Radhika Manas

Author. Poet. Contemplative Writer

I write from the place where longing meets stillness — where the self, in its aching and its surrender, discovers what was never absent.

The Fire of the Self

A collection of 77 devotional poems tracing the soul's journey from separation to recognition. Inspired by the silent grace of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, rooted in the non-dual truth of Advaita Vedanta.

Not a book to be read quickly. One to be entered slowly.

INDIRA FINE ARTS

Artist · Art Mentor

My creative journey began as a path of self-discovery. Along the way I studied watercolour, portrait, oil, and landscape painting — and explored India's traditional forms including Pichwai and Tanjore. I work across all mediums and take commission paintings in landscapes, florals, portraits, and animals.

Teaching is something I find deeply fulfilling. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing the pride in a student's eyes when they hold their very own finished work for the first time.

Voices from students, readers & fellow seekers

ART TEACHING

"True learning happens when you have a teacher like Indira who puts things in perspective — able to point out what's missing in your approach to painting, and also help you put those perspectives into action to create lovely pieces of art. Indira is a versatile artist and a wonderful teacher and I'm so happy I found her."

— Noorjehan, Superprof . watercolour student

"She is always grateful to you for all the tips you taught her in improving her skills. Thank you ma'am for such an amazing influence on her — she loves and respects you a lot, for that great art in you."

— Prasanthi, parent of student Srimayee

WRITING & POETRY · THE FIRE OF THE SELF

"A gentle, honest book that awakens what already lives within us — soft words that reveal a soul's awakening and the best route for it."

— Sailaja Konakalla, Notion Press ★★★★★

"So profound, inexplicable depth. I read it again and again and am simply baffled at its profundity. Lines emanating from the deepest recesses of the heart. This precious piece penetrates right into your heart."

— Jyothi Rao, fellow devotee

"Your writing is so relatable — it took me a while to find out why!"

— Kalyani (@Asangohumm), X / Twitter