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Om Swami: As We Know Him
‘Everything I thought to be true about life, its meaning was challenged after meeting Swami. It was reduced to dust. Soon I had to admit that there were things far beyond the scope of my rational mind.’ What is it that draws one to a mystic? What is it like to know at close quarters a man whose powers are beyond the conscious mind? What does it feel like to be fulfilled spiritually, to feel understood, to stand revealed? As Ismita Tandon and Swami Vidyananda Om explore their feelings for Om Swami, their baffling experiences with him, a secret world of mystical phenomena lights up. They talk about the intimacy of their daily lives with Swami, observing his sheer power, his simplicity, his empathy for every living creature he encounters and the care with which he chooses every word he speaks, no matter how big or small the matter. They speak of his beauty, his divinity. What emerges is a moving portrait of devotion and trust and the startling image of a saint who was able to inspire such depth of feeling.
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294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2016
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February 25, 2018
Only those who have experienced Bhakti, will understand the words written in this book. This is a gem. So many thanks to Sadhvi Vrinda ji and Swami Vidyananda ji for writing it.
January 22, 2018
Very rarely do you come across a book that you can't put down till you finish, even if it requires you to stay up all night.
I started reading the book at 11 pm and before I knew it, night had turned into day and I could only stop once it was over. The authors have done a great job and their words flow like a river; smooth and calming.
Read this book if you want to read about true faith, love, devotion, and kindness.
The only drawback in this book is it ENDS
I started reading the book at 11 pm and before I knew it, night had turned into day and I could only stop once it was over. The authors have done a great job and their words flow like a river; smooth and calming.
Read this book if you want to read about true faith, love, devotion, and kindness.
The only drawback in this book is it ENDS
May 18, 2019
After reading his memoir, I felt the urge to know more about swami. This book definitely satisfies your curiosity. Knowing more about swami ji's greatness, and his miracles is great experience, and finding it directly from his disciples is even better. As mentioned in book, what we see is only a glimpse of the greatness of swami and he is far more greater beyond the miracles that we perceive.
August 1, 2025
Beautiful book. Full of devotion, love and magic. It strongly reinforced my belief in Om Swamiji. It’s about Faith and stories of kindness, compassion and humility. And how can all those traits be absent when we are talking about Om swamiji ?
Very thankful to Sadhviji and Swamiji for drawing the curtains open, so that we people who are far off from him geographically and yet eager to see him, can see him through your words.
Love and lots of Love for Swamiji flows through heart after reading the book❤️
Very thankful to Sadhviji and Swamiji for drawing the curtains open, so that we people who are far off from him geographically and yet eager to see him, can see him through your words.
Love and lots of Love for Swamiji flows through heart after reading the book❤️
June 13, 2017
Flabbergasting!
Thank you so much Ismita ji and Swami Vidyananda Om ji for giving us glimpses of Swamiji's divinity and making our faith him in more strong. The more we read about him makes us feel the less we know him.Mere words are not enough to know him in true sense. I believe no book can describe him fully still with utmost devotion you two have written about him is not the less. He only is the Jaganmata and he only is the Shri Hari himself. May we all bask in his grace. Many many pranams to lotus feet of Divine Swamiji. _/\_
Thank you so much Ismita ji and Swami Vidyananda Om ji for giving us glimpses of Swamiji's divinity and making our faith him in more strong. The more we read about him makes us feel the less we know him.Mere words are not enough to know him in true sense. I believe no book can describe him fully still with utmost devotion you two have written about him is not the less. He only is the Jaganmata and he only is the Shri Hari himself. May we all bask in his grace. Many many pranams to lotus feet of Divine Swamiji. _/\_
April 2, 2017
I met Swamiji before reading this particular book. In fact I bought this book from ashram itself to get it signed by swamiji as I already have his all books. But this book actually open my eyes towards him and I literally connecting everything that happened with me in Ashram. This book and swamiji can't be explain in words. He is beyond words. And thanks to Sadhvi Vrinda and swami vidyanand om for sharing their moments with us. A mystic and must read.
July 30, 2019
If you believe in faith that divine grace this book is for you. A must read book to go on a beautiful journey. Written in a way to keep you interested. While reading this book felt as if I was witnessing every experience. A book which will leave you with the warmth in your heart.
January 26, 2021
Penned by Ismita Tandon Ji (now Saadhvi Vrinda Om Ji) and Swami Vidyananda Om Ji, This book is a form of devotion expressed into words.
The book is divided into two parts, First introduces Ismita Tandon Ji, the circumstances through which she met SwamiJi. Chapter one itself is enough to make any body cry and contemplate on his/her own life. IsmitaJi writes beautifully about SwamiJi, Life in The Ashram, Other two Swamis -- Swami Vidyananda Om and Swami Raghavananda Om (Bramhachari Pradeep Ji from IF TRUTH BE TOLD), SwamiJi giving discourses and meeting disciples from all over, SwamiJi miraculously helping the people both local and those coming from far off places and how divine shines through SwamiJis conduct.
Similarly the Second part Swami Vidyananda tells his story. How Vidyananda SwamiJi ached for a guru and the magical way Om SwamiJi came into his life, How the Ashram was in its earliest days when only Om SwamiJi and Swami Vidyananda lived there doing penance, helping the local people and how Vidyananda SwamiJi takes care of Om SwamiJi.
Both the parts were equally magnificent, the writing was crisp and at times I found my eyes welling as well as grinning like the backbenchers 😎.
