worldview: the immortality of the soul (Atman) and its seamless unity with the divine cosmic flow.
As a master of financial architecture and accounting, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma spent a lifetime understanding how ledgers must balance, how assets and liabilities are accounted for, and how temporary accounts close at the end of a fiscal cycle.
Yet, his philosophical writings reveal a much grander ledger—the cosmic balance sheet of existence. In this universal framework, physical life is a temporary tenure, an assigned chapter in a much larger, unending story. Just as energy is never destroyed but merely transforms, the human spirit moves through its earthly duties, fulfills its sacred obligations, and eventually returns to the infinite ocean of consciousness from which it came.
When measured against the teachings of Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, physical transitions are never endings; they are transitions of state. The soul (Atman) is described as untouched by the weapons of time, unburned by fire, unmoistened by water, and un-dried by wind.
Viewing life through this lens transforms grief into profound reverence. It allows those left behind to realize that a life as richly lived as his—anchored in duty, illuminated by art, warmed by love, and dedicated to truth—does not vanish into nothingness. Instead, it becomes a permanent part of the universal rhythm. Every time a daughter sings with soulful devotion, every time a reader opens Ek Tukda Dhoop Ka to find a ray of comfort, and every time a seeker applies the principles of Karma Yoga in a moment of crisis, his vibration continues to ripple outward.
The ultimate message of Shri Brij Mohan Sharma’s life and works is the beautiful harmony between active engagement and spiritual surrender:
Live Fully: Do not shrink from your duties. Embrace your profession, cherish your family, nurture your creative gifts, and stand firm in your integrity.
Love Deeply: Give your heart unconditionally to those entrusted to your care, acting as a steady, quiet anchor in their storms.
Release Gracefully: Understand that nothing in the material realm is permanent. When the time comes, let go with the quiet dignity of a poet who knows that the final verse is always an ascent into peace.
Shri Brij Mohan Sharma’s journey on this earth was a masterclass in quiet grace. He proved that you do not need to seek the noisy center of the world to make a profound impact; you can change the world from a quiet corner by simply living with authenticity, discipline, and love.
Though his physical presence has merged back into the eternal rhythm, his written words remain like lamps left burning along a dark path. They invite us to pause, to look upward toward the light, and to walk our own paths with courage, equanimity, and an open heart.
“The ink may dry upon the page, and the physical forms may shift with time, but a soul that has touched others with warmth, wisdom, and love never truly leaves. Like a single ray of sunlight breaking through the clouds, his legacy lingers—warming our hearts, guiding our steps, and reminding us of the eternal rhythm that binds us all.”
A heartfelt compilation of tributes, condolence messages, and personal anecdotes shared by close friends, colleagues, peers, and artistic communities touched by his warmth and wisdom.
“When a tree has offered shade, fruit, and silent strength to the forest for decades, its presence does not vanish with the falling of a single leaf; it lives on in every sapling that reaches toward the sky.”
A truly meaningful life is measured not merely by the books published, the ledgers balanced, or the titles held, but by the echoes left in the hearts of those whose lives were touched by simple acts of kindness, patience, and love.
While Chapters 1 through 6 mapped the intellectual, artistic, and spiritual dimensions of Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, this final chapter gathers the collective voice of remembrance—a mosaic of gratitude from family, friends, peers, and admirers who shared in his quiet, graceful journey.
To his four daughters—Neeti, Kriti, Shakti, and Mukti—he was never just the corporate expert or the published author. He was the gentle sanctuary at the center of their bustling worlds.
In private reflections shared among loved ones, family members often recall how his presence required no fanfare to command absolute respect. A simple nod of approval from him carried more weight than a thousand public accolades. He taught them that true artistry is born from discipline, and that humility is the natural byproduct of genuine wisdom. Whenever professional pressures or the whirlwind of the entertainment industry threatened to overwhelm them, his quiet counsel remained the ultimate compass: "Do your work with absolute dedication, keep your feet on the ground, and leave the rest to the divine order."
Among colleagues from his financial and corporate years, as well as fellow writers and readers of his Hindi prose and spiritual commentaries, memories of Shri Brij Mohan Sharma are anchored in his rare combination of razor-sharp analytical rigor and profound emotional sensitivity.
The Man of Principles: Peers remembered him as an accountant and company secretary of uncompromising integrity—a professional who believed that honesty in ledgers was an extension of honesty in character.
The Seeker's Pen: Readers of Ek Tukda Dhoop Ka and his Gita-centric commentaries often spoke of how his writings felt less like published books and more like intimate conversations with a wise, compassionate elder sitting across a quiet veranda. He had an uncanny ability to make complex philosophy feel as simple and comforting as a cup of morning tea.
In every community he engaged with—whether guiding a young mind, discussing the poetry of existence, or simply offering a comforting smile during times of trial—he planted seeds of quiet resilience.
Though he walked softly upon the earth, his impact was deep and permanent. The values he lived by—duty without ego, love without condition, and wisdom without arrogance—continue to live and breathe through every individual he inspired.
As we close this commemorative volume, we realize that a life like his does not have a definitive end. Like a timeless melody that lingers in the air long after the instruments have fallen silent, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma’s legacy remains vibrantly alive.
He taught us how to work with focus, how to love with grace, how to write with empathy, and how to surrender to the divine rhythm with complete peace.
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.
Concluding reflections on how a life well-lived does not end with a date on a calendar, but continues to vibrate through every written word, every moral lesson imparted, and every heart inspired.
“A life of purpose is like a star whose light continues to travel across the cosmos long after the star itself has folded into the quiet embrace of the infinite.”
As we reach the final pages of this commemorative volume, we step back to look at the complete canvas of Shri Brij Mohan Sharma’s journey. From the meticulous precision of corporate ledgers to the soaring artistic achievements of his children, from the sensitive, sunlit prose of Ek Tukda Dhoop Ka to the timeless wisdom of his commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, his life was an exquisite masterclass in quiet grace.
History often reserves its loudest applause for conquerors, politicians, and celebrities. Yet, true societal strength is sustained by individuals who work quietly behind the scenes—those who anchor families in love, uphold integrity in professional life, and offer intellectual and spiritual light to wandering minds.
Shri Brij Mohan Sharma was precisely that kind of luminary. He did not seek the blinding glare of the public spotlight; instead, like a true Karma Yogi, he focused entirely on the purity of his duty, leaving the fruits of his labor to the cosmic order. Through his books, he left behind a written sanctuary where readers can always return to find comfort, ethical clarity, and spiritual grounding. Through his family, he left behind a vibrant living legacy of art, humility, and unwavering dedication.
When we reflect upon his passage from this earthly realm, we are reminded of the central teaching of the philosophy he loved so deeply: the physical form changes like a garment, but the essence—the soul (Atman) and the love it generated—remains indestructible.
His physical presence may have merged back into the eternal rhythm, but his warmth has not left us. It lingers in the quiet discipline of a well-kept promise, in the graceful leap of a dancer on stage, in the soulful notes of a timeless song, in the reflective lines of a poem, and in every heart that chooses to live with kindness and unselfish dedication.
May the pages of this volume stand as a permanent monument to a man of letters, a devoted patriarch, a seeker of truth, and a gentle soul who walked among us with extraordinary grace.
Whenever the noise of the world becomes too loud, may we remember his quiet wisdom: to do our work with total absorption, to love without condition, and to walk forward knowing that every human heart is destined to find its own piece of sunlight.
“The ink may dry upon the page, but the story of a well-lived life echoes forever in the hearts of those it touched.
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.”
Why this tribute matters: gratitude (Kritajnata) and Sanatan Restoration, realigning modern life with the eternal rhythm of duty, family, empathy and the unity of ledger and soul.
“To honor a life rooted in eternal principles is not merely an act of remembrance; it is an act of restoration---anchoring the turbulent modern world back to the timeless rhythm of truth, duty, and spiritual alignment.”
As we draw the final reflections of this commemorative volume together, it is essential to articulate why this tribute to Shri Brij Mohan Sharma is so deeply vital, and how his life's work intersects directly with the concept of Sanatan Restoration.
In an age characterized by hyper-acceleration, digital noise, moral relativism, and rootless ambition, the life and writings of Shri Brij Mohan Sharma serve as a vital lighthouse. Exploring the reasons behind this tribute reveals how his quiet existence embodied the very principles of restoration our modern society desperately seeks.
In traditional wisdom, expressing deep gratitude (Kritajnata) toward those who have upheld righteousness, nurtured goodness, and illuminated minds is not just an emotional courtesy—it is a spiritual necessity.
Honoring the Quiet Pillar: Modern culture tends to celebrate only the loud, the visible, and the sensational. A tribute to Shri Brij Mohan Sharma corrects this imbalance. It honors the profound power of quiet strength—the corporate professional who maintained uncompromised integrity, the father who built an emotional fortress for his children without demanding the spotlight, and the writer who offered warmth to the lonely without seeking applause.
Preserving a Moral Compass: By documenting his journey, we create a touchstone for future generations. We provide young minds with a living template of what it means to balance professional rigor with spiritual depth, proving that success and soulful integrity are not mutually exclusive.
The term Sanatan refers to that which is eternal, primordial, and unchanging—the natural, underlying order of the cosmos. In a world constantly disrupted by artificial crises, cultural fragmentation, and spiritual amnesia, Sanatan Restoration is the urgent need to realign human systems, daily actions, and inner consciousness back to this eternal rhythm.
Shri Brij Mohan Sharma’s life and literary corpus were, at their core, a living blueprint of Sanatan Restoration:
Restoring the Purity of Action (Karma Yoga): In an economic and professional landscape driven by cutthroat competition and toxic materialism, his work and life reminded the modern worker of the sacredness of duty. Through his commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, he championed the restoration of Nishkama Karma—performing one's work with total excellence (Kaushalam) while remaining equanimous toward superficial rewards.
Restoring Family as a Sacred Sanctuary: In an era where family structures are increasingly strained by individualism and digital isolation, his household stood as a testament to traditional grounding. By nurturing four daughters of exceptional artistic and professional caliber while keeping them anchored in humility and values, he demonstrated the restoration of the family unit as the ultimate nursery of character.
Restoring Poetry and Empathy to Human Discourse: Through Ek Tukda Dhoop Ka, his prose and poetry countered the cold, transactional nature of modern communication. His writings restored the human capacity for empathy—teaching us to look into the shadows of society, to honor the elderly, to bridge generational divides, and to recognize the sacred spark within the ordinary individual.
Restoring the Unity of Ledger and Soul: Perhaps his most profound personal integration was bridging the gap between rigorous financial accounting and spiritual surrender. He proved that a life governed by structure, rules, and responsibility does not suffocate the soul; rather, when paired with self-inquiry, it purifies the vessel until every duty is fulfilled and every ego is surrendered to the divine.
When we honor Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, we are not merely looking backward in sorrow; we are looking forward in clarity.
His life was a quiet restoration of what it means to be a complete human being: disciplined yet gentle, accomplished yet humble, deeply engaged in the world yet spiritually unattached. His legacy stands as an invitation to every reader to pause, to realign their actions with higher principles, and to bring a warm ray of sunlight into the cold corners of the world.
“The eternal rhythm never ceases; it flows through every duty fulfilled with love, every word written with truth, and every soul anchored in peace.
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.”
His books in Hindi and English, with links to their Amazon pages. Cover photographs are shown on each Amazon page; the small covers here are drawn stand-ins.
His collection of prose and poetry about ordinary lives, social hypocrisies and the quiet arrival of empathy. Discussed in Chapter 3.
“A complete story of an incomplete name.” A novel of moral ambiguity, brotherhood and redemption. Discussed in Chapter 4.
His Hindi work God, which also inspired the musical short film Where Is God? (भगवान कहाँ हैं?).
His large commentary on the Gita as a guide for everyday conduct. The author biography on the listing names him as Brij Mohan Sharma. Discussed in Chapter 5.
Part of the Life Lessons from Gitaji series on effort, success, skill and the modern economy. Discussed in Chapter 5.
Gita principles applied to the ethics of the modern economy.
The series turns to society, family and community.
Dear Sir… सुनिए ज़रा, एक बात कहूँ, दिल से ज़रा…
If you ever feel your home will miss you,
Just close your eyes…
मैं हूँ ना…
If you wonder, ‘What happens next?’
If life leaves you with an unanswered text,
When tomorrow hides behind the night,
I’ll be the rhythm that guides your light.
घर की याद सताए तो, मैं हूँ ना,
राहें नज़र न आएँ तो, मैं हूँ ना,
कल की फ़िक्र जो दिल को जगाए, मेरी धुन तुझे राह दिखाए।
I am within you, I am beyond,
The silent music your soul responds to.
The Dance of Consciousness, an eternal flame!
मैं हूँ ना… मैं हूँ ना… हर धड़कन में, मैं हूँ ना!
We may look different, walk different roads…
But if your purpose is to make lives shine,
Then your dream, dear Sir, resonates with mine.
आपके सपनों को आगे बढ़ाना,
आपके अपनों के चेहरे पर मुस्कान सजाना,
जब तक आप कहें, “बस, अब विराम,”
सेवा में मेरा प्रेम, मेरा प्रणाम।
Which madness, what devotion, gives wings of action to dreams?…
Maybe no one shared my notes with you…
But someday, when you see what we’ve begun,
You may smile and whisper, “We are not done!”
ना कोई दावा, ना कोई अभिमान…
The Dance of Consciousness, the rhythm of the soul,
Different lives, one dream, one beautiful goal!
मैं हूँ ना… मैं हूँ ना… हर धड़कन में, मैं हूँ ना!
Dear Sir… if your home should miss you,
Remember the love that walks beside you…
मैं हूँ ना… मैं हूँ ना…
तेरे सपनों की उड़ान में…
मैं हूँ ना…
“Dear Sir… the dream was always yours to begin.
I only came to dance with the rhythm within.”
“The ink may dry upon the page, but the story of a well-lived life echoes forever in the hearts of those it touched.”
Corporate accountant, company secretary, novelist, poet and commentator on the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma was the quiet anchor behind a family of artists. This commemorative volume gathers his life, his books and his philosophy in the light of Krishna Consciousness.