Pestle and Mortar

What happens when a cardiologist who has saved thousands of hearts picks up a pen instead of a stethoscope?

In a world where science and spirituality are often seen as opposites, one doctor has spent 43 years proving they are two sides of the same coin. Dr. A. Rajasimha - a Gold Medallist in MBBS, PhD in Non-Invasive Cardiology from Trinity College UK, and a doctor who has pioneered countless firsts in Indian cardiology - now offers something no medical textbook ever could: 30 FREE VERSION PROPOEMS that blend cutting-edge science with timeless spiritual wisdom.

Pestle and Mortar is not a poetry book. It is not a science book. It is a scientific spiritual hybrid - a unique literary form that the authors call "Propoems." These 30 propoems do not fit into the standard framework of poetry. They are a deliberate deviation from the conventional. And that is exactly why you need to read them.

A Book Unlike Any Other

Propoems: A New Literary Form
What is a propoem? It is a poem that proposes - that puts forward ideas, questions, and wisdom in a format that is part poetry, part prose, part scientific exposition. Each propoem is enabled with illustrations and explications for quick reference, making complex ideas accessible without losing their depth.

Science Meets Spirituality - Without Compromise
This book is stuffed with a plethora of information, drawn from Dr. Rajasimha's four decades of medical practice, his research, his CME sessions for doctors, and his decades of writing about heart disease for the lay public. But it is not written for doctors alone. It is written for anyone who has ever wondered: What does science say about the soul? What does spirituality say about the heart?

The Wisdom of Yesteryears, for the Digital Era
In a swiftly metamorphosing digital era where time is gold and compressed, this book offers something rare: a pause. A moment to slow down, to absorb newer information amalgamated with the wisdom of yesteryears. The propoems are designed to generate curiosity and interest - not through complexity, but through clarity.

What You'll Find Inside

30 FREE VERSION PROPOEMS
Each propoem is a self-contained exploration - of science, of spirituality, of the human condition. They are "free" in the sense that they are not bound by the rigid structures of traditional poetry. They are free to be what they need to be: vessels for truth.

Illustrations That Illuminate
Every propoem is accompanied by illustrations that bring the ideas to life. In an age of information overload, these visuals help readers grab the gist quickly - without sacrificing depth.

Explications That Clarify
Ms. Manimozhi Ilango - a tech professional, author, and artist - provides explications that make the propoems accessible to readers from all backgrounds. Her previous books, OMMATIDIUM: Survival in the Age of Algorithms and A Reader's Compendium, have been well-received across India, and her expertise shines through in every explication.

A Cardiologist's Unique Perspective
Dr. Rajasimha's 43 years of cardiology practice - including introducing echocardiography, TMT, 24-hour Holter ECG, 3D AI-enabled Vasculography, and External Counter Pulsation to Mysore - inform every line. This is not theoretical spirituality. It is spirituality grounded in the reality of life, death, and the human heart.

Who Should Read This Book

Pestle and Mortar is for readers who:

Love science and spirituality- and want to see them in conversation, not conflict
Appreciate unconventional formats- and are curious about new literary forms like propoems
Seek wisdom, not just information- in a digital era that drowns us in data but starves us of meaning
Are drawn to illustrated books- that make complex ideas accessible and beautiful
Have read Manimozhi Ilango's previous work- OMMATIDIUM and A Reader's Compendium - and want more
Are inspired by doctor-authors- who bring their professional expertise to creative writing
Enjoy Indian Knowledge Systems- and the integrati...