I’m Saswati Om, a UK-based author and filmmaker dedicated to giving a voice to those who can’t speak for themselves—animals, forests, and our living Earth. My debut novel, Gondwana: The First Prayer, was inspired by a single sentence from my Guru, Om Swamiji: that a pearl is born from an oyster’s lifelong pain.

I’m Saswati Om, a UK-based author and filmmaker dedicated to giving a voice to those who can’t speak for themselves—animals, forests, and our living Earth. My debut novel, Gondwana: The First Prayer, was inspired by a single sentence from my Guru, Om Swamiji: that a pearl is born from an oyster’s lifelong pain. I wrote it in just three months while juggling a full-time corporate career. Through my storytelling, including the award-winning short film Gauri, I aim to raise awareness about the hidden suffering behind everyday beauty and inspire compassion for all living beings.