"Travel
is never a matter of money but of courage" -
To
live is to experience the things, to experience you've to travel, not
sit somewhere and pondering the meaning of life.
Last
time in my 91st
blog when I have had completed and reappraise “The Zahir” by
Paulo, at that time I was on with “Aleph”. “Aleph” is fifth
book that I had done reading by same author – rest are: “The
Alchemist”, “Brida”, “Eleven minutes” and “The Zahir”.
After completing many spiritual and self-journey, and non-fiction,
and fictional love / crime / thriller opus, this time I decided to
outset myself on a journey on one of the most recommended and
acclaimed book of travel genre - “City of Djinns – A year in
Delhi” by William Dalrymple.
While
when I come to Paulo, I used to read this author and personally
praise his few work that need to sheer, not because someone just want
to read a book; besides to know, what our primal heart tells to us
that concealed somewhere in nook of deep heart. His book served as a
lantern for millions, helping people to reconquer their own kingdom.
I read his books not
only for his teachings that he spread through his books, but also for
the beauty of few sentences that have a lasting impression on
everyone; at-least on me. Even though the novels originally penned in
his own mother tongue and we got the English translation version, the
magic of his words still remains same and at few lines / sentences it
overwhelmed. Reading
Paulo, in itself is like a magical experience, while his books
doesn't contains any everyday fable and simply concomitant about our
own inner growth and search and encourage us to open the doors of
self-discovery, that even we didn't ever know existed. I can
recommend all of his books to read: “The Alchemist”, “Brida”,
“The Zahir” and “Aleph”.
While
when I come to “ALEPH” - This is truly a wonderful and amazing
book. Without realizing it the author took me on journey of
self-discovery that opened my eyes to the newness of the world. I
feel that this book is on par with the Alchemist. In its own unique
way it continues the story. A Journey from source to goal is one
thing! But a journey made by Paulo is another experience; as it will
be short from dreary to light to know own quest.
This
book takes us on an outward and an inward journey to unfold many
struggles. It's a very down to earth book and author takes us on his
own journey to find own quest of probing meaning of his own life's
mystery and about its own personal legendary that he thought he
hailed through his successful books across the world and across
million of hearts. He is successful, he has money, he can travel
anywhere, he can live a luxurious and a desirous life, even if he
does not work or not work-well till death-bed. But, success is not a
word that can outlined very easily, besides all of us faces the same
struggle and problem even when we thought we're successful and have
had achieved everything while in deepest of heart we know, we're
still missing something.
The
book starts with a conversation between Paulo and his master
cryptically name “J.” about his dissatisfaction with life, J.
advices him to go on a journey to meet people that will lead him to
the Aleph [ Aleph is first letter of the Hebrew word, which means
truth. In Jewish mythology it was the letter aleph that was carved
into the head of the golem which ultimately gave it life, Aleph in
Jewish mysticism represents the oneness of God. - Source Wiki ] and
help to find himself again.
Guided
by subtle signs he started a journey through Africa, Europe and Asia.
“To live is to experience the things, to experience you've to
travel, not sit somewhere and pondering the meaning of life.” the
author writes. He traveled to six countries before starting prolonged
two-month ride to the Trans-Siberian railway between Moscow to
Vladivostok (his childhood dream); making book signing stops on his
book tour of Russia. At his hotel in Moscow, a beautiful girl in her
twenties; Hilal, the gifted violinist introduces herself to him
before leaving. At first, he brushes her off and continuously denies
her in every meeting, while she tried hard to recall his memory to
remember her. At last he finally impressed by her determination and
allows her to accompany him on his journey, despite the objection of
his fellows. It turns out that her impression was right. There is
indeed a connection between them and during one of meeting they found
themselves at a place where all points collide and he discovers, she
is the woman he loved five-hundred years before and he needs her
forgiveness for a sin he committed against her in a past life due to
his cowardice act. One of another special character of this book is
“Yao” who can translate many languages and was not able to
understand the difference and meaning of life and death after the
death of his wife. He still remains in the dilemma of living a life
with his wife.
In
my personal view, all the books of this author are good. “Aleph”
is also as extraordinary as was “The Zahir”, but both are very
different in the story-line, and we can not compare two books just
because it is written by same author and our expectation with author
are as habitual. While “The Zahir” was written to find the false
meaning of attachment that we describes as; love, whereas “Aleph”
is an attractive book that describe the complicated problems of lives
and to find the inner peace knowing that life is a journey, a
beautiful journey that's filled with adventure all the time. But
probably all the books are not everyone's cup of tea and everyone's
views are different for different work.
Like
all of Coelho's books –
he
makes you think about different aspects of your own life and takes
you with him on his journey. Unquestionably I
recommend this book to everyone because it gives you an insight into
the beliefs and spiritual journey's of other people. I
really love the book and I can say every book of this author [ bases
on five books that I had completed ] makes me believe to don't stop
reading some of his more creations. Seriously.
Thank you once again Mr Coelho for your inspiring words.
About
Author -::
Paulo
Coelho, born in 1947, is an author and songwriter and
one of the most popular authors in the world.
He has authored
many
books that changed the life of millions. His all books contains
almost a same message to “Follow Your Passion – Follow Your
Dream.” He has been awarded numerous prestigious international
awards for his ennobling writing and inspiring millions through realm
of his words.
Cheers!
Dhitendra
Keep Smiling :-)
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