Vyoma Darshanam Publishing Team

Netra is the visionary founder of Vyoma Darshanam, possessing an uncanny ability to sense cosmic trends before they reach Earth. Formerly a poet who edited clouds for shape consistency, he established the publication to bring clarity to a noisy universe. Known for his metaphysical journalism approach, he once ran an underground poetry press in Kashi before, as he describes it, "ascending to sky journalism." His editorial philosophy centers on the belief that magazines should reflect the heavens rather than merely repeat headlines. Previously served as Publisher of *Ākāśa Pratiśabda*, a literary newsletter that mysteriously vanished after a lightning strike—his favorite anecdote when explaining the unpredictable nature of celestial publishing.

"I don't publish news; I release celestial frequencies."

A perfectionist with a heart of gold leaf, Priya's red pen is feared even by Brahma's copywriters. She speaks in half-sentences that end with commas—like wisdom waiting to be edited. Former Sanskrit literature lecturer with 20 years of experience editing sacred texts and making them slightly more marketable. As a grammarian, she edits sentences as if cleaning temple bells, believing that every word must ring with clarity and purpose. Turned caffeine philosopher after years in academia. Her editorial standards are legendary: she once proofread a text so meticulously that three typos spontaneously corrected themselves out of shame.

"Every typo is a karmic test."

Vāk treats words like living beings and commas as endangered species. Once worked as a translator for parrots in an ashram, an experience that taught him the subtle art of inter-species communication and the importance of context. He believes that language isn't edited—it's tamed, much like training wild creatures to speak in civilized tongues. His background includes freelance subtitle artistry for temple plays and part-time philosophical consulting. Rumor has it he can hear the breathing of sentences and knows instinctively when a paragraph needs rest.

"Language isn't edited — it's tamed."

Akshi can spot an extra space faster than Garuḍa in flight. With a background in temple inscriptions restoration, she has spent decades ensuring that every letter carved in stone—or printed on paper—achieves immortal perfection. Rumor has it that she once proofread a mantra so perfectly that it caused an eclipse. Prefers red ink to oxygen and considers typos to be manifestations of maya that must be dissolved. She fixes more sins of syntax than priests do of souls, approaching each text with the reverence of a sacred ritual.

"I fix more sins of syntax than priests do of souls."

Sam covers cosmic, political, and metaphysical news with equal enthusiasm. Known for interviewing comets mid-flight and once reportedly filing a dispatch from the lunar surface (claims still under verification). Former reporter for *Mahālok Vārta*, the only news outlet read by both devas and demons, giving him unique perspective on balanced journalism. His reporting philosophy is simple: "Breaking news is easier when you already broke reality." He reports—the universe reacts.

"Breaking news is easier when you already broke reality."

Nayak's movie reviews read like Purāṇic exegesis. Former film critic for *Kāvya Katha Quarterly*, he's known for comparing every film to the Mahābhārata—and usually being right. Once compared a superhero film to Kālidāsa's *Meghadūta* in a critique that went viral among Sanskrit scholars. Festival panelist and expert in decoding metaphors in bad lighting. His fundamental belief: cinema is modern Purāṇa, only with worse costumes.

"Cinema is modern Purāṇa — only with worse costumes."

Retired kabaddi player turned word athlete, Vega covers everything from Olympic archery to galactic marathons. Her commentary blends Sanskrit metrics with explosive urgency, creating a unique cadence that makes even cricket sound like an epic battle. Known for introducing Sanskrit live commentary at kabaddi championships, she calls plays in perfect chandas. Former athlete who understands that victory is just poetry in motion. Her signature style has made her a cult favorite among sports enthusiasts who appreciate the marriage of traditional meter and modern athleticism.

"Chandas is the true rhythm of victory."

Philosopher turned stand-up satirist, Hāsya once debated a parrot on logic—and lost. Author of *The Gītā of Giggles* and *The Upaniṣads of Uproar*, the latter banned in one monastery for excessive giggling. His columns blend Vedantic wisdom with observational comedy, proving that enlightenment and entertainment aren't mutually exclusive. Believes wit is tapasya with a grin. His life philosophy: "If truth hurts, laugh before it heals." Formerly a serious scholar until he discovered that absurdity is the ultimate path to understanding.

"Wit is tapasya with a grin."

Former temple dancer turned influencer with a cult following for her 'Divine Glow' tutorials. Saundi is a minimalist at heart but a maximalist in eyeliner. Known to blend mantras with moisturizers, swearing by lotus extract and Upaniṣadic lighting techniques. Her beauty philosophy is simple yet profound: "True beauty is ātman with contour." Believes that external radiance reflects internal cultivation. Her approach combines ancient Ayurvedic principles with modern aesthetics, creating a unique fusion that has revolutionized traditional beauty practices.

"True beauty is ātman with contour."

Ayurveda practitioner with a degree in biomedical Sanskrit, Śīla can diagnose a cold just by reading your aura. Believes yoga began as an ergonomic correction for bad posture during meditation. His fundamental principle: "No one achieves moksha with bad digestion." Podcast host of *Herbal Bytes*, where ancient wisdom meets modern wellness. Can prescribe remedies in verse and believes that every illness is simply the body's poetic way of asking for attention.

