LOVE LETTER

Description

Love Letters from the Goddess — English Edition Overview Page

 

Preface

Someone once asked me, “What should one do when love meets faith, or when faith meets love?” I told them, “Transform love into faith.” They asked again, “what if there is no love in life?” I responded, “If there is no love, then treat faith as love.” Petty love is possessive and greedy, like trying to pocket the sun and deny its light to others. When you conquer this greed and achieve a love that is selfless, you possess faith.

——Xuemo

 

Book Summary

A thousand years ago, in the deep alleys of Kathmandu, the “City of Light,” an extraordinary romance blossomed: Saraswati, a dethroned Living Goddess of Nepal, fell in love with Khyungpo Naljor, a Tibetan pilgrim in search of ultimate freedom. Their love story echoes across continents and travels beyond time-space traversing between love and awakening, resonating through the pinnacle of souls and the heaven. It bears witness to humanity’s longing for love, yearning for freedom, and ceaseless pursuit of eternity.

 

Authoritative Recommendations

 

1. Love Letters from the Goddess was featured on the homepage of the official website of Publisher Weekly (PW), one of the most authoritative publishing magazines in the United States and worldwide.

 

2. On Valentine’s Day 2025, Love Letters from the Goddess reached the top of Amazon, sharing a timeless love story that transcends space and time.

 

Reader Reviews

 

Sharwadi’s love for Khyungpo Naljor may appear at first to be nothing more than a beautiful worldly affection. Yet as it deepens, her love transforms into faith. And faith, in our age, is the rarest luxury of all. That is why this little book has its reason to exist. Perhaps the urban middle class will be especially drawn to such a tale—romantic and poetic, offering a glimpse of the love so scarce in real life, and providing a kind of solace, an echo of what they secretly long for.

— Reader Gu Zhicǎo

 

“A timeless love story that moves the heart across ages.” — This book is more than a tale of romance; it is a profound meditation on love that transcends boundaries, time, and even the self. Whether you are a seeker of wisdom, a lover of poetic prose, or a reader longing for a story that stirs the soul, Love Letters from the Goddess will offer you an unforgettable reading experience.

— A reader from the United States

 

Contents

01    Foreword

001   Nepal’s Goddesses

007   A Fateful Encounter

013   Dethroned Saraswati

018   Romantic Barrier or Not?

022   Arising of Thoughts

028   To Saraswati

032   Bidding Farewell

043   Melodies of Heartstrings

119   Awaiting Lover’s Return

192   Merging with the Infinite

 

Recommended Readers

 

1. Western practitioners fascinated by the Himalayan mysteries and the philosophy of Tibetan Buddhism
2. Cultural anthropologists intrigued by Nepal’s “Living Goddess” (Kumari) tradition
3. Communities seeking wisdom and inspiration through meditation or yoga practice
4. Intellectuals—such as scholars and artists—caught between love and ideals
5. Urban elites weary of “fast-food” romance, longing for soul-deep resonance
6. Seekers of spiritual grounding in an era of fading faith
7. Modern women exploring self-worth within intimate relationships
8. Middle-aged readers facing pivotal choices in career or marriage
9. Hospice and end-of-life caregivers reflecting on the meaning of life
10. Those rebuilding themselves after breakups or divorce

 

Keywords

Love, Faith, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Quest, Transcendence, the Himalayas, Nepal, Tibet, Khyungpo Naljor, Clinging Affection, Great Compassion, Xuemo