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- Publisher: Rider and Co (1955)
- Language English
- ASIN: B001OOZY0C
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an amazing book on the experience of a western journalist who traveled in India in search of a spiritual yogi and the yoga. I would recommend this book to any westerner, who would want to explore India from a spiritual point of view. This may also be read by the modern Indian, who may not have the opportunity to experience what the author has. The author travels from Bombay (Mumbai) to Madras (Chennai) to Cuttack to Calcutta, to Benaras and back to Bombay, completes a full circle of travelling in India. He simply takes us into the times and the walks of life at the time he traveled and expressed his inner feelings very generously. On many occasions he has been very respectful to many views/experiences, which can not be taken granted for someone who can be accept anything with out proof. I admire his patience while I ignore his arrogance at times, both are honestly written. During his travel he meets various gurus, yogis, astrologers some great and others not. To note a few of them, "An Egyptian in Bombay", "a Dravidian in Madras", "Saint Sankaracharya of Kanchi Mutt", "The great yogi Sri Ramana Maharishi", "Swami Vishoodhanadha", "Master Mahasya", "An astrologer from Varanasi", "A saint from Dayalbagh", "Ramaiah from Andhra Pradhesh". The author expresses himself well and this makes you feel at times that you are very close to him. The author also acts as a good filter in not accepting magical tricks and other acts of some of the yogis. He was not convinced with any of the gurus he had meet this period, until he meets a yogi who sends him back to Bombay. While in Bombay he experiences a moment wherein he decides to get back to down south to meet the great sage Sri Ramana Maharishi. The author's ability to express and experience some of what he has written is truly amazing. I am sure he underwent a fantastic experience in his final destination Thrivannamalai. The last few chapters where Paul experiences Sri Ramana Maharishi, is the highest point of this book. Conquering quest of "who am I?" was the essence of what he has experienced in the end. I do not want to explain this any further, I guess everyone need to experience this part in their own way. Best Wishes!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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When Paul Brunton decided to take up a long journey into mystical India in search of its secret spirituality he must have had a genuine urge to study Indian spirituality. The thirst to get a real 'Darshan' of a true yogi. He had something more than a journalists' inquiring mind. During his days India was ruled by Gora (white) Sahibs and the Indian treasure in terms of its spirituality, herb medicines, yoga etc. lay hidden from the world. The world was just amazed by the new scientific inventions taking place in the west. Indians themselves had begun doubting their ancient systems and methods. To set his foot in India in those times to discover its hidden mysticism is quite commendable.
Paul Brunton lands in Bombay from where he begins his mystical experiences and travels south in search of a true yogi. His experiences which he jots down in very lucid English are a pleasure to read.
Paul Brunton lands in Bombay from where he begins his mystical experiences and travels south in search of a true yogi. His experiences which he jots down in very lucid English are a pleasure to read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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If you would like to read about another reality, than this book is for you. It is full of wisdom, insight and hope. I highly recomend this book to anyone who is interested in understanding the nature of the self and the ways of the soul. Enjoy this book. OM.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Call Off The Search
The last chapter called 'Tablets of forgotten truth' is the crowning glory of this tale of exploration, standing out like a beacon of light in an otherwise pedestrian... Read more
Published 17 months ago by N. Marik
A classic work on the search for spiritual truth
Paul Brunton's book A Search In Secret India was first published in 1934 and has been regarded as a classic work on seeking a spiritual teacher ever since. Read more
Published 19 months ago by P. Strand
You don't need an orange robe and beads!
In the 1930's the journalist Paul Brunton is travelling around India in search of the real 'yogis'. What he finds is perhaps some of the last real wise men of India. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2009 by Ms. Y. C. Austen
LIVE IT!!!
AMAZING BOOK GOT ME HOOKED FROM THE BEGINNING; I HAVEN'T COME ACROSS ANOTHER BOOK OF ITS KIND AND I DON'T THINK I EVER WILL. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2007 by Mr. Sp Shrestha
One of the best spiritual "search" books ever written.
This is one of the most astonishing true spiritual search books ever written. Brunton encounters a variety of masters and wonder-workers, and finds, in "The Great Sage"... Read more
Published on 1 July 1998
Mans search for his true identity.
A book which seeks to understand the mystic India. The autors experiences indicate there is a deeper and richer world beyond our physical world. Read more
Published on 30 April 1998
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