This Monk From India - The Divine Life Society

PUBLISHERS’ NOTE
This book by Yvonne LeBeau, a spiritual seeker from France, is in the nature of a tribute to
her Guru or spiritual mentor, Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. An interesting aspect of the book is
the light it throws on the encounter between the occidental mind and oriental philosophy. Another
aspect of the book—and an equally significant one—is the insight it gives into the various struggles
which every spiritual seeker has to undergo in traversing the path of Yoga or conscious spiritual
evolution. It speaks volumes for the magnanimity of the author that she has been motivated by an
earnest desire that the message of this book, viz., the message of Yoga-Vedanta, should be
broadcast far and wide, especially in the Western world. May God bless her with health, long life
and many more years of spiritual service and illumination too!
The present edition is enriched with fresh matter that the writer felt would add to the value
of the book. We are grateful to Dr. Anil Suchak who sponsored the publication of this book in
memory of his brother, Dr. Ashok Suchak, who was called back to his Heavenly Abode in March
last year.
Shivanandanagar,
March 3rd 1989
The Publishers
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