--- product_id: 670740712 title: "Thirteen Months In The Himalayas : Chronicles of a Monk's Sadhana" price: "42.93 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/670740712-thirteen-months-in-the-himalayas-chronicles-of-a-monks-sadhana store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Thirteen Months In The Himalayas : Chronicles of a Monk's Sadhana **Price:** 42.93 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thirteen Months In The Himalayas : Chronicles of a Monk's Sadhana - **How much does it cost?** 42.93 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/670740712-thirteen-months-in-the-himalayas-chronicles-of-a-monks-sadhana) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 'If you won't get Her vision, who will?' With these words from Bhairavi Ma echoing in his heart, a young monk who had renounced a multimillion-dollar business empire retreated into the Himalayas. For thirteen months, he engaged in intense meditation, seeking the finest reward there is: self-realization. But what truly unfolded in those serene yet desolate mountains? Faced with biting cold, prowling wild animals, crippling hunger, and overwhelming isolation, Om Swami tested the limits of his mind and body. Struggling to sit in sadhana for hours, he oscillated between moments of transcendent joy and crushing despair. What spiritual practices did he adopt? How did he keep the 'spark' of sadhana alive? Were the rituals enough to reach the Divine, or did doubt and fear creep in, even for one so wise? Thirteen Months in the Himalayas offers a rare and mesmerizing glimpse into Om Swami's extraordinary journey of self-realization. A sequel to the bestselling If Truth Be Told, it takes you deeper into the heart of a monk's spiritual practice and his unwavering quest for the Divine. Review: Reflective & Thoughtful - After many years, I finally read a book in a single day—and it was absolutely worth it. The Thirteen Months in the Himalayas by Om Swami is a deeply immersive narrative that transports you to the raw, silent edges of the Himalayas and into the intensity of his sadhana. The storytelling is simple yet powerful, making the spiritual journey feel real, personal, and profound. This is my first review on desertcart, and I felt compelled to write it for one reason: if you are someone like me—caught between belief and doubt, where one side of you feels that God exists in everything while the other side questions it through logic and science—then you must read this book. It doesn’t try to convince you forcefully. Instead, it gently opens a space for reflection, helping you understand devotion, surrender, and the subtle experience of the divine in a very honest way. I completely fell in love with Om Swami’s devotion after reading this book. It is not just a story—it is an experience. Highly recommended for anyone exploring faith, doubt, and the deeper meaning of spirituality. Review: If Truth Be Told Again - I’ll begin with a spoiler alert. Om Swamiji is my Guru. So yes, you’re welcome to view this review through that lens—if that helps you feel better. But here it is, straight from the heart. This book is honest. It’s full of hope. And it’s a reality check in the truest sense. Honest? Absolutely. Om Swamiji, as always, is unflinchingly candid when he shares his experiences. The setting—those mystical, unpredictable heights of the Himalayas—isn’t just a backdrop. It’s a character itself, where danger lurks, magic unfolds, and every step is a leap into the spiritual unknown. His excitement is palpable. You can feel it. But then comes self-doubt. It creeps in-again and again. “What if I’m wrong?” “What if I get washed away?” “What if the cave collapses on me?” And that’s the beauty of it. He doesn’t move through the journey like some untouchable sage. He stumbles. He questions. Fear, worry, physical pain—they are his constant companion. All this makes him seem like any other seeker, makes him seem human. Well almost. And that’s why it resonates. Because if someone like him can face hell and still keep walking… maybe, just maybe, there’s hope for the rest of us. Hope? Oh, yes. Om Swamiji demonstrates—beyond a shadow of a doubt—that what the Vedas speak of isn’t myth. It’s real. Achievable. What the Rishis lived, he dared to test—with skin in the game. It’s easy to preach love, compassion, dispassion (Vairagya), and fearlessness. But Om Swamiji lives it. That’s the Vedic way. Preach less. Work like you are prepared to drop dead. Discipline. Patience. Devotion so deep it shakes your core. And still—no promise. No guaranteed reward. Just the path. Reality check? Where am I, really, on my spiritual path? Is it foolish to even dream of emulating a journey like his? Can I make it a few steps? Let alone the whole way? Reading this book is like watching Usain Bolt fly past you, while you’re still figuring out how to tie your shoelaces. It’s humbling. Maybe even brutal. But never discouraging. Because somewhere in the struggle, Om Swamiji plants a seed. He never claims to be special. He just stayed the course. And that’s the hope. The goal might be far, maybe even out of reach. But the journey itself is the reward. That’s where change happens. That’s where real hope lives. Happy reading. subramaniam om ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,342 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Spiritual Self-Help #11 in