Wisdom's Blossoms Tales of the Saints of India [Paperback]

Here is a timeless collection of traditional stories that recount the personal spiritual journeys and true acts of selflessness by saints from various religious traditions indigenous to India, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Sufism. The authors present a diverse selection of these inspirational tales—about both men and women saints, from a variety of time periods, and from all over India—and make them relevant for a modern audience. The stories reveal that, despite their perceived differences, the same spiritual principles underlie all the great religious traditions."This exquisite, poignant, superbly written book will enchant all those who read it into the depths of India's devotional traditions, and bathe them there in the fire of that sacred passion for God that transforms and redeems."—Andrew Harvey, author ofThe Direct Path



"The stories inWisdom's Blossomshave been chosen with great love and insight. They will inspire the Western and Eastern reader alike to explore the world of Indian wisdom and spirituality."—Subhash Kak, author ofThe Astronomical Code of the RigvedaandThe Wishing Tree



"Wisdom's Blossomsis a rich and varied collection of inspiring stories from India's oral tradition. Because this book is timeless, universal, and rich with wisdom, every reader will find just the right story to fulfill that special need. A great gift for teachers and students, or a wonderful way to inspire a friend."—Robert Arnett, author ofIndia UnveiledSarat Komaragiri was raised in Andhra Pradesh in southern India, and holds masters degrees in literature and education. Over the years, Komaragiri has spent considerable time in ashrams and has studied with monastics of the Self-Realization Fellowship, the religious order founded by Paramahansa Yogananda.US