Gaur Gopal Das, a disciple of Radhanath Swami, a life coach, monk, motivational and spiritual speaker, and a member of ISCKON, had a brief stint with Hewlett Packard before he decided to become a monk and live a simple life in ISCKON Ashram in downtown Mumbai.

His book Life’s Amazing Secrets (2018), a bestseller and a life-changing document, came up when Gaur Gopal and a wealthy young friend Harry got talking while navigating through the horrendous Mumbai traffic. They delve into subjects ranging from the human condition, the key to lasting happiness, and the search for a purpose in life.

Gaur Gopal shares practical wisdom that is needed to meander through the ways of life.  The book distils his vast experience and lessons on balancing spirituality while owning a personal and professional life. The book unravels the secret of how to breeze through this journey called life while strengthening relationships, discovering one’s true potential, and understanding the art of doing well at work while contributing and giving back to the world.

Reading this insightful book that captures real experiences of people makes it highly relatable and sheds light on many aspects that we struggle with in our day-to-day existence. Some critical ideas captured in the book include:

• It’s more than necessary to have a happy personal life.
• Kindle spirituality to find balance in life and steer away from worry.
• Introspect more profound to better relationships.
• Practice the art of forgiveness.
• Stay away from unhealthy competition and negativity in professional spaces.
• Find a purpose, an Ikigai to keep going.
• Learn to give back to the community.

The book is a must-read for anyone looking for answers to a few basic questions about life and shed the challenges to living a happy and contented life every day amidst various flux.    The lucid, light-hearted, and thought-provoking book will surely help align anyone seeking a more straightforward path to walk on with the right spirit.