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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
ISBN: 978-9365694888
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+
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Author: Om Swami
Release Date: October 29, 2024
Genre: Religion & Spirituality
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Thirteen Months In The Himalayas by Om Swami: A Monk’s Real Journey Into Solitude and Self-Realization
About the Book
Thirteen Months In The Himalayas is Om Swami’s personal account of the time he spent alone in a small Himalayan cave, chasing self-realization while battling cold, hunger, wild animals, and his own mind. It is the sequel to his bestselling memoir If Truth Be Told, and it takes readers even deeper into the daily reality of a monk’s spiritual practice.
About the Author
Om Swami once ran a successful software company with offices across San Francisco, New York, Toronto, London, Sydney, and India. He holds an MBA from the University of Technology, Sydney, and a degree in Business Computing from the University of Western Sydney. He gave up that life to become a monk and now lives in a remote part of the Himalayan foothills, writing about the inner journey most people never talk about.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is for readers who enjoy honest, unpolished memoirs about spiritual discipline rather than motivational quick fixes. If you have ever wondered what real solitude does to a person’s mind, or you’re drawn to books on meditation, mindfulness, and the harder side of spiritual seeking, this one is worth your shelf space.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Thirteen Months In The Himalayas a sequel to If Truth Be Told?
Yes. This book continues Om Swami’s story and goes deeper into the Himalayan chapter of his spiritual life, so it works well as a follow-up read for fans of his first memoir.
Is this book only for people interested in Hindu spirituality?
Not really. While the setting is deeply rooted in Indian spiritual tradition, the themes of solitude, fear, discipline, and self-discovery speak to any reader interested in meditation or personal growth, regardless of faith background.
What age group and reading level is this hardcover suitable for?
It is best suited for adults 18 and above, since the themes involve mature reflections on isolation, fear, and spiritual struggle that younger readers may not fully connect with.
| Weight | 300 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.97 × 1.8 × 21.59 cm |
Readers follow Om Swami through thirteen months of intense meditation in a Himalayan cave, where biting cold, isolation, and fear became daily companions. The book does not romanticize the spiritual path. It shows the doubt, the despair, and the rare moments of joy that came with sitting in sadhana for hours at a time. By the end, you get a rare, close-up look at what it actually takes to chase self-realization, told without exaggeration and without a single wasted page.
