Manjhi, the Boatman

‘When the disciple is ready the guru will appear’, is an old saying. A seemingly chance encounter with a tourist guide in Rishikesh, a town in north India, is the beginning of an incredible adventure for someone going through a crisis in life. “Your experience is your truth. You have to do nothing. Just be aware of whatever there is.” the guide advises. With his gentle instruction, the guide shows the way to become aware of what deeply underlies one’s personal situations across different aspects of life such as fear, relationships, and death; an awareness that leads to transformation. Who is this enigmatic guide? Where did he come from? And why? What is his message? The mystery gradually unravels to reveal something least expected.