from an early age, I developed a keen interest in F meditation and spirituality, and fostered a deep spirit of enquiry and respect for the world's great spiritual traditions and scientific advancements. My first spiritual guide, Babuji, advocated, "Spirituality and materiality are like the two wings of a bird. A bird cannot fly with one wing alone." As we progress spiritually, our material life becomes more and more charged with the finer vibrations of our spiritual essence. As a result, our growth in both spheres comes together to be in tune with our Divine Nature. In fact, we develop as a complete human being in order to soar on both wings, with the heart functioning like the tail of the bird, allowing us to fly with both the wings, spiritual and material, guiding us forward.
The first experience of Heartfulness meditation with a trainer, on 12 August 1976, established a unique, heartful and loving connection within me, and created a constant yearning for union with the higher self. I was able to meet Babuji Maharaj in Shahjahanpur after almost a year. Then, in 1980, I moved to New York City, where my wife and I raised our two children, and I steadily built a successful pharmacy business while continuing to pursue my love for meditation through the Heartfulness way. Today, in my present role as the leader of the Heartfulness Movement, I consider myself as a student of spirituality, and extend support to seekers everywhere. I also love to devote time and energy to research in the field of spirituality and consciousness.
It thus gives me immense pleasure to introduce Urban Buddha, written by Deepak Saini. This book will kindle your spirit of enquiry and search for the true purpose of life, in the midst of the busy demanding life of modern times.
Urban Buddha begins with an episode of a young boy experiencing a shift in consciousness, during which he feels utmost peace but is not able to find a plausible explanation for it. He is puzzled - was it just a rush of chemicals causing such a state of immense peace, or was it a shift in consciousness which caused the change in state? The young seeker continues to search for an answer, and late one evening chances upon a small group of people discussing the philosophical aspects of life, while reconciling science and spirituality. The boy remains in hiding and silently listens on with eager excitement, hoping that he will receive the answers he has been looking for and maybe finally find a guide to lead him on the path.
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