1.What sparked your passion for handwriting 17 books,including the intricate and spiritual text of the Bhagavad Gita?
1. It's a beautiful question,Back in 2000, I met with a horrific accident and was bedridden for about nine months. After that, I slowly resumed work. In 2003, I suffered from depression and lost my job. During that difficult time,a friend gave me the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita to read. I accepted it as a blessing and began reading it. As I completed all 18 chapters and 700 verses in both Hindi and English,I not only overcame my depression but also got a new job. Honestly, the Bhagavad Gita transformed my life. With God's grace, I completed all 18 chapters, not just 17.
2. What was the driving force behind your choice to use a needle to craft a handwritten book?
2. After completing the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, I got a job in Sonipat and started visiting Sai Baba’s temple. The temple trustee, who ran a newspaper, published an article about my handwritten version of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.Following this,I received a call from Dainik Jagran in Rohtak,where I had a 45-minute conversation about my handwritten Bhagavad Gita.The next day,I saw the article in the newspaper,and my heart was filled with joy. Gradually,I began receiving love,respect, and recognition from people.One day, I received a call from the Krishna Museum in Kurukshetra to showcase my handwritten Gita. Someone there remarked, "People don’t even read the regular version; you’ve written it in reverse!" I replied, “Friend, Valmiki started by chanting ‘Mara Mara’ and ended up with ‘Rama Rama,’ creating the Sanskrit Ramayana. If not straight, try reading it backward; it changed my life, and it might change yours too.” This inspired me to create something that wouldn't require a mirror to read. That’s when the idea of writing with a needle struck me, and I succeeded. This passion for writing in reverse was fulfilled, and the world saw its first book written with a needle.
3. Why did you choose to embrace the traditional art of handwriting in today’s digital world?
3. First,I must say that handwriting is a rare art nowadays. Second, when I started writing in 1987 and later in 2003, the digital era wasn’t as prevalent as it is now. Today, everything seems to revolve around copy-pasting, which isn’t great for literature. Handwritten works can be copied, but they can’t be pasted.
4. In "Sochna To Padega Hi", you share 110 motivational thoughts. Are these insights drawn from your own life journey, and how do they reflect your personal experiences?
4. The book “Sochna Toh Padega Hi” (You’ll Have to Think) is inspired by my personal life experiences and contains 110 unique thoughts, such as: "Those who desire the fruit never pluck the flower." "Friend, if you want to live life, you must climb." "Less greed, strong determination, one goal." "Criticism for me is like chewing roasted chickpeas."
5.How did you create Madhushala,the first handwritten needle book,and what feedback did you receive from your audience?
5.The journey was difficult, but I made it easier with my thoughts.First,I committed to myself,broadened my perspective, strengthened my willpower (100% commitment),and sought family support.Most importantly, I had God’s blessings. Additionally, I focused on four things: observation, imagination, creation, and innovation. These are the keys to success for anyone who masters them.
6. What changes have you noticed in your personality, outlook, and self-development as a result of recognition you received from the audience?
6.I started writing in 2003,and now,after over 20 years,I’ve written 18 books.The tree I planted back in 2003 is now bearing sweet fruits in 2025.I’m enjoying the shade and sharing it with others.People’s love brings tears to my eyes, and I thank the Almighty. Everything now feels like my own. My only wish is to donate these books, written with God’s blessings, to the Indian Government so they can be preserved in a museum. Some of my handwritten books are already housed in the “Vrindavan Research Institute” in Vrindavan.
7.Can you share the most significant challenges you faced during the writing process of this book?
7. Writing 18 handwritten books came with numerous challenges.Everyone knows that handwriting and publishing are entirely different tasks.Writing 300-page books is no easy feat; otherwise,you wouldn’t be interviewing me.The biggest challenge was deciding on the subject, finding a new instrument each time, and managing time. As a child, I read the story of the crow dropping pebbles into a pot to drink water. If a bird can do that, why can’t Piyush Goyal write books or anyone else achieve something extraordinary?
8.What impact do you hope your work will have on future generations?
8.I would just like to say that everything is possible because “Impossible says I’m possible.” Just commit to yourself, and with pride, I want to say that every Indian should feel proud. An Indian has done something the world has never seen before.
9.Are you planning to continue writing by hand, or are you exploring new forms of writing?
9.Currently, I’m working on my 19th book, with plans to write 20. I believe there’s no point in sticking to one style of writing. New innovations are ongoing, and with God’s blessings, something unique will soon come into existence.
