By being humble we gain much and lose nothing. In this collection of charming stories of his life among the sages of the Himalayas, Swami Rama learns that the source of wisdom and happiness lies beyond intellectual arguments and inflated self-importance.

 

"Bow your head and then you will be able to walk without stumbling," his master advised. From the humble life of a wandering monk to the pomp and splendor of the court of the Shankaracharya, Swami Rama finds that even the kicks and blows of life are blessings in disguise. The stories collected in this inspirational gift edition are selected from the timeless classic Living with the Himalayan Masters.