In whimsy and wonder, where hearts flutter with the grace of butterflies and the spirit revels in playful merriment, an extraordinary literary voyage unfolds - an odyssey beyond humans, a tapestry of enlightenment woven within the pages of “Searching Happiness.” This captivating odyssey navigates the labyrinthine corridors of human existence, from the depths of despair to the zenith of ecstasy.

From the beginning, the perennial question of human unhappiness unfolds, delving into identity, knowledge, and reality’s illusions. The author illuminates the paradoxical nature of actions, both inevitable and fantastical. As pages turn, readers enter self-awareness’s sanctum, forging a connection with the universal through meditation and prayer. Self-realization emerges, portraying one who transcends the material world. The journey mirrors the human experience, offering solace and guidance to seekers. The penultimate chapter fulfills readers, guided from ignorance to self-realization by the author’s luminous words. The book invites every reader to embark on their own extraordinary journey of self-discovery, a timeless narrative of wisdom and joy in the grand theater of life.

About the Author: Bharat C. Patel, D. Eng. Sc., has served with distinction in various executive positions in the New Jersey state government for four decades. He was instrumental in developing and implementing NJ's sustainable energy, commerce, and economic policies and plans. In addition to publishing numerous policy papers and articles, he has served as an adjunct professor of electrical engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Dr. Patel's intellectual journey led him to the convergence of ancient Vedic wisdom and contemporary scholarship. Inspired by revered luminaries like Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Vivekananda, and Dr. Radhakrishnan, he embarked on a quest to unearth the profound knowledge enshrined in ancient texts. Notably, his publications, including "Intent of Srimad Bhagavad Gita- Path to Self-Realization" and "Essence of Srimad Bhagavad Gita with Compound Separation and Concordance," serve as beacons of wisdom, guiding individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery and self-realization.

An avid world traveler who loves to detail every place he visits, Bharat lives with his wife, Taru, in Washington Crossing, PA, USA.

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: White Falcon Publishing; 1 edition (February 2024)
• Author: Bharat C. Patel
• ISBN-13: 9798892221603
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 Inches

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