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Deva Bhumi: The Abode of the Gods in India
KK Sah is a mentor, friend and teacher to many of the Westerners who have come to India in search of the extraordinary being known as Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji). His experience and knowledge of Bhakti Yoga (yoga of devotion) and his vocal renditions of Bhajans (devotional poems) from the mystic saints have been an important spiritual transmission for many of these same Westerners who have come under his guidance.
In particular he was the first Hindi translator for Ram Dass (Dr. Richard Alpert) when he first met the Guru in 1967 as he was searching for what he called “a map of consciousness”. It was KK who was instructed by Maharaj-ji to take Ram Dass back to his family home and show him the love and affection of an Indian family.
KK is part of a highly unusual family that was host to some of the most esteemed Saints of the 20th century in Northern India in an area called Deva Bhumi or Land Of the Gods. His father, as a police inspector for the British Raj travelled the remote trails in the Himalayan mountains and met the likes of Hariakhan Baba, Sombari Baba and Brahmachari Baba who are considered to be a few of the most accomplished Yogis of the last century. KK himself had the grace to grow up in this environment, literally in the lap of Neem Karoli Baba.
In Deva Bhumi, the title of KK’s book, we get an opportunity to hear of the vibrancy and spiritual tapestry of this very special region of India where the divine presence presided through these beloved Gurus in KK’s story. We also hear, for the first time, the stories of one particular Saint of this region of the Himalayas, Sombari Baba, who exemplified the enigmatic and holy presence of a completely free being or as it is known in India, a Siddha- a fully accomplished and realized being.
In Deva Bhumi KK passes forward the love and wisdom of these very special beings who represent the promise of what we can be as humans. It is the story of a place on our planet that has been the centre of a tradition of love, compassion and service through the living examples of these great beings.
In particular he was the first Hindi translator for Ram Dass (Dr. Richard Alpert) when he first met the Guru in 1967 as he was searching for what he called “a map of consciousness”. It was KK who was instructed by Maharaj-ji to take Ram Dass back to his family home and show him the love and affection of an Indian family.
KK is part of a highly unusual family that was host to some of the most esteemed Saints of the 20th century in Northern India in an area called Deva Bhumi or Land Of the Gods. His father, as a police inspector for the British Raj travelled the remote trails in the Himalayan mountains and met the likes of Hariakhan Baba, Sombari Baba and Brahmachari Baba who are considered to be a few of the most accomplished Yogis of the last century. KK himself had the grace to grow up in this environment, literally in the lap of Neem Karoli Baba.
In Deva Bhumi, the title of KK’s book, we get an opportunity to hear of the vibrancy and spiritual tapestry of this very special region of India where the divine presence presided through these beloved Gurus in KK’s story. We also hear, for the first time, the stories of one particular Saint of this region of the Himalayas, Sombari Baba, who exemplified the enigmatic and holy presence of a completely free being or as it is known in India, a Siddha- a fully accomplished and realized being.
In Deva Bhumi KK passes forward the love and wisdom of these very special beings who represent the promise of what we can be as humans. It is the story of a place on our planet that has been the centre of a tradition of love, compassion and service through the living examples of these great beings.
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300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2016
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November 21, 2021
Wonderful set of stories about siddhas who are not well known in the West. Stories are mostly about Sombari Baba and they will blow you away. You can feel the sacredness of these beings while reading this book.
December 8, 2021
This book had been on my list forever (I think Krishna Das recommended it.) and it wasn't until my latest obsession with ILL that I got it. It's a great look at the different saints and sadhus in India, and the people's experiences of interacting with said saints and sadhus. Really enjoyable.
July 30, 2024
truth
Beautiful account of the essence of divinity it is always beautiful to read whstvtge divine can do through us mortals forever blessed by this book which I have begun but I guess it was not time to finish it
Beautiful account of the essence of divinity it is always beautiful to read whstvtge divine can do through us mortals forever blessed by this book which I have begun but I guess it was not time to finish it
May 27, 2017
Beautiful tales
While dealing with a different country, time and customs, this book conveys the simple surrender and devotion central to any spiritual path. Highly recommend.
While dealing with a different country, time and customs, this book conveys the simple surrender and devotion central to any spiritual path. Highly recommend.
December 29, 2018
Spiritual journey
It was a beautiful journey I took through the book about Sombari baba. Just enjoyed it. Reread many times. Thanks
It was a beautiful journey I took through the book about Sombari baba. Just enjoyed it. Reread many times. Thanks
March 19, 2017
Ram Ram
The stories are told with charm and simplicity I was reminded of The Autobiography of a Yogi where you come to realize that all the stories are told in a manner that help raise your vibration as you take another step towards your own actualization.
The stories are told with charm and simplicity I was reminded of The Autobiography of a Yogi where you come to realize that all the stories are told in a manner that help raise your vibration as you take another step towards your own actualization.
October 17, 2024
A good collection of stories and recollections about various siddhas in India. Most of the stories are about Sombari Baba, but some about Neem Karoli Baba and Bal Brahmachari Maharaj.
Basically it is all miracle stories. With a sprinkling of spiritual guidance and commentary. Ram Dass summarized much of this content in his book 'Be Love Now'. Ranges from the funny to the spooky to the mid-blowing.
Why don't we have stories like this about siddhas in the west?
Basically it is all miracle stories. With a sprinkling of spiritual guidance and commentary. Ram Dass summarized much of this content in his book 'Be Love Now'. Ranges from the funny to the spooky to the mid-blowing.
Why don't we have stories like this about siddhas in the west?
April 22, 2017
This is a wonderful book for those interested in the Bhakti Yoga path, and anyone who loved Autobiography of a Yogi. I read this before and after a trip to India. Reading this book made my experience in India all the more meaningful.
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