Gurus, Thieves and Holy Cows is a personal and cultural memoir chronicling Sean Ahearn’s adventures across India in the 1980s. The book weaves his spiritual journey with vivid encounters involving mystics, musicians, charlatans, and seekers, blending humor, introspection, and cultural observation.
Yes. The book is based on Sean Ahearn’s real-life travels and experiences. While names and certain details may have been adapted for narrative flow, the core of the story is authentic and drawn from personal diaries and reflections.
Unlike typical travel books, Gurus, Thieves and Holy Cows digs into the gritty, unfiltered truth of spiritual tourism, while retaining a deep respect for Indian traditions. It balances irreverent humor with reverence, and exotic adventures with emotional vulnerability.
Sean hopes readers walk away with a greater appreciation for the absurdity and beauty of life, the value of authentic experience, and the humor that can be found even in the most chaotic or profound moments.
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