India – In a world where speed defines success and digital shortcuts often overshadow creativity, there exists a man who has chosen the slow, meticulous, and extraordinary path. His name is Piyush Goel, but to millions who’ve read about him, he is the “Mirror Image Man of India.”
Goel has turned the simple act of writing into an art form so unique, it has placed him among world record holders, literary pioneers, and cultural innovators. His handwriting does not flow left to right as ours does. Instead, every word marches backward, every sentence is reflected—revealing its true form only when placed before a mirror.
When Writing Becomes Reflection
Born in 1967, Piyush Goel has always walked the path less taken. His most astonishing feat came in 2012 when he recreated Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s Madhushala—not with a pen, not with ink, but with a needle. Each letter carefully etched, every line mirrored in reverse, until a book emerged unlike any the world had ever seen: the first needle-written mirror image book.
What could easily have been dismissed as a novelty instead became a revolution. Scholars, journalists, and readers marveled at his patience, his artistry, and his vision.
India’s Sacred Words, Reimagined
Goel’s pen—or rather, his backward pen—has brought India’s most revered works to life in an entirely new form. His mirror image books include:
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The Bhagavad Gita – The timeless spiritual dialogue mirrored to perfection.
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Sundara Kanda (Ramcharitmanas) – Lord Hanuman’s epic journey reversed, yet deeply powerful.
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Sai Satcharitra – A mirrored devotional to Sai Baba’s wisdom.
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Durga Saptashati – A sacred scripture of Goddess Durga, preserved in reverse.
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Meri Ikyavan Kavitayein – A tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s poetic brilliance, mirrored in honor.
Each work is created by hand, not by machine. Every page is a meditation, every curve of ink a testament to concentration and devotion.
A Man of Many Talents
Yet Piyush Goel is far more than a “backward writer.” He is a true polymath, wearing many hats with equal mastery:
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Motivational Author – His book Sochana too Padega hi compiles 110 original thoughts that challenge the ordinary and inspire the extraordinary.
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Mathematics Researcher – With three international research papers published, he bridges creativity and logic.
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Cartoonist – His sharp sketches capture satire and social truth with humor.
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Cricket Umpire – On the field, he is known for integrity and discipline.
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Corporate Professional – With more than 25 years in the corporate sector, Goel blends structure with imagination.
Honors and Recognition
Goel’s dedication and brilliance have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Holder Republic Award. His story has been celebrated in leading publications such as Hindustan Times, Amar Ujala, and Dainik Bhaskar. Yet his greatest recognition may be the inspiration he sparks in those who encounter his work.
Why His Story Resonates Today
We live in an age of fleeting attention spans and machine-generated content. Against this backdrop, Piyush Goel reminds us of something timeless—that creativity thrives in patience, that innovation often means revisiting tradition, and that reflection can be both literal and metaphorical.
His mirror image books are more than records or curiosities. They are symbols of resilience, concentration, and cultural preservation. They challenge us to pause, to reflect, and to rediscover the power of the human mind and hand.
“A mirror does not only reflect who we are,” Goel says. “It reflects who we can become when we dare to think differently.”
About Piyush Goel
Piyush Goel is an Indian author, mathematician, motivational writer, researcher, and innovator known globally as the Mirror Image Man of India. With world records in mirror image writing and a career spanning literature, mathematics, corporate leadership, and the arts, Goel continues to inspire generations. His work is a reminder that even when words are written backward, the vision behind them always moves forward.
