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 mirror language,” readable only with a mirror or by mentally reversing the script. Rigveda (Hindi) appears among these innovative publications. Uttam Das
The Rigveda is one of the oldest composed texts in the Indo-Aryan tradition, originally written in Vedic Sanskrit. In Hindi, its hymns and verses have been continuously studied, translated, and recited by scholars and practitioners of Vedic culture. By creating a mirror-script edition of Rigveda (Hindi), Dr. Das extends his linguistic experiment into one of the most venerable texts in Indian literary history.
Mirror Language (দাপোণৰ ভাষা) works by writing each letter in its mirror image. The entire text is visually inverted so that it cannot be read in the ordinary way. A reader must either place the page before a mirror or mentally reverse the writing to recover the original text. This transforms reading from a rapid decoding of known words into a slow, intentional process that demands focus and mental effort.
Dr. Das’s intention is not to reinterpret or alter the contents of the Rigveda, but rather to reimagine how it is encountered. The mirrored form turns reading into a contemplative act, encouraging deep engagement with each word and verse. In traditional spiritual and scholarly contexts, sacred texts like the Rigveda are approached with reverence and patience—qualities mirrored in the very structure of this visual format.
This mirror presentation challenges modern readers to slow down and reflect not only on the meaning of the verses, but on the act of reading itself. It bridges ancient spiritual literature with a modern linguistic experiment, making the experience of reading a ritual of attention, presence, and introspection.