Among the remarkable works listed on Dr. Uttam Das’s official website is his mirror-script edition of the Rigveda (Hindi)—a unique rendering of this ancient Vedic text into Mirror Language (দাপোণৰ ভাষা / Daponor Bhasha). According to the published list of his works, titles such as Namgosha, Gitanjali, Bhagavad Gita (Hindi), and others are presented “in […]
The Tripitaka (English)—a foundational body of Buddhist scripture—has been reproduced in many formats over centuries, from palm-leaf manuscripts to modern printed and digital editions. One of the most visually unusual presentations is the Mirror Language (Daponor Bhasha / দাপোণৰ ভাষা) version associated with Dr. Uttam Das, who is known for experimenting with mirrored script as
The Quran, the holy scripture of Islam, has been translated, transcribed, and studied across countless languages and formats throughout history. However, one of the most unusual and innovative presentations of the Quran is its Mirror Language (known as Daponor Bhasha) version created by Dr. Uttam Das. His work does not alter the scripture’s message; instead,
“Eso Manush Hou” (এসো মানুষ হও), meaning “Come, become human,” is a powerful Bengali book originally written by Swami Vivekananda. The book, published by the Udbodhan Office, Kolkata, focuses on youth personality development, human values, education, service, and independent thinking. It encourages young people to rise above superstition, cultivate strength of character, and develop a
“Meditation and Its Preparation,” published in 2004, is regarded as the first book written in Daponor Bhasha, also known as mirror language, by Dr. Uttam Das, a writer and researcher from Assam. This work stands out in modern Assamese literary and spiritual studies because it combines two unusual elements: a guide to meditation and a
Namghosa (Assamese) Namghosa, composed by the 16th-century saint-poet Madhabdev, is one of the most revered scriptures of the Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Known as the “Book of Prayer,” it embodies the essence of devotion, humility, and complete surrender to Lord Krishna. For centuries, Namghosa has been a spiritual guide for the Assamese people, nurturing faith
Guru Gobind Singh (English) Published in Mirror Language Guru Gobind Singh (English) Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, is revered as a spiritual leader, philosopher, warrior, and poet who transformed Sikhism into a community of courage and sacrifice. His teachings emphasized justice, equality, devotion, and service to humanity. Through his writings and actions, he
Gitanjali (Bengali) Published in Mirror Language Gitanjali (Bengali) Gitanjali, the Nobel Prize–winning masterpiece of Rabindranath Tagore, is a crown jewel of world literature. First published in 1910 in Bengali and later translated into English by Tagore himself, the collection of poems expresses profound spiritual devotion, human longing, and a deep communion with the divine. Its
Muna Madan (Nepali) Published In Mirror Language Muna Madan (Nepali) Muna Madan, the immortal creation of Nepali poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota, holds a special place in South Asian literature. Written in 1936, it is a poetic masterpiece that portrays the deep emotions of love, sacrifice, human struggle, and the value of compassion. The story of
Uttam Das, a talented writer from Silapathar in Dhemaji, Assam, has made history with his extraordinary skill in mirror writing—a rare art form where text can only be read using a mirror. His unmatched dedication to this craft has earned him recognition in both the Limca Book of Records and the India Book of Records.
