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The Call Of Mahadev
Shiv-Bhakt Raghu undertakes a lone journey on his bike to the abode of Bhagwan Shiv--the Kailash.
His journey goes through several twists and turns and there comes a time when he encounters an insurmountable barrier. Will he have to return empty-handed? Will Bhagwan Shiv fulfill the wish of his devotee?
Join Raghu in his journey that spans lifetimes and goes through super-natural dimensions of space and time.
His journey goes through several twists and turns and there comes a time when he encounters an insurmountable barrier. Will he have to return empty-handed? Will Bhagwan Shiv fulfill the wish of his devotee?
Join Raghu in his journey that spans lifetimes and goes through super-natural dimensions of space and time.
135 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2021
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November 1, 2021
Its an amazing book that takes us to an unbelievable journey.
Raghu is a very gutsy character whose story needs to be told .
Raghu is a very gutsy character whose story needs to be told .
January 28, 2022
The daily hustle and bustle of our lives often prevents us from thinking clearly about the most important questions. Who Am I? What is my purpose? What does my life mean? In what ways do I avoid the things that make me feel small? We bury these questions into the corner of our minds, but they keep us awake at night and drive our behaviour. Through The Call Of Mahadev, Amit Bansal explores with passion and clarity the topics that we must contemplate in order to lead a truly meaningful life: family, work, ego, love, nature, death, and the soul. In the process, Bansal leads readers on a wide-ranging conversation about finding fulfilment in the people and places around us, and finding the courage to show our true selves to the world.
Written with masterful prose and clarity of vision, The Call Of Mahadev is Amit Bansal's inspiring story of a Shiv-Bhakt Raghu who embarks on a motorcycle journey to the abode of Bhagwan Shiv--the Kailash. During the journey, Raghu sees all of his hopes and dreams irrevocably erased as he is swept into a whirlwind of events that threatens his very existence. He underwent trials, tribulations, and suffering all while learning about himself, human love, and abundance of life. Amit Bansal gives a quietly moving account of a man touched by the hand of God who must triumph over his frustrations in a soul-shattering trail of faith.
In this unflinchingly honest story, author Amit narrates Raghu's adventure - the people and places he encountered on his way to the bottom of the world - as well as the internal journey that started it all. As Raghu traverses cities, mountains, and inner boundaries, he grapples with the question of what it means to be a human, his struggle to reconcile his identity with his surrounding and his belief in travel as a way to wake us up to life back home.
The Call Of Mahadev is an uplifting story: an intense, vivid account of the natural world and its human counterpart. Amit Bansal writes with sincerity, combining observations with research, explaining concepts, discussing ideas and beliefs. In addition to stirring the wanderer within each of us, The Call Of Mahadev is an unforgettable reflection on adventure, identity, and living a life without regret.
What struck me as I gobbled up this book in a mere afternoon was the easy-going cadence and accessibility of language that Amit Bansal employs throughout his book; he doesn't try to dazzle you with vernacular or prose, it's simply inherent in the story itself. And to me, that's the message the book is trying to impart upon us; that an ordinary person can achieve extraordinary things. There is a little something in this book for everyone, and it doesn't take a philosopher or scientist to piece together the puzzles that author Amit lays out for us.
Step inside this captivating account of Raghu's pilgrimage along the road to Mount Kailash. This fascinating parable explores the need to find one's own path. Ultimately, we discover that the extraordinary is always found in the ordinary and simple actions of everyday people. Part adventure story, part guide to self-discovery, this compelling tale delivers the perfect combination of enchantment and insight.
The Call Of Mahadev is a moving and relevant book, whether you are interested in spiritual development or if you just want to understand life. If you are interested in history, spirituality and a fulfilling message, you can't go wrong with this book. All in all, a great book for anyone with a tendency to question life or wonder if there's got to be another way to exist aside from the dominant cultural narrative. Highly recommend!
Written with masterful prose and clarity of vision, The Call Of Mahadev is Amit Bansal's inspiring story of a Shiv-Bhakt Raghu who embarks on a motorcycle journey to the abode of Bhagwan Shiv--the Kailash. During the journey, Raghu sees all of his hopes and dreams irrevocably erased as he is swept into a whirlwind of events that threatens his very existence. He underwent trials, tribulations, and suffering all while learning about himself, human love, and abundance of life. Amit Bansal gives a quietly moving account of a man touched by the hand of God who must triumph over his frustrations in a soul-shattering trail of faith.
