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Swami headed straight to [[Varanasi|Kashi]], also known as Varanasi or Banaras. In a little village eighty kilometers away from Varanasi, he met a Nāga saint who initiated him into [[sannyasa]], the path of renunciation.<ref>Nikhil Varma (2014-12-23) [http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/om-swami-talks-about-his-journey-from-heading-a-company-to-becoming-a-monk/article6719299.ece "A monk's take"]''The Hindu.''</ref> After spending four and a half months there, Swami left for the Himalayas where he spent the next thirteen months in intense [[meditation]] in complete isolation and solitude. Swami now lives in a remote [[Ashram]] in the foothills of the Himalayas in [Himachal Pradesh]], India. |
Swami headed straight to [[Varanasi|Kashi]], also known as Varanasi or Banaras. In a little village eighty kilometers away from Varanasi, he met a Nāga saint who initiated him into [[sannyasa]], the path of renunciation.<ref>Nikhil Varma (2014-12-23) [http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/om-swami-talks-about-his-journey-from-heading-a-company-to-becoming-a-monk/article6719299.ece "A monk's take"]''The Hindu.''</ref> After spending four and a half months there, Swami left for the Himalayas where he spent the next thirteen months in intense [[meditation]] in complete isolation and solitude. Swami now lives in a remote [[Ashram]] in the foothills of the Himalayas in [[Himachal Pradesh]], India. |
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Om Swami | |
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| Born | November, 1979 North India |
| Alma mater | University of Western Sydney University of Technology Sydney |
| Occupation | Mystic |
| Notable work | If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir |
| Website | Omswami.com |
Om Swami (born November, 1979) is a mystic noted for his thought-provoking writings[1] and discourses.[2][3] Swami, a non-traditional monk offers his own perspective on emotions, religions, spirituality, relationships and human desires. He is the author of If Truth Be Told : A Monk's Memoir[4]
Early life
Swami was born in a Brahmin family in North India on the twelfth night of the waxing moon in the month of Margshirsha according to the Vedic calendar. Showing deep inclination towards spirituality[5] from an early age, Swami studied a range of Vedic and astrological texts, eventually becoming a professional astrologer during his teen years. Quitting his job as a part-time editor for a weekly business newspaper, he left for Australia to pursue tertiary education and later acquired Australian citizenship.
Education and early career
Swami graduated with a Bachelor of Business from University of Western Sydney and later pursued Master of Business Administration at University of Technology Sydney. By twenty, he was inducted as an honorary member of the "International Who's Who of Professionals" club. At twenty one, he was running a software business in Australia and expanded its operations to USA, Canada, UK and India over the next six years.[6] He served in lead and executive roles in various companies as News Corp, Deloitte, Dairy Farmers, Westfield Group and Barclays. Swami has been profiled in various technical journals, business magazines and national dailies such as E-Business Advisor, Dare Magazine, Franchise India, The Indian Express, The Economic Times, Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan Times and often spoke at conferences on Electronic business. Swami later moved back to India and acquired a healthcare company along with a business partner. As the company advanced into a sound cash-flow position, Swami began firming up his plans of pursuing his primary goal of self-realization. He had made his intentions of renunciation clear to his business partner before the start of the business. Although Swami was engaged in business, a deep spiritual side of him was always visible. He would often sneak away in solitude to the woods and mountains for weeks to meditate. People approached him for spiritual and astrological advice and on challenges they faced in their daily lives.
Renunciation
On March 15, 2010, Swami embarked on his spiritual journey, as per his goal since he was twelve years old. That day he quietly left, leaving behind notes for his loved ones. He renounced [7] his entire shareholding and capital in the business. Before deleting his email account, he emailed friends and family and wrote that he must verify the truth first hand - the truth of self-realization.
Spiritual journey
Swami headed straight to Kashi, also known as Varanasi or Banaras. In a little village eighty kilometers away from Varanasi, he met a Nāga saint who initiated him into sannyasa, the path of renunciation.[8] After spending four and a half months there, Swami left for the Himalayas where he spent the next thirteen months in intense meditation in complete isolation and solitude. Swami now lives in a remote Ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Mystic's viewpoint
"Enlightenment does not mean you have to live like a pauper. It does not mean you have to subject yourself to a life of hardship and abstinence. On the contrary, to be enlightened means to live in the light of love, compassion and truthfulness," Swami says.[9] He believes that a state of self-realization can be achieved by anyone who is willing to put in the effort. Rather than subscribing to any philosophy, one should work towards uncovering one's true self by turning inward. "Listen to your inner voice. This voice is the purest voice you will ever know. Your truth is also the greatest religion, the highest God. A sense of fulfillment comes from walking your own path. For some it may be meditation, for others it may be music, dancing, painting, writing or reading. Find what makes you happy and pursue it."[9]
Literary Work
Swami is fluent in many languages. He writes only in English on his blog but discourses both in Hindi and English. His speeches include Sanskrit verses from ancient texts expounding on the esoteric aspects of various scriptures. Swami writes on a range of life and spiritual issues on his blog.[10]
“If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir” is his self-written memoir, published by Harper Collins in December 2014.[11][12] The book ranked number 1 in the top best sellers in books in religion category of Amazon India in the first week of its publication. The book was also listed as number 6 in the top 10 non fiction books in a leading newspaper.[13]
Books
- If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir, Harper Element; 2014 edition
- The Wellness Sense: A practical guide to your physical and emotional health based on Ayurvedic and yogic wisdom, published by Om Swami 2014
Notes
References
- ^ Medha Shri Dhaiya (2015-01-03) "Book review of A Monk's Memoir: If Truth Be Told" Hindustan Times.
- ^ Om Swami YouTube Channel
- ^ Somya Abrol (2015-01-09) "A wise man's word". The Tribune.
- ^ If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir, Harper Element; 2014 edition (4 December 2014), ISBN 978-9351368069
- ^ Ramesh K Dhiman (2015-01-11)"His Tryst With Truth" The India Post.
- ^ Meera Bhardwaj (2014-12-30) "A Monk’s Memoir of Spiritual Pursuits". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Nuvena Rajendran "Omitting worldly pleasures" The Deccan Chronicle
- ^ Nikhil Varma (2014-12-23) "A monk's take"The Hindu.
- ^ a b (2015-01-11) "The Ultimate Realization" The Pioneer.
- ^ Omswami.com
- ^ City Air News (2015-01-08)"If Truth Be Told-A Monk's Memoir"
- ^ Specttrum News (2015-01-08)"If Truth Be Told-A Monk's Memoir"
- ^ (2015-02-07) Top 10: Fiction and non-fiction". The Financial Express.