Review of A Search In Vedic India

[Fola Moni]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Search In Vedic India" by Venkata ramanasarma podury.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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Let’s think about this line of thought for a second. “You cannot be aware of something unless it comes into your awareness as a thought”. Confusing? Deep? Whichever way you look at it, you must admit this quote from the spiritual book, A Search In Vedic India by Venkata Ramanasarma Podury requires a different level of reasoning to understand it. The book invites you to open your mind and see things from a different perspective.

We’ve all had times in our lives when we’ve questioned our existence, especially when dealing with traumatic experiences like losing a loved one. We seek answers to questions that are impossible to answer. Some of us give up after a while and accept our fate. Others, like Albert in this book, keep searching for the truth, no matter where it takes them.

After suffering a tragic loss when he was thirteen, Albert began seeking answers, but he wasn’t satisfied with the responses he got from Christianity, his faith. As time passed and he became a successful man, he resorted to reading books, hoping he would find the answers there. It started him on a journey to a place where he would meet the man who changed his life forever.

The book requires deep thinkers who are willing to keep an open mind. It also requires people who have religious tolerance and are appreciative of other faiths. I like how the author used fictional characters to narrate his story for easier understanding. It made me relate easily with the lead characters and their personal lives. I like how I anticipated whether any amorous feelings would develop between Albert and Vimala because of their journey together. Learning about and discovering the religious ritual practices of Hinduism was also an eye-opener for me. Even though I’m a Christian, I have Hindu friends, so I believe knowing this would make me relate better with them.

I also like how Eckhart Tolle’s philosophy was merged with the book's logic. In his book, “The Power of Now”, Eckhart stresses the need to live in the present rather than look back on the past with regret or worry about the future. Personally, this logic has been my philosophy for a while now, and it’s the most liberating decision I've ever made. Going back to this book, the guru, known as the Swarmi, states that to understand your true self, you have to realise that there's an I awareness which is the subject and everything else is an object. This I awareness consists of awareness and existence. Understanding I awareness is the key to discovering one's true self and individuality. One of the many steps in achieving this is to discard continuous harmful thoughts about the past and future.

However, I didn't like the many typos I encountered. I lost count after ten. There were also missing punctuations and capital letters where small ones should have been. Even the author, Eckhart Tolle's name, was incorrectly spelt as Echort. I only found out when I googled for more information on him. All these affected my reading experience significantly.

Overall, I would give it 3 out of 5 stars. The book is enlightening, but the many grammatical errors made my reading experience more harrowing than pleasurable. It could do with another round of professional editing, as I do not believe this book was well-edited. The lack of erotic scenes and profanity makes it suitable for readers of all ages. Even though some might say it’s only suitable for people of a different faith, I would totally disagree. As I mentioned earlier, I’m a Christian, but I enjoyed this book (even though I did not understand the part about idol worship) apart from the typos. It’s not critical of other faiths. It is asking one to have an open mind and think outside the box. Hence, I will recommend it to anyone yearning for answers and spiritual guidance.

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[Ajibola Gabriel]

I’m a deep thinker and also very curious but I set priorities. As much as I’d like to read a book that will take my mind to different places, I do not think I want to engage. However this book sounds like an interesting book that people can explore, if they don’t mind the errors. Thank you for a great review.

[Mhiz Vyi Vyan]

As a Christian, I would not read books like this even though I am a deep thinker. This was a wonderful review, well done.

[Ogechi Okonkwo]

This is an interesting and a fascinating review. I loved how you captured every aspect of the book. I did enjoy reading your review. This is an interesting one.

[Fola Moni]

I’m a deep thinker and also very curious but I set priorities. As much as I’d like to read a book that will take my mind to different places, I do not think I want to engage. However this book sounds like an interesting book that people can explore, if they don’t mind the errors. Thank you for a great review.

I completely understand your point of view. Thanks for stopping by.

[Fola Moni]

As a Christian, I would not read books like this even though I am a deep thinker. This was a wonderful review, well done.

I respect your opinion. Thanks for the lovely comment.

[Fola Moni]

This is an interesting and a fascinating review. I loved how you captured every aspect of the book. I did enjoy reading your review. This is an interesting one.

Thanks so much for the wonderful comments!