The Millennial Yogi

How do I fight? I see failure at every juncture' said Jay.'If we divide our life the way we sort laundry we will never find peace' replied Vini.Jayshankar Prasad or Jay has had a shady-yet-mercurial rise in his journey as an entrepreneur but he has little idea as to what is around the corner. On the other hand Vini a mystic monk has already been there and knows what it is like to have it all and then lose it in an instant. Greed . . . power . . . money . . . are all transitory.In a serendipitous twist of fate Jay crosses paths with the enigmatic Vini and thus begins a cathartic and transformative journey. The Millennial Yogi is the zeitgeist parable for anyone searching for meaning and purpose in life. With prose that is both photographic and profound Deepam Chatterjee has crafted an extraordinary tale of loss redemption and the fight for one's soul in an increasingly materialistic world. Review 'Captain Deepam Chatterjee's The Millennial Yogi guides the reader through the cathartic transformation of a young entrepreneur after his chance meeting with a mystic monk whose teachings lead the protagonist on a passionate quest for meaning in everyday life. A fascinating account of spiritual and emotional catharsis all the more timely in today's turbulent times' -- Shashi Tharoor member of Parliament'I am glad that Deepam has at last made his debut as a novelist. His first novel takes the reader through a fascinating dual spiritual journey. I congratulate him on this novel and wish him well in the future' -- Karan Singh author statesman educationist and environmentalist'I have seen Deepam transform from a young officer into a teacher of mysticism and meditation. I listen to his discourses with great fascination as they are getting better by the day. Deepam's debut book The Millennial Yogi is an engrossing and thought-provoking read. I am sure many more such books will flow from his pen in years to come' -- General N.C. Vij former chief of the army staff'Deepam's debut book The Millennial Yogi is an intriguing read interspersed with the music and poetry from many mystical traditions of India including Sufi and Baul couplets. This modern parable is extremely relatable as it is based upon the theme of reclaiming our life when we are down. Deepam's writing is crisp intriguing and engaging. The story traverses two different eras and teaching traditions and in parts it reminds me of my own life and student days with my teachers. I am certain that The Millennial Yogi will be the first in a long series of books by Deepam Chatterjee' -- Shankar Mahadevan singer composer and actor'Deepam Chatterjee is the rare army officer who has taken the road less travelled. He has been teaching mysticism and meditation for many years. In The Millennial Yogi he has poured a lifetime of his life experiences. Deepam has woven a beautiful parable about Jay a young man whose intense ambition to attain success at any cost leads him to complete ruin. However in a serendipitous moment he meets his mentor Vini who helps Jay find meaning and purpose. Life is beautiful and we must learn to make the best of what we have rather than focusing on what we don't. Deepam's book compels us to ponder the deepest of questions-what is the purpose of our lives? We all struggle with adversities. How we deal with them makes or breaks us. Nothing is impossible. Through The Millennial Yogi Deepam has underlined this message. Where there's will there's a way. If we have the will we can find our inner strength and conquer the wholeworld' -- Deepa Malik Padma Shri Khel Ratna and Arjuna awardee and co-founder Wheeling Happiness Foundation'I am very happy and excited about my friend Deepam's debut book The Millennial Yogi. It's the kind of book that arrives rarely and leaves an everlasting imprint on the landscape of literary fiction. In the tradition of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and T