About the Book

The Delusions is an expression of the poet’s experiences during the transition from a state of delusions caused by the illness schizophrenia to the reality of normalcy. It is a quest for love, enlightenment, intelligence, success, and meaning—all pursued simultaneously. Though the book does not adhere to a singular theme, it is, in itself, a complete expression of the poet’s quest to find meaning in a seemingly chaotic and absurd environment and in the confrontation with the apparent meaninglessness of life.

About the Author

Ballaleshwar Tela was born in a small town called Umarkhed in the Yavatmal district of Maharashtra. He completed his schooling at the prestigious Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Yavatmal. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Mathematics and a master’s degree in Management. After a brief career in the corporate sector, he transitioned to academics, teaching and tutoring mathematics to secondary and higher secondary students. He also coaches table tennis and chess for young players in his hometown, Umarkhed. His work, The Delusions, is inspired by poets like William Wordsworth and Robert Frost.