In Conversation with Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli

About Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli

Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli is an orthopaedic surgeon with over 20 years of surgical experience, specialising in arthroscopy, sports injuries, and minimally invasive joint surgery. He currently practices in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, as the founder and chief orthopaedic surgeon of Sahasra Ortho & Neuro Centre, a reputed institution known for advanced joint care, sports-injury management, and compassionate patient support. He is also a seeker who has spent years observing life deeply — through medicine, human suffering, compassion, and the timeless teachings of Vedānta. His work bridges ancient spiritual wisdom with modern life, bringing clarity to the one question every human carries: How can I live peacefully and joyfully? He is also the author of Win Any Exam, a well-received book for students seeking clarity and confidence in their preparation. The Source of Everlasting Happiness is his latest work, written from years of introspection on life, inner freedom, and the pursuit of true contentment.

LiFT: Tell us about your book, the journey of writing it, and its content.

Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli: The Source of Everlasting Happiness was born from a simple observation of modern life. In a world driven by achievement, comparison, and constant noise, many of us live with a quiet restlessness. We try to fix our lives from the outside—new goals, new relationships, new habits, new identities—but the uneasiness often remains.

This book invites the reader to pause and look deeper. It is not about quick motivation or positive thinking. It is a gentle journey toward understanding who we really are beneath our fears, roles, emotions, and expectations. Rooted in the timeless wisdom of Vedānta and the Upanishads, yet written in a modern and accessible voice, the book points toward a deeper, unshakable peace that does not depend on circumstances.

The journey of writing this book was unplanned and spontaneous. As I reflected on life and studied the scriptures, I felt that many people suffer not because they lack success or comfort, but because they are unaware of the true source of happiness. The book took shape naturally as an effort to share these insights in simple language that anyone could relate to.

Through relatable stories, clear explanations, and ancient ideas made simple, the book explores why the mind creates stress and dissatisfaction, the root cause of suffering and the illusion of separation, the law of karma and how life unfolds through unseen patterns, and the nature of consciousness beyond the body and mind. It also reflects on how one can live with clarity, freedom, and inner joy, no matter the situation.

This book does not demand belief. It invites inquiry. It does not tell the reader what to think, but helps them see with clarity. It is meant for students facing pressure, professionals feeling burnt out, homemakers seeking meaning, thinkers questioning life, and spiritual seekers searching for truth. It meets the reader where they are.

If someone has ever felt that something is missing, or that success does not bring completeness, or that there must be more to life than what is visible, this book speaks to that quiet question within. Ultimately, it reminds us that the journey to happiness is not about becoming someone else, but about remembering who we already are.

LiFT: Why did you choose this title?

Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli: I chose the title “The Source of Everlasting Happiness” because the book is not about temporary pleasure or momentary happiness that comes from objects, achievements, or situations. It is about pointing the reader toward the source from which happiness actually arises.

Most of us spend our lives searching for happiness outside—through success, relationships, recognition, or comfort. This book gently asks a deeper question: What is the source of happiness itself? When we trace happiness back to its origin, we discover that it does not come from the outside world but from within—from our own awareness and understanding of who we truly are.

The word “everlasting” is important because what comes from outside always changes and fades. The book explores a happiness that does not depend on circumstances, a happiness that remains even when life is uncertain.

So the title reflects the core message of the book:
happiness is not something to be achieved or collected, but something to be recognized at its source.

LiFT: When did you realize that you wanted to be a writer, and what was your inspiration behind it?

Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli: I always felt a strong desire to share whatever knowledge I gained with society, thinking that even if one person benefited from it, it would be worthwhile. My interest in studying the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads came from a personal experience of quiet contentment that I could not fully explain at first. I wanted to understand where that sense of peace was coming from.

Through these teachings, I realized a simple but powerful truth: happiness does not come from outside, it comes from within. When I saw this clearly, I also noticed something else. Many people around us have comfort, success, and security, yet they continue to suffer. I felt this suffering comes largely from ignorance of this basic truth.

That realization became my inspiration to write. The book is my attempt to share this understanding in a simple way, so that anyone who reads it might pause, look inward, and perhaps discover a deeper sense of happiness for themselves.

LiFT: Where do you see yourself ten years down the line in the world of literature?

Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli: Ten years from now, I do not see myself chasing labels or positions in the literary world. What I truly hope is that my writing continues to remain sincere and useful. If, over time, my books reach people who are genuinely searching for clarity, peace, or understanding, that itself would feel meaningful.

