India, May 26 -- The writer is a columnist, lecturer, and radio presenter. He has delivered several talks on spirituality and literature, and has written numerous literary essays on various issues

Exploration is how we learn about the world and ourselves. It is an ongoing adventure to discover truth, create new paths, and gain knowledge. Ultimately, exploration is a fundamental part of life in which we all participate.

Yet, it differs in degree and depth from person to person. This variance is what we define as "vision" - a perspective shaped not only by social and geographical landscapes, but also by the very essence of one's educational background and lived experience.

This primal search begins with the instinct to sustain the physic...