The Road Less Traveled: My Journey to Monkhood

We are all travelling at our own pace on the same journey to liberation. Whether we choose the path of action, devotion or knowledge, we seek to attain peace, happiness and salvation. There is no one more important to the success of our journey than an enlightened guru who can guide us forward with love and compassion. The author describes the fascinating journey of an educated wife, mother and professional from a worldly life to the rigorous spiritual path of monkhood. This deeply personal account of one woman's transformation offers a first person view of the growth of Prajnana Mission under the leadership of her beloved guru, Paramahamsa Prajnanananda. Interspersed with culturally and historically rich details of her childhood and upbringing in India, along with intimately observed details of Paramahamsa Prajnanananda's development from a pious young monk to a world renowned spiritual leader, this volume offers readers a wonderful glimpse into ones spiritual journey with the guidance of an enlightened teacher. The author has pledged all proceeds from the book will be donated to Hariharananda Balashram, a Residential School for Poor and Orphaned Children.