This is the third book written by Purnima Gupta and a collection so Short Stories and Poetry.

In the words of Ashok Chakradhar (translated):
Directions are within us … It is a miracle that after every 3rd or 4th line, you say something like after squeezing essence of life, a few more drops roll down. Where were hiding these drops of extract of life? Couldn’t we get them without squeezing? No, you cannot get to real substance without a crush. Fearless is your pen, ‘Men are cremated after their death. Women are cremated first and they die after carrying their men on their shoulders.’

Purnima’s conscience does not allow to break down at losing one’s nest. Detachment between men and women appears to Purnima like a green problem. The prosperity works like arson on relations. She is right in saying, ‘some of our problems are like dead humans, you cannot find redemption in them. Once wings are strengthened, one can reach its destination.’ Directions are all within us.

By the time she wrote the stories and poems for her 3rd book, disapproval from her immediate family becomes her struggle.

Purnima Gupta, graduated in 1968 with a B. Arch from University of Roorkee (now an IIT) and completed her M. Arch in 1970 from the University of Illinois. She has been President of IIT-Roorkee Alumni Association of North America and is Founder of the Assn. presided many times. While at Roorkee, she was Best Athlete, Best Swimmer, Best Badminton player, Best Tennis Player and Best All Rounder in Dept of Architecture. She won the First Prize for Architectural Design, National Students of Architecture. She has designed the bathrooms of Minnesota Pavilion and Jedah Airport.

She was awarded the US citizenship as an ‘Outstanding New Citizen for achieving success in Architecture, her chosen field and for remarkable success in fostering community spirit in Chicago’ as proclaimed by the President of the United States. She is honored by Vice President of India, Mr. Shekhawat for her books.