This study explored spiritual awakening and sublime feeling in Peter Matthiessen’s novel The Snow Leopard. It chronicled a transformative journey through the Western Himalayas of Nepal, undertaken with a team of porters and biologist George Schaller (GS). Ostensibly a scientific expedition to observe the elusive snow leopard, the journey evolves into a spiritual quest, catalyzed by the...
The term “Om” has been used as a chant in the Sanatan tradition as a beneficial Mantra for maintaining a sound mind in a sound body. This word has been in use extensively in meditation and Yoga. This research aimed to delve into the profound importance of ‘Om’ and the effects of chanting this Mantra on individual well-being, encompassing socio-cultural, physical and psycho-social dimensions. To...