A Fistful of Wisdom: A Monk's Light Musings on Life's Serious Stuff

by Om Swami

What is the sum total of human life? Are we to keep working towards eternally elusive and expanding goals?

In our continuous effort to be more productive and ever progressive, we tend to lose sight of the beautiful side of existence – its simplicity. A Fistful of Wisdom reminds us that life is playful and it is demanding, but it is also a gift, a precious and priceless blessing. The more we learn to appreciate the beauty in simple things, the easier our survival. This book reminds us to observe and appreciate each passing moment and experience the pure joy of just being here and now.

Bestselling author and mystic Om Swami doles out simple yet profound wisdom about the true meaning of happiness in his characteristic light-hearted way. Inside these pages, you will find a spiritual guru’s lucid solutions to problems and challenges related to modern-day living.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Philosophy, Meditation

222 pages, Paperback

Published December 12, 2017

About the author

Om Swami is a mystic who lives in the Himalayan foothills. Prior to renunciation, he founded and ran a multimillion-dollar software company with offices across the world.

Reviews

[Krashagi Saini · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would recommend this as one of those books, which should be read and re-read time and again. The beauty of life is explained in a nutshell in this book and various aspects that surrounds it.
At times in the hum-drum affairs of life we forget, there are very simple yet powerful ways in which one can lead a life full of happiness, peace and contentment.
We get so lost running after materialistic things in life that we forget to enjoy the journey and feel gratitude for what all we have been blessed with.
This book is a good read for everyone who wants to understand the true meaning of life and what lies at the core of it.

[Haripriya R · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing read. Go read it to experience how wonderfully Om Swami has explained the complicated concepts of spirituality combining them with some witty Mulla Nasruddin stories sometimes, or a small story from Mahabharata. Spirituality may not be your favorite genre, but still you would fall in love with the simplicity and profoundness of this book. A must read to seek few answers and learn few lessons. Beginning with demonstration of life as a puzzle, and ending with a chapter on "fear of death", this book is more than just a fistful of wisdom.

[Sonam Kukreja · Rating 4 out of 5]

So this is one of those books reading which life seems more beautiful and meaningful. We seldom fall prey to unruly situations and ponder over a thought or 2, over and over again. And then you suddenly come across a recommendation to read this book. Life couldn't help any better. It is a really well written book and thoughts shared are of course Om Swami's but yet these are the untamed emotions we all undergo...seldom short of words humans are. But the way Om Swami has out it across in his pebble of wisdom is definitely worth a read.

Thankyou :)

[Ashish Om Gourav · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the few books, I have gulped down in less than a day. Perhaps, it can be said that the content was light but I would gladly say that it had substance which was easily digestible .

This is a breezy read by Om Swami Jee, where he takes a light but much needed point of view about almost all aspects of our lives as we see it.

If you have read his other books and you like them, it's precisely why you should grab this one too

[Meghana · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories in this book are so simple and positive - I really enjoyed them. Enlightening and thought-provoking. I love that Om Swami does not shove any ideology down your throat, instead advocating for a way of life that works for everyone.

*taking a star off for the grammatical errors which got in the way of the flow of reading.

[Shailee Dixit Savalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one is a self help book by Om Swamiji. This book tries to answer or straighten most of our thoughts that we ruminate on time and again. There is a lot of wisdom packed into that little book that one might have to refer to it again in times of need. It has definitely answered few of my present day life questions though.
Grateful to have read his work

[aditya shahi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another incredible book by Swami Ji

So much practical wisdom. Grateful to Swami ji for sharing that will readers. The humor is great and goes very well with the lessons and teachings

[Amri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful read

A beautiful read which will fill you with positivity.
This book is like a series of wisdom pearls bound together in a garland. From love to death, compassion to gratitude all explained with nice tales.

[Priyanka Vishwakarma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good and practical read about many aspects of life, person, emotion, musing, death, god, spirituality, etc that the author monk has talked about. Author uses such good examples and stories to convey his thoughts.

[Dr Hemal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Words of wisdom..
Its the book you would like to keep with yourself all the time.. The book has other part too, Fistful.of love.
Together both The books Answer majority of moral debates that occurs at some point of time in ones' life.
One of the Marvels from om swami' s pen.

[Rahul Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like all others a masterpiece

First of all Swami hi tells everything using a story that keeps thing interesting. Few of very complex questions get answered here. Nice book.

[Sourav Yadav · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

Very insightful. Filled with simplicity. Nothing is born, nothing dies, It is only the matter that keeps on transforming it's shape.

[Gautam Bothra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical wisdom with roots in Vedic, Puranic and Buddhist philosophy.

[Jessica Paradis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A time stopper that calls for great sense-making introspection.

[Rahul Bejjala · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting book about life stuff ..

[Vijay Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

As he said, arranging the map of ur life will ultimately lead to sorting off of things automatically.

[Achintya Mandal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

[Priyankamoni Saikia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to recommend this book to everyone who wants to know about the actual meaning of life.. This book will guide every reader to an eternal destiny.

[IdeaKaran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring

[Sourabh Kshatriya · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's like a journey with many small stories

[Keith^^^ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Same lessons, new stories

[Ashish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gems in your hand .

Swami hi just killed it with his intellect. Go for it and find something new in every page. Buy it and feel it.