{"product_id":"apprenticed-to-a-himalayan-master-1","title":"Apprenticed to a himalayan master by Sri M","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this compelling spiritual memoir, Sri M recounts his transformative journey from his home in Kerala to the Himalayas at age 19½. Compelled by a deep inner calling, he discovers his Master—Sri Maheshwarnath Babaji—at the Vyasa Cave near Badrinath. For 3½ years, they traverse the majestic Himalayan region, during which Sri M undergoes intense training in meditation, yogic disciplines, and the teachings of the Upanishads. Upon his Master's instruction, he returns to the plains to live a “normal” life—working, teaching, and fulfilling social commitments—while integrating and sharing his profound spiritual insights. This intimate, narrative-rich autobiography highlights miracles, mystical encounters, and the awakening of consciousness. It invites readers into a rare, first-hand experience of Himalayan ascetic life and Yogic transformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBorn on \u003cstrong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"27\"\u003e6 November 1949\u003c\/strong\u003e in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, \u003cstrong\u003eSri M\u003c\/strong\u003e was originally Mumtaz Ali Khan, raised in a Muslim family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs a youth (age 19½) he embarked on an intense spiritual quest that culminated in becoming a disciple of Sri Maheshwarnath Babaji and being initiated into the Nath tradition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sri_M?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sri_M?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAfter years in the Himalayas, he returned to found the \u003cstrong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eSatsang Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e, promoting interfaith harmony, education (notably Satsang Vidyalaya and Peepal Grove School), and spiritual outreach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hindu-blog.com\/2011\/02\/book-apprenticed-to-himalayan-master.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.hindu-blog.com\/2011\/02\/book-apprenticed-to-himalayan-master.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHe speaks extensively at global institutions (WHO, IIM, IISc, Google), and has authored several books, including \u003cem data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eJourney Continues\u003c\/em\u003e (2017), \u003cem data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eOn Meditation\u003c\/em\u003e (2019), and others on the Upanishads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn recognition of his lifelong contributions to spirituality and education, he was awarded the \u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"112\"\u003ePadma Bhushan\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270252065025,"sku":"2VHY0XL35-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/909090.jpg?v=1700718765","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/apprenticed-to-a-himalayan-master-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}