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"Inside one of Contemporary India's most Influential Poets The twenty-four papers in Philosophical Musings for a Meaningful Life study the poetry collections Winged Reason (2010), Write Son, Write (2011), and Multicultural Symphony (2014), of Dr. K.V. Dominic and reveal his humanistic values and concept of universal brotherhood, his social criticism devoid of absurdity and obscurity, his profound concern for the marginalized sections of society, and his reverence for Nature. All the papers focus on the poet's anguish at the evils and the inhuman attitude prevalent in the society and necessitate harmony of existence. In the context of Indian English poetry, the papers find Dominic to be unique in his use of simple and plain language to address the vast canvass of human life and the neglected segment of human society. Further, the papers bring out how the universal appeal of Dominic lies in his ability to view the world as a sanctuary and acknowledge him as the promising voice of the present century for his belief in the interrelatedness of all lives that ascertains positive change in the individuals. Dr. S. Kumaran, Editor, is working as an Assistant Professor in the Postgraduate & Research Department of English, Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Rasipuram. He is Associate Editor of two refereed international biannual journals, Writers Editors Critics (WEC) and International Journal on Multicultural Literature (IJML); and a Member of the Editorial Boards of various journals from India and abroad. ""This critical study on the poetry of Dr. K.V. Dominic deserves to be read closely for evaluation and to be on the shelf of every notable library. Philosophical Musings for a Meaningful Life will inspire scholars from the West to find rubies and diamonds in the Indian poetry of today."" --Dr. Stephen Gill, Poet Laureate of Ansted University ""K.V. Dominic's social consciousness is his chief forte. Not for a moment does he divert attention from the simple and innocent activities of ordinary human beings. From his lyrics originate feelings of eternal sympathy, peace, and fraternal unity."" --P.C.K. Prem, critic from Himachal Pradesh, India From the World Voices Series Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com"

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Dr. Kumaran has done great service to the contemporary Indian English poetry by editing this book on our contemporary poet -Dr. KV Dominic. The book has 24 articles by various critics and one interview with the poet that throws light on his poetic philosophy and creative art. He tells his interviewer: The main objective of our life is happiness and we can attain this happiness best by serving others (210); besides, Man has to learn a lot from Nature, especially from the animal world (211). In his introduction, PCK Prem observes that Workers, farmers, laborers, and the exploited encourage him to write and write (15), and in his article on Winged Reason, he observes that Dominic's poetry manifests a humanitarian view of men in distress (53). Kumaran traces Dominic's humanism in Winged Reason and observes: the analysis reveals the poet's faith in didactic poetry and ascertains the relevance of his writing (23). Sudhir Arora also explores Winged Reason critically and affirms: The poet in Dominic is an angel who searches for the angelic qualities in men (29). In Multicultural Symphony, Dr. Arora finds that the poet is grieved when he sees the present India that has now become 'a hell of intolerance and religious fundamentalism', and the poet is resolved to win the hearts of his readers by virtue of his 'content' (39). Chambial studies his book, Write Son, Write, and infers, in his study, that his poetry is full of humanitarian philosophy steeped in contemporaneous societal consciousness (45). TV Reddy, in his study of Winged Reason and Write Son, Write, argues that his poems are a strong testimony of his socialistic ideas, to his leanings toward communistic ideology, and to his earnest zest as a social reformer (61). Sugandha Agarwal opines that Dominic's poetry addresses the entire humanity about its prevailing issues and problems in society. ... and [he] believes that the real wealth of a nation is its citizens (78). -- Reviewed by Dr DC Chambial: Editor Poetcirt,

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