{"product_id":"sadhus","title":"Sadhus: Going Beyond The Dreadlocks by Patrick Levy","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eSadhus: Going Beyond the Dreadlocks\u003c\/em\u003e by Patrick Levy is a fascinating travelogue and spiritual exploration that delves into the mysterious world of India’s wandering holy men—the sadhus. Through his personal journey across India, Levy offers an intimate look into the lives, beliefs, and philosophies of these ascetics who renounce material life in pursuit of spiritual liberation. The book goes beyond surface-level stereotypes of saffron robes and dreadlocks to reveal the deep wisdom, discipline, and diversity within the sadhu tradition. Levy recounts his encounters with various sadhus—from mystics and yogis to philosophers and renunciants—capturing both their profound spirituality and their humanity. Blending storytelling with reflection, the book invites readers to question modern values, explore inner freedom, and appreciate India’s rich spiritual heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1568\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Levy \u003c\/strong\u003eis a French author, traveler, and spiritual seeker known for his insightful writings on philosophy, religion, and cross-cultural experiences. Deeply interested in Eastern spirituality, Levy spent years traveling through India to study and live among sadhus, which became the foundation for \u003cem data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eSadhus: Going Beyond the Dreadlocks\u003c\/em\u003e. His works often explore themes of faith, consciousness, and the search for meaning beyond conventional boundaries. With a blend of curiosity, humor, and humility, Levy brings readers closer to the essence of spiritual life as lived by those who dedicate themselves to self-realization and divine connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270250230017,"sku":"2VI0006IP-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/71kY3UARHAL._SY425__1.jpg?v=1700737859","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/sadhus","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}