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The Quest of the Sparrows

By: Kartik Sharma, Ravi 'Nirmal' Sharma
Narrated by: Siddhanta Pinto
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Publisher's Summary

A highly acclaimed best-selling Indian spiritual fiction appreciated by Indian and global listeners. A refreshingly insightful novel from Indian writers that stays away from preaching. 

A seemingly ordinary young man is forced to become a spiritual guru and takes a leap of faith. He sets off with his followers on a 600 km journey on foot, without money and belongings to test the truth of the scriptures and spiritual laws. Inspired by the life of a sparrow, which survives every day without any worry and never hoards for the future, he wishes to prove that survival, which has become a central concern of all human beings, is no big deal. He believes that human beings are destined to play a much bigger evolutionary role. A higher calling awaits us. Will Guru Partibhan and his disciples complete the journey successfully? Will they discover their true potential and find everlasting joy? The journey is experienced from the perspective of four people - the explorer, the experimenter, the doubter and the hater. Each of these states exist in most individuals at some point or another in their life's journey. What insights does the journey reveal to these protagonists? Does it change their mind-sets and lives forever? The twists in the tale will keep the listener guessing till the end.   

The fast-paced novel looks at the importance and relevance of spirituality in today's world. The story weaves life's important lessons through interesting incidents. A must-listen for all. The book unlocks the hidden potential within us by connecting us with the higher being within for us to unlock our potential and achieve greatness. A must-listen for all those looking for simple answers to questions and doubts. Listen to this popular, top quality, best-selling novel to discover your qualities - fearlessness, confidence, wisdom, forgiveness, a balanced outlook, loving nature. This life-transforming novel helps listeners to overcome negative qualities like anger, jealousy, lust, suspicion, hatred, anxiety, subordination, and fears. The easy to understand, interesting Indian writing is the key to self-development, happiness, evolution and peace.

©2011 Kartik Sharma, Ravi 'Nirmal' Sharma (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

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