Gangotri: Journey to the Source

by Jim Starr

High in the Himalayas of northern India, a glacier gives birth to a great river near a remote mountain village. The village is Gangotri, revered as the source of the Ganges, holiest of rivers; in yogic tradition it is considered unrivaled as a place of spiritual power. So how could it be that a hardheaded computer programmer from New Jersey is making a pilgrimage to such a place? This is the true story of Jim a man forced by a serious sports injury to reluctantly venture into the New Age-a world he has disdained. Almost against his will, he finds his spirit opening up after he experiences spectacular healing in a single session of the radical bodywork known as Rolfing. As his unlikely transformation unfolds, Jim ventures deeply into realms he once scoffed at-even becoming a devotee of an Indian guru. And almost three miles above sea level, he goes through an ordeal worthy of a hero's facing death among the icy, rushing waters of Gangotri. Join Jim on his quest-it's heartfelt, gripping, and deeply inspiring.

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First published March 1, 2010

About the author

Jim Starr is an author, philosopher, certified Rolfer, and avid student of the human condition. He’s also a computer programmer, hospice volunteer, and (very) amateur musician. Jim plays lots of handball, and has won the Colorado state championship in his age division numerous times.

He is Jersey Yogi.