I would like to keep writing in a way that simplifies deep ideas and makes them accessible to ordinary readers. If my work can quietly accompany someone during a difficult phase of life, or help them look inward with a little more honesty, I would consider that success.

Beyond that, I see myself as a lifelong student, continuing to learn, reflect, and share—allowing the writing to evolve naturally as my own understanding deepens.

LiFT: How important do you think marketing and the quality of a book are in promoting it and increasing its readership?

Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli: Both the quality of a book and its marketing play important roles, but they serve different purposes.

The quality of a book determines whether it deserves to be read and remembered. If the content is sincere, clear, and genuinely useful, readers will connect with it and recommend it to others. In the long run, quality is what gives a book depth and lasting value.

Marketing, on the other hand, helps the book reach readers in the first place. Even a good book can remain unnoticed if people are not aware of it. Thoughtful marketing does not replace quality; it simply creates visibility and opens the door for the book to be discovered.

I believe meaningful readership grows when both work together. Marketing may bring the first reader, but only quality keeps the book alive through word of mouth, reflection, and personal connection.

LiFT: What message do you want to convey to people through your writing?

Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli: Through my writing, I want to remind people of a simple but often forgotten truth: happiness is not something we need to chase outside. It is already within us.

In our busy lives, we run after success, recognition, comfort, and security, believing they will make us complete. My writing gently invites readers to pause, look inward, and recognize the quiet contentment that already exists beneath the noise of the mind.

I do not aim to preach or impress. My intention is to share clarity, reduce unnecessary suffering, and help even one person live with less fear, less restlessness, and more peace. If my words encourage someone to reflect, slow down, or understand themselves a little better, then the purpose of my writing is fulfilled.

LiFT: What do you do apart from writing?

Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli: Apart from writing, I am an orthopedic surgeon with over twenty years of surgical experience. I specialize in arthroscopy, sports injuries, and minimally invasive joint surgery. I currently practice in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, as the founder and chief orthopedic surgeon of Sahasra Ortho and Neuro Centre, a center known for advanced joint care, sports injury management, and compassionate patient support.

Over the past two decades, I have performed thousands of complex procedures, including ACL reconstructions, shoulder stabilization surgeries, meniscal repairs, cartilage restoration, and minimally invasive joint surgeries. My work keeps me deeply connected to people’s pain, recovery, and resilience, which has shaped my understanding of life beyond medicine.

I am also a passionate teacher and mentor. I have trained many young orthopedic surgeons and postgraduate students, and I regularly speak at national orthopedic conferences on arthroscopy, sports medicine, and practical surgical strategies. Teaching and sharing knowledge—whether in medicine or through writing—has always been central to who I am.

Writing is a natural extension of this journey. It allows me to share insights gained not only from books, but from years of clinical practice, observation, and reflection on human life.

LiFT: What activities do you resort to when you face writer’s block?

Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli: When I face writer’s block, I do not force myself to write. I step back and return to simple activities that bring clarity. Reading a few verses from the Bhagavad Gita or the Upanishads often helps, not to look for ideas, but to settle the mind.

I also find that silence, reflection, and walking without distractions allow thoughts to fall into place naturally. Sometimes my surgical work itself becomes a source of insight—observing patients, listening to their stories, and being fully present reminds me why I write in the first place.

Once the mind becomes calm and unhurried, writing usually resumes on its own. For me, writer’s block is often a sign to pause, observe, and reconnect rather than push.

LiFT: Are you working on your next book? If so, could you tell us something about it?

Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli: Honestly, no—I am not working on my next book at the moment. Even this book was never planned. As I was reading the scriptures and reflecting on them, I found the insights deeply meaningful and transformative. I felt that such simple truths about happiness were often overlooked, and I felt an inner urge to share them.

This book came into being not through planning, but through what I feel was a kind of divine grace working through me. In the same way, if the time comes, if the need arises, and if that same higher force chooses to express again, another book will happen naturally.

My current focus is to make this book more approachable and available to readers across the world, because we never know whose life it might touch or help.

LiFT: What are your suggestions for budding writers and poets to help them improve their writing skills?

Dr. Siva Kumar Mamillapalli: My first suggestion is to read deeply and widely. Good writing grows naturally from good reading. Read not only in your chosen genre, but also across subjects, because every field sharpens observation and language in a different way.

Second, write honestly. Do not write to impress or to follow trends. Write about what you have truly felt, observed, or understood. Authenticity always reaches readers more deeply than clever words.

Finally, accept feedback with openness but discernment. Learn from criticism, but do not lose your inner compass. Writing becomes meaningful when it is sincere, disciplined, and rooted in lived experience.

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