Born in a middle-class family in the small town of Sunabeda,
nestled in the tribal heartland of Koraput, Odisha, Manoj Kumar Das has emerged
as a remarkable literary figure, blending spirituality, regional heritage, and
social awareness in his prolific body of work.
Currently working in a Defence PSU sector, Manoj began his
creative journey by writing articles for newspapers and online platforms. His
deep interest in storytelling and spiritual literature soon led him to write
short stories, eventually culminating in the publication of his first eBook on
Amazon Kindle—"A Promise in the Rain: Echoes of Love"—which received
widespread acclaim.
This initial success propelled him into the literary
spotlight, inspiring him to publish a series of thought-provoking books that
explore diverse themes such as spirituality, tribal culture, science education,
and Indian philosophy. Some of his most notable works include:
Beyond the Material World: The Philosophy of Krishna
Consciousness
Danda Jagarana: The Fire-Walkers of South Odisha
Growing Minds: Understanding Biology and Sex Education in
School Life
Life of Family and Society After Death: A Bhagavata
Perspective
On the Path to Mayapur: A Spiritual Odyssey Guided by
Krishna’s Grace
Powering Progress: The Legacy and Growth of the Balimela
Power Project
Radha Rani's Blessings: A Journey Through Sacred Sites
Shadows of Past: A Forgotten Past, A Dangerous Present
The Lost & Found: Arjun Chronicles
Among these, Danda Jagarana, which documents the sacred and
intense ritual of fire-walking in South Odisha, has earned special praise for
preserving and promoting regional traditions.
In recognition of his literary and cultural contributions,
Manoj Kumar Das has received several prestigious awards, including:
Certificate of Appreciation – Indian Icon Award
Bharatiya Gourav Samman – Jeevan Jagruti Seva Sanstha, Uttar
Pradesh
Rabindranath Ratna Puraskar – Ratna Puraskar Committee
Certificate of Excellence – Religion of Humanity Award, West
Bengal
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Seva Ratna – Sahara Charitable Trust
Odisha Gourav Samman – The Republic Odisha TV, Bhubaneswar
He is also nominated for the upcoming Pride of Odisha Award,
organised by the World Charity Welfare Foundation, Rourkela.
Reflecting on his journey, Manoj says, “Being raised in a
simple family in Sunabeda has kept me grounded in values, devotion, and a
strong sense of purpose. My writing is an expression of those roots and an
offering to the world.”
With a growing presence on digital platforms and a deepening
connection with readers, Manoj Kumar Das stands as a beacon of literary
excellence, cultural preservation, and spiritual introspection emerging from
the serene hills of Koraput to a global readership.
