What if the autobiography of a monk could feel more like a mirror than a memoir? The Practice of Immortality by Dr. Ishan Shivanand isn’t just another spiritual book—it’s a rare blend of raw honesty, ancient wisdom, and lived experience from a modern-day yogi who bridges the sacred forests of India and the corridors of global institutions. In this blog, I unpack why this book may just be the Autobiography of a Modern Monk India has been waiting for—and why it deserves to be read, reflected on, and practiced. https://vinaykulkarni.com/2025/05/26/book-review/