In a world that is driven by the insatiable desire to get better at the tasks in hand, they forget the other purpose of their life, to establish a spiritual connection with the creator to attain inner peace with which they can reduce their stress as well as assist others on the same road. While there is a new awakening towards spirituality, most people struggle to find its true meaning and arrive to the point where they feel a little difference in their personality if not much. Vaidehi Taman in her recordings through “Life Beyond Complications: tete-a-tete with Sadguru Shri Riteshwar” brings the journey of spirituality into the readers’ hands in the book form. Her recordings of all the learnings with the Guru are a significant life-changer for all those who are not able to take a break from their tiresome routines and introspect on where they are in their life and where they intend to go next.
Life Beyond Complications By Author Vaidehi Taman
“Life Beyond Complications” follows an interesting format that explains the gradual transformation of Sadguru Riteshwar’s life into a spiritual guide as he undertook the role of spreading the message to everyone he could come in touch with. Through the chain of events that land him in a situation where he starts something on an individual level which later transforms into something that is done in a group as a whole earns him recognition, he had never planned for. But his usage of this recognition for the betterment of human beings who are stuck in varying situations is commendable. He talks at length about the events influencing him and explains with honesty about how these events have shaped him into a better person. Through the record of events, Sadguru Riteshwar explains how he accepted the course of his life the way it came without any resistance and ensured that he would never stop being positive and spiritual.
Through the short book, the author successfully records many powerful messages that can be the guide for today’s youth who are caught in the web of artificiality as propagated by social media and search for their real identity in the midst of it. These messages may even come across as moments of enlightenment for the many who may not even be aware of where they exactly are. In that sense, “Life Beyond Complications” is a treasure to be read by not only the readers reading them but also for those who will be recommended based on the readers’ experience. Moreover, Sadguru Riteshwar’s real experiences and a practical explanation behind feeling what one feels or goes through also give it a scientific aspect rather than making the book a far-fetched lesson of motivation. The scientific aspect gives the book the required touch of reality and practicality, thus raising the overall validity of reading the book.
“Life Beyond Complications” is open to be read by people of all ages, and backgrounds who intend to embark on a spiritual journey to meet their inner self but are unable to comprehend where to begin from. In the short and brief book, Taman has recorded all the scribblings that would serve as a significant introduction to the spiritual side of life and the attempt to connect with the maker. In addition, the book would also serve as a visit to the long lost Indian traditions and the scientific meanings behind each of them. The Sadguru offers very concise explanations behind the food habits as followed in each season or even the act of eating with hands. All these simple ideas may get the readers thinking of how they have been ignoring the little things in life and how even the simplest things carry in-depth meanings that could change one’s perspectives of seeing life altogether. This visit may even inspire the readers to take up independent research to understand more about the traditions which are no longer being followed and try to understand the scientific validity that they carry. In that sense, “Life Beyond Complications” successfully delivers the message of the Sadguru and also fulfils his objective to spread awareness among people.
The book is not only restricted to the youth of the day but also extends its reading audience to people who are parents or those who are in their old age. As a repository of wisdom, the book imparts important life lessons that are not only practically valid but also will remain valid on a universal level in any generation. Through the book, the Sadguru makes an attempt to reach a wider audience as sharing his teachings through the book medium will ensure that his thoughts are recorded as long as the book as a medium of exchange of thoughts remains to exist. Therefore, the ideas recorded would reach to any reader whenever they read them.
Author: Vaidehi Taman (www.authorvaidehi.com)
Publisher: Astitva Prakashan
Order Book: Amazon
Reviewed By: Akhila Saroha, The Literature Times
