Description
The Call of India
Book Summary
In this new installment of his initiatory journey, Ramiro Calle returns to the adventures of Augusto and Rubén, two friends who, three years after their first experience in India, once again face the call of the East. While Rubén has found apparent inner peace as a psychoanalyst, Augusto feels the need to return to the land of the Ganges, this time with a destination that includes a school of wisdom by the Dead Sea and a hermitage in Sri Lanka. A novel that combines spiritual seeking, friendship, and the mystery of some Buddhist tablets.
What is it about?
Three years have passed since Augusto and Rubén returned from their previous trip to India. Rubén, having overcome the harsh apprenticeship at the Temple of Ice, now lives in great inner peace and works in psychoanalysis. Augusto, a wealthy antique dealer, once again feels the call of the East and proposes a new trip to his friend. The destination includes visits to a school of wisdom by the Dead Sea and a hermitage in Sri Lanka, where it is believed that tablets written by Maha Kashyapa, an advanced disciple of Buddha, are preserved. Rubén initially rejects the idea, fearing for the health of Augusto, who suffered a heart attack in Calcutta, and for his own sanity. However, his friend's insistence and the receipt of two letters with the same phrase—"The instruction is not over"—force him to recall his previous journey and the days shared with Elena, his beloved, who still lives in India. Finally, both set out on a journey with no certain return.
Main themes
- Spiritual search and inner growth through an initiatory journey.
- Friendship as a bond that transcends time and difficulties.
- The mystery of Buddhist teachings and the figure of Maha Kashyapa.
- Confronting the past and personal fears.
- The duality between inner peace and the call of the unknown.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in travel literature with a spiritual background, especially those who enjoy novels that combine adventure narrative with reflection on personal growth and Eastern traditions. It is also suitable for fans of Ramiro Calle's work and for those looking for a story that explores friendship, mystery, and the search for meaning.
What this book offers
- An immersion into the culture and spirituality of India, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East through an immersive narrative.
- A reflection on overcoming fears and the importance of following one's own path.
- The development of a mystery plot surrounding Buddhist tablets that adds depth to the story.
- The continuity of a story of friendship and love that connects with the reader emotionally.
Technical specifications
- Author: Calle, Ramiro
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Mind, body and spirit: meditation and visualization
- Collection: Biblioteca Ramiro Calle
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: February 2019
- Number of pages: 382
- Weight: 503 g
Editorial review
This novel by Ramiro Calle offers a balanced mix of adventure, spirituality, and mystery, ideal for those seeking a reading that invites reflection without sacrificing an engaging plot. The psychological depth of the characters and the setting in exotic and symbolic places make this work an interesting proposal within the genre of initiatory travel literature.