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In 1992, the author meets a teacher in Denmark long inspired by an Indian master. For some time, the author found herself depressed, despite her budding career. Motivated by the teacher, the author travels to India herself. It is to be the first of over 20 visits. Ejlersten’s goal is to visit with the most well-known Indian gurus, all of whom have enormous responsibilities as communicators of spiritual laws and truths. Years later while travelling in Turkey, the author feels herself falling off a path, but instead of hitting the ground right away, time seems to stand still. The author comes to believe that human consciousness can exist on many different levels.
Throughout her many travels, Ejlersten is able to experience the presence of four of the most famous gurus: Swamiji, Sai Baba, Amma, and Papaji. She even gives her readers their addresses. Ironically, after travelling to India many times, Ejlersten meets the “right” guru, Chariji, during one of his visits to Denmark. The author has a great love for India, and the joy with which she writes about her adventures is profound. Ejlersten comes to understand the different philosophies between religion and spirituality. She realizes that religion views God as being something outside of human beings, while spirituality sees divine wisdom as living inside each and every one of us.
The author does a good job simplifying Eastern topics such as Sanskrit, Mantra, Vedas and the Bhagavadgita (the Hindu “Bible”) to name just a few. Her easy and unintimidating writing style allows both novices and experts alike to absorb her stories and teachings without feeling naïve or judged. With her extended wealth of information on the spiritual wisdom of India, Ejlersten might just be called a master herself.
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