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Book SynopsisThough popular in India and Europe during his lifetime, Sundar Singh's writings have not been readily available to readers in the English-speaking world for decades. With this collection of anecdotes, sayings, parables, and meditations, his spirit has been brought alive for a new generation.
Trade Review"Sadhu Sundar Singh is one of the most fascinating and enigmatic spiritual guides of the twentieth century. Rooted as it is in a distinctively Indian style, his Christian wisdom challenges Western readers to step beyond theological ideas and taste the Gospel itself. Plough has done a great service by publishing the work of this wise and holy teacher." --
Robert Elsberg, author, All Saints"This fascinating collection of Sadhu Sundar Singh’s conversations and parables reveals a startlingly non-Western but deeply authentic Christianity. This volume should be of the keenest interest to spiritual seekers, Christian and non-Christian alike. Highly recommended." --
Library Journal"Sadhu Sundar Singh’s dramatic encounter with the living Christ, his refusal to clothe his faith with western trappings, and his absolute devotion to the way of Jesus make for compelling reading. I highly recommend this book." --
Richard J. Foster, author, Celebration of DisciplineTable of ContentsContents to the reader i. scenes the hungry birds dharma • devotion five holy men maya • illusion the saint santi • peace the scholar jnana • knowledge ii. conversations the pilgrim darshana • the divine presence avatara • incarnation the lovers karma • bondage moksa • release the prince and the thief dyva vileenam • oneness with god dhyanam • contemplation three seekers seva • service tapas • suffering the king and the farmer amrita • eternity a warning to the west seeker and master background and context sources
