Spiritual Traveler

A simple yet profound read for the basic questions of the spiritual journey. From the sacred ground of Vṛndāvana the author analyses and advises through scriptural and authoritative writings, especially those of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada and his disciples & grand-disciples, the phenomena of that spiritual quest.

It’s topics include compassion and mercy (especially towards the cow), identification of the individual Soul with God, Nature, Time & Spirit, as well as the wonderful holy places (tirthas) of India namely Śrī Vṛndāvana Dhāma & Śridhāma Mayapur, but also Jagannatha Puri, Rameshwar & Dwaraka Dhamas.

We are thus embarking on a spiritual journey following the author through times of departure as his spiritual master is closing the last chapter of his life. In this mood we go on a deeper quest seeking the answers given through the travel guides (acaryas) following the map (śastra) leading towards the goal (Goloka Vṛndāvana) where pure love of Godhead (Prema) is present.

This book came about in the process of self-discovery and is based on timeless yogic teachings of the Vedas.

Yoga is the science to “link up with the Supreme”, and it is authorised through the oldest theological treatise, the Sanskrit wisdom of Veda.

“What are the Vedas? The Sanskrit verbal root of veda can be interpreted variously, but the purport is finally one. Veda means knowledge. Any knowledge you accept is veda, for the teachings of the Vedas are the original knowledge.”

(Introduction Sri Isopanishad)

In due course of this book, we will visit 7 spiritual places, finding one key to bliss each.
These places are in our consciousness and physically present in this world.

The author has been on a quest to search out the “Absolute Truth” and through the map of the Vedas capable to track the footsteps of saints who have walked these places.

Be excited for a journey into history, to experience the spiritual geography of the world and receive keys to a wonderfully blissful truth that transcends death.

The beauty of poetry is also practical. It is said in the Vedic scripture that to be a poet is one of the divine qualities possessed by devotees of the Lord. Like an ornament it enhances the character of a person, if he is using this poetry not for own sense gratification, but for glorification of the Supreme Person. That is the only work of a poet, namely to glorify the all-attractive person, literally Kṛṣṇa.
Words that do not glorify the All-attractive Person, Kṛṣṇa, are considered by saintly persons to be like places of pilgrimage for crows. Swan-like devotees who are actually residents of the kingdom of God do not derive any pleasure there. Thus, I follow in the footsteps of my spiritual teachers who were all expert poets and writers.
2016, as a believer and traveler I came to win back faith. Finding shelter with the wisdom texts of the Vedas, a doorway to self-realisation was opened. Self-realisation is nothing cheap, but the sole purpose of human existence. This human form of life is essentially meant for inquiring about the Absolute Truth.
When this mystical door opened, I had insight into spiritual truth, substantial, enlightened and blissful. In a state of meditation this spiritual drop touched my heart and I tried to get hold of it. Expressing my experiences in words of poetry helped to channel these spiritual visions and insights.
Once I sat on the Pacific Ocean and meditated. A vast consciousness surrounded me and I felt as if I was one with that vast consciousness. Later, I came back to an individual consciousness. I would read about this oneness experience, warned that this is māyā, illusion. In retrospect, this path of illusion (Mayavada) was enlightened by the spiritual master (Prabhupāda) who felt compassion with this delusioned seeker.

This book is compiled to open the Eastern Shore of spirituality for the seekers of Truth. It is also to introduce everyone to the wonderful miracles of Bhakti-Yoga, especially inherent to Bharat-Bhumi or India.

“One who has taken his birth as a human being in the land of India [Bhārata-varṣa] should make his life successful and work for the benefit of all other people.” (CC Adi 9.41)

For everyone interested in Bhakti-Yoga, this book presents a nice variety of pastimes, histories and stories connected to the holy places of Bharat-Bhumi. Especially Kṛṣṇa bhaktas may find delight in this writing as it tells of Śrī Chaitanya in Prayag, Navadvipa and Vrindāvana. Śrī Chaitanya is non-different from Radha-Kṛṣṇa, thus all devotees will eventually find a little mercy within this pilgrimage leading to Vrindavana.