Spirituality (Books) #44 in Biographies & Autobiographies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 925 Reviews | ## Images ![Thirteen Months In The Himalayas : Chronicles of a Monk's Sadhana - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cvMup8fFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reflective & Thoughtful *by H***H on 8 April 2026* After many years, I finally read a book in a single day—and it was absolutely worth it. The Thirteen Months in the Himalayas by Om Swami is a deeply immersive narrative that transports you to the raw, silent edges of the Himalayas and into the intensity of his sadhana. The storytelling is simple yet powerful, making the spiritual journey feel real, personal, and profound. This is my first review on Amazon, and I felt compelled to write it for one reason: if you are someone like me—caught between belief and doubt, where one side of you feels that God exists in everything while the other side questions it through logic and science—then you must read this book. It doesn’t try to convince you forcefully. Instead, it gently opens a space for reflection, helping you understand devotion, surrender, and the subtle experience of the divine in a very honest way. I completely fell in love with Om Swami’s devotion after reading this book. It is not just a story—it is an experience. Highly recommended for anyone exploring faith, doubt, and the deeper meaning of spirituality. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If Truth Be Told Again *by S***M on 5 July 2025* I’ll begin with a spoiler alert. Om Swamiji is my Guru. So yes, you’re welcome to view this review through that lens—if that helps you feel better. But here it is, straight from the heart. This book is honest. It’s full of hope. And it’s a reality check in the truest sense. Honest? Absolutely. Om Swamiji, as always, is unflinchingly candid when he shares his experiences. The setting—those mystical, unpredictable heights of the Himalayas—isn’t just a backdrop. It’s a character itself, where danger lurks, magic unfolds, and every step is a leap into the spiritual unknown. His excitement is palpable. You can feel it. But then comes self-doubt. It creeps in-again and again. “What if I’m wrong?” “What if I get washed away?” “What if the cave collapses on me?” And that’s the beauty of it. He doesn’t move through the journey like some untouchable sage. He stumbles. He questions. Fear, worry, physical pain—they are his constant companion. All this makes him seem like any other seeker, makes him seem human. Well almost. And that’s why it resonates. Because if someone like him can face hell and still keep walking… maybe, just maybe, there’s hope for the rest of us. Hope? Oh, yes. Om Swamiji demonstrates—beyond a shadow of a doubt—that what the Vedas speak of isn’t myth. It’s real. Achievable. What the Rishis lived, he dared to test—with skin in the game. It’s easy to preach love, compassion, dispassion (Vairagya), and fearlessness. But Om Swamiji lives it. That’s the Vedic way. Preach less. Work like you are prepared to drop dead. Discipline. Patience. Devotion so deep it shakes your core. And still—no promise. No guaranteed reward. Just the path. Reality check? Where am I, really, on my spiritual path? Is it foolish to even dream of emulating a journey like his? Can I make it a few steps? Let alone the whole way? Reading this book is like watching Usain Bolt fly past you, while you’re still figuring out how to tie your shoelaces. It’s humbling. Maybe even brutal. But never discouraging. Because somewhere in the struggle, Om Swamiji plants a seed. He never claims to be special. He just stayed the course. And that’s the hope. The goal might be far, maybe even out of reach. But the journey itself is the reward. That’s where change happens. That’s where real hope lives. Happy reading. subramaniam om ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exquisite! One of the most important books (scripture) ever written! *by V***A on 31 March 2026* If you’re searching for God, for truth, for yourself..this book will show you the way & inspire you like no other. This is a timeless scripture that will guide countless lost seekers home to their divine source. I feel very blessed. Every word is soul-gripping, the experience magical and heart warming, Swamiji takes the reader on an unforgettable, heart melting Himalayan journey, of grit, of perseverance, of sadhana of devotion, of the deepest love! This book has the power to change your life forever. This one means more to me than just a book. It’s a trustworthy life guide by my side. Om Swamiji, a most revered, powerful and humble yogi & divine Master, has revealed the secrets of sadhana & self-realisation like never before, for genuine seekers to be able to find their way to God, with or without the help of a living Guru. It’s truly spiritual gold! Ever grateful and blessed. ## Frequently Bought Together - Thirteen Months In The Himalayas: Chronicles of a Monks Sadhana - If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir - The Legend of the Goddess: Invoking Sri Suktam --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/670740712-thirteen-months-in-the-himalayas-chronicles-of-a-monks-sadhana](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/670740712-thirteen-months-in-the-himalayas-chronicles-of-a-monks-sadhana) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-28*