In this unflinchingly honest story, author Amit narrates Raghu's adventure - the people and places he encountered on his way to the bottom of the world - as well as the internal journey that started it all. As Raghu traverses cities, mountains, and inner boundaries, he grapples with the question of what it means to be a human, his struggle to reconcile his identity with his surrounding and his belief in travel as a way to wake us up to life back home.
The Call Of Mahadev is an uplifting story: an intense, vivid account of the natural world and its human counterpart. Amit Bansal writes with sincerity, combining observations with research, explaining concepts, discussing ideas and beliefs. In addition to stirring the wanderer within each of us, The Call Of Mahadev is an unforgettable reflection on adventure, identity, and living a life without regret.
What struck me as I gobbled up this book in a mere afternoon was the easy-going cadence and accessibility of language that Amit Bansal employs throughout his book; he doesn't try to dazzle you with vernacular or prose, it's simply inherent in the story itself. And to me, that's the message the book is trying to impart upon us; that an ordinary person can achieve extraordinary things. There is a little something in this book for everyone, and it doesn't take a philosopher or scientist to piece together the puzzles that author Amit lays out for us.
Step inside this captivating account of Raghu's pilgrimage along the road to Mount Kailash. This fascinating parable explores the need to find one's own path. Ultimately, we discover that the extraordinary is always found in the ordinary and simple actions of everyday people. Part adventure story, part guide to self-discovery, this compelling tale delivers the perfect combination of enchantment and insight.
The Call Of Mahadev is a moving and relevant book, whether you are interested in spiritual development or if you just want to understand life. If you are interested in history, spirituality and a fulfilling message, you can't go wrong with this book. All in all, a great book for anyone with a tendency to question life or wonder if there's got to be another way to exist aside from the dominant cultural narrative. Highly recommend!
February 12, 2023
Call of Mahadev:
"Therefore do perform your duty; for action is superior to inaction. Desisting from action, you can not maintain your body."
***Why to read this?***
Raghu, in his mid 30s, is living a simple Indian male protagonist's life in a small town of Gorakhpur which is pretty famous because some of the great Indian men lived there and is headquarters for Geeta Press and a gateway between Nepal and Bharat. He's called Biker Raghu for his love for bikes and due to his showroom of bikes, where he sells them too. Like other normal middle class Indian families, Raghu's family is also religious and family oriented and very much want Raghu to get married. On the other hand, Raghu, who is a Shiv Bhakt and likes to do his meditation, is not really thinking about getting settled down.
But one day, while in a deep state of meditation, he had a vision. He saw a place far in the Himalayas and felt an immediate desire to visit that place that he had seen in his vision. After few days, Raghu, who is completed sunken deep in the thoughts of those views, decides to think about taking a journey to Kailash to get a clarification about those scenes. So he decides to leave on a Kailash Yatra. But the journey ahead is not less than huge hurdles. From getting permission from China for traveling through borders , to gathering things and preparing a good bike for the journey, Raghu did everything perfectly not to avoid any problems in the journey and to complete the journey without any issues.
He also promises his parents something huge in his life to get permission from them for his Yatra. But the journey ahead is not a simple holiday trip. It goes through various twists and turns of fate, taking him on the biggest roller-coaster ride of his life. Will he succeed in this journey? Will he be able to achieve his spiritual goals? Or will he have to return empty handed? Will Mahadev help him? Do read Call of Mahadev to experience a mesmerizing story of a devotee.
1/2
Review:
The Call Of Mahadev
Writer: Amit Bansal
The protagonist Raghu is a single guy in his mid 30s who lives a life of an average unmarried indian man. Happy and comfortable in his day to day life, Raghu is very much devotion towards Mahadev, regularly meditates and has complete faith in Mahadev. One day while meditating he experience something unusual. He decides to follow the call and sets up to visit Kailash.
As he travels through the dense medows of Himalayas we to start traveling alongside him.Along with this journey of Raghu, a journey of ours also begins. One can feel the entire journey from India to Nepal, Raghu's sudden experiences, his changing state of mind while experiencing them, and his faith in God in that situation while reading the book. And as we read the journey of a devout man to the ultimate truth, we too become part of that journey.The author has succeeded in conveying all these feelings to us.
