The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami by Radhanath Swami »
Follow Richard Slavin from the suburbs of Chicago to the caves of the Himalayas as he transforms from a young seeker to renowned spiritual guide. This is an intimate account of the steps to self-awareness and also a penetrating glimpse into the heart of mystic traditions and the challenges that all souls must face on the road to inner harmony and a union with the Divine. Through near-death encounters, apprenticeships with advanced yogis, and years of travel along the pilgrim’s path, Radhanath Swami eventually reaches the inner sanctum of India’s mystic culture and finds the love he has been seeking.
It is a tale told with rare candor, immersing the reader in a journey that is at once engaging, humorous and heartwarming.
“ Inspiration, guidance and true knowledge comes from the true Guru, but experiencing the grace and joy is entirely dependent on my faith alone.
— Thinking out loud based on years of Satsang with my lovely Guru, oh HE is just SO Lovely
1.24.12
“ It’s important to remember that you always have a choice. When faced with acting on impulse or applying yourself to overcome a habit - take a single moment. Take a deep breath. Decide whether you want to move forward with the impulse or change course.
— Harvard Business Review article on Managing your Brain’s activity
1.23.12
“ Worry and Faith cannot exist together,
Worry ends where Faith begins.
Never say ‘Do not Worry’,
Always say ‘Have Faith’.
1.19.12
Worry ends where Faith begins.
Never say ‘Do not Worry’,
Always say ‘Have Faith’.
“ Training of the Guru is difficult only when you want to keep your flaws intact and want moksh also. Else His training makes you feel pampered, pure & peaceful.
— Sadguru Whispers
1.17.12
“ Learn from your mistakes. Use them to raise yourself into a higher level of awareness and enthusiasm, not stoop to guilt or fear.
— Sadguru Whispers
1.16.12
