Major General Purshotam Vig, AVSM, VSM (Retired) was born in 1944 in the picturesque township of Baramulla of Jammu & Kashmir State. He was commissioned in the then Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the Indian Army in1964. In the course of his eventful career spanning nearly four decades, he was to acquire high end qualifications both in the technical and executive channels. Decorated twice by the President of India for his distinguished services, he is a rare combination of an intellectual mind, and a keen observer of life. Post-retirement his life took a turn in a totally different direction. Whilst continuing with his sports and literary pursuits, he accidentally sauntered into writing. This was the beginning of a fresh challenge for him which grew bigger by the day. His first book, an autobiographical anthology of essays on life, was published in 2010. Thereafter, he has gone on to author many books, including an autobiography of his pet, short stories from military life, essays on various facets of life, spirituality and poetry. Although the plots and genres of his writings varied in each of his successive works, yet the theme remained common to all, it was on ‘life’. To unravel the mystery of life in his quest for the truth. His expression is simple. His thoughts are flowing and are straight from the heart. His writings are rich in content. These are inspirational for many and have a subtle message for one and all. There is so much to pick up from his writings.