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Unseen Paths: Spirituality and Consciousness (Pre-order now to avail 20% discount, will be released on 18th October 2024)

by Romola Butalia


  • ISBN Hardcover: 9789359663210, 9359663212
  • ISBN Paperback: 9789359665702, 9359665703
  • Year of Publication: 2024
  • Edition: 1st
  • Pages: 351
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
  • Sale price ₹ 396.00 Regular price ₹ 495.00

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    An exploration into the realms of spirituality and consciousness. Diverse perspectives of renowned scholars, thinkers and philosphers; practitioners and teachers of different spiritual traditions; writers and artists sharing their personal insights and journeys. Through introspective essays, this book delves into the profound questions that have captivated humanity for centuries. Ancient wisdom and exploring the frontiers of consciousness research. The interconnectedness of life through celebration of diversity and uniqueness. Unseen Paths is an unusual meeting ground that inspires and enlightens anyone who seeks meaning and understanding.

    About the Editor:

    Romola Butalia is an author, an environmentalist and a journalist. 

    As an author, her books and essays are primarily about sacred spaces and times; mystics, saints and yogis and the revelation of knowledge and wisdom; spirituality and consciousness; different spiritual traditions and the many paths to the Truth. She has written In the Presence of the Masters and Sri Babaji Immortal Yogi of the Himalaya.

    Her search for wisdom and joy led to a continuing tryst with the Himalaya where she lives a mostly reclusive life. She is a practitioner and teacher in the traditions of the Himalayan yogis, with the given name, Sriji. 

    Professionally, she was a journalist with wide experience in print, visual and digital media. She is the founder of Save Kumaon, and supports initiatives to preserve, protect, foster and rejuvenate the natural ecology, traditions, culture and spiritual heritage of the Himalaya. 

    Reviews from the Book: 

    "Consciousness poses the most baffling problems in the science of the mind. There is nothing that we know more intimately than conscious experience, but there is nothing that is harder to explain." - David Chalmers

    "To the degree that you are awake, everything around you brings knowledge. If you are not awake, even the most precious knowledge does not make any sense." - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

    "The eternal purpose of human birth is to realise consciousness". - Maya Tiwari

    "We see, not with light, but with faith". - Namita Gokhale