THE WAY OF THE SPIRITUAL WARRIOR

When a patient of Dr Saroj Dubey, a Delhi-based senior consulting gastroenterologist, died, it propelled him into a profound spiritual journey that culminated with his eventual discovery of the spaciousness and presence of his true Self. This landmark event has now found expression in his newly released book, Rx for Resilience, an excellent guide to coping with life's storms

- Suma Varughese

Dr Saroj Dubey and I are no strangers. Long-time readers of Life Positive may recall some deep and beautiful articles written by him, of which I remember a particularly riveting one with the title: Abandon All Hope. In that article, Saroj wrote about a powerful experience that had transformed his life, revolving around the death of his patient.

The article became the precursor for his newly released book, RX for Resilience: A Physician’s Perspective on Embracing the Present and Discovering Joy and Strength. I found myself closely associated with the book when Saroj approached me to edit it. I was grappling with some ailments and undergoing an emotional storm of my own on account of the deep fear that illness roused in me. In reading the book and acquainting myself with the stunning insights therein, I began to heal not only physically, but also emotionally and spiritually.

I have to say I loved the book unconditionally, and here’s why. I follow the Advaita Vedanta path, otherwise known in English as nonduality. RX for Resilience encapsulates the sum of all the modern approaches to this ancient path, ranging from Buddhism, philosophy, and science. I gained access to many novel tools and techniques to harness the mind and get it to go deep into the experience of the thoughts and feelings of a spiritual warrior. That, combined with the power of Saroj’s spiritual explorations and the clarity and lucidity of his style, makes the book deeply enriching.

Rx for Resilience is uncompromising in its intent—to compel us to engage with our minds deeply and courageously, drilling down until we access the spaciousness and peace of our true Self.