Jashi Krishna, and thank you for welcoming me into this community. I’m Emmerson, a long‑time yoga practitioner who has been shaped as much by the mat as by the quiet moments that follow practice. Over the years I’ve studied yoga philosophy and spent time on retreats around the world, and those experiences have deeply influenced both my life and my writing.
I’ve recently completed a novel, Tethered to the Past, which weaves together themes of reincarnation, samskara, memory, and the continuity of the soul. Much of it is inspired by the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and the broader philosophical roots of yoga — particularly the ways in which karma, devotion, and the search for liberation can echo across lifetimes.
Before sharing it more widely, I wanted to ask something of this group. As you are familiar with the Gita and maybe with traditional interpretations of yoga philosophy, I would be grateful for your thoughts. I’ve done my best to honour the teachings as I understand them, but if there are places where my interpretations feel incomplete or misaligned, I would truly appreciate being guided toward greater accuracy and respect.
I’m here to learn as much as to share, and I’m looking forward to connecting with others who explore and consider the sacred words. Thank you
I’ve recently completed a novel, Tethered to the Past, which weaves together themes of reincarnation, samskara, memory, and the continuity of the soul. Much of it is inspired by the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and the broader philosophical roots of yoga — particularly the ways in which karma, devotion, and the search for liberation can echo across lifetimes.
Before sharing it more widely, I wanted to ask something of this group.
As you are familiar with the Gita and maybe with traditional interpretations of yoga philosophy, I would be grateful for your thoughts. I’ve done my best to honour the teachings as I understand them, but if there are places where my interpretations feel incomplete or misaligned, I would truly appreciate being guided toward greater accuracy and respect.
I’m here to learn as much as to share, and I’m looking forward to connecting with others who explore and consider the sacred words.
Thank you