The Journey Home

Radhanath Swami

May 2020 · Insight Editions · Narrated by Radhanath Swami

About this audiobook

This audiobook presents a rare opportunity for listeners to have an incredibly intimate and personal experience with a globally renowned teacher and story-teller as he narrates the details of his own life’s journey. Supplemented with atmospheric music and an array of sounds reminiscent of classic radio dramas, this audiobook will immerse listeners for hours as they traverse the globe through the author's amazing adventures.
An inspiring tale of adventure, enlightenment, and spiritual discovery read by the author, The Journey Home follows a young man on his path toward becoming one of India's great spiritual leaders. In this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism, and love. Listeners are guided by the author, the former Richard Slavin, from the suburbs of Chicago to the caves of the Himalayas as he transforms from young seeker to renowned spiritual guide. The Journey Home audiobook provides an intimate firsthand account of the steps to self-awareness, a penetrating glimpse into the heart of the mystical traditions of India, and a commentary on the challenges that must be faced on the path to inner harmony and union with the Divine. Through near-fatal encounters, apprenticeships with advanced yogis, and years of travel along the pilgrim’s path, Radhanath Swami eventually reaches the inner sanctum of India’s mystical culture and finds the love he has been seeking. His is a tale told with rare candor that immerses the reader in a journey at once engaging, humorous, and heartwarming.

Ratings and reviews

This book is not a story but a lesson, not a single human begin should be deprived of. I feel blessed that I have been one of the chosen one to read this book.

Excellent narration by swamy himself 🙏 Thank you for sharing your journey, its inspiring and life changing for me

A real adventure