A Study on the Spiritual Fiction the Quest of the Sparrows Explore the joy of Freedom by Kartik and Ravi Nirmal Sharma
Keywords:
Sparrows, Journey, Pratibhan, Guru, Material Success, Redemption, Inner healing, Spiritual AwakeningAbstract
The Quest of the Sparrows is a book in the genre of Indian spiritual fiction. The story revolves around Pratibhan, the young guru upon whom spirituality was thrusted upon. His journey, along with the lives of the people who accompany him on this journey, forms the crux of the novel. Taking inspiration from a sparrow, Pratibhan and his disciples began their long journey. A journey without any materialistic restrictions, no itinerary, no monetary baggage This journey helps them realise who they are and what they need to achieve in life. They try to learn why happiness eludes them despite their material success. It is a journey of redemption, inner healing and spiritual awakening.
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