If you like SwamiJis discourses on YouTube, SoundCloud and now also on Audible Suno then surely you will cruise through this book in maximum one or two days.
The book is divided into two parts, First introduces Ismita Tandon Ji, the circumstances through which she met SwamiJi. Chapter one itself is enough to make any body cry and contemplate on his/her own life. IsmitaJi writes beautifully about SwamiJi, Life in The Ashram, Other two Swamis -- Swami Vidyananda Om and Swami Raghavananda Om (Bramhachari Pradeep Ji from IF TRUTH BE TOLD), SwamiJi giving discourses and meeting disciples from all over, SwamiJi miraculously helping the people both local and those coming from far off places and how divine shines through SwamiJis conduct.
Similarly the Second part Swami Vidyananda tells his story. How Vidyananda SwamiJi ached for a guru and the magical way Om SwamiJi came into his life, How the Ashram was in its earliest days when only Om SwamiJi and Swami Vidyananda lived there doing penance, helping the local people and how Vidyananda SwamiJi takes care of Om SwamiJi.
Both the parts were equally magnificent, the writing was crisp and at times I found my eyes welling as well as grinning like the backbenchers 😎.
If you like SwamiJis discourses on YouTube, SoundCloud and now also on Audible Suno then surely you will cruise through this book in maximum one or two days.
September 9, 2016
Wonderful sharing by authors their own experience with Om Swamiji is must read book who have already read books written by Oman Swamiji
Strengthen and motivates your spiritual beliefs and appraise reader with powers of siddhis attained with grace of Sadhna done under Wright spiritual masters.
Strengthen and motivates your spiritual beliefs and appraise reader with powers of siddhis attained with grace of Sadhna done under Wright spiritual masters.
October 18, 2017
Mind blowing experiences and very simple articulation. It's an inspirational book.
December 25, 2018
Divine
A book for every seeker. For a skeptical mind, no proof is enough and for a true believer, no proof is required.
Peace🙏
A book for every seeker. For a skeptical mind, no proof is enough and for a true believer, no proof is required.
Peace🙏
July 27, 2020
I have read the book second time. The way it was written was mesmerizing. Thanks to Swami Vidyanand Om and Ismita Tandon (Sadhvi Vrinda) for bringing live the wonderful incidents in the Ashram
January 27, 2020
I have no words on how to describe what I felt after reading this book. The book portrays Om Swami's simple way of living, in this complex world. Ismita and Swami Vidyananda Om beautifully narrated their journey and life experiences within the boundaries of Swami Ji's grace, and also the beauty and quietude of the ashram life. And I really love the writing style of Ishmita Tandon (now Sadhvi Vrinda Om). She has expressed each and every experience so vividly that I could feel the occurrences happening right in front of my eyes. Needless to say, she has an impeccable flair of writing, and weaves words like a magician.
September 12, 2021
For swami ji's followers it will strengthen the faith
This book will further strengthen the faith of those who already believe in Om swami. All the stories are a delight and kept me engaged till the end. It does offer an inside look into all the powers which he is carrying and never makes a display of.
This book will further strengthen the faith of those who already believe in Om swami. All the stories are a delight and kept me engaged till the end. It does offer an inside look into all the powers which he is carrying and never makes a display of.
August 10, 2021
Beyond excellent
I’m awestruck by the experiences. And also very glad and grateful for sharing them with the common people. If you have one percent faith in god or if you are in search then this is the book.
I’m awestruck by the experiences. And also very glad and grateful for sharing them with the common people. If you have one percent faith in god or if you are in search then this is the book.
September 11, 2023
Thank you so much for this beautiful work
Book has inspired me to visit the ashram and prostrate infront of Sri hari and swami ji thank you for your efforts to both the writers wish you well 🙏🏻
Book has inspired me to visit the ashram and prostrate infront of Sri hari and swami ji thank you for your efforts to both the writers wish you well 🙏🏻
August 9, 2020
Really good look into two disicple's experiences with their guru, Om Swami. A joy to read, but of course full of divine and out of this "world" incidents.
January 30, 2021
Beautiful
Thank you for sharing a glimpse of Swamiji so that i get to know Him better🙏🌸🌻🌈 Jai Mata MahaDevi 🙏🌸 Jai Shri Hari 🙏🌸
Thank you for sharing a glimpse of Swamiji so that i get to know Him better🙏🌸🌻🌈 Jai Mata MahaDevi 🙏🌸 Jai Shri Hari 🙏🌸
May 15, 2021
Exceptionally written
May 23, 2021
Mesmerising. One has to read to believe the living saint amongst us.
October 4, 2021
MIND BLOWING..🤯🤯🤯🤯
January 9, 2022
Divine! Astounded with Om Swami ji and the powers he possess, deeply desire to meet him once in this lifetime
October 26, 2023
Devotion
JUST amazingly filled with devotion. It will fill you up with love,devotion and make you cry in awe. stories will make you closer with Swamiji.
JUST amazingly filled with devotion. It will fill you up with love,devotion and make you cry in awe. stories will make you closer with Swamiji.
April 28, 2021
A book of faith
Thank you for this book Sadhviji....I had finished it months back but came back to re-read and enjoy Swamiji's glories.... Jai Shri Hari
Thank you for this book Sadhviji....I had finished it months back but came back to re-read and enjoy Swamiji's glories.... Jai Shri Hari
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