A Search in Secret India

<p><em>A Search in Secret India</em> is the story of Paul Brunton's journey around India living among yogis mystics and gurus some of whom he found convincing others not. He finally finds the peace and tranquility which come with self-knowledge when he meets and studies with the great sage Sri Ramana Maharishi.</p><p>Paul Brunton was a British philosopher mystic traveler and guru. He left a journalistic career to live among yogis mystics and holy men and studied Eastern and Western esoteric teachings. Dedicating his life to an inward and spiritual quest Brunton felt charged to communicate his experiences about what he learned in the East to others. His works had a major influence on the spread of Eastern mysticism to the West.</p><p>Taking pains to express his thoughts in layperson's terms Brunton was able to present what he learned from the Orient and from ancient tradition as a living wisdom. His writings express his view that meditation and the inward quest are not exclusively for monks and hermits but will also support those living normal active lives in the Western world.</p>