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The Guru Who Never Was: A Seeker's Chronicle
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ISBN13: 9789371008532
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
Published: Oct 28 2025
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.53 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This book follows the life journey of Shiva, a seeker of truth-from childhood innocence to enlightenment and beyond. Shiva's quest begins with simple yet profound questions about life and the world-questions every child, wonderstruck by existence, naturally asks. Most children, as they grow, allow society to shape their beliefs, gradually trading curiosity for the routines of everyday life. But not Shiva.
His thirst for truth never fades. To find answers, he immerses himself in religious scriptures and spiritual practices. Yet his insatiable mind pushes him further, leading him to explore the wisdom of great thinkers, both ancient and modern. What unfolds is a rollercoaster of faith and doubt, where beliefs are strengthened, broken, and reshaped. Many truths are discovered-only to be questioned and discarded.
But Shiva's enlightenment was not what he-or the world-expected. Unlike the narratives popularized by modern gurus and new-age spirituality, his awakening takes a radical turn, challenging conventional beliefs and redefining what it truly means to be enlightened. Shiva's quest mirrors the search for truth within every serious seeker.
Blending fiction with profound spiritual insight, The Guru Who Never Was invites you to question, reflect, and perhaps discover a new way of looking at life itself.
Are you ready to embark on a journey that may change the way you see the world?
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