Synopsis On the surface this book is a biography of a great sage of the Himalayas who mastered the practices of Yoga and brought to the west a system for understanding the mysteries of body, mind, and spirit. But like the life of Swami Rama, these pages to much deeper than a mere sequence of astonishing events. Though stories of the authentic and fruitful guru disciple relationships Swami Rama had with both his mysterious master Bengali Baba and his own students, you will see how the precious stream of spiritual tradition is transmitted through the generations. These pages also serve as a guide to the more esoteric and advanced practices of yoga and tantra not commonly taught or understood in the West. And they bring you to holy places in India, revealing why these sacred sties are important and how to go about visiting them. The wisdom in these stories penetrates beyond the power of words. As you read Pandit Tigunait’ tales of life with Swami Rama and see how a committed student actually draws knowledge and nourishment from his teacher. You will feel a few drops from the timeless stream of the traditions of the Himalayas planning themselves in your own heart.