Dr. Srilakshmi Adhyapak hails from the vibrant city of Bangalore, India. With a remarkable dual career as a physician and an author, she specializes in interventional cardiology and currently serves as the Faculty, Professor, and Head of the Department of Cardiology at St. John’s Medical College Hospital. Her dedication to the healing arts is matched only by her passion for poetry, which she pursues as a cherished hobby during her leisure time.
Nature and the world around her serve as profound sources of inspiration for Dr. Adhyapak’s poetry. Her works are a celebration of life, often drawing from the beauty of the natural world and the philosophical depths of mythology. In her poems, she explores the inner meanings and essences of life, weaving together experiences and reflections that resonate with her readers.
Dr. Adhyapak is the proud author of two poetry collections, each showcasing her unique voice and creative vision. Her first book, Ramayana and Other Poems, reimagines the epic tale of the Ramayana in English verse, offering readers a fresh perspective on this timeless story. Her second collection, A Magical Refraction and Other Poems, continues to delve into themes of nature and existence, inviting readers to embark on a journey of imagination and reflection.
One of her watercolor paintings, created on handmade paper, captures the ethereal beauty of the Aurora Borealis as seen at the North Pole. This vivid artwork symbolizes nature’s primal energy unleashed in a riot of colors—aquamarine, yellows, oranges, and reds merging into a violaceous fury. The inky dark of the night sky is set aflame by these vibrant hues, reflecting the primal elements—fire, water, air, earth, and ether—colluding to form a breathtaking spectacle.
As the world sleeps beneath a blanket of darkness, whispers of esoteric melodies drift through the night. The energy of nature, unleashed from its embryonic coil, sparkles like orbs of wonder in a stunning mosaic of color.
Dr. Srilakshmi Adhyapak’s journey through medicine and poetry exemplifies a harmonious blend of art and science, celebrating the beauty of life and the wonders of nature through her heartfelt words and stunning visual expressions. Through her work, she invites us all to pause and appreciate the extraordinary tapestry of existence that surrounds us.
