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Shankara: The Mansarovar Odyssey
Shakara is my tribute to Shiva and my odyssey to the land of Druk , Mansarovar , Nepal , Dharamshala and Tibet as I seek out both Buddha and Shankara in these travelogues of mine .How similar they are in thought and in nature . The great meditators are explored in this book as I walk on the land they themselves had. Walked on to take a peek into their time and practices and how they perceived the world .I a-quaint you with accent rituals and scriptures , so come to this wondrous journey a tale of two complete men .
51 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2019
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September 4, 2019
While reading Shankara: The Mansarovar Odyssey, expect a book that is essentially a travel memoir but not a travel guide. Expect a book that takes you to the beautiful world of Kailash-Mansarovar yatra and takes you through the entire experience in just 50 pages.
One of the best things about this book are the pictures that the reader gets to feast her eyes on. Just one look at all those amazing pictures of the snowcapped Kailash Parvat and the pristine blue lakes is enough to calm one’s mind and boost the reading experience manifold.
The worst part about the book is its editing. In addition to spelling mistakes, grammatical errors and poor sentence construction, the book also lacks a good copy editing.
There are chapters that are mentioned under incorrect sections, chapters which have been repeated in totality and many such obvious issues that greatly reduce the reading pleasure.
I felt that the book was a little too short for my liking. Had it been a tad lengthier with more chapters on the yatra itself, I would have liked it much more. An ideal travel book should at least be a hundred pages or more in length.
Also, the chronology of the book was a little messy. Chapters that should have been included in the beginning are featured towards the conclusion part and vice versa.
Read the detailed review here - https://www.bookgeeks.in/shankara-the...
One of the best things about this book are the pictures that the reader gets to feast her eyes on. Just one look at all those amazing pictures of the snowcapped Kailash Parvat and the pristine blue lakes is enough to calm one’s mind and boost the reading experience manifold.
The worst part about the book is its editing. In addition to spelling mistakes, grammatical errors and poor sentence construction, the book also lacks a good copy editing.
There are chapters that are mentioned under incorrect sections, chapters which have been repeated in totality and many such obvious issues that greatly reduce the reading pleasure.
I felt that the book was a little too short for my liking. Had it been a tad lengthier with more chapters on the yatra itself, I would have liked it much more. An ideal travel book should at least be a hundred pages or more in length.
Also, the chronology of the book was a little messy. Chapters that should have been included in the beginning are featured towards the conclusion part and vice versa.
Read the detailed review here - https://www.bookgeeks.in/shankara-the...
October 19, 2019
It’s a wonderful book that tells about his journey to #mansarovar .
His experience with the group, the stay there and everything are described in a crisp way that keeps the reader hooked throughout. The beautiful pictures shared by the author adds spark to the book. From food to culture the author explains about the temples, their importance.
The language used by the author is simple. The narration of the book is crisp and engaging. I liked how the author shared his experience. It felt like I was talking to a friend. This book can be your travel guide for Mansarovar.
Overall it’s a light and quick read that you can pick up.
His experience with the group, the stay there and everything are described in a crisp way that keeps the reader hooked throughout. The beautiful pictures shared by the author adds spark to the book. From food to culture the author explains about the temples, their importance.
The language used by the author is simple. The narration of the book is crisp and engaging. I liked how the author shared his experience. It felt like I was talking to a friend. This book can be your travel guide for Mansarovar.
Overall it’s a light and quick read that you can pick up.
October 9, 2019
I will give it around 6 - 6.5 stars out of 10. The stars above are rounded off.
Detailed #BookReview is available at: https://thinkerviews.com/books/englis...
Shankara (or Lord Shiva) is a Hindu deity who is known for his almost unending penance. Considered as the supreme being responsible for the destruction of everything, so a new beginning can take place; Shankara holds a respected place for anyone looking for a spiritual beyond.
Anuj Tikku, a popular travel blogger from India was associated with Isha Foundation and took part in their Kailash-Mansarovar spiritual travel as a group member. This book is a haphazardly arranged collection of his articles exploring his experiences during this travel and a few more related ones.
The book is indeed a good read if you can ignore proofreading errors (which is the biggest letdowns) .
Nothing is more authentic than the first-hand experience. This book, thus proves to be a good option for anyone who want to explore the things about the real expedition to Kailash-Mansarovar. The author shares many tips including the physical test and fitness, the time you need to spend in Delhi (to get permission and complete other formalities), what you should bring and what you should not during this expedition, the lifestyle of the people you come across during this tour, and much more.
Some practical tips like "traveling lite" and buy the things you need form Tibet, so you should not have to carry all these stuff and manage the same (which could be a tiresome experience) since the beginning of the tour; can be a saving grace for the wannabe visitors for these places.
You will enjoy viewing some fantastically taken photographs embedded in this book. Be it the ethereal look of the Mansarovar lake, or some of the mountain peaks, or others. Of course, you may want to explore them in quite a high resolution.
If you are a book lover and read across many genres, you will like mentions of various literary stuff in this book.
Overall, it could have been a much better version of itself if proofreading and arrangement of chapters could have been taken care of.
Detailed #BookReview is available at: https://thinkerviews.com/books/englis...
Shankara (or Lord Shiva) is a Hindu deity who is known for his almost unending penance. Considered as the supreme being responsible for the destruction of everything, so a new beginning can take place; Shankara holds a respected place for anyone looking for a spiritual beyond.
Anuj Tikku, a popular travel blogger from India was associated with Isha Foundation and took part in their Kailash-Mansarovar spiritual travel as a group member. This book is a haphazardly arranged collection of his articles exploring his experiences during this travel and a few more related ones.
The book is indeed a good read if you can ignore proofreading errors (which is the biggest letdowns) .
Nothing is more authentic than the first-hand experience. This book, thus proves to be a good option for anyone who want to explore the things about the real expedition to Kailash-Mansarovar. The author shares many tips including the physical test and fitness, the time you need to spend in Delhi (to get permission and complete other formalities), what you should bring and what you should not during this expedition, the lifestyle of the people you come across during this tour, and much more.
Some practical tips like "traveling lite" and buy the things you need form Tibet, so you should not have to carry all these stuff and manage the same (which could be a tiresome experience) since the beginning of the tour; can be a saving grace for the wannabe visitors for these places.
You will enjoy viewing some fantastically taken photographs embedded in this book. Be it the ethereal look of the Mansarovar lake, or some of the mountain peaks, or others. Of course, you may want to explore them in quite a high resolution.
If you are a book lover and read across many genres, you will like mentions of various literary stuff in this book.
Overall, it could have been a much better version of itself if proofreading and arrangement of chapters could have been taken care of.
September 8, 2019
This is a good book on the travel of Mansarovar. The author brings alive his pilgrimage experience of Mansarovar, through many countries and treacherous and harsh climatic conditions. I found the book very informative. It fille me with geographical and cultural knowledge of the people met or came across en route. Anu Tikku is a famous Bollywood actor and a passionate travel blogger - his stories on travel are truly inspiring. I am looking forward to read more of his work.
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