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The Calling: Unleash Your True Self
The Calling is a spiritual adventure. It is an encounter with the truth, the wisdom and the force that is innate to us all. At the brink of a divorce and personal breakdown, Arjun took a trip into the heart of the Himalayas, on the insistence of a sadhu, who predicted that the journey up to Hemkund Sahib would align him to his purpose and change his life forever. At every turn the mountains holds secrets and tests that urge Arjun to evolve into the person he had denied to be - himself. Pretenses, falsities, confusions and untruths fall apart as Arjun is forced to confront the mess he had created in his life. What started off as an opportunity to escape reality, turned out to be an opportunity to escape from the dwindling spiral of self-created misery. Filled with spiritual insights and sprinkled with light humor, this story will help you find your calling, your voice and who knows, even your true self.
166 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2016
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Priya Kumar
51 books223 followersPriya Kumar is an Indian motivational speaker, corporate trainer, columnist, radio jockey and author. She has authored nine books, out of which three are non fiction and six are fiction. Her style of writing is very versatile, where she has authored four inspirational fiction books, she has penned a book of original quotes, written two biographies and a non fiction tale of her adventures with the shamans, in the Netherlands.
In recognition of her work, she has won a total of 13 International Awards, which includes the Eric Hoffer International Book Award and the Evergreen Medal, along with several National Accolades. In 2017, Priya Kumar won the Speaking Tree Good Karma Award, for the best inspirational author, in the country.
As a motivational speaker, she believes in a unique approach and a refreshing perspective. Her positivity, upbeat attitude and undying spirit have made her one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the country.Her areas of expertise are corporate training, leadership, motivation, team-building, and personal breakthrough
Priya Kumar specializes in Fire Walking. She got her fire-walk certification from Sundoor, and went on to assist Fire Walk instructors across the world, before she introduced Fire Walking as a part of her Motivational Speaking agenda.
She has found that walking on fire is a great tool for transforming beliefs, and instilling in people a renewed confidence, about handling challenges. It challenges past beliefs, where the person has learnt that fire burns and now takes it head on, and walks on it, without as much as a sting.
In recognition of her work, she has won a total of 13 International Awards, which includes the Eric Hoffer International Book Award and the Evergreen Medal, along with several National Accolades. In 2017, Priya Kumar won the Speaking Tree Good Karma Award, for the best inspirational author, in the country.
As a motivational speaker, she believes in a unique approach and a refreshing perspective. Her positivity, upbeat attitude and undying spirit have made her one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the country.Her areas of expertise are corporate training, leadership, motivation, team-building, and personal breakthrough
Priya Kumar specializes in Fire Walking. She got her fire-walk certification from Sundoor, and went on to assist Fire Walk instructors across the world, before she introduced Fire Walking as a part of her Motivational Speaking agenda.
She has found that walking on fire is a great tool for transforming beliefs, and instilling in people a renewed confidence, about handling challenges. It challenges past beliefs, where the person has learnt that fire burns and now takes it head on, and walks on it, without as much as a sting.
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January 15, 2020
Stuck in the daily grind of life… doing the same old stuff, day after day… the feeling of disillusionment, frustration and self doubt…Do these depict the story of your life? If your answer is a yes, then this book is for you!
The Calling is story of Arjun, a Marketing Head of a company who is busy chasing organizational goals but with a lot of pent-up frustration inside him. His personal life is on the rocks too with a divorce knocking his door.
A sadhu saves him from a frightening near death experience and tells him to stop running and follow the dream that he had abandoned. The sadhu tells him to unravel a purple thread tied to a tree behind the Hemkund Sahib and redeem his Karma. Overwhelmed with the accident and the sadhu’s words, Arjun starts on his spiritual journey to the Hemkund Sahib. Accompanying him in this challenging expedition is porter Chandu and his donkeys. This journey is not an easy one, as at every turn the mountains holds secrets and tests that urge Arjun to evolve into the person he had denied to be – himself. Pretences, falsities, confusions and untruths fall apart as Arjun is forced to confront the mess he had created in his life.
Arjun’s journey started off as an opportunity to escape reality, but it turned out to be an opportunity to escape from the dwindling spiral of self-created misery. It is a journey that transforms him forever and is the one that turns his life around too.
The Calling is a story that most of us can relate to, for most of us are corporate executives busy chasing goals, living life in the fast lane and having an unhealthy work-life balance. The Calling is a wake-up call to abandon the rat race and find the purpose of your life.
The Calling is an incredibly well written book and engaging from the very beginning. The book is a gold mine of profound philosophical thoughts and words of wisdom. These wise words and thoughts are presented in simple words and do not sound preachy at any point of time and are an inherent part of the story.
Some of the wise words that made me think and ponder on are…
When two people disagree, they both stay there. None of them go anywhere by virtue of that disagreement. And in going nowhere, they become a liability in that relationship.
Sometimes we are so annoyed with people close to us that we don’t heed them at the times they are correct. We continually hold their idiosyncrasies against them and deprive ourselves of the value that they could add to our lives.
If someone occupies your space, he or she occupies it for a reason. And that reason must serve you, him or her and the world at large.
The world will change. But why did you change by becoming frustrated with the world’s doing what it is supposed to do – change? Let the world change, but don’t let your state of positivity change.
When I asked him how long it would take to get there, he answered, “It depends upon the purpose of your journey.”
To sit in your space and your world and do nothing in it is a disgrace to the intelligence that you are bestowed with. It is a disgrace to the spiritual force that is inherent to you. Your role in the world is to take charge, to take responsibility for your role in your environment and of what happens in it.
The Calling is truly an invigorating, stimulating, and a mind-expanding read. And that it has a good deal of light humour adds to its appeal. This is a book for everyone as with its wise words, it will not only help to ponder on life and the direction in which it is going but also to look within and also to find out one’s true calling in life.
The Calling is totally worth your time. Do check it out.
https://shilpaagarg.com/2016/09/the-c...
The Calling is story of Arjun, a Marketing Head of a company who is busy chasing organizational goals but with a lot of pent-up frustration inside him. His personal life is on the rocks too with a divorce knocking his door.
A sadhu saves him from a frightening near death experience and tells him to stop running and follow the dream that he had abandoned. The sadhu tells him to unravel a purple thread tied to a tree behind the Hemkund Sahib and redeem his Karma. Overwhelmed with the accident and the sadhu’s words, Arjun starts on his spiritual journey to the Hemkund Sahib. Accompanying him in this challenging expedition is porter Chandu and his donkeys. This journey is not an easy one, as at every turn the mountains holds secrets and tests that urge Arjun to evolve into the person he had denied to be – himself. Pretences, falsities, confusions and untruths fall apart as Arjun is forced to confront the mess he had created in his life.
Arjun’s journey started off as an opportunity to escape reality, but it turned out to be an opportunity to escape from the dwindling spiral of self-created misery. It is a journey that transforms him forever and is the one that turns his life around too.
The Calling is a story that most of us can relate to, for most of us are corporate executives busy chasing goals, living life in the fast lane and having an unhealthy work-life balance. The Calling is a wake-up call to abandon the rat race and find the purpose of your life.
The Calling is an incredibly well written book and engaging from the very beginning. The book is a gold mine of profound philosophical thoughts and words of wisdom. These wise words and thoughts are presented in simple words and do not sound preachy at any point of time and are an inherent part of the story.
Some of the wise words that made me think and ponder on are…
When two people disagree, they both stay there. None of them go anywhere by virtue of that disagreement. And in going nowhere, they become a liability in that relationship.
Sometimes we are so annoyed with people close to us that we don’t heed them at the times they are correct. We continually hold their idiosyncrasies against them and deprive ourselves of the value that they could add to our lives.
If someone occupies your space, he or she occupies it for a reason. And that reason must serve you, him or her and the world at large.