Faith in God, effort to complete the task, perseverance and patience in dealing with difficult times can be experienced continuously throughout the story. And we are convinced that Mahadev never leaves his true devotee alone. True devotees of Mahadev must read this book.
2/2
"Therefore do perform your duty; for action is superior to inaction. Desisting from action, you can not maintain your body."
***Why to read this?***
Raghu, in his mid 30s, is living a simple Indian male protagonist's life in a small town of Gorakhpur which is pretty famous because some of the great Indian men lived there and is headquarters for Geeta Press and a gateway between Nepal and Bharat. He's called Biker Raghu for his love for bikes and due to his showroom of bikes, where he sells them too. Like other normal middle class Indian families, Raghu's family is also religious and family oriented and very much want Raghu to get married. On the other hand, Raghu, who is a Shiv Bhakt and likes to do his meditation, is not really thinking about getting settled down.
But one day, while in a deep state of meditation, he had a vision. He saw a place far in the Himalayas and felt an immediate desire to visit that place that he had seen in his vision. After few days, Raghu, who is completed sunken deep in the thoughts of those views, decides to think about taking a journey to Kailash to get a clarification about those scenes. So he decides to leave on a Kailash Yatra. But the journey ahead is not less than huge hurdles. From getting permission from China for traveling through borders , to gathering things and preparing a good bike for the journey, Raghu did everything perfectly not to avoid any problems in the journey and to complete the journey without any issues.
He also promises his parents something huge in his life to get permission from them for his Yatra. But the journey ahead is not a simple holiday trip. It goes through various twists and turns of fate, taking him on the biggest roller-coaster ride of his life. Will he succeed in this journey? Will he be able to achieve his spiritual goals? Or will he have to return empty handed? Will Mahadev help him? Do read Call of Mahadev to experience a mesmerizing story of a devotee.
1/2
Review:
The Call Of Mahadev
Writer: Amit Bansal
The protagonist Raghu is a single guy in his mid 30s who lives a life of an average unmarried indian man. Happy and comfortable in his day to day life, Raghu is very much devotion towards Mahadev, regularly meditates and has complete faith in Mahadev. One day while meditating he experience something unusual. He decides to follow the call and sets up to visit Kailash.
As he travels through the dense medows of Himalayas we to start traveling alongside him.Along with this journey of Raghu, a journey of ours also begins. One can feel the entire journey from India to Nepal, Raghu's sudden experiences, his changing state of mind while experiencing them, and his faith in God in that situation while reading the book. And as we read the journey of a devout man to the ultimate truth, we too become part of that journey.The author has succeeded in conveying all these feelings to us.
Faith in God, effort to complete the task, perseverance and patience in dealing with difficult times can be experienced continuously throughout the story. And we are convinced that Mahadev never leaves his true devotee alone. True devotees of Mahadev must read this book.
2/2
June 19, 2025
“To walk the path to Kailash is not merely a journey across land, but one across lifetimes, karmas, and the deepest shadows of one’s own being.”
Amit Bansal’s "The Call of Mahadev" is more than just a story, it is a spiritual odyssey disguised as an adventure. It traces the mystical and transformative journey of Raghu, a devout Shiv-bhakt, who sets off alone on his bike to Mount Kailash. But what begins as an outer pilgrimage gradually metamorphoses into a deep, inner reckoning of self, spirit, and surrender.
The book unfolds in a simple yet evocative narrative style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. What stands out is the visual storytelling, he writes in a way that allows readers to walk alongside Raghu, feel the Himalayan breeze, sense the emotional weight of each encounter, and experience the surreal connection with Mahadev. The narrative gently oscillates between tangible real-world experiences and metaphysical dimensions, adding a mythic yet relatable tone.
At the heart of this book lies the idea of surrender and divine timing. The journey of Raghu becomes symbolic of every seeker’s struggle of his determination, his doubts, the insurmountable obstacles, and finally, the moment of grace. The narrative also dives into existential questions,
🔸Who am I?
🔸What is the purpose of life?
🔸Is there truly a divine force guiding us?
Other recurring motifs such as ego, detachment, the fragility of human desires, and the illusion of control are masterfully interwoven with natural elements snowstorms, silence of the mountains, and emptiness of roads to reflect the inner chaos and calm.
