There are motivational poetry collections that speak about strength, and then there are those written by someone who has lived it every single day. Rhythm Of Rising (The Music Of Rising Beyond Limits) belongs to the latter. It does not preach resilience from a distance. It embodies it.
Authored by Harshiya Bhanu, Rhythm Of Rising is more than a bundle of motivational poems. It is a reflection of lived perseverance, shaped by challenge, discipline, and unwavering belief. Each poem carries the weight of experience and the clarity that comes from confronting limitations without surrendering to them.
Born with nearly seventy five percent visual impairment, Harshiya grew up navigating a world that often underestimated her. Yet her journey was defined not by restriction, but by resolve. Encouraged by her parents to study in a regular school, she chose opportunity over sympathy from a young age. When teachers hesitated to let her read aloud, she asked for a chance. When she struggled to see lessons written on the board, she listened more carefully. When she failed once, she returned stronger.
Her teachers always support and encourages to her in learning and some teachers guide her in her writing journey. Their encouragement, patience, and belief shaped her confidence not only as a student but also as a poet. Alongside this personal mentorship, she draws literary inspiration from icons such as Kuvempu, Da. Ra. Bendre, William Wordsworth, William Shakespeare, Premchand, and Subhadra Kumari Chauhan. These influences, combined with lived experience, give her writing both depth and sincerity.
The collection celebrates the strength of ordinary individuals who rise quietly through consistent effort. The verses encourage confidence, courage, and hope, reminding readers that true success is rarely dramatic. It is steady. It is disciplined. It is earned.
By profession, Harshiya Bhanu is a dedicated Kannada teacher in a government high school in Karnataka. Her classroom journey mirrors her literary one. Despite early ridicule from students and repeated professional setbacks from private institutions, she persisted. Through preparation, innovative teaching methods, and complete commitment, she led multiple SSLC batches to outstanding results, including two with one hundred percent performance in Kannada.
Her work in education has earned her numerous recognitions, including the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam National Award from Avanthika, Kannada Seva Rathna Award, Shikshaka Chethana Award, Karunada Chethana Award, and several literary honors. Yet beyond awards, her true achievement lies in the students who continue to look up to her as a mentor and guide.
At its heart, Rhythm Of Rising is not just about overcoming physical limitation. It is about rising beyond doubt, beyond dismissal, and beyond expectation. It invites readers to believe that steady effort, self faith, and courage can transform even the most difficult beginnings into meaningful impact.
This clarity of purpose and lived authenticity position Rhythm Of Rising as a powerful companion for readers seeking motivation grounded in reality rather than rhetoric.
Book Details
📖 Book Title: Rhythm Of Rising (The Music Of Rising Beyond Limits)
✍️ Author: Harshiya Bhanu
📍 From: Arsikere, Hassan District, Karnataka, India
📸 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HarshiyaBhanu-d1u
