--- product_id: 55860994 title: "If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir" price: "NZ$48" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/55860994-if-truth-be-told-a-monks-memoir store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir **Price:** NZ$48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir - **How much does it cost?** NZ$48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/55860994-if-truth-be-told-a-monks-memoir) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir is an honest and straightforward account of Om Swami's life, one of the foremost spiritual leaders of India.Summary of the BookIf Truth be Told is an extraordinary memoir of the making of a spiritual life in today’s demanding, competitive, and baffling times. The book unravels the life story of Om Swami and his journey to becoming a monk. As an 18-year-old young boy, Om Swami headed to Australia to realize his worldly dreams and aspirations. He struggled to make his ends meet but two years down the line he was a multimillionaire earning $250,000 a year. He always had a burning desire to explore his spirituality. As an 8-year-old he saw a vision of God in a dream which transformed his life forever. This triggered off his desire to meet God and he practiced astrology, meditation and tantra in his pursuit to know God. Yet God was nowhere in sight, deeply frustrated he plunged into the worldly affairs to distract himself from the restlessness and commotion within. After spending several years in Australia he moved to India and led his life in solitude in the Himalayas. He battled death as he starved, faced the wrath of nature and wild animals. But finally his sadhana brought him to the ultimate realization – I am what I have been seeking, which became the basis of all his teachings. This astounding memoir is a must-read for those interested in the life and teachings of Om Swami.About Om SwamiOm