My Guru In Disguise: A Spiritual Rebirth

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By Staff

Thursday, April 23, 2009, 17:57

"Over the centuries much has been written about many spiritual masters and mystics in India. These individuals are deeply revered and respected because they are viewed as a physical link between earthly and divine realms. Although there are numerous written testaments on mystical lives, there are hardly any from a family's perspective. A guidebook on how to cope up with the day-to-day difficulties of living with one, within whom a spiritual storm is constantly raging, simply did not exist." (My Guru In Disguise P.76)

It is true that there are many books evolving on the spiritual experiences and spiritual teachings on these days. However a book that passes the above criteria is very rare to be seen! Priya Mookerjee's My Guru In Disguise is one such one. The book travels through the writer's reminiscence on her childhood, parents and the unique relationship she shared with her mother.

Priya Mookerjee was born as the eldest daughter to her parents. Her parents hailed from one of the foremost families in India-the much-revered Tagore's. Ajit Mookerjee was very much interested in the Thantric arts in Indian tradition whereas his wife Sudha Mookerjee was a very lively person with inclination to music, painting, dance and other art forms.

The happy family starts to get its shake when Sudha Mookerjee develops a spiritual desire within her. The spiritual power grows violently inside her and she very soon becomes alienated from the traditional role of a wife and mother.

Priya Mookerjee describes her mother's spiritual growth through the viewpoint of a daughter in her school days, teenage years, young woman and later as a disciple. Priya grows from the abandoned feelings of school days, to the rebellious teenager, to the unbiased youngster and later to submit her queries in front of her mother.

The language used in the book is simple and reaches straight into our inner soul. There are unique photo sketches throughout the book that helps to broaden the imagination of the reader. This book is highly suggested for those who are inquiring the reason for their restless situation.

Publishers: Wisdom Tree

Price: Rs./-225