Table of Contents

Contents
to the reader

i. scenes
the hungry birds
dharma • devotion
five holy men
maya • illusion
the saint
santi • peace
the scholar
jnana • knowledge

ii. conversations
the pilgrim
darshana • the divine presence
avatara • incarnation
the lovers
karma • bondage
moksa • release
the prince and the thief
dyva vileenam • oneness with god
dhyanam • contemplation
three seekers
seva • service
tapas • suffering
the king and the farmer
amrita • eternity
a warning to the west
seeker and master

background and context
sources

Promotional Information

A modern Saint Francis, Sundar Singh probes the essence of the Gospels with unusual freshness

About the Author

One of the first Indian Christian teachers to receive worldwide attention in modern times, Sundar Singh (1889-1929) wandered throughout Tibet and the Indian subcontinent as a sadhu, a penniless pilgrim wearing the traditional saffron robe. His distinctly Indian dedication and simple explanations of spiritual truths completely severed the link between Christian faith and western culture - so bringing to life the teachings of Jesus for millions of Indians.

Reviews

Richard J. Foster, author, Celebration of Discipline Sundar Singh's dramatic encounter with the living Christ, and his refusal to clothe his faith with western trappings make for compelling reading. I highly recommend this book. Library Journal This fascinating collection of Sundar Singh's conversations and parables reveals a startlingly non-Western but deeply authentic Christianity. This volume should be of the keenest interest to spiritual seekers, Christian and non-Christian alike. Highly recommended.