Tap Aur Tapasya (Hindi Edition)

I left one home, and millions of homes became mine, and I became a part of millions of families. Perhaps a householder cannot see so many homes. The life of a monk requires renouncing everything. Today, I am blessed that my son has done the work of religion, service, and the welfare of the world, something only extraordinary individuals can do. When he left home, everyone at home was sad and troubled, but today everyone feels blessed. Just then, a voice reached Swamijis ears: Ever since you left home, your mother hasnt even touched sweets. Whenever you ask her to eat, she says she will only eat sweets from her sons (Swamijis) hands. --From this very novel, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Avdheshanand Giriji Maharaj possesses a magnetic personality. Tall stature, fair complexion, elevated forehead, a god-like face, an impressive, divine personality, and above all, saffron robes, as if blending into his fair complexion and becoming saffron itself! He is not just a Sanyasi, as if Sanyas is for him. The pure and gentle smile that always remains on his face makes people bow their heads automatically; a feeling of reverence wells up in the heart. The innocent smile of children, sometimes becoming a brother to women, sometimes a son to mothers, becoming like a father to young girls, he becomes the centre of respect for everyone. Tap aur Tapasya is a very emotional, poignant and readable novel on the inspiring and sacrificial life of such an ascetic, a guide of society and a pioneer of humanity, Pujya Swamiji.