The book tells the story of the lives of eight Himalayan sages who mastered the crystal clear wisdom and power of the world's spiritual traditions. These great men belonged to a universal tradition that emphasizes the direct experience of truth, not limited by religion, nationality, geography, time or race. Following the ancient Sanskrit texts and five thousand years of oral tradition, Pandit Tigunait has presented to us their life stories that have survived to this day dialogues that reveal the life experiences of these sages. These eight Himalayan teachers knew how to live a successful and healthy existence in the world while experiencing the innermost truth of existence. Familiarity with their lives provides practical experience necessary for everyone on the path leading to wisdom and truth.