Thirteen Months In the Himalayas
Chronicles of a Monk’s Sadhana
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Thirteen Months In the Himalayas
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Narrated by:
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Vijayan Menon
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By:
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Om Swami
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"If you won't get her vision, who will?"
With these words from Bhairavi Ma echoing in his heart, a young monk who had renounced a multimillion-dollar business empire retreated into the Himalayas. For thirteen months, he engaged in intense meditation, seeking the finest reward there is: self-realization.
But what truly unfolded in those serene yet desolate mountains? Faced with biting cold, prowling wild animals, crippling hunger and overwhelming isolation, Om Swami tested the limits of his mind and body. Struggling to sit in sadhana for hours, he oscillated between moments of transcendent joy and crushing despair. What spiritual practices did he adopt? How did he keep the spark of sadhana alive? Were the rituals enough to reach the Divine, or did doubt and fear creep in, even for one so wise?
Thirteen Months in the Himalayas offers a rare and mesmerizing glimpse into Om Swami's extraordinary journey of self-realization. A sequel to the bestselling If Truth Be Told, it takes you deeper into the heart of a monk's spiritual practice and his unwavering quest for the Divine.
thank you so much for sharing the specific details of your sadhana and give an idea to what you actually did in the Himalayas. It has given a lot of insight.
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What makes this book so special is the honesty with which Swamiji shares both his moments of transcendence and his struggles with doubt, hunger, and isolation. His words carry the weight of lived experience, yet they are conveyed with such simplicity and grace that they touch the heart directly.
This is not just a story of meditation in the wilderness—it is a reminder of what true dedication looks like, and an inspiration for anyone seeking to deepen their own inner journey. Shared all raw with deep humility, there's so much to learn for those like us aspiring to be on the path of self-discovery!
Thank you, Swamiji, for sharing this rare gem with the world. It is a book to return to again and again, each time discovering new layers of wisdom.
An Incredible gem from Swamiji
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