Beyond Earth

"Beyond Earth" is a book by Pankaj Bhatia that weaves together a tapestry of stories and philosophical concepts to explore the mysteries of the inner universe. The author believes that stories are mirrors that reflect our truest selves and act as a dialogue between the cosmos and the human heart.

The book delves into the concepts of karma, destiny, and free will, and how they relate to the soul's journey. It uses modern physics principles, such as Newton's Laws of Motion, to illustrate spiritual truths. The book introduces the nine planets of Indian philosophy/atrology, not as celestial objects, but as "instruments of karma" that guide the soul through trials and triumphs. The twelve houses of astrology are presented as "classrooms" where the law of action and reaction unfolds.

The book is structured into sections, which personify the planets as characters in the soul's journey. It also discusses Nakshatras (lunar mansions) as "cosmic hard drives" that hold the memory of countless incarnations.

The book is Pankaj Bhatia's debut work, born from his deep interest in philosophy, science, and storytelling, and is part of his quest for life's deeper questions. It is dedicated to "all those who thirst to know the truth" and who dare to ask the question of what existed before the beginning and what remains after the end.