1. This book emerges from more than a decade of personal spiritual inquiry.
What question first set you on this search for an eternal, indivisible Truth?
A: The existential questions of “Who am I” and what is the purpose of this life?, that
led me to explore the existence as perceived by various schools of philosophy and
science.
2. You assert that Truth can only be one, despite the many belief systems that exist.
Was this conviction something you always held, or did it emerge through doubt
and inner conflict?
A: Truth can only be one. You may call it “my” conviction, but it is simple logic.
3. As a surgeon trained in some of the most rigorous medical institutions, you live in a
world of evidence and precision.
How did your scientific training influence the way you approached spiritual
enquiry?
A: Excellent question. Doctors and surgeons in particular need evidence or proof to
accept anything. We prefer not to do anything with blind faith. That is the reason I had to
do my own research of Truth, rather than blindly following some path or the other.
4. The book does not preach but invites examination of religion, science, philosophy, and
the self.
Why was it important for you to pose questions rather than provide definitive
answers?
A: It is precisely the same reason mentioned in the previous answer. I do not think
anyone should follow blindly. It is the blind faith in some path or the other that is causing
a great amount of conflict in human history. Everyone must do the inquiry for
themselves, taking the pointers from seniors.
5. You write from lived experience rather than borrowed philosophy.
Was there a moment in your journey when intellectual understanding gave way to
direct insight?
A: Yes. I mentioned it in the “Present Moment” chapter of the book. There are
experiences. But one must not go by my experience. One must experience oneself.
6. The book touches upon the illusions and divisions that create conflict in society.
From your perspective, what is the most misunderstood cause of division among
human beings today?
A: At a superficial level, it is religion. At a deeper level, it is the human mind itself that
strives upon division.
7. Surgery demands intense focus, presence, and responsibility.
Did your professional life ever act as a mirror for deeper spiritual truths?
A: Definitely. As surgeons we face life and death at close quarters. It makes us think
about the origin of life, the afterlife, why some people must suffer so much and many
other questions. In a broader sense, if the mind is receptive, all our life situations are
trying to give us a message and teach us something. One must have an open mind and
be receptive to learn.
8. You suggest that knowing Truth can eliminate conflicts both within and without.
How did this realization transform your own inner life and relationships?
A: It made me calm and contemplate more. As mentioned in the previous answer, one
tends to learn from every life situation. There is a reason and purpose in everything that
happens. Once this realization comes, there is acceptance and friction in the
relationships comes down.
9. Writing about Truth requires clarity and courage.
What was the most difficult part of putting this journey into words?
A: Finding time to sit down and write! On a serious note, philosophically speaking, I
cannot say that I have written this book. It just manifested through me. Especially the
“Non-duality” chapter simply flowed through. As mentioned in that chapter, when all that
there is, is One; everything happens in That only. This type of statements do not make
sense to the average mind. One needs to explore to comprehend the depth of such
statements.
10. If a reader finishes this book and feels quietly unsettled but more honest with themselves
Would you consider that a meaningful outcome? What do you hope truly stays
with them?
A: M-Mème is an all-encompassing idea. Purpose of the book is to make people think
and perceive beyond the traditional frames of the mind. It may unsettle some people,
and one may say that is indeed a meaningful outcome. I hope the core idea of Truth
being one, stays in the minds of the readers and gets propagated. Hopefully more
people search for the Truth themselves and there will be less conflict in the society.
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