I wanted to read this book for a long time because I have been in awe of “ಎಲ್ಕೊಳಕ್ ಒಂದ್ ಊರು” and “ರತ್ನನ್ ಪ್ರಪಂಚ” since childhood. The whole book consisting of 77 poems, out of which most of them of are absolute gems. G.P Rajaratnam’s collection of Ratnan padagalu is unique in Kannada literature and it will remain relevant and evergreen for many years to come.
The world from the view point of “ಎಂಢಕುಡ್ಕ ರತ್ನ” is relentless and entertaining throughout. Roller coaster ride of emotions, fun, philosophical thoughts deserve repeated revisits.
From the book: ಮನ್ಸನ್ ಜೀವ ಮೂರೆ ನಿಮ್ಸ ಕುಸಿ ಪಟ್ಟೌನ್ ಗೆದ್ದ ! ತಾಪತ್ರೇನ ತಬ್ಬಿಕೊಂಡಿ ಗೋಳಾದೋವನ್ ಬಿದ್ದ !