Mystic Kailash-Mansarovar & Me: A Journey Within

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This book is about the mystic experiences of al commoner 's pilgrimage to Kallash - Mansarovar in the. autonomous region of Tibet, China.

From the time immemorial, Saints and devotees of various faiths have come to the revered mountain Kailash and Holy Lake Mansarovar to meditate in the caves around, some never to return back. It is believed that due to their collective yogic power, some persons may have unique experiences while visiting this region.

By his own experiences during trekking author elucidates that Kailash- Mansarovar is not just a journey of a common traveler. It is a pilgrimage to travel within.

He had some very unique experiences at Holy Lake Mansarovar and during Kailash parikrama which goes beyond reasoning into the realm of mysticism. These mystic experiences are narrated here.

Each day of trekking reinforces some new learnings, revisiting the stark nakedness of human character and Lord Kailash's bountiful blessings. These learnings are illustrated here.

Gyanendra is a mechanical engineer, a PhD from IIT Delhi and post-doctoral Research at VKA, Aachen Germany. He is widely travelled in India and abroad. He is very passionate about trekking in Uttarakhand Hills. He writes about spirituality, ancient wisdom and his own travel experiences.

It is about a pilgrimage by a commoner trekking to Kailash - Mansarovar in the autonomous region of Tibet, China.

Unique experiences and learnings during trekking, especially while circumambulating Kailash and during 2- days' stay at the bank of Holy Lake Mansarovar are narrated here along with a brief description of the grandeur of this region.

From the time immemorial, Saints and devotees of various faiths have come to the revered mountain Kailash and Holy Lake Mansarovar to meditate in the caves around, some never to return back. It is believed that due to their collective yogic power, some persons, perhaps the evolved souls, may have unique experiences while visiting this region.

By his own experiences during trekking, author elucidates that Kailash- Mansarovar is not just a journey of a common traveler. It is a pilgrimage to travel within. It is a journey for trying to know oneself so that one may know what is to be known.

During trekking author felt the support of the Unseen Hand of God.

It was sheer beauty of Mansarovar in full moon night that author watched sitting at the bank of Holy Lake. He had some very unique experiences at Holy Lake which go beyond reasoning into the realm of mysticism. It makes him believe that there is truth in mythological story that Lord Brahma created the Holy Lake. These mystic experiences are narrated here.

Kailash Mansarovar holds immense importance for Hindus and is deeply rooted in religious, cultural, and spiritual beliefs. In Hindu mythology, Kailash is described as the cosmic centre of the universe, the axis mundi, around which the entire cosmos revolves. Mount Meru, the mythical centre of the universe, is believed to be nearby. The journey around Kailash, known as Parikrama, symbolises the cyclical nature of life and the universe. Within a radius of 50 km, the Brahmaputra, the Sindhu, the Sutlej and the Karnali, a tributary of Ganga, originate here.

A majestic peak in the Himalayas, Kailash is 6,638 m tall at the western trijunction of the border between China, India and Nepal. He is believed to be the earthly abode of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Only sage Milarepa in the 11th Century was allowed to be there, and since no mountaineer could ever reach other than him. It's considered the ultimate destination for Shiva devotees, who undertake arduous pilgrimages to seek blessings and spiritual enlightenment.

Adjacent to Kailash is Mansarovar, a sacred lake in Hindu mythology. According to ancient texts, it was created by Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, and is believed to possess cleansing properties. Bathing in its holy waters is thought to wash away sins and purify the soul. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a revered pilgrimage, is not merely a physical journey but a spiritual odyssey to attain moksha and self- realisation. The challenging terrain and rigorous trek symbolise the struggles and sacrifices one must endure to attain spiritual enlightenment.