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THE JOURNEY

"People ask, 'What's the ultimate goal of life?'

Ultimate goal is to be free."

Hello Everyone! I warmly welcome you to my reading room.

My journey into writing began in the quiet isolation of the COVID-19 lockdowns. I was preparing for my 12th board exams, and as the world paused, I found myself turning inward. I began listening to spiritual discourses and exploring the depths of philosophy and human psychology. It was a period of intense, youthful idealism. I was struck by a sincere belief that humans possess the potential to achieve true peace, and I harbored a burning desire to help build a utopian society. I wanted to do the absolute best for my country and humankind.

The Reality of Power

But idealism eventually has to meet the real world. As I stepped further into practical life, I began to observe the systems around us. I realized that the traditional path to political or systemic power is often inherently compromised.

To win the approval of the masses—with all their conflicting needs and desires—leaders are frequently forced to make promises they know they cannot keep. It becomes a cycle of appeasement and untruths that, while politically effective in the short term, ultimately harms society in the long run. I realized that true change cannot be enforced from the top down. Power is a psychological trap, a theme we explore deeply in the Essays section.

The Shift to the Pen

That realization shifted everything for me. I understood that you cannot change the world by controlling it; you can only change it by educating it—starting with yourself. So, I picked up the pen. Writing became my way to explore the nuances of society, the mechanics of power, and the depths of the human heart.

You can access my website based on three distinct moods:

  • Essays
    The serious room. Go here to read social commentary, explore philosophy, and think. Pause here, and change the world.
  • Poems
    Soft, and sometimes brutal. Just things I like to write. Relax here, and if my words make you feel something real, I will take that as a win.
  • Fiction
    This may be the least active room, but it will be the most creative. Be ready to be thrilled.

The Purpose

Along this path, my explorations into Indian Knowledge Systems led to a book proposal on philosophy that was shortlisted for the PM YUVA 3.0 program. Though it did not make the final cut, it affirmed my commitment to exploring these vital, ancient ideas.

My ultimate purpose is education. I believe it is the master key to changing the world. If the right knowledge and self-reflection can spark a resilient light within me—one that keeps me walking a grounded, honest path despite life's inevitable challenges—then I am certain it can do the same for a thousand others. And a thousand awakened minds are enough to shift an entire system.

So this is Pranshu Gupta, welcoming you all to a journey of self-discovery and growth.
Looking forward to connecting with you all.

Spread love. Love makes us free, and remember—the ultimate goal is to be free.

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