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Soul Quest
An enlightened master was once asked, "Who are you? Are you an angel, a god, or what?!" The master replied with a meaningful smile, "I am awake!"
Indeed, an enlightened being never claims anything other than just that, and with such profound simplicity! And, this book is an honest account of the writer's journey to such an awakening... of the agony, and the ecstasy, that a soul experiences on its way to enlightenment. The writer also gives the reader numerous useful tips, including a complete program on "SelfManagement", in order to help facilitate the path for those who are desirous of undertaking their own soul's journey.
A friendly greeting to those who are already awake, this book is an eye opener to those of you who are slumbering, and an alarm with a loud ring to those of you who maybe still fast asleep! Years back just around the time I met Krishna, I remembered reading in one of the books that a great spiritual leader will emerge out of Indonesia! Then one day I met Krishna, and I knew it was him! -Marilyn Salas, Healer/Social Worker (USA)
When we see all the conflicts around us, we cannot but appreciate Anand 's view that we should understand each other better. Call it tolerance or appreciation, we must, indeed, develop this kind of understanding.
- Abdurrahman Wahid, The Fourth President of the Republic of Indonesia
Indeed, an enlightened being never claims anything other than just that, and with such profound simplicity! And, this book is an honest account of the writer's journey to such an awakening... of the agony, and the ecstasy, that a soul experiences on its way to enlightenment. The writer also gives the reader numerous useful tips, including a complete program on "SelfManagement", in order to help facilitate the path for those who are desirous of undertaking their own soul's journey.
A friendly greeting to those who are already awake, this book is an eye opener to those of you who are slumbering, and an alarm with a loud ring to those of you who maybe still fast asleep! Years back just around the time I met Krishna, I remembered reading in one of the books that a great spiritual leader will emerge out of Indonesia! Then one day I met Krishna, and I knew it was him! -Marilyn Salas, Healer/Social Worker (USA)
When we see all the conflicts around us, we cannot but appreciate Anand 's view that we should understand each other better. Call it tolerance or appreciation, we must, indeed, develop this kind of understanding.
- Abdurrahman Wahid, The Fourth President of the Republic of Indonesia
First published January 1, 2003
About the author
Anand Krishna
44 books13 followersAnand Krishna (lahir di Surakarta, Jawa Tengah, 1 September 1956; umur 57 tahun) adalah seorang spiritualis lintas agama, nasionalis, humanis, budayawan dan penulis yang tinggal di Jakarta, Indonesia. Walaupun berdarah keturunan India, tapi semangat kecintaannya terhadap Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia (NKRI) sangatlah tinggi. Kepeduliannya itu dituangkan dalam membentuk organisasi-organisasi yang peduli dalam berupaya membangun jiwa-jiwa manusia Indonesia lewat upaya-upaya pemberdayaan diri. Salah satunya adalah National Integration Movement atau Perkumpulan Gerakan Integrasi Nasional, 11 April 2005, yang sangat peduli dengan kondisi persatuan dan kesatuan NKRI.
Kepeduliannya terhadap kondisi jiwa spiritual masyarakat tidak hanya berhenti pada masyarakat Indonesia, tapi juga pada masyarakat dunia yang dituangkan dituangkan dengan pendirian Yayasan Anand Ashram (berafiliasi dengan Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa – Department of Public Information sejak 15 Desember 2006) sebagai Centre for Holistic Health and Meditation sejak tahun 1991.
Love is the Only Solution adalah satu-satunya cara yang digunakan Anand Krishna dalam menyikapi hidup di dunia ini untuk mewujudkan masyarakat yang tercerahkan melalui Inner Peace, Communal Love, dan Global Harmony dalam Satu Bumi, Satu Langit dan Satu Umat Manusia (One Earth One Sky, One Humankind)
Kepeduliannya terhadap kondisi jiwa spiritual masyarakat tidak hanya berhenti pada masyarakat Indonesia, tapi juga pada masyarakat dunia yang dituangkan dituangkan dengan pendirian Yayasan Anand Ashram (berafiliasi dengan Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa – Department of Public Information sejak 15 Desember 2006) sebagai Centre for Holistic Health and Meditation sejak tahun 1991.
Love is the Only Solution adalah satu-satunya cara yang digunakan Anand Krishna dalam menyikapi hidup di dunia ini untuk mewujudkan masyarakat yang tercerahkan melalui Inner Peace, Communal Love, dan Global Harmony dalam Satu Bumi, Satu Langit dan Satu Umat Manusia (One Earth One Sky, One Humankind)
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January 23, 2020
INCREDIBLE READ AND LIFE CHANGING! Omg
June 23, 2012
"Love will color your journey with confidence. With love, you are more comfortable. Now you can enjoy, celebrate, dance, sing, and laugh your way through life!" (page iv)
This insightful definition of love was stated by Anand Krishna, an Indonesian national of an Indian descent. His critics and sympathizers acclaim this ex-Director of a Garment Factory as "phenomenal". His critics wonder, "What makes him popular? There is nothing extraordinary about him." On the contrary, his sympathizers appreciate his passion for promoting peace, love, and harmony among different sections of society.