✍️ Strengths :
▪️Deeply immersive experience
▪️Truly makes you feel like you're on the yatra to Kailash
▪️Universal appeal to anyone on a quest whether be it spiritual, emotional, or existential.
▪️Simple language, profound ideas
▪️Introduces spiritual concepts like moksha, karma, divine will, and soul evolution with clarity and emotion.
▪️Emotional connect which bring genuine tears and goosebumps.
✒️ Areas of Improvement :
✨ Pacing issues as at times, the plot meanders and stretches scenes that could have been more tightly written.
✨ Predictability because the story follows a fairly familiar spiritual-journey structure
✨ Underdeveloped sub-characters
In conclusion, it is a quietly powerful, soul-stirring journey that blurs the boundaries between a physical road trip and an inner spiritual awakening. Despite its narrative predictability and minor pacing flaws, the book shines through its emotional resonance and simplicity. A must-read for anyone yearning for meaning, for seekers of truth, and for those who believe that the divine always shows up—if only we have the courage to answer the call.
Amit Bansal’s "The Call of Mahadev" is more than just a story, it is a spiritual odyssey disguised as an adventure. It traces the mystical and transformative journey of Raghu, a devout Shiv-bhakt, who sets off alone on his bike to Mount Kailash. But what begins as an outer pilgrimage gradually metamorphoses into a deep, inner reckoning of self, spirit, and surrender.
The book unfolds in a simple yet evocative narrative style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. What stands out is the visual storytelling, he writes in a way that allows readers to walk alongside Raghu, feel the Himalayan breeze, sense the emotional weight of each encounter, and experience the surreal connection with Mahadev. The narrative gently oscillates between tangible real-world experiences and metaphysical dimensions, adding a mythic yet relatable tone.
At the heart of this book lies the idea of surrender and divine timing. The journey of Raghu becomes symbolic of every seeker’s struggle of his determination, his doubts, the insurmountable obstacles, and finally, the moment of grace. The narrative also dives into existential questions,
🔸Who am I?
🔸What is the purpose of life?
🔸Is there truly a divine force guiding us?
Other recurring motifs such as ego, detachment, the fragility of human desires, and the illusion of control are masterfully interwoven with natural elements snowstorms, silence of the mountains, and emptiness of roads to reflect the inner chaos and calm.
✍️ Strengths :
▪️Deeply immersive experience
▪️Truly makes you feel like you're on the yatra to Kailash
▪️Universal appeal to anyone on a quest whether be it spiritual, emotional, or existential.
▪️Simple language, profound ideas
▪️Introduces spiritual concepts like moksha, karma, divine will, and soul evolution with clarity and emotion.
▪️Emotional connect which bring genuine tears and goosebumps.
✒️ Areas of Improvement :
✨ Pacing issues as at times, the plot meanders and stretches scenes that could have been more tightly written.
✨ Predictability because the story follows a fairly familiar spiritual-journey structure
✨ Underdeveloped sub-characters
In conclusion, it is a quietly powerful, soul-stirring journey that blurs the boundaries between a physical road trip and an inner spiritual awakening. Despite its narrative predictability and minor pacing flaws, the book shines through its emotional resonance and simplicity. A must-read for anyone yearning for meaning, for seekers of truth, and for those who believe that the divine always shows up—if only we have the courage to answer the call.
August 11, 2025
'The Call of Mahadev' was something else. I finished it in just two days and couldn’t stop myself from sharing my experience. I highly recommend this book, even to those who aren’t on a spiritual journey. While reading, I felt every emotion the story conveyed, and it played like a movie in my mind. I was truly captivated, feeling excited throughout the entire read.
One of my favorite parts was when Raghu’s guru explained the concept of dream and reality. It was a profound moment that really struck me. This book is a must-read for everyone.
Har Har Mahadev 🙏🙏
One of my favorite parts was when Raghu’s guru explained the concept of dream and reality. It was a profound moment that really struck me. This book is a must-read for everyone.
Har Har Mahadev 🙏🙏
August 22, 2025
it's a good and brief read. I liked the writer's thought process, though the language of the book was quite monotonous and didn’t really give me the travelogue vibes. I really picked this book, hoping it wasn't fictional.
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