{"product_id":"the-journey-home","title":"The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami – Radhanath Swami","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEmbark on an epic transcontinental quest for truth. Follow the gripping, soul-stirring autobiographical journey of a nineteen-year-old traveler who crossed continents to become one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat drives a young man to leave behind the comforts of suburban Chicago, cross the globe with next to no money, and walk straight into the mystical heart of India? In \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003eThe Journey Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, acclaimed Gaudiya Vaishnava guru \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"219\"\u003eRadhanath Swami\u003c\/b\u003e delivers an exhilarating, deeply candid account of his profound spiritual transformation. Adopting a beautifully simple yet captivating narrative style, the author charts his mesmerizing evolution from an adventurous nineteen-year-old American youth into a devoted Hindu monk dedicated to a life of humility and selfless service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis is not a mere travelogue; it is a raw, high-stakes exploration of the human soul. Over the course of a perilous six-month hitchhiking trek through Europe, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, the author navigates freezing conditions, near-death illnesses, and immense cultural shifts to finally arrive in India. Along the way, he encounters an extraordinary tapestry of mystics, remote hermits, and legendary figures—including intimate interactions with the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, and his ultimate spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada. Universal in its scope, this timeless spiritual classic transcends the rigid boundaries of formal religion, offering modern readers an inspiring roadmap to introspect, discover their true calling, and uncover the ultimate purpose of human existence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52512274055451,"sku":null,"price":424.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/61g40WNFudL._SL1400.jpg?v=1783989430","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/the-journey-home","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}