The world will change. But why did you change by becoming frustrated with the world’s doing what it is supposed to do – change? Let the world change, but don’t let your state of positivity change.
When I asked him how long it would take to get there, he answered, “It depends upon the purpose of your journey.”
To sit in your space and your world and do nothing in it is a disgrace to the intelligence that you are bestowed with. It is a disgrace to the spiritual force that is inherent to you. Your role in the world is to take charge, to take responsibility for your role in your environment and of what happens in it.
The Calling is truly an invigorating, stimulating, and a mind-expanding read. And that it has a good deal of light humour adds to its appeal. This is a book for everyone as with its wise words, it will not only help to ponder on life and the direction in which it is going but also to look within and also to find out one’s true calling in life.
The Calling is totally worth your time. Do check it out.
https://shilpaagarg.com/2016/09/the-c...
October 10, 2021
Isn't it ironic that we spend our entire lives mulling over wasted time but never really get our purpose. In such situations Spirituality comes to our rescue . There have been numerous books written on a similar theme but then the acclaimed author has her own magical touch to the story which makes it even more intriguing.
Arjun's personal and professional life is in shambles. He is actually looking for a much needed respite from the usual chores but a sudden mishap forces him to reconsider his own choices. But then everything comes to an end whether good or bad ,a chance encounter with a noble sage who actually saves him from perishing changes his life for good . And he sets on a voyage to Hemkund Sahib for the purpose of self -realization and after embarking on the journey he gets much more that what he anticipated.
'The Calling' is a meticulously written book which offers quite thoughtful words of wisdom without sounding preachy at any stage. It is narrated beautifully with the right amount of inspiration that compels the readers to reflect on their own life . The cover exhumes calmess and serenity , in sync with the contents inside. The book certainly has the power to change one's wordly views about things around them and in turn shapes their perspective, life and ultimately the destiny.
Truly an engaging worthy read.
Arjun's personal and professional life is in shambles. He is actually looking for a much needed respite from the usual chores but a sudden mishap forces him to reconsider his own choices. But then everything comes to an end whether good or bad ,a chance encounter with a noble sage who actually saves him from perishing changes his life for good . And he sets on a voyage to Hemkund Sahib for the purpose of self -realization and after embarking on the journey he gets much more that what he anticipated.
'The Calling' is a meticulously written book which offers quite thoughtful words of wisdom without sounding preachy at any stage. It is narrated beautifully with the right amount of inspiration that compels the readers to reflect on their own life . The cover exhumes calmess and serenity , in sync with the contents inside. The book certainly has the power to change one's wordly views about things around them and in turn shapes their perspective, life and ultimately the destiny.
Truly an engaging worthy read.
October 22, 2018
💫Death is not a solution because life has never been the problem. How do you propose to solve a problem that didn't exist, you fool?
💫 If you don't like the rain, rise above the clouds. Cursing the rain won't make it go away but it will surely make you wet.
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💫 Don't continue selling your life and your soul to the highest bidder.
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💙"Are you meditating, sahib?" he asked. "I thought you were dead." He quickly explained the intention behind the slap on my face. 😂
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Not a Review. An Insight -
🌬️ More than a spiritual journey through the Himalayas, 'The Calling' feels more like a conversation to me. A conversation of the author with herself.
🌬️It's a conversation between 2 facets of the writer's soul, one being the doubtful, the conflict-stricken material one, and the other facet being the self-aware, the spiritual one, which strives to bring the other back to the higher perspective, to see and feel the world and it's nuances for what they truly are, and rise higher to them.
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💎The Calling will forever be in a special place in my heart, for me to go back to in times of a lack of foresight and perspective.
💎Thank you @priyakumar7272 ma'am, genuinely, for giving birth to this saga. And also, for the personalised message. I'm honoured. 💍
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.
P.S : The owl🦉 bookmark is so cute 😍
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P.P.S : I had purchased this book from booksthatinspire.in.
💫 If you don't like the rain, rise above the clouds. Cursing the rain won't make it go away but it will surely make you wet.
.
💫 Don't continue selling your life and your soul to the highest bidder.
.
.
💙"Are you meditating, sahib?" he asked. "I thought you were dead." He quickly explained the intention behind the slap on my face. 😂
----
Not a Review. An Insight -
🌬️ More than a spiritual journey through the Himalayas, 'The Calling' feels more like a conversation to me. A conversation of the author with herself.
🌬️It's a conversation between 2 facets of the writer's soul, one being the doubtful, the conflict-stricken material one, and the other facet being the self-aware, the spiritual one, which strives to bring the other back to the higher perspective, to see and feel the world and it's nuances for what they truly are, and rise higher to them.
----
💎The Calling will forever be in a special place in my heart, for me to go back to in times of a lack of foresight and perspective.
💎Thank you @priyakumar7272 ma'am, genuinely, for giving birth to this saga. And also, for the personalised message. I'm honoured. 💍
.
.
P.S : The owl🦉 bookmark is so cute 😍
.
P.P.S : I had purchased this book from booksthatinspire.in.
October 13, 2021
#QOTD: Do you believe in Sadhus or Gods ?
#AOTD: Yes , I do believe not exactly in Gods but I do believe that there is a positive energy around us .
Name – The Calling – Unleash Your True Self
Author - Priya Kumar
Genre – Self-Help
Age Rating – 12+
Rating -
Pages - 166 (Paperback)
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Sometimes , I read a book that leaves me in a shock for sometime . This was one of them
I have heard of many books by the same author but haven’t read any . I read her book for the first time and I swear , the experience was amazing .
Before reading this book, I have read some Non Fictions and in all of them , there were like points for life and all . That didn’t made me like that genre . But after reading this book I Feel like I am kind of Non Fiction person too .
When I Started reading this book , the first few pages included an accident , and something unimaginable . That thing got me into reading this book into less than 3 days . That is so fast for me as my exams are going on .
Then we get to know about Arjun , who is living a messy life . The main plot is that Arjun meets 3 Sadhus , the 1st one when he meet up with an accident . The meeting with the second Sadhu was much much interesting .
The book hoarded speed from now . From the beginning I was thinking that it was bit slow paced but when I reached the second Sadhu , I am now saying that it was correct for it to be slow paced because we had to know everything about Arjun or it would not have been fun.
The writing by the author was easy to understand and it was full with beautiful words .
This book made my day a bit better , seriously , I just came back after giving a damn exam .
Happy Reading
#AOTD: Yes , I do believe not exactly in Gods but I do believe that there is a positive energy around us .
Name – The Calling – Unleash Your True Self
Author - Priya Kumar
Genre – Self-Help
Age Rating – 12+
Rating -
Pages - 166 (Paperback)
...................................................
Sometimes , I read a book that leaves me in a shock for sometime . This was one of them
I have heard of many books by the same author but haven’t read any . I read her book for the first time and I swear , the experience was amazing .
Before reading this book, I have read some Non Fictions and in all of them , there were like points for life and all . That didn’t made me like that genre . But after reading this book I Feel like I am kind of Non Fiction person too .
When I Started reading this book , the first few pages included an accident , and something unimaginable . That thing got me into reading this book into less than 3 days . That is so fast for me as my exams are going on .
Then we get to know about Arjun , who is living a messy life . The main plot is that Arjun meets 3 Sadhus , the 1st one when he meet up with an accident . The meeting with the second Sadhu was much much interesting .
The book hoarded speed from now . From the beginning I was thinking that it was bit slow paced but when I reached the second Sadhu , I am now saying that it was correct for it to be slow paced because we had to know everything about Arjun or it would not have been fun.
The writing by the author was easy to understand and it was full with beautiful words .
This book made my day a bit better , seriously , I just came back after giving a damn exam .
Happy Reading
October 24, 2017
The story is a spiritual adventure and an encounter with the force that is in all of us. The story is of Arjun – a human being in distressed state of mind and is at the brink personal breakdown. His life changes forever when he meets with an accident.
