Wisdom of the Sadhu: Teachings of Sundar Singh

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When Sundar Singh disappeared in the Himalayas in 1929, the world mourned. His 23-year pilgrimage as a sadhu had led him through at least 20 countries on four continents. He had profoundly influenced tens of thousands of people. Though hugely popular in India and Europe during his lifetime, Sundar Singh's writings have not been readily available to readers in the English-speaking world for decades. With "Wisdom of the Sadhu", a collection of anecdotes, sayings, parables, and meditations, his spirit has been brought alive for a new generation. Couched as they are in a distinctly Indian idiom, his teachings probe the essence of the Gospels with unusual freshness and offer insights of great value.

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Richard J. Foster, author, Celebration of Discipline Sundar Singh's dramatic encounter with the living Christ, and his refusal to clothe his faith with western trappings make for compelling reading. I highly recommend this book. Library Journal This fascinating collection of Sundar Singh's conversations and parables reveals a startlingly non-Western but deeply authentic Christianity. This volume should be of the keenest interest to spiritual seekers, Christian and non-Christian alike. Highly recommended.

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One of the first Indian Christian teachers to receive worldwide attention in modern times, Sundar Singh (1889-1929) wandered throughout Tibet and the Indian subcontinent as a sadhu, a penniless pilgrim wearing the traditional saffron robe. His distinctly Indian dedication and simple explanations of spiritual truths completely severed the link between Christian faith and western culture - so bringing to life the teachings of Jesus for millions of Indians.