There
was a time in my life when I was fully invaded by West's Self Help Books and
for some months, Oriental Philosophy which include the Ancient
Indian Texts which were in my shelves did not ignite me enough until
September, 2013 when I found this masterpiece which rebooted my whole
perspective.
American Veda, the title looks odd but it surely ignites the wisdom hunters.
The famous Indian-American doctor and New Age Rock star of Spirituality and fatherly
figure Deepak Chopra terms the book as an illuminating, gracefully written, and
remarkably thorough account of India's spectacular impact on Western religion
and spirituality.
The writer Philip Goldberg is an
ordained interfaith minister, a public speaker and seminar leader and the
founder of Spiritual Wellness and Healing Associates.
The
book is a fascinating look at India's remarkable impact on American culture.
It gives a scholarly explanation of how Indian Ancient Texts found their
way into the libraries of Ralph Waldo Emerson to H.D. Thoreau.
It has also interesting chapters of how Swami Vivekananda and Paramahansa
Yogananda who rushed to America to propagate the Message of India and
how they changed the world-view of millions of Americans and
thereby radically altered the religious landscape there.
When any Indian read this book, his/her outlook changes on
Motherland - India and patriotic fervor surges and paves way to read and
understand this great nation's philosophical system.
In one sentence, I could say that the book takes you to the peak of
understanding of Indian Philosophy and transform your own life.
A priority read!