An experience that leads him to find himself. It is when he comes across a sadhu who asks him to take a journey to Hemkund Sahib located in The Himalayas to unravel the Purple thread. Arjun isn’t aware that this journey would bring him wisdom, the quality of being wise, truth and his wisest-self.
Arjun isn’t aware that it’s not the destination (the purple thread), but the journey and the experiences that’s going to change his life forever, and that is what is going to make his soul grow.
Accompanied by an enlightened 18 years old Chandu, who actually acts as a transporter and, whom Arjun finds irritating more than half of his journey, and realizes at the end that how greater, evolved and ignited soul he is, serving a truly divine purpose.
He is irritated by Chandu’s words, “It takes long, sahib” and many of his other sentences. He is moved at end when he discovers the deep meanings behind those wordings.
Arjun finds himself lost, confused during the journey among the mountains, and it’s when he is forced to confront and confess himself of the mess, the mistakes he had made in his past in his own life. It’s done by the 1 out of 3 tests challenge given to him by another sadhu in his journey.
My most favorite part of the story is the 1 out of 3 tests challenge which the other sadhu subjects to Arjun. These tests not only awaken Arjun, but also made his soul to grow and made him to find his purpose in life. (People, when taught with a practical example tend to not forget what the whole process takes and give.)
Message, the1st test delivers:
“To sit in your space and your world and do nothing in it is a disgrace to the intelligence that you are bestowed with. It is a disgrace to the spiritual force that is inherent to you. Your role in the world is to take charge, to take responsibility for your role in your environment and of what happens in it.”
“Your space is your world. There is a larger world.” “Then there is a space, your space, where you create your own world, and it is your responsibility to take good care of your world.”
Message, the 2nd test delivers:
“Every person in our world has a significant role in our purpose, especially those who are a part of your journey – your wife, your children, your colleagues. People are in our lives and our path for a contribution by virtue of who they are. When people’s purposes meet, then their paths align and they come together for a common purpose.
And everyone who is a part of your life is like a parallel line running alongside you and growing in their journey with you- your world is safe with them, and their world is safe with you.”
“If someone occupies your space, he or she occupies it for a reason, and that reason must serve you, him or her and the world at large. If it is your space, then it is your responsibility to know who is in your space and what role they are playing in your purpose.”
Message, the 3rd test delivers:
“The world will change and let the world change, but don’t let your state of positivity change. Let the world change, but don’t let your state of certainty change to doubt because you don’t like that change. Let the whole world change, but don’t let your happiness change in accordance with the apparent despair the world projects onto you.
If you hold on to your state of understanding and power and render that unchanged, then by the sheer stability of certainty you will change the world. When you don’t change your state of power you have control over what changes or remains constant around you. The world responds to who you are.”
One more Message in the book:
The book also has one more important point mentioned which is based on the Law of Nature- ABUNDANCE. “It’s your choice whether you want to sow seeds of goodness, happiness or the seeds of unhappiness, stress and pain. You shall reap in abundance as per the law of nature.”
Did I like the book? Should you read The Calling By Priya Kumar?
Yes! I loved it and I am sure you all will too. Because this book holds the true power to unleash your higher-self and your true-self. It has changed my way of looking at things as they appear.
It has the power to make you think Out of the Box and to look to the Horizon. It’s about “the calling” that unfolds the real treasures and purpose of your life.
An experience that leads him to find himself. It is when he comes across a sadhu who asks him to take a journey to Hemkund Sahib located in The Himalayas to unravel the Purple thread. Arjun isn’t aware that this journey would bring him wisdom, the quality of being wise, truth and his wisest-self.
Arjun isn’t aware that it’s not the destination (the purple thread), but the journey and the experiences that’s going to change his life forever, and that is what is going to make his soul grow.
Accompanied by an enlightened 18 years old Chandu, who actually acts as a transporter and, whom Arjun finds irritating more than half of his journey, and realizes at the end that how greater, evolved and ignited soul he is, serving a truly divine purpose.
He is irritated by Chandu’s words, “It takes long, sahib” and many of his other sentences. He is moved at end when he discovers the deep meanings behind those wordings.
Arjun finds himself lost, confused during the journey among the mountains, and it’s when he is forced to confront and confess himself of the mess, the mistakes he had made in his past in his own life. It’s done by the 1 out of 3 tests challenge given to him by another sadhu in his journey.
My most favorite part of the story is the 1 out of 3 tests challenge which the other sadhu subjects to Arjun. These tests not only awaken Arjun, but also made his soul to grow and made him to find his purpose in life. (People, when taught with a practical example tend to not forget what the whole process takes and give.)
Message, the1st test delivers:
“To sit in your space and your world and do nothing in it is a disgrace to the intelligence that you are bestowed with. It is a disgrace to the spiritual force that is inherent to you. Your role in the world is to take charge, to take responsibility for your role in your environment and of what happens in it.”
“Your space is your world. There is a larger world.” “Then there is a space, your space, where you create your own world, and it is your responsibility to take good care of your world.”
Message, the 2nd test delivers:
“Every person in our world has a significant role in our purpose, especially those who are a part of your journey – your wife, your children, your colleagues. People are in our lives and our path for a contribution by virtue of who they are. When people’s purposes meet, then their paths align and they come together for a common purpose.
And everyone who is a part of your life is like a parallel line running alongside you and growing in their journey with you- your world is safe with them, and their world is safe with you.”
“If someone occupies your space, he or she occupies it for a reason, and that reason must serve you, him or her and the world at large. If it is your space, then it is your responsibility to know who is in your space and what role they are playing in your purpose.”
Message, the 3rd test delivers:
“The world will change and let the world change, but don’t let your state of positivity change. Let the world change, but don’t let your state of certainty change to doubt because you don’t like that change. Let the whole world change, but don’t let your happiness change in accordance with the apparent despair the world projects onto you.
If you hold on to your state of understanding and power and render that unchanged, then by the sheer stability of certainty you will change the world. When you don’t change your state of power you have control over what changes or remains constant around you. The world responds to who you are.”
One more Message in the book:
The book also has one more important point mentioned which is based on the Law of Nature- ABUNDANCE. “It’s your choice whether you want to sow seeds of goodness, happiness or the seeds of unhappiness, stress and pain. You shall reap in abundance as per the law of nature.”
Did I like the book? Should you read The Calling By Priya Kumar?
Yes! I loved it and I am sure you all will too. Because this book holds the true power to unleash your higher-self and your true-self. It has changed my way of looking at things as they appear.
It has the power to make you think Out of the Box and to look to the Horizon. It’s about “the calling” that unfolds the real treasures and purpose of your life.
March 29, 2018
Wow! What a book!
This is a book of wisdom. A book of self-realization. A book which will unleash your true self-The Calling.
The book has so much of wisdom that it really makes you to think deeply. Though the book is around 160 pages, it took me a long time to complete it coz there is so much of wisdom to digest. You will feel really enlighten after reading this book.
And though it comes under self-help book, it is totally different from the others.
This was my first book of Priya Kumar.She is a great story-teller. Love her for this beautiful book. Will go for more of her books.
Guys you should really read this book once in your lifetime. One of the best reads I had.
This is a book of wisdom. A book of self-realization. A book which will unleash your true self-The Calling.
The book has so much of wisdom that it really makes you to think deeply. Though the book is around 160 pages, it took me a long time to complete it coz there is so much of wisdom to digest. You will feel really enlighten after reading this book.
And though it comes under self-help book, it is totally different from the others.
This was my first book of Priya Kumar.She is a great story-teller. Love her for this beautiful book. Will go for more of her books.
Guys you should really read this book once in your lifetime. One of the best reads I had.
May 19, 2021
A must read for everyone atleast once in life. A life changing book. A journey that take you to your inner self.
Awesome read.