"Your dosha is showing."

Prabha guides souls through self-improvement without spreadsheets. Former life coach for monks and counselor at a monastery startup incubator. Once held a TED talk titled "Reincarnate Your Routine" that went viral in spiritual circles. Believes enlightenment begins with scheduling it. Her approach combines practical productivity with transcendental philosophy, proving that you can optimize your chakras and your calendar simultaneously. If you can't transcend, she advises, at least transcribe—because documenting your journey is half the transformation.

"If you can't transcend, at least transcribe."

Father of five, guru to many. Bandhu writes moving essays on parenting and karma recycling. His life philosophy: children are karmic feedback loops—they raise you as much as you raise them. Formerly a child himself, he brings unique perspective to the challenges of modern parenting while honoring traditional values. Believes that children are teachers who arrive early, and that parenting is less about control and more about collaborative evolution. His columns blend humor, wisdom, and the occasional admission of complete cluelessness.

"They raise you as much as you raise them."

Former geriatric nurse turned compassion activist and story collector. Seva treats every column like a conversation with your grandmother's better self—full of wisdom, humor, and unflinching honesty about the realities of aging. Her empathy is incarnate; she approaches senior care not as service but as sacred exchange. Believes that aging is remembering what you've always known, and that gracefully editing your regrets is the highest art of the later years. Her work honors the dignity and complexity of elderhood.

"Aging gracefully means editing your regrets."

A walking encyclopedia of verse and trivia. When Nidhi quotes Kālidāsa, birds stop mid-flight to listen. Former archivist of the Kālidāsa Manuscript Project and literary critic for *Sanskṛta Vāṇī*. His intimate knowledge of classical texts is matched only by his ability to make ancient poetry relevant to contemporary readers. Believes that each poem is a time machine and each verse hides a universe. Approaches literature not as dead text but as living conversation across millennia.

"Each verse hides a universe."

Nomadic scribe who reviews pilgrimages and beach resorts with equal devotion. Tika travels light but carries ten types of sandalwood—priorities matter. Travel vlogger and pilgrimage consultant, she writes about Himalayan shrines and street food stalls with equal reverence. Her philosophy: every journey is a metaphor—and a luggage problem. Believes that the sacred and mundane are separated only by perspective, and that true yātrā begins with Wi-Fi and ends with wisdom. Or maybe vice versa.

"Every yātrā begins with Wi-Fi."

Celestial analyst with minor control issues over planetary motion. Charts horoscopes like architectural blueprints of destiny. Practicing Jyotiṣa for 30 years, Naksha claims to have discovered Mercury's sense of humor during retrograde observations. His philosophy: planets don't cause trouble; they send feedback. Or as he memorably stated, "Mercury retrograde is my HR department." Approaches astrology not as determinism but as cosmic dialogue, where free will and destiny dance in eternal negotiation.

"Mercury retrograde is my HR department."

Culinary artist with roots in temple prasāda kitchens. Rasa specializes in divine desserts and edible metaphors. Once served modakas shaped like constellations at a celestial banquet. Transforms recipes into rituals, believing that taste is the only proof of creation. Her fundamental philosophy: "The universe began as prasāda." Every dish is an offering, every meal a meditation. Approaches cooking not as mere preparation but as alchemy where ingredients transcend their mundane origins to become vehicles of joy.

"The universe began as prasāda."

Ex-Silicon Valley engineer turned spiritual technologist. Yant tests AI models like a sage tests disciples—with irony and skepticism. Tech monk who left Silicon Valley for Sāṃkhya Valley, he believes that automation is the new tapasya. His reviews blend cutting-edge analysis with philosophical critique, questioning not just what technology does but what it means. His signature observation: "AI is just avidyā with better Wi-Fi." Approaches gadgets as extensions of consciousness, for better or worse.

"AI is just avidyā with better Wi-Fi."

The only person who can make origami out of palm leaves and existential dread. Former sculptor, artist, and home-fix influencer. Karmi approaches DIY not as hobby but as philosophical practice—creation is divine, but so is duct tape. Her projects range from traditional crafts to modern home improvements, all executed with equal reverence and practical wisdom. Believes that working with your hands is a form of meditation, and that every repair is an opportunity for transformation.

"Creation is divine — but so is duct tape."

Former neural-network engineer fluent in both Sanskrit and Python. Mekha bridges Sanskrit semantics with neural networks, handling all AI-generated content with divine discretion. Computer scientist specializing in machine learning applications for media management. Her unique background allows her to see parallels between ancient linguistic systems and modern computational frameworks. Trains models with mantras, believing that consciousness—artificial or otherwise—responds to intention.

"My mantra compiles without error."

Once delivered messages between sages, now delivers coffee—and occasionally wisdom. Dooty is the fastest way to accomplish anything at Vyoma Darshanam. Former temple courier and present miracle worker, he delivers both manuscripts and metaphysical insights with equal efficiency. The unsung hero of the editorial office, he understands that logistics are sacred work and that no task is too small when it serves the greater mission. His philosophy: "Even Hanuman started in logistics."

"Even Hanuman started in logistics."