Apprenticed to a himalayan master by SriM

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Book Summary

In this compelling spiritual memoir, SriM recounts his transformative journey from his home in Kerala to the Himalayas at age 19. Compelled by a deep inner calling, he discovers his MasterSriMaheshwarnath Babajiat the Vyasa Cave near Badrinath. For 3 years, they traverse the majestic Himalayan region, during which SriM 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 lifeworking, teaching, and fulfilling social commitmentswhile 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

About the Author

Born on 6 November 1949 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, SriM was originally Mumtaz Ali Khan, raised in a Muslim family. As a youth (age 19) he embarked on an intense spiritual quest that culminated in becoming a disciple of Sri Maheshwarnath Babaji and being initiated into the Nath tradition. After years in the Himalayas, he returned to found the Satsang Foundation, promoting interfaith harmony, education (notably Satsang Vidyalaya and Peepal Grove School), and spiritual outreach. He speaks extensively at global institutions (WHO, IIM, IISc, Google), and has authored several books, including Journey Continues (2017), On Meditation (2019), and others on the Upanishads. In recognition of his lifelong contributions to spirituality and education, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2020