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The Travels Of A Sadhu In The Himalayas
Jaladhar Sen
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In the summer of 1890, Jaladhar Sen left behind a life of domesticity and embarked on an adventure across some of India?s most sacred landscapes, from Hrishikesh, all the way to Badrinath. Armed with little more than a blanket, a staff, and a book of songs by the renowned Bengali poet and Baul singer Kangal Harinath, he journeyed through perilous mountain passes, snowbound valleys, and remote pilgrim towns?seeking not the divine, but solace for a life fractured by loss. Sen?s deeply personal travelogue chronicles the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas?the roaring Alakananda, the towering peaks of Nara and Narayan, the spiritual might of Shankaracharya?s Joshimath, the bustling markets of Srinagar, and the ethereal stillness of Badrinath?along with a vivid cast of characters?from stoic sadhus, cunning pandas and officious police personnel to ailing young boys, large-hearted villagers and even fellow Bengali pilgrims. In the shadow of the Himalayas, Sen reflects on the complexities of faith, the hypocrisies of ascetic life, and the profound tenderness of human connection. Blending diary observations and literary flourish, Himalay?first published in 1900?had once captured the imagination of a generation of Bengalis, inspiring them to travel far beyond their homeland. This English translation reintroduces Sen?s compelling account to a new audience, highlighting its historical importance and enduring charm as one of the earliest modern Bengali narratives of the Himalayan experience.
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| Author | Jaladhar Sen |
| Publisher | Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited |
| Language | English |
| Binding Type | Paper Back |
| Non Fiction | Travel |
| ISBN13 | 9789363362475 |
| SKU | BK 0205931 |
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