Eventually, all preachers of the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness movement may find new enthusiasm in the story told. How can pilgrimage invigorate the preaching spirit and how can it strengthen our faith? Most importantly, this writing aims to please Kṛṣṇa and the Guru parampara.

Often one comes to a sacred place of pilgrimage and forgets about its significance. The stories, presiding deities and memories remain vague or insignificant. But, one has to be honest and remember Kṛṣṇa, the Supremely attractive person.


Berlin- Jandelsbrunn (Simhachalam) - Vienna - Mumbai - Prayagraj - Ayodhyā - Varanasi - Māyāpur - Kolkata - Jagannath Puri

25.12.2024 - 4.4.2025

The beauty of poetry is also practical. It is said in the Vedic scripture that to be a poet is one of the divine qualities possessed by devotees of the Lord. Like an ornament it enhances the character of a person, if he is using this poetry not for own sense gratification, but for glorification of the Supreme Person. That is the only work of a poet, namely to glorify the all-attractive person, literally Kṛṣṇa.
Words that do not glorify the All-attractive Person, Kṛṣṇa, are considered by saintly persons to be like places of pilgrimage for crows. Swan-like devotees who are actually residents of the kingdom of God do not derive any pleasure there. Thus, I follow in the footsteps of my spiritual teachers who were all expert poets and writers.
2016, as a believer and traveler I came to win back faith. Finding shelter with the wisdom texts of the Vedas, a doorway to self-realisation was opened. Self-realisation is nothing cheap, but the sole purpose of human existence. This human form of life is essentially meant for inquiring about the Absolute Truth.
When this mystical door opened, I had insight into spiritual truth, substantial, enlightened and blissful. In a state of meditation this spiritual drop touched my heart and I tried to get hold of it. Expressing my experiences in words of poetry helped to channel these spiritual visions and insights.
Once I sat on the Pacific Ocean and meditated. A vast consciousness surrounded me and I felt as if I was one with that vast consciousness. Later, I came back to an individual consciousness. I would read about this oneness experience, warned that this is māyā, illusion. In retrospect, this path of illusion (Mayavada) was enlightened by the spiritual master (Prabhupāda) who felt compassion with this delusioned seeker.

The beauty of poetry is also practical. It is said in the Vedic scripture that to be a poet is one of the divine qualities possessed by devotees of the Lord. Like an ornament it enhances the character of a person, if he is using this poetry not for own sense gratification, but for glorification of the Supreme Person. That is the only work of a poet, namely to glorify the all-attractive person, literally Kṛṣṇa.
Words that do not glorify the All-attractive Person, Kṛṣṇa, are considered by saintly persons to be like places of pilgrimage for crows. Swan-like devotees who are actually residents of the kingdom of God do not derive any pleasure there. Thus, I follow in the footsteps of my spiritual teachers who were all expert poets and writers.
2016, as a believer and traveler I came to win back faith. Finding shelter with the wisdom texts of the Vedas, a doorway to self-realisation was opened. Self-realisation is nothing cheap, but the sole purpose of human existence. This human form of life is essentially meant for inquiring about the Absolute Truth.
When this mystical door opened, I had insight into spiritual truth, substantial, enlightened and blissful. In a state of meditation this spiritual drop touched my heart and I tried to get hold of it. Expressing my experiences in words of poetry helped to channel these spiritual visions and insights.
Once I sat on the Pacific Ocean and meditated. A vast consciousness surrounded me and I felt as if I was one with that vast consciousness. Later, I came back to an individual consciousness. I would read about this oneness experience, warned that this is māyā, illusion. In retrospect, this path of illusion (Mayavada) was enlightened by the spiritual master (Prabhupāda) who felt compassion with this delusioned seeker.