The Other Side of the Mountain

‘A deeply moving journey into self-discovery, spirituality, and purpose.’—Dr Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times best selling author, member of the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame and #1 Executive Coach Sanjiv Sarin worked in the corporate world for over forty years in various leadership roles across the globe, retiring as CEO and MD of Tata Coffee. In this time, he encountered many challenges and learned many life lessons. But his biggest learning came when he embarked on a spiritual path that took him deep into The Art of Living, and he became a practitioner. When a life-changing moment occurred at the Taj Mahal Hotel on 26/11, after his rescue, Sanjiv understood even more clearly the value of mindful living, meditation, and a calm mind. He saw first-hand the value of being a spiritual practitioner while remaining firmly in the world of business. The Other Side of the Mountain chronicles Sanjiv’s learnings in spirituality and how he has used them successfully in leadership situations. Full of wisdom, humour and self-realisation, this book is for anyone trying to make sense of the modern competitive world and their role in it. This book is for anyone who: Feels torn between practicality and inner truth Wants to understand how one can live a higher purpose while engaged in everyday life Seeks an experiential understanding of faith, surrender, dispassion and self-realization beyond words Wonders how an ordinary person can realize the ultimate and achieve extraordinary feats in life Is curious about the guru–disciple journey Wishes to discover how miracles unfold when intention aligns with grace Best read slowly, one or two chapters at a time, From IT to IIT is a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and listen to the quiet intelligence of the heart.