“The book is super fascinating. This would be brilliant in print as a coffee table book. The richness of the words and poems reflects the greatness of the work, inviting readers to explore finer spiritual nuances. I would certainly buy a few copies and gift them to my friends!”
— Dr. Anand Deshpande, Founder & CMD, Persistent Systems
“The Light We Chase is a brilliant photographic memoir that moves far beyond travel writing or visual documentation. In this contemplative debut, Shivraj Nashi transforms photography into a spiritual inquiry—an exploration of stillness, surrender, belonging, and ultimately, self-recognition.”
“Across landscapes in Kashmir, Myanmar, and Vietnam, the author traces an inner journey that mirrors the external one. From mist-laden forests and silent lakes to monastery corridors and bustling markets, each image becomes a meditation. Shivraj eloquently writes: ‘Kashmir taught me how to kneel before light. Myanmar taught me how to listen to silence. Vietnam taught me how to honor the ordinary.’”
“The old adage claims a picture is worth a thousand words. In this volume, Shivraj offers us the picture and the thousand words, yet neither feels redundant. The accompanying prose is written in simple, lucid language; it is lyrical yet restrained, deepening the mystery of the photographs rather than explaining them away.”
“The Light We Chase brings forth a profound realization: light is not to be conquered, but received. Through encounters with strangers whose presence shifts his perception, the author moves from ambition to awareness. It reminded me of Kabirdas’ famous lines: ‘कस्तूरी कुंडल बसै, मृग ढूंढ़ै बन माहि।’ (The musk is in the deer’s navel, yet it searches the forest for the scent).”
“This is a graceful and meditative debut. It will resonate with readers drawn to reflective memoirs, mindful living, and fine art photography. It is not a book to rush through, but one to sit with, breathe with, and return to. In life’s darkest moments, readers may find hope in his words: ‘… somewhere in your own life, a light is waiting too.’”
— Nidhi Choudhari, IAS, Director, NGMA Mumbai
“Life unfolds through contrasts—peace and chaos, clarity and confusion, connection and solitude, surrender and struggle. Much has been written about these opposing forces. Yet there exist quieter dimensions of life that resist easy definition: experience and empathy, beauty and simplicity, happiness and the feeling of happiness, words and the meanings that live between them.
In this deeply reflective photographic memoir, Shivraj Nashi explores both these realms—and, more importantly, the space between them. The silent interval between two thoughts, two emotions, two meanings. It is in this space that life reveals its deepest truths.
Blending evocative imagery with a gentle, contemplative narrative, this book invites readers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their inner landscapes. It speaks to teenagers navigating uncertainty, adults seeking clarity, and seasoned souls willing to look back with honesty and openness.
Written with disarming simplicity and enriched by powerful photographs, this book does not offer answers—it offers awareness. It does not demand change—it quietly inspires it.”
— Dr. Aatul Wadegaonkar
Managing Director AW Consulting, Renowned Professor & Mentor
In this deeply reflective photographic memoir, Shivraj Nashi explores both these realms—and, more importantly, the space between them. The silent interval between two thoughts, two emotions, two meanings. It is in this space that life reveals its deepest truths.
Blending evocative imagery with a gentle, contemplative narrative, this book invites readers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their inner landscapes. It speaks to teenagers navigating uncertainty, adults seeking clarity, and seasoned souls willing to look back with honesty and openness.
Written with disarming simplicity and enriched by powerful photographs, this book does not offer answers—it offers awareness. It does not demand change—it quietly inspires it.”
— Dr. Aatul Wadegaonkar
Managing Director AW Consulting, Renowned Professor & Mentor
Book Review by Ruby B. Aderbad, Smart Photography Magazine
