The humanity got 'Bhagvad Gita' when Arjun's mind got clouded with confusion
and questions were raised in the battlefield. The 'Bhagavata' came into
being when King Parikshit deeply repented over his misdeeds and in that
perplexed state of mind asked question what a mortal should do. In more or
less the same way, the questful mind of Shri Yogeshwarji longed for the
experience of the eternal truth existing in the universe. He gave up all the
worldly things and accepted spiritual seclusion in the holy Himalayas. He
undertook severe penance and ultimate realized the supreme reality
prevailing in the universe. The literary manifestation of that legendary
journey is depicted in his autobiography 'Prakash na Panthe' (Gujarati).
The original Gujarati version has more than 1100 pages but for the benefit
of readers an abridged Gujarati version was done by Shri Parmarthi. Later on
Shri Narendra Desai did the English translation which assumed the form of
'STEPS TOWARDS ETERNITY'.
This autobiography reveals the story of Yogeshwarji's self development; how
various types of visible and invisible obstacles and afflictions stood in
his way & how overcoming the stiffly traits of human nature and worldly
people's mentality he reached Himalayan heights; how his pious and righteous
life became living center of pilgrimage and got blessed with the capability
to turn others into the center of pilgrimage. This autobiography should be
understood and evaluated in this spirit so as to inspire and ignite the
inner self.
It's an astounding literary journey into his extraordinary life, a timeless
saga of his evolution from Bhalilal (his birth name) to Mahatma. The book
illustrates his meetings with magnanimous saints and accomplished souls, his
miraculous darshans and breathtaking spiritual experiences, his thoughts on
prevailing socio-economic and political condition of time and his guidance
to aspirants for spiritual advancement.
The book will serve as an invaluable guide and companion for the spiritual
aspirant. 'Steps towards eternity' is an unparalleled autobiography of
present time and a feast for all kinds of readers.