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Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. |
| Author Rakesh K Mittal | |
| Language: English | |
| Pages: 190 | |
| Cover: PAPERBACK | |
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8.5x5.5 Inch |
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Weight 250 gm |
| Edition: 2016 | |
| ISBN: 9788120794993 | |
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HBP854 |
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A must read for all seekers of truth 25 years of guru
sannidhi.
This book is a story of my spiritual journey which
practically began in 1980 and eventually brought me to the holy my spiritual
guide, Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, in the year 1991. Since then, 25 years have
passed and my life has been an ongoing journey on the spiritual path. During
this period not much has changed in me externally, that is, my dress, my daily
routine and even my beliefs, but internally, I have been increasingly at peace
with myself and my environment. I can very modestly claim that equanimity now
prevails in my life to a great extent and I feel that the credit goes to my
spiritual master. Though the physical distance between our homes is enormous,
we have met with each other on various occasions on his visits to various
places, mainly Delhi (Vasundhara), Kanpur, Lucknow, etc. I have been to his
Ashrama, called Narayanashrama Tapovanam, in Thrissur, Kerala, several times.
Each association has given me more and more clarity about life and in a way
reinforced it continuously. This has resulted in equanimity within me. In
February/March 2016, I visited Narayanashrama Tapovanam with my wife, Aruna,
and spent few days in the sannidhi of our Gurudev. Suddenly it occurred to me
that our association will be completing 25 years in November this year, as we
were initiated on November 3, 1991, in Delhi. When I look back, it has been a
very exciting journey; hence, I put the idea of writing a book on my spiritual
journey on the auspicious occasion of our 25 years of association before
Gurudev. Not only did he permit me to do so, but also blessed this effort. Encouraged
by this, I am venturing into writing of this book. The idea is to establish
that each life has its own path, which ultimately takes it to the final
destination of self realization. But out of our ego, we keep interpreting it in
our own way and also interfere with it. This only results in delay in reaching
the destination. What I realized was that Sadguru guides us to reach the goal
early, provided we surrender in the true sense. Also, my Sadguru never demanded
a blind surrender, he always gave a scientific and logical explanation to every
doubt. In my spiritual journey, many other saints and wise persons have played
an important role and they will find mention in this book. But looking back, I
am always amazed to observe how the events of life are interconnected and are
an outcome of complex permutations and combinations. Yet, there is no such
thing like chance or accident. I believe that each event of life is a logical
process and is just. In our ignorance we start judging the events with our
limited ego. When this judgment ceases, we start living a true life and feel
blessed in all situations. This is what I learnt from all my guides in general
and Swami Bhoomananda Ji in particular. The association with Ma Gurupriya and
Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha has also played a great role in my spiritual
journey. I came in their contact right during my first meeting with Gurudev in
October 1991. At that time they had not taken sanyasa deeksha but were in the
process of doing so. Their qualifications, manners and affection, all indicated
symptoms of true spiritual conduct. The way both of them led the Narayanashrama
Tapovanam to its glory under the divine guidance of Gurudev merits chronicling their
journey. All these observations shaped my life in a silent manner and I am
equally indebted to them in my spiritual journey. Today the subject of
spirituality has become very confusing. Most of the people are not able to
distinguish between being religious and spiritual and consider it something
alien from day to day worldly life. A truly spiritual person will never feel
so. On the other hand, he sees them as being complementary to each other. The
role of a true master is to make the devotee realize this, so that one is able
to take care of inner as well as external resources. As a matter of fact,
between the two, the inner resources are more important and ultimately take us
to the goal of life. The purpose of this book is to pass on my conviction about
the spiritual path to the reader. While each one of us has our own destined
path, coming across the right book or the right person at the right time is
also a part of a person's destiny. If this book is able to play this part even
partially, the effort will be well rewarded. Since this book is the outcome of
Gurudev's blessings, it must definitely have a purpose. I bow my head at the
holy feet of Swamiji, Ma and Swami Nirviseshananda Ji for all their blessings
in my life. Jai Guru!.
Rakesh K. Mittal is a retired IAS officer of U.P. Cadre who
served the State and the Central Government in various capacities. He has been
known for his integrity and competence at all places. Mr. Mittal had his
spiritual sprouting in the beginning of his service and became a deep thinker.
He is the founder of Kabir Peace Mission, which seeks to create a happier
society to live in. He has written many books on positive living. This book
narrates the story of his spiritual journey and presents how difficult
situations of life can be met with equanimity. Mr. Mittal is a widely read and
travelled person and has been in close association with many enlightened souls
engaged in the propagation of practical wisdom. A disciple of Swami Bhoomananda
Tirtha of Kerala, in August 2000, he represented him in "The Millennium
World Peace Summit" held at UN headquarters, New York as a member of
Indian delegation. Mr. Mittal has completed 25 years of Guru Sannidhi and feels
immensely enriched on account of this association.
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