Soul Quest is Anand Krishna's first autobiographical novel. It talks about the crucial moment of his life. Anand was a young man who eager to gain abundance life. However, he still felt empty inside. Therefore, he suffered from acute Leukemia. Anand was really afraid of facing death. He directly admitted it, "...when death stares at you, your body may or may not be in pain, but your mind surely trembles. The poor thing is afraid of losing its means of expression, the physical body with its sense organ. And the more "stuff" of memories, obsession and desires it has, the more afraid it gets. I could see myself apart from my mind. My body was in great pain, my mind was afraid, but I was neither of them. First I felt their pain and fear, later I could watch them." (154)
Anand kept on running away from that fact; he was confused not knowing what he was looking for. First, he ran away to India, to consulting with his Master. He stayed in Sai Baba's Ashram at Prashanti Nilayam for 1 month full. However, his Master kept on avoiding him. After that, he came to a Shuka Nadi/native healer). The Shuka "bible" said that no one can cure him. He himself should overcome this disease. Anand came to a Buddhist monastery; through meditation practices he could see his sickness from a different point of view.
Finally, in Leh he met a Lama who suggested he should accept death an live fully in love. The Lama said (176): "...don't fly, and don't run away - face the challenges of life with a smile on our lips. We tend to forget that we are one hundred percent responsible for whatever happens to us. We create our problems; so we have to face them...solve them ourselves." At that time, there was no more conflict with death. He totally accepted both sides of life. This positive outlook gave an opportunity for him to know his true self and began to celebrate life.
Soul Quest is like a diamond. It gives us insight to improve the quality of our life. Reading this novel, we can get some valuables information about human characters, interests, feelings, thoughts, and last but not least, mystic experiences.
Soul Quest by Anand Krishna, reviewed by Nugroho Angkasa
First published by Gramedia Pustaka Utama Jakarta Indonesia (2003) also published in India (2005)
Number of Pages: v + 232
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This insightful definition of love was stated by Anand Krishna, an Indonesian national of an Indian descent. His critics and sympathizers acclaim this ex-Director of a Garment Factory as "phenomenal". His critics wonder, "What makes him popular? There is nothing extraordinary about him." On the contrary, his sympathizers appreciate his passion for promoting peace, love, and harmony among different sections of society.
Soul Quest is Anand Krishna's first autobiographical novel. It talks about the crucial moment of his life. Anand was a young man who eager to gain abundance life. However, he still felt empty inside. Therefore, he suffered from acute Leukemia. Anand was really afraid of facing death. He directly admitted it, "...when death stares at you, your body may or may not be in pain, but your mind surely trembles. The poor thing is afraid of losing its means of expression, the physical body with its sense organ. And the more "stuff" of memories, obsession and desires it has, the more afraid it gets. I could see myself apart from my mind. My body was in great pain, my mind was afraid, but I was neither of them. First I felt their pain and fear, later I could watch them." (154)
Anand kept on running away from that fact; he was confused not knowing what he was looking for. First, he ran away to India, to consulting with his Master. He stayed in Sai Baba's Ashram at Prashanti Nilayam for 1 month full. However, his Master kept on avoiding him. After that, he came to a Shuka Nadi/native healer). The Shuka "bible" said that no one can cure him. He himself should overcome this disease. Anand came to a Buddhist monastery; through meditation practices he could see his sickness from a different point of view.
Finally, in Leh he met a Lama who suggested he should accept death an live fully in love. The Lama said (176): "...don't fly, and don't run away - face the challenges of life with a smile on our lips. We tend to forget that we are one hundred percent responsible for whatever happens to us. We create our problems; so we have to face them...solve them ourselves." At that time, there was no more conflict with death. He totally accepted both sides of life. This positive outlook gave an opportunity for him to know his true self and began to celebrate life.
Soul Quest is like a diamond. It gives us insight to improve the quality of our life. Reading this novel, we can get some valuables information about human characters, interests, feelings, thoughts, and last but not least, mystic experiences.
Soul Quest by Anand Krishna, reviewed by Nugroho Angkasa
First published by Gramedia Pustaka Utama Jakarta Indonesia (2003) also published in India (2005)
Number of Pages: v + 232
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nugr...
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5103483
December 28, 2007
I love it!
the more i read more i know my self
the more i read more i know my self
July 11, 2015
Keren! Merinding kepingin~ :p
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