This book is an autobiography of a South Australian resident, who after a sojourn in Malaysia, became a Hindu pilgrim, and participated in the Hindu festival of Thaipusam. In his own words, it traces his inability to find solace or meaning in the philosophies of the Western world, his adoption of Saivite Hinduism, and the power of spiritual transformation.

About the Author:

Carl Vadivella Belle, Ph.D. is a former diplomat whose career in the Australian Foreign Service was terminated on account of his devotional activities in Malaysia and Australia.. He is the author of Towards Truth: An Australian Spiritual Journey (Sydney: Pacific Press, 1992) and a practicing journalist and farmer outside Adelaide, Australia. He is also the editor of Bhakti! newsletter published in Canberra, Australia.