My formative influences can be hubbed around three nuclei. First, my university years as an Arts student exposed me to a great deal of literature and humanities subjects (especially History) which have whetted my appetite to write. Second, my deep love of writing and love of performing music was a natural extension interfacing with my literary persuits - music like literature enhances the imagination. Third, the influences of Yogic and Buddhist philosophy created a significant metamorphisis in my life and the way I view my place in the Universe.