Read it if…
Readers curious about meditation, spirituality and Indian saints.
Skip it if…
You are uncomfortable with accounts of miracles and mystical experiences.
Key ideas in 2 minutes
- Inner discipline and meditation are practical, not only mystical.
- The guru–disciple relationship is central to the Indian spiritual tradition.
- Spiritual life can go hand in hand with work and service in the world.
Our review
One of the most influential spiritual books of the last century. Whether you read it as faith, history or story, it opens a window into a rich tradition.
Read it with an open mind and take what is useful for your own practice.
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