He has given a new orientation to modern Indian English poetry both in treatment of theme and technique. His poetic output consists of Dance of Dust, Maya, Everest, Beyond, Void, Sonnets, Five Elements, Sankra, Ramayan, Madhav, Christ, Muhammad, Vallalar, Mahavir, Tamil Vedas etc. His entire poetry is mystical, metaphysical and cosmic. Mahanand Sharma is a poet innovator in Indian English poetry in the sense, that he deftly employs the epic medium to express modern sensibility in modern idiom. A Rudraksha Rosary and A Spiritual Warrior are memorable epics, which are noticeable for catholicity of appeal and cosmic consciousness. What distinguishes his poetry is his concern for changing society, human life and, above all, the entire world by the application of spiritual values. He employs Miltonic blank verse with delightful ease, confidence, lucidity and vigour in A Rudraksha Rosary and A Spiritual Warrior.