The Journey to Adi Kailash


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Bestselling author M.K. Ramachandran is well-known for his unique travelogues. Not only does he beautifully recount his journey but he also delves into history and culture, tying in various threads to show the reader the many elements that make India what it is. The Journey to Adi Kailash is no different. While detailing his trek to one of the most revered mountains of India, Ramachandran includes interpretations of our history, culture, traditions, the Puranas and the Upanishads, as well as contributions by great sadhus, sages and rishis. He weaves in interesting stories—of how the Asuras came to India, the ancient technology of turning metal to gold, the ninety-five-year-old woman who is well-versed in the 144 courses of Kriya Yoga, the yogi who acquires the power to fly into the sky . . . The Journey to Adi Kailash is compelling reading, and a book that holds a mirror to the greatness of India.




The Journey to Adi Kailash


Book Description

Bestselling author M.K. Ramachandran is well-known for his unique travelogues. Not only does he beautifully recount his journey but he also delves into history and culture, tying in various threads to show the reader the many elements that make India what it is. The Journey to Adi Kailash is no different. While detailing his trek to one of the most revered mountains of India, Ramachandran includes interpretations of our history, culture, traditions, the Puranas and the Upanishads, as well as contributions by great sadhus, sages and rishis. He weaves in interesting stories-- of how the Asuras came to India, the ancient technology of turning metal to gold, the ninety-five-year-old woman who is well-versed in the 144 courses of Kriya Yoga, the yogi who acquires the power to fly into the sky . . . The Journey to Adi Kailash is compelling reading, and a book that holds a mirror to the greatness of India.




KNOW ABOUT "ADI SHANKARACHARYA"


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Welcome to the extraordinary journey through the life and legacy of one of India's greatest philosophers, theologians, and reformers - Adi Shankaracharya. In this book, we will explore the remarkable story of a man who, more than a millennium ago, left an indelible mark on Indian philosophy, spirituality, and culture. Adi Shankaracharya, often referred to simply as Shankara, was a luminary of the 8th century CE. His teachings and profound insights into the nature of reality continue to influence countless minds, transcending the boundaries of time and geography. But who was Adi Shankaracharya, and why does his legacy endure? To answer these questions, we'll embark on a journey that takes us from his humble beginnings in the village of Kaladi to the far reaches of India and even to the sacred heights of Kailash. We'll delve into the key events of his life, from his early education in the Vedic scriptures to his decision to renounce worldly life and become a monk. We'll follow him on his travels across the length and breadth of India as he spread his teachings, engaged in philosophical debates, and founded monastic institutions. We'll explore the heart of his philosophy, Advaita Vedanta, which proclaims the fundamental unity of all existence. We'll witness his encounters with scholars, his interactions with people from all walks of life, and the establishment of worship practices at prominent temples. Throughout this journey, we'll see how Adi Shankaracharya's life and teachings continue to resonate with seekers of truth and spiritual wisdom. His legacy lives on not only in the philosophical texts he penned but also in the hearts of those who seek to understand the profound truths he expounded. As we unravel the life, philosophy, and enduring impact of Adi Shankaracharya, a saint, philosopher, and reformer whose wisdom transcends the ages, and whose teachings continue to illuminate the path to spiritual realization.




101 Pilgrimages


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India-travel Guide


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Becoming a Mountain


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Hailed as a "wondrous book" by Gretel Ehrlich, and winner of the Kekoo Naoroji Book Award for Himalayan Literature—a journey of healing that becomes a pilgrimage for the soul. Stephen Alter was raised by American missionary parents in the hill station of Mussoorie, in the foothills of the Himalayas, where he and his wife, Ameeta, now live. Their idyllic existence was brutally interrupted when four armed intruders invaded their house and viciously attacked them, leaving them for dead. The violent assault and the trauma of almost dying left him questioning assumptions he had lived by since childhood. For the first time, he encountered the face of evil and the terror of the unknown. He felt like a foreigner in the land of his birth. This book is his account of a series of treks he took in the high Himalayas following his convalescence—to Bandar Punch (the monkey’s tail), Nanda Devi, the second highest mountain in India, and Mt. Kailash in Tibet. He set himself this goal to prove that he had healed mentally as well as physically and to re-knit his connection to his homeland. Undertaken out of sorrow, the treks become a moving soul journey, a way to rediscover mountains in his inner landscape. Weaving together observations of the natural world, Himalayan history, folklore and mythology, as well as encounters with other pilgrims along the way, Stephen Alter has given us a moving meditation on the solace of high places, and on the hidden meanings and enduring mystery of mountains.




2003 American Alpine Journal


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Published annually since 1929, the American Alpine Journal is internationally renowned as the finest of its kind-the world's journal of record for documenting big new routes and remote mountain exploration. This is the reference for anyone planning anything new in the mountains or venturing into remote ranges. This book contains nearly 200 pages of exciting stories about the most important climbs of the year-as told by the climbers themselves; and about 300 photographs, many with route overlays, and 20 locator maps. In continuing celebration of the American Alpine Club's centennial.




My Guru : The Spiritual Journey


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About the Book: This book is author's first attempt to write in the darkest phase of bereavement when her guru suddenly passed away. She was not prepared for the loss and grieved endlessly. The lockdown kept her confined to home. With nothing to do and nowhere to go, she started to read books on life and philosophy extensively. Out of which she found solace in the teachings of the Bhagvadgita, OSHO philosophy and Rumi and Khalil poetry. She realized there is so much grief in the world and she was not the only one suffering. She started to heal slowly and got inspired to write about her own experiences while using appropriate quotes from my recent learning to emphasize my thoughts. “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being the more joy you can contain.” About the Author: From being a young aspiring executive in the Corporate world to managing home, children and finances; two precious decades of live passed away in multi-tasking to build the future of Ramani Rao's family in the city of the pearls. With her children settled, she started to slow down and do things she had waited for long. Travelling was her top priority. By a twist of fate, she landed in the Tourism sector where a spiritual life awaited her, the seven years that passed in travel and transformation are the best years of her life. "loka samastha sukhino bhavantu " (Let the entire world be happy)




Higher Ground


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Martin Moran lived life in the mountains to the full. He climbed and guided in the Alps, Norway, and the Himalayas, sharing life-changing adventures along the way.




Walking in Clouds


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Will we make it? That's the question Kavitha and her cousin, Pallu, ask themselves as they trek through Himalayan pine forests and unforgiving mountains in Nepal and Tibet. Their goal: to reach Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. The two women walk to ancient monasteries, meditate on freezing slopes, dance on the foothills of Kailash, and confront death in the thin mountain air. In Kailash and Manasarovar, the holiest of Hindu and Buddhist sites, they struggle to reconcile their rationalist views with faith and the beloved myths of their upbringing. Remarkably, it is this journey that helps them discover the meaning of friendship. Walking in Clouds is a beautifully crafted memoir of a journey to far-away places and to the places within. It mixes lyrical, descriptive storytelling with stunning photographs to bring to life a unique travelogue.