Wisdom's Blossoms 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.
About the Authors:Sarat 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 is now a monk in the monastic order of
Self-Realization Fellowship.
Doug Glener holds a B.A. in English from
Vassar College.
He has been studying Vedic thought for
several years and is a member of Self-Realization Fellowship, often contributing articles for their magazine and other publications.
Reviews: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 of The Direct Path
The stories in Wisdom's Blossoms have 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 of The Astronomical Code of the Rigveda and The Wishing Tree
Wisdom's Blossoms is 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 of India Unveiled