Awesome read.
October 14, 2021
The Calling - Unleash your trueself by Priya Kumar is one more soul mixing inspirational book. It's the narrative of a youthful and miserable Arjun, who is riding an enthusiastic rollercoaster because of the difficulties in his own and expert life. Arjun plays frantic casualty in every one of the difficulties life has tossed towards him.
The book further takes us on the inspirational excursion of Arjun's change from a powerless individual to an adroit man. Arjun met with a mishap and is saved by a urged Sadhu Arjun to go to Hemkund Sahib to look for and discover the appropriate responses he is searching for and to track down his lost self under the tension of issues and objections. There he met two additional Sadhus who assist him with comprehension and recognize his actual self. He finds out with regards to himself and his environmental factors. Creator has delightfully fostered Arjun's person from a troubled individual to one of astuteness. His gatherings with three Sahdhus additionally have huge significance of the most common way of knowing the issue, tolerating and it and further beat it.
The book is persuasively composed at an ideal speed. I respect the undertoned inspirational messages dissipated all through the story. The most outstanding aspect of a Priya Kumar book is that it is lucidly intriguing and effectively associates with perusers. Hero Arjun here is nobody yet we all, the manner in which creator has shared these significant life illustrations for us all is exemplary. Language is free streaming and account is rich and riveting. A superb inspirational book with the trace of otherworldliness. The title and the cover both are overall quite related. I love the amazing way creator set aside effort to actually sign the duplicates with an excellent message. Priya Kumar books are a wonder to peruse.
The book further takes us on the inspirational excursion of Arjun's change from a powerless individual to an adroit man. Arjun met with a mishap and is saved by a urged Sadhu Arjun to go to Hemkund Sahib to look for and discover the appropriate responses he is searching for and to track down his lost self under the tension of issues and objections. There he met two additional Sadhus who assist him with comprehension and recognize his actual self. He finds out with regards to himself and his environmental factors. Creator has delightfully fostered Arjun's person from a troubled individual to one of astuteness. His gatherings with three Sahdhus additionally have huge significance of the most common way of knowing the issue, tolerating and it and further beat it.
The book is persuasively composed at an ideal speed. I respect the undertoned inspirational messages dissipated all through the story. The most outstanding aspect of a Priya Kumar book is that it is lucidly intriguing and effectively associates with perusers. Hero Arjun here is nobody yet we all, the manner in which creator has shared these significant life illustrations for us all is exemplary. Language is free streaming and account is rich and riveting. A superb inspirational book with the trace of otherworldliness. The title and the cover both are overall quite related. I love the amazing way creator set aside effort to actually sign the duplicates with an excellent message. Priya Kumar books are a wonder to peruse.
October 11, 2021
The Calling, a tale by Priya Kumar is about Arjun who life is on the verge of falling apart and is frustrated, disappointed and loathing. He is clueless about what is happening why is it happening. And what his next plan of action should be. At this point in life, he gets into an accident and his whole life flashes through him which fills him with regrets. Then in the blink of death, he meets a Sadhu who miraculously brings him back to life without any injury and then advises him to travel to Hemkund sahib and get himself a purple thread. For reasons unknown to him, he takes up this journey.
This journey helps him both spiritually and mentally as it allows him to introspect about his decisions and various parts of life and plan the next course of action. He gets to rethink his priorities and set them straight.
My major takeaways from this book are:
1. When two people disagree. they both are stuck there.
2. If someone occupies your space, he or she occupies it for a reason. And that reason must serve you, him or her and the world at large.
3. To sit in your space and your world and do nothing in it is a disgrace to the intelligence that you are bestowed with. It is a disgrace to the spiritual force that is inherent to you. Your role in the world is to take charge, to take responsibility for your role in your environment and for what happens in it.
4. Let the world change, but don’t let your state of positivity change.
This book shares a lot of wise words and takes you through the path of retrospection and ponder introspection. It also inspires you to embark on the path which is you're calling.
This journey helps him both spiritually and mentally as it allows him to introspect about his decisions and various parts of life and plan the next course of action. He gets to rethink his priorities and set them straight.
My major takeaways from this book are:
1. When two people disagree. they both are stuck there.
2. If someone occupies your space, he or she occupies it for a reason. And that reason must serve you, him or her and the world at large.
3. To sit in your space and your world and do nothing in it is a disgrace to the intelligence that you are bestowed with. It is a disgrace to the spiritual force that is inherent to you. Your role in the world is to take charge, to take responsibility for your role in your environment and for what happens in it.
4. Let the world change, but don’t let your state of positivity change.
This book shares a lot of wise words and takes you through the path of retrospection and ponder introspection. It also inspires you to embark on the path which is you're calling.
October 15, 2021
The story Is of Arjun, whose life is completely broken apart. He has a complete mess of his life. And one day, while going on a business trip he met with an accident. He wished for his death in the moment but was saved by a sadhu somehow. He asked him to leave but he didn't.
The sadhu asked him to go to Hemkund Saheb and unravel a purple thread. He was thus guided towards his calling, a journey to find his own purpose.
What happens in his life that he decides to give up?
How is he saved by the sadhu?
Will he be able to follow his calling and find the purpose?
How and where will his life end?
And many more questions that we seek now are wonderfully answered within these pages.
A great book which feels like talking to you in a way you definitely needed but didn't know about. Something that will tell you a story of whatever you want to hear in real life and work upon.
It is a book which will take you on your spiritual journey, towards the truth and wisdom far from the wall of illusions that we have around us. It connects us with our roots again.
The language is really simple and would be great even for the beginners. But it definitely doesn't compromise with the depth it holds.
I like the cover of the book as it's nice and beautiful.
It seems to me like a non-fiction hiding beneath the surface of a story that has been made to talk to us. I love the thoughts and depth of the author in lines of the book.
Definitely Recommended.
The sadhu asked him to go to Hemkund Saheb and unravel a purple thread. He was thus guided towards his calling, a journey to find his own purpose.
What happens in his life that he decides to give up?
How is he saved by the sadhu?
Will he be able to follow his calling and find the purpose?
How and where will his life end?
And many more questions that we seek now are wonderfully answered within these pages.
A great book which feels like talking to you in a way you definitely needed but didn't know about. Something that will tell you a story of whatever you want to hear in real life and work upon.
It is a book which will take you on your spiritual journey, towards the truth and wisdom far from the wall of illusions that we have around us. It connects us with our roots again.
The language is really simple and would be great even for the beginners. But it definitely doesn't compromise with the depth it holds.
I like the cover of the book as it's nice and beautiful.
It seems to me like a non-fiction hiding beneath the surface of a story that has been made to talk to us. I love the thoughts and depth of the author in lines of the book.
Definitely Recommended.
September 27, 2021
Lord Krishna once said that We are all here for a purpose.
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There is a place that only you can fill, there is a song that only you can sing and there is a calling that only YOU CAN ANSWER.
'The Calling' by @priyakumar7272 is a Spiritual Adventure.
Arjun's job, personal life, marriage was all in a mess. He was least bothered. But when he has an encounter with a sadhu who tells him to go to Hemkund Sahib which would align him to his purpose, his life changes.
The book is all about finding your purpose....realising your true potential and power. We all are here to do & must do good.
Remember god never calls the qualified....he qualifies the called.
The book is gripping all throughout. The flow is so smooth and with a pinch of humor the story will totally envelop you in its world. There is this another character chandu which i loved so much. The calm and humor in his words were just wow. The book teaches us a lot through this simple story of Arjun.
I know many of you may not like to read about Spirituality and stuff but this one was so good. No unneccessary gyaan or anything. Just a simple story about a man called Arjun who answered his call and found his purpose.
Yet another great book from Priya Kumar.
Recommended ✔
Even beginners can read this.
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There is a place that only you can fill, there is a song that only you can sing and there is a calling that only YOU CAN ANSWER.
