Born in the serene village of Gharapada in Bhadrak, Odisha, Dr. Golak Bihari Sahoo dedicated his life to the pursuit of literature and education. A scholar of English, he served across several government colleges of Odisha, eventually retiring as the Head of the Postgraduate Department of English at Bhadrak Autonomous College in 2007. His doctoral research delved into the poetic evolution of Sri Aurobindo, offering a critical analysis of his short poems. A prolific writer, Dr. Sahoo has authored numerous books in both English and Odia, enriching the literary world with his deep insights and academic brilliance.