The Call of Mahadev

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Shiv-bhakt Raghu was leading a content happy-go-lucky small- town life, till he receives the 'call'. He follows his inner voice and embarks on a journey to the sacred abode of Bhagwan Shiv-the Kailash.

The lone biker's journey goes through various twists of fate, taking him through a roller-coaster ride of exhilarating. Frustrating experiences and moments of extreme intrigue. He keeps pushing forward till he reaches an insurmountable barrier. After reaching so far, will he have to return empty-handed? Is there no way he will be able to fulfill his dream? Will Mahadev help?

Join Raghu in this spiritual ride that spans lifetimes and dives into supernatural dimensions of space and time. The journey alters his life in a way only a true devotee blessed by Bhagwan Shiv himself can experience.

Amit Bansal is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He is passionate about re-strengthening the roots of Sanatan Dharma and plays his own small part in this rejuvenation through his writings, talks and other initiatives. He originally hails from New Delhi and works as a senior banker in his day job. He also enjoys cooking, listening to music and playing badminton.

This novella took birth many years ago as a T bedtime story for my kids. I started telling it to them one night and kept stretching it over several days by adding adventurous episodes. During the lockdown of 2020, while I was working from home for a few weeks, I started writing it down, intending it to be a part of a story collection book. However, it took on a life of its own, evolved into a more refined tale and went into dimensions that were not part of the original story, perhaps willed by Him. It is as if the tale grew up from being a playful child into a genuine sadhak. Being a part of this book has been a deeply spiritual experience for me and I hope it is so for the reader as well. The journey that Raghu undertakes in this book, along with the obstacles, help and blessings that he gets along the path are an allegory for what a real spiritual journey would also look like. I believe Raghu lies dormant in each of us. With Mahadev's grace and guru's blessings, may we awaken the Raghu inside us and embark on a journey of inner transformation.