'The Calling' by @priyakumar7272 is a Spiritual Adventure.
Arjun's job, personal life, marriage was all in a mess. He was least bothered. But when he has an encounter with a sadhu who tells him to go to Hemkund Sahib which would align him to his purpose, his life changes.
The book is all about finding your purpose....realising your true potential and power. We all are here to do & must do good.
Remember god never calls the qualified....he qualifies the called.
The book is gripping all throughout. The flow is so smooth and with a pinch of humor the story will totally envelop you in its world. There is this another character chandu which i loved so much. The calm and humor in his words were just wow. The book teaches us a lot through this simple story of Arjun.
I know many of you may not like to read about Spirituality and stuff but this one was so good. No unneccessary gyaan or anything. Just a simple story about a man called Arjun who answered his call and found his purpose.
Yet another great book from Priya Kumar.
Recommended ✔
Even beginners can read this.
October 8, 2021
This book is full of adventure and spiritual.
It will motivate you. There are many quotes in the book which I loved reading.
The books start with Arjun travelling to Shimla being angry on his wife. His married life is on the verge of divorce. While traveling he met with an accident where he meets Sadhu who changes his life.
If you want to know how Arjun's life changes then I suggest you to read this book.
The narration in the book is simple and the storyline is smooth and easy. You can finish book is 3 to 4 hours and also it will keep you hooked up to turn pages.
This is the first book I'm reading from this author and I'm quite impressed by the author's writing skill, thoughts, creating a mindset in one's life through stories.
I loved this book. Recently I have been looking for self-help books and this one also no doubt will help you to develop in your growth.
Overall I recommend this book to those who wants to read some unique story of Sadhu helping person to open his eyes and look into the reality of the world.
It will motivate you. There are many quotes in the book which I loved reading.
The books start with Arjun travelling to Shimla being angry on his wife. His married life is on the verge of divorce. While traveling he met with an accident where he meets Sadhu who changes his life.
If you want to know how Arjun's life changes then I suggest you to read this book.
The narration in the book is simple and the storyline is smooth and easy. You can finish book is 3 to 4 hours and also it will keep you hooked up to turn pages.
This is the first book I'm reading from this author and I'm quite impressed by the author's writing skill, thoughts, creating a mindset in one's life through stories.
I loved this book. Recently I have been looking for self-help books and this one also no doubt will help you to develop in your growth.
Overall I recommend this book to those who wants to read some unique story of Sadhu helping person to open his eyes and look into the reality of the world.
September 30, 2021
There are books that can be read once and be done and there are books that cannot be read just once. The Calling by Priya Kumar is one of those books that calls to be read again imparting wisdom each time you read it.... it is a motivational book that explores spirituality and helps you to realise the true purpose in life.
The story is set in the mystical Himalayas. Our protagonist Arjun is on the verge of a divorce. The problems in his personal and professional life leaves him in an emotional turmoil. He meets with an accident and is saved by a Sadhu. On the advise of the Sadhu he takes a trip to the Hemkund Sahib. It is this adventurous trip that turns out to be an insightful journey of discovering his true self...
Everytime I read a book by this author I find myself motivated . The author ensures to keep the readers hooked with her descriptive narration by including some twists that are not only interesting but thought provoking as well. I liked the way in which the Law of Karma has been explained. The chapter The Failed Test is my favourite , I kept reading it repeatedly. The book shoots some questions, the answers for which lies within us. It is full of spiritual insights and has a lesson for everyone.
Good narration, lucid language that is easy to understand, the title and the cover has been chosen well to suit the contents.
This is a journey for each one out there who are confused and are on the lookout for a way to stabilize their inner peace. Trust me in the process you will discover your true calling....
The story is set in the mystical Himalayas. Our protagonist Arjun is on the verge of a divorce. The problems in his personal and professional life leaves him in an emotional turmoil. He meets with an accident and is saved by a Sadhu. On the advise of the Sadhu he takes a trip to the Hemkund Sahib. It is this adventurous trip that turns out to be an insightful journey of discovering his true self...
Everytime I read a book by this author I find myself motivated . The author ensures to keep the readers hooked with her descriptive narration by including some twists that are not only interesting but thought provoking as well. I liked the way in which the Law of Karma has been explained. The chapter The Failed Test is my favourite , I kept reading it repeatedly. The book shoots some questions, the answers for which lies within us. It is full of spiritual insights and has a lesson for everyone.
Good narration, lucid language that is easy to understand, the title and the cover has been chosen well to suit the contents.
This is a journey for each one out there who are confused and are on the lookout for a way to stabilize their inner peace. Trust me in the process you will discover your true calling....
September 2, 2020
This was my first Priya Kumar book and my God!! this has been a spiritual roller coaster for me overall it would be shame to call this as mere a book its a journey . A journey to discover that the mess we think our life is becoming is the mess created by us and only we can't make it okay all we have to do is just make some simple moves ,own our mistakes and we will create a whole new world, a better world .I am definitely going to read it again !!
October 14, 2021
the book is filled with spiritual insight, wisdom, and let one reflect on the importance of self realisation
The story starts on a great note with Arjun being severely injured and a sadhu mysterically appearing. But as the story proceed it becomes less engaging.
The story is simple & easy to grasp but its a bit slow paced.
if you are spiritual or believer it might add some value.
To me, the book didn’t did wonders
The story starts on a great note with Arjun being severely injured and a sadhu mysterically appearing. But as the story proceed it becomes less engaging.
The story is simple & easy to grasp but its a bit slow paced.
if you are spiritual or believer it might add some value.
To me, the book didn’t did wonders
March 23, 2021
80% buku ternyata isinya cuma khyalan tokoh utama.. capek.
Tipikal buku motivasi macam monk who sold his ferrari. Terlalu mengawang.
Harapannya sebelum baca buku ini akan disuguhi cerita petualangan dengan setting himalaya yang eksotis, alih2 yang didapat cerita yang terlalu tidak realistis dan kurang menarik alur dan penokohannya. Terlalu flat. Untungnya masih ada beberapa pelajaran yang bisa dipetik dari beberapa dialog yang ada, itu saja.
Tipikal buku motivasi macam monk who sold his ferrari. Terlalu mengawang.
Harapannya sebelum baca buku ini akan disuguhi cerita petualangan dengan setting himalaya yang eksotis, alih2 yang didapat cerita yang terlalu tidak realistis dan kurang menarik alur dan penokohannya. Terlalu flat. Untungnya masih ada beberapa pelajaran yang bisa dipetik dari beberapa dialog yang ada, itu saja.
October 17, 2021
The Calling is a self introspecting journey with the help of the character Arjun.
Arjun's life is not smooth and if full of problems and regrets, as a result of which he consider himself as victim of fate not realising the root cause of everything.
As the story aims to inspire people to look within themselves in order to solve the problems, the Author has provided a spiritual touch where the realisation takes place in the life of Arjun after meeting the Sadhus and as he undertake a journey to Himalayas.
My most favourite part is when Arjun meets the third Sadhu who happens to be his own reflection.
The Essense of First and second Sadhu's can not be ignored yet I enjoyed reading more about the third one.
The way the tests are put up infront of Arjun to push him towards the ultimate reality is something that's impressive.
The Author has come up with a Storyline that has solved a complex concept in simple terms.
The results of three tests are applicable not only to Arjun but to everyone.
As I have already read couple of books by Author Priya Kumar, I had high expectations from this book.
I'm glad to say this book not only stood to what is promised but teaches beyond what one could predict..
Arjun can be anyone among us who keep complaining about the lives and even the Solution is also among us ; all we have to do is to find it by knowing ourselves better.
It was a deep and mature read.
Strong recommended to everyone.
Arjun's life is not smooth and if full of problems and regrets, as a result of which he consider himself as victim of fate not realising the root cause of everything.
As the story aims to inspire people to look within themselves in order to solve the problems, the Author has provided a spiritual touch where the realisation takes place in the life of Arjun after meeting the Sadhus and as he undertake a journey to Himalayas.
My most favourite part is when Arjun meets the third Sadhu who happens to be his own reflection.
The Essense of First and second Sadhu's can not be ignored yet I enjoyed reading more about the third one.
The way the tests are put up infront of Arjun to push him towards the ultimate reality is something that's impressive.
The Author has come up with a Storyline that has solved a complex concept in simple terms.
The results of three tests are applicable not only to Arjun but to everyone.
As I have already read couple of books by Author Priya Kumar, I had high expectations from this book.
I'm glad to say this book not only stood to what is promised but teaches beyond what one could predict..
Arjun can be anyone among us who keep complaining about the lives and even the Solution is also among us ; all we have to do is to find it by knowing ourselves better.
It was a deep and mature read.
Strong recommended to everyone.
October 12, 2021
“Envy is a big indicator that you’ve failed to be that which you see in the other person. So instead of cleaning up our act and living up to our own potential, we dislike others who put that pressure on us by their mere presence.”
Trapped in the hustle & bustle of daily “corporat” life, Arjun is pissed off. On the personal front also, his marriage is about to be broken. He is going through a lot from the pressure from the seniors in the company for their organizational benefits & from his wife for the divorce.
In all this chaos, he visits the Himalayas on the insistence of Sadhu who advises and predicts that his trip to Hemkund Sahib will help him find his purpose and meaning in life. As he starts his journey with surprises & secrets, the Himalayan aura forces him to be the person he has always refused to be. He is forced to ponder upon the misery that he thinks is because of others. But, in fact, it’s the self-created misery & despair that harms and pulls his legs from being the person he always wants to be.
Filled with great spiritual insights, great lessons, & mesmerizing Himalayan descriptions, “The Calling” is an eloquent novel that directly speaks to readers’ hearts.
The calling is an adventurous ride through the Himalayas, the spiritual world of sadhus, the search for meaning & purpose of life, and the inner driving force which connects us to this divine universe.
The book has got depth. It makes you think about your life, purpose, relationships with others, and with yourself too. Arjun’s character feels relatable as we also, often, fail to recognize our true passions & self during the daily grind of life. We chase material things as if they will fulfill what is lacking in us but we end up wanting more & more, wondering why we’re always stressed & desire more.
I would recommend it to everyone. It definitely has the power to make a change in your thinking. If you want to read something thoughtful, wise & spiritual through a fictional story, The Calling is the best for you!!
“Let the whole world change, but don’t let your happiness change in accordance with the apparent despair the world projects onto you.”
Trapped in the hustle & bustle of daily “corporat” life, Arjun is pissed off. On the personal front also, his marriage is about to be broken. He is going through a lot from the pressure from the seniors in the company for their organizational benefits & from his wife for the divorce.
In all this chaos, he visits the Himalayas on the insistence of Sadhu who advises and predicts that his trip to Hemkund Sahib will help him find his purpose and meaning in life. As he starts his journey with surprises & secrets, the Himalayan aura forces him to be the person he has always refused to be. He is forced to ponder upon the misery that he thinks is because of others. But, in fact, it’s the self-created misery & despair that harms and pulls his legs from being the person he always wants to be.
Filled with great spiritual insights, great lessons, & mesmerizing Himalayan descriptions, “The Calling” is an eloquent novel that directly speaks to readers’ hearts.
The calling is an adventurous ride through the Himalayas, the spiritual world of sadhus, the search for meaning & purpose of life, and the inner driving force which connects us to this divine universe.
The book has got depth. It makes you think about your life, purpose, relationships with others, and with yourself too. Arjun’s character feels relatable as we also, often, fail to recognize our true passions & self during the daily grind of life. We chase material things as if they will fulfill what is lacking in us but we end up wanting more & more, wondering why we’re always stressed & desire more.
I would recommend it to everyone. It definitely has the power to make a change in your thinking. If you want to read something thoughtful, wise & spiritual through a fictional story, The Calling is the best for you!!
“Let the whole world change, but don’t let your happiness change in accordance with the apparent despair the world projects onto you.”
November 20, 2022
Awalnya saya kira, ini buku novel dengan segudang motivasi kehidupan yg diceritakan dengan latarbelakang pendakian gunung sbg "pencarian jati diri".
Ternyata setelah saya baca, buku ini lebih dari sekedar drama pendakian galau. Tapi settingnya bahkan bisa membuat gue sebagai pembaca ditarik untuk berpikir secara irasional, dimana banyak adegan yg cenderung absurd, tapi di satu sisi, dalam absurditas tersebut secara mendadak buku ini juga memampangkan nilai nilai yg sangat rasional.
Ada beberapa kearifan lokal yg yg ditampilkan di buku ini. jadi sangat berbeda dengan buku buku pendakian lainnya yg menitik beratkan visual alam, kenangan, kegalauan, dan lain lain.
Ini adalah perjalanan spiritual, pendakian dalam novel ini, menurut saya hanyalah setting cerita untuk menuturkan perjalanan spiritual tersebut.
karakter karakter yg misterius seperti chandu, bahkan si keledai yg penuh simbol itu, dan Sang Sadhu energik nan absurd membuat buku ini semakin menarik dan bikin penasaran.
Ternyata setelah saya baca, buku ini lebih dari sekedar drama pendakian galau. Tapi settingnya bahkan bisa membuat gue sebagai pembaca ditarik untuk berpikir secara irasional, dimana banyak adegan yg cenderung absurd, tapi di satu sisi, dalam absurditas tersebut secara mendadak buku ini juga memampangkan nilai nilai yg sangat rasional.
Ada beberapa kearifan lokal yg yg ditampilkan di buku ini. jadi sangat berbeda dengan buku buku pendakian lainnya yg menitik beratkan visual alam, kenangan, kegalauan, dan lain lain.
Ini adalah perjalanan spiritual, pendakian dalam novel ini, menurut saya hanyalah setting cerita untuk menuturkan perjalanan spiritual tersebut.
karakter karakter yg misterius seperti chandu, bahkan si keledai yg penuh simbol itu, dan Sang Sadhu energik nan absurd membuat buku ini semakin menarik dan bikin penasaran.
July 21, 2017
Sejak awal kita sudah digiring untuk membaca kisah Arjun dengan petualangan spiritual. Sebagaimana kisah spiritual maka akan ada banyak pelajaran yang dalam novel ini tersurat. Dalam bayangan saya, akan membaca ala-ala Alchemist Paulo Coelho, tetapi dalam novel ini pelajaran tanpa ada metafora. Lugas dan harusnya mengena.
Arjun hampir mati, akibat jatuh ke jurang. Dibantu shadu. Maka selepas dia kembali ke kota, Arjun kemudian memutuskan kembali napak tilas. Dari sinilah perjalanan spiritual dimulai.
Menarik,tapi saya kurang suka karena terlalu gamblang pelajarannya.
Arjun hampir mati, akibat jatuh ke jurang. Dibantu shadu. Maka selepas dia kembali ke kota, Arjun kemudian memutuskan kembali napak tilas. Dari sinilah perjalanan spiritual dimulai.
Menarik,tapi saya kurang suka karena terlalu gamblang pelajarannya.
August 29, 2019
Save yourself ...
1. If you are looking for spirituality , then this is not the book.
2. if you are looking for motivation, then there are better books.
3. if you are looking for content, explore other areas.
4. If you are looking for language , you know its for 4/5th grade kid.
So, decide wisely ...
1. If you are looking for spirituality , then this is not the book.
2. if you are looking for motivation, then there are better books.
3. if you are looking for content, explore other areas.
4. If you are looking for language , you know its for 4/5th grade kid.
So, decide wisely ...
December 11, 2017
It's a life changing book. One of those books you need to pause after reading a chapter or a line , let the meaning settle in , overcome the overwhelming thoughts n feelings you get and then continue your journey to heal, know and grow as a person .
December 17, 2019
Panggilan Hati akan mengingatkan kita pada buku-buku Paulo Coelho, yang membawa kita pada petualangan spiritual menemukan diri sendiri. Buku ini mengajak kita mempertanyakan lagi makna kebahagiaan dan hal-hal yang semestinya kita kejar dalam hidup.
Ulasan saya selengakapnya bisa dibaca di sini.
Ulasan saya selengakapnya bisa dibaca di sini.
December 27, 2016
A motivational story which will give you practical tools and tips to find what motivates and makes you be the best possible version of yourself. Full review on the Blog: http://wp.me/p6THg1-a1
May 5, 2019
Nice book
July 16, 2019
Wonderful book to read to come back to our roots
May 13, 2020
The Novel name is “THE CALLING” (unleash you true self)
The Calling is a spiritual adventure. It is an encounter with the truth, the wisdom and the force that is innate to us all. At the brink of a divorce and personal breakdown, Arjun took a trip into the heart of the Himalayas, on the insistence of a sadhu, who predicted that the journey up to Hemkund Sahib would align him to his purpose and change his life forever. At every turn the mountains hold secrets and tests that urge Arjun to evolve into the person he had denied to be - himself. Falsities, confusions and untruths fall apart as Arjun is forced to confront the mess he had created in his life. What started off as an opportunity to escape reality, turned out to be an opportunity to escape from the dwindling spiral of self-created misery. Filled with spiritual insights and sprinkled with light humour, this story will help you find your calling, your voice and who knows, even your true self.
Described in words:-
Priya Kumar is one of the finest Author and motivational speaker of India. In this book “The calling”, the real incidents that arjun has gone through while travelling into heart of Himalayas is depicted into words. An accident: His car fell from 50ft into deep valley, nearly took his life but some sadhu (Hindu saints) saved his life imparting him the message:
“Accidental living,
Accidental death.
Oblivion rests
At both ends.
Lost to life,
Lost to death.
Ignorance prevails,
As the soul pretends.
Wake up
Break free
It is all an illusion.
And you can choose to ‘see’.
Know who you are,
Remember, reclaim.
For what you have become,
It’s only you to blame.”
As much as he wanted to remain dead, it didn’t seem that he could make that choice, for his eyes opened he faintly adjusted to a greyish gigantic figure towering over to him, with above mentioned words which has a deep resonance, which was almost hypnotic. It entered through the cells of Ajay body and began to spread the message bringing the others alive.
There are such numerous incidents relating to spiritual events that took place and have been mentioned beautifully in this book. These incidents that took place in his life, changed his life forever, he aligned himself to his purpose and became a person what he always wanted to be. His personal as well as professional life was sorted with happiness and love which was at stake before encountering such event.
Every incident after the accident he faced is depicted wonderfully in this novel. Those who are demotivated and have lost hope of life can boost their motivation by going through this prestigious book. There is always a prominent say “Where there is will, there is way”. By this novel you can boost your will by this true story and achieve your purpose of life too.
Priya Kumar is fantabulous writer with great combination of words and true imagination, I truly loved her work.
The Calling is a spiritual adventure. It is an encounter with the truth, the wisdom and the force that is innate to us all. At the brink of a divorce and personal breakdown, Arjun took a trip into the heart of the Himalayas, on the insistence of a sadhu, who predicted that the journey up to Hemkund Sahib would align him to his purpose and change his life forever. At every turn the mountains hold secrets and tests that urge Arjun to evolve into the person he had denied to be - himself. Falsities, confusions and untruths fall apart as Arjun is forced to confront the mess he had created in his life. What started off as an opportunity to escape reality, turned out to be an opportunity to escape from the dwindling spiral of self-created misery. Filled with spiritual insights and sprinkled with light humour, this story will help you find your calling, your voice and who knows, even your true self.
Described in words:-
Priya Kumar is one of the finest Author and motivational speaker of India. In this book “The calling”, the real incidents that arjun has gone through while travelling into heart of Himalayas is depicted into words. An accident: His car fell from 50ft into deep valley, nearly took his life but some sadhu (Hindu saints) saved his life imparting him the message:
“Accidental living,
Accidental death.
Oblivion rests
At both ends.
Lost to life,
Lost to death.
Ignorance prevails,
As the soul pretends.
Wake up
Break free
It is all an illusion.
And you can choose to ‘see’.
Know who you are,
Remember, reclaim.
For what you have become,
It’s only you to blame.”
As much as he wanted to remain dead, it didn’t seem that he could make that choice, for his eyes opened he faintly adjusted to a greyish gigantic figure towering over to him, with above mentioned words which has a deep resonance, which was almost hypnotic. It entered through the cells of Ajay body and began to spread the message bringing the others alive.
There are such numerous incidents relating to spiritual events that took place and have been mentioned beautifully in this book. These incidents that took place in his life, changed his life forever, he aligned himself to his purpose and became a person what he always wanted to be. His personal as well as professional life was sorted with happiness and love which was at stake before encountering such event.
Every incident after the accident he faced is depicted wonderfully in this novel. Those who are demotivated and have lost hope of life can boost their motivation by going through this prestigious book. There is always a prominent say “Where there is will, there is way”. By this novel you can boost your will by this true story and achieve your purpose of life too.
Priya Kumar is fantabulous writer with great combination of words and true imagination, I truly loved her work.
October 17, 2021
BOOKS 📚THAT INSPIRE.
#886 in Motivational Self-Help
Ma'am Priya Kumar books are ALWAYS A JOY to read & receive!
The packaging 📦is always unique to the read & there's more often than not a valuable freebie.
This time there was a customized journal/ playback specific to the book.
The journal is full of intriguing questions which push you to brainstorm & ponder your thoughts & memories & clear out the rubble.
It streamlines your thought process & gives you clarity.
I loved it, totally & am so grateful for it.
It alone is worth more than the book's cost!
The Calling is the winner of 8 International Awards. Synopsis: The Calling is a spiritual adventure. It is an encounter with the truth, the wisdom and the force that is innate to us all. At the brink of a divorce and personal breakdown, Arjun took a trip into the heart of the Himalayas, on the insistence of a sadhu, who predicted that the journey up to Hemkund Sahib would align him to his purpose and change his life forever. At every turn the mountains holds secrets and tests that urge Arjun to evolve into the person he had denied to be – himself. Pretenses, falsities, confusions and untruths fall apart as Arjun is forced to confront the mess he had created in his life. What started off as an opportunity to escape reality, turned out to be an opportunity to escape from the dwindling spiral of self-created misery. Filled with spiritual insights and sprinkled with light humor, this story will help you find your calling, your voice and who knows, even your true self.
The BOOK itself is a gem, written in simple & engaging, Priya Kumar's style.
It is relatable & catches your attention right from the beginning.
A nonfiction read when masked in the form of a story, weaved with humane characters, is the best bet to reach the readers.
The story is of Arjun, who is running..running & always running..in his life. A stressful job & a ruined relationship.
He meets a life-threatening accident & then crosses path with a sadhu.
People come to our life to give us clues to our next step of growth. Their presence serves a higher purpose, to align us to our purpose.
The journal/ playback is in tandem with the book. You can fill it while going along your read. It has got graphics too, to make it interesting.
Trust me, this story will help you discover your true self & decide your path for action. It'll help prioritize your priorities so that you do things that give you joy & align with your purpose.
Not everything needs your attention & be solved. And you need to stop the blame game to ponder within yourself..
Priya Kumar is an Internationally Acclaimed Motivational Speaker and Bestselling Author of 13 Inspirational Books. In her 25 years journey with Motivational Speaking, she has worked with over 2000 Multi-National Corporates across 47 countries and has touched over 3 million people through her workshops and books, and is the only Woman Speaker in India to have done so. She is the only Indian Author who has won 42 International Awards for her books.
The author is very approachable, to say the least.
A quick, engaging read totally worth your time & money.
#886 in Motivational Self-Help
Ma'am Priya Kumar books are ALWAYS A JOY to read & receive!
The packaging 📦is always unique to the read & there's more often than not a valuable freebie.
This time there was a customized journal/ playback specific to the book.
The journal is full of intriguing questions which push you to brainstorm & ponder your thoughts & memories & clear out the rubble.
It streamlines your thought process & gives you clarity.
I loved it, totally & am so grateful for it.
It alone is worth more than the book's cost!
The Calling is the winner of 8 International Awards. Synopsis: The Calling is a spiritual adventure. It is an encounter with the truth, the wisdom and the force that is innate to us all. At the brink of a divorce and personal breakdown, Arjun took a trip into the heart of the Himalayas, on the insistence of a sadhu, who predicted that the journey up to Hemkund Sahib would align him to his purpose and change his life forever. At every turn the mountains holds secrets and tests that urge Arjun to evolve into the person he had denied to be – himself. Pretenses, falsities, confusions and untruths fall apart as Arjun is forced to confront the mess he had created in his life. What started off as an opportunity to escape reality, turned out to be an opportunity to escape from the dwindling spiral of self-created misery. Filled with spiritual insights and sprinkled with light humor, this story will help you find your calling, your voice and who knows, even your true self.
The BOOK itself is a gem, written in simple & engaging, Priya Kumar's style.
It is relatable & catches your attention right from the beginning.
A nonfiction read when masked in the form of a story, weaved with humane characters, is the best bet to reach the readers.
The story is of Arjun, who is running..running & always running..in his life. A stressful job & a ruined relationship.
He meets a life-threatening accident & then crosses path with a sadhu.
People come to our life to give us clues to our next step of growth. Their presence serves a higher purpose, to align us to our purpose.
The journal/ playback is in tandem with the book. You can fill it while going along your read. It has got graphics too, to make it interesting.
Trust me, this story will help you discover your true self & decide your path for action. It'll help prioritize your priorities so that you do things that give you joy & align with your purpose.
Not everything needs your attention & be solved. And you need to stop the blame game to ponder within yourself..
Priya Kumar is an Internationally Acclaimed Motivational Speaker and Bestselling Author of 13 Inspirational Books. In her 25 years journey with Motivational Speaking, she has worked with over 2000 Multi-National Corporates across 47 countries and has touched over 3 million people through her workshops and books, and is the only Woman Speaker in India to have done so. She is the only Indian Author who has won 42 International Awards for her books.
The author is very approachable, to say the least.
A quick, engaging read totally worth your time & money.
October 15, 2021
❤️BOOK REVIEW 📚❤️
TITLE : THE CALLING
UNLEASE YOUR TRUE SELF
AUTHOR : PRIYA KUMAR
Publication : Books That Inspire
Genre : Self-help & Motivational
Format : Paperback
Pages : 150
✳️ "Death is not a solution because life has never been the problem. How do you propose to solve a problem that didn't exist."
✳️ "If you don't like the rain, rise above the clouds. Cursing the rain won't make it go away but it will surely make you wet. Cursing life or wishing for death won't reduce the pain that your soul fees. It will only make you smaller. Rise above it. See it from a higher, superior, spiritual point of view. And when you have that perspective, there will be nothing that you would want to solve for nothing would really matter."
-I liked these few lines from the book.
♦️ The story of the book begins with a man named Arjun who is the father of two daughters but due to some reasons, he is on the verge of divorce from his wife.
♦️ Because of his business meetings(to meet a US client), Arjun leaves in his car to go to Shimla, 3000 km away.
♦️ Arjun's family problem is going on in his mind and due to this he forgets to fill petrol in his car and on the way in the evening in the middle of the mountains, his car stops due to lack of petrol.
♦️ Just then a truck pushes Arjun's car from behind and his car falls down on the roadside.
♦️ Arjun suffers many injuries due to the accident, when he regains consciousness, he finds a Sadhu near him.
♦️ After that there was a conversation between Sadhu and Arjun, which I found to be the best part of the book.
♦️ That sadhu not only heals Arjun's injuries but also teaches him a new way of living life.
♦️ Arjun after meeting the Sadhu finds that a purple thread is tied on the wrists, wounds three times with three knots on it.
♦️ The Sadhu tells Arjun that "You don't seem like a man whose time has ended. You seem like a man whose life is about to change."
♦️ These words of the Sadhu have a very deep impact on Arjun because according to Arjun everything in his life is over.
♦️ After all, what is the change that the Sadhu was talking about? Did the Sadhu have some divine powers to heal the wounds of Arjuna? Did Arjun find a new purpose in his life?
♦️ You will get the answers to all these questions in this wonderful book written by the author Priya Kumar who has been the winner of 33 International Book Awards.
♦️ This book is a spiritual adventure that shows you the true meaning of life and inspires you to live wisely.
♦️ No matter how many difficulties are there in life, no matter how the worst situation it is, we should face them firmly. That's what this book teaches us.
♦️ I found this to be the best book in my list of motivational books I have read this year.
♦️ Anyone who likes to read self-help or motivational books must read this awesome book.
Thanks for reading.😊
TITLE : THE CALLING
UNLEASE YOUR TRUE SELF
AUTHOR : PRIYA KUMAR
Publication : Books That Inspire
Genre : Self-help & Motivational
Format : Paperback
Pages : 150
✳️ "Death is not a solution because life has never been the problem. How do you propose to solve a problem that didn't exist."
✳️ "If you don't like the rain, rise above the clouds. Cursing the rain won't make it go away but it will surely make you wet. Cursing life or wishing for death won't reduce the pain that your soul fees. It will only make you smaller. Rise above it. See it from a higher, superior, spiritual point of view. And when you have that perspective, there will be nothing that you would want to solve for nothing would really matter."
-I liked these few lines from the book.
♦️ The story of the book begins with a man named Arjun who is the father of two daughters but due to some reasons, he is on the verge of divorce from his wife.
♦️ Because of his business meetings(to meet a US client), Arjun leaves in his car to go to Shimla, 3000 km away.
♦️ Arjun's family problem is going on in his mind and due to this he forgets to fill petrol in his car and on the way in the evening in the middle of the mountains, his car stops due to lack of petrol.
♦️ Just then a truck pushes Arjun's car from behind and his car falls down on the roadside.
♦️ Arjun suffers many injuries due to the accident, when he regains consciousness, he finds a Sadhu near him.
♦️ After that there was a conversation between Sadhu and Arjun, which I found to be the best part of the book.
♦️ That sadhu not only heals Arjun's injuries but also teaches him a new way of living life.
♦️ Arjun after meeting the Sadhu finds that a purple thread is tied on the wrists, wounds three times with three knots on it.
♦️ The Sadhu tells Arjun that "You don't seem like a man whose time has ended. You seem like a man whose life is about to change."
♦️ These words of the Sadhu have a very deep impact on Arjun because according to Arjun everything in his life is over.
♦️ After all, what is the change that the Sadhu was talking about? Did the Sadhu have some divine powers to heal the wounds of Arjuna? Did Arjun find a new purpose in his life?
♦️ You will get the answers to all these questions in this wonderful book written by the author Priya Kumar who has been the winner of 33 International Book Awards.
♦️ This book is a spiritual adventure that shows you the true meaning of life and inspires you to live wisely.
♦️ No matter how many difficulties are there in life, no matter how the worst situation it is, we should face them firmly. That's what this book teaches us.
♦️ I found this to be the best book in my list of motivational books I have read this year.
♦️ Anyone who likes to read self-help or motivational books must read this awesome book.
Thanks for reading.😊
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