Chandigarh: Young writer Madhav Setia's book 'Punjab Musical and Hymns Beyond' was released here today at Bahrisan, Chandigarh. Published by Unistar Books Private Limited, the book is now available at leading bookshops and online platforms.
The book is a lyrical tribute to the land of five rivers. In this magnificent work of poetry and prose, 25-year-old Setia has captured the heartbeat of Punjab - its sounds, colours, textures and memories - with a magnificence.
Madhav said, "This book offers an emotional and original tribute to the homeland of his ancestors. This historical work is more than a collection of poems, it is a cultural phenomenon in itself. The book is a lyrical link between memory, tradition and timelessness."
The author has skillfully woven poems inspired by the land where he spent his childhood summers and winters.
It brings the soul of Punjab to the global literary spotlight, not as a relic of the past but as a living, breathing symphony.
According to Madhav, through poetic storytelling, the book serves as both a personal memoir and a collective portrait of the Punjabi diaspora. The book speaks to every reader who has ever yearned for the motherland, who has ever felt the pull of his ancestors, and who has ever known the sound of music brought by memory.”
He said that this book establishes Punjab as a cultural center in world literature. This book invites readers on an in-depth journey into the cultural landscape of Punjab. Every page resonates with deep nostalgia and nuanced identity as it interweaves personal memories with broader reflections of belonging and displacement.