Call of the Divine : An Enduring Himalayan Odyssey

Contents Foreword Introduction 1 A Sacred Relationship 2 The All Prevading Presence 3 The Relevance of the feet 4 On the dizzy heights of Lipu 5 Tibet-the hidden land 6 The First Darshan of Sri Kailashpatiji 7 Rakshas Tal- the Lonely Lake 8 Manasarover ? the Lake of Happiness 9 The Highest reality 10 Pure awareness 11 Tapas ? the Mother of creation 12 In the lap of Blessedness 13 Kailas ? The Heart Centre 14 The Life of Man 15 Faith moves the Mountain 16 Journeying to the Centre of the Universe 17 The Return 18 Gratitude Appendices ReferencesThe book Call of the Divine ? An Enduring Himalayan Odyssey is the outcome of Ms Arundale?s several sojourns to the Himalayans Mortals seek the Himalayas for spiritual upliftment for peace and bliss to enhance the mundane existence She takes the reader on a nostalgic journey into the Highlands and Kailas-Mansarovar the meeting ground of the Divine and manThis book is a pictorial presentation too of glorious and exciting landscapes irresistible holy centers and hallowed spots in the Himalayas where heavenly Ganga begins her earthly journey Photos of the overwhelming Himalayan vistas of Kashmir Ladakh Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in the book will no doubt enchant the reader the world over who are interested in knowing about the Indian way of life thought culture and tradition The author presents the desolate beauty of Tibet ? the land of space and silence in a dramatic mannerAs a whole the book is a devotional offering it conveys reverence of the heart and the sublime beauty in living It is a fascinating book will inspire and elevate the reader to the highest level of human spirit Jacket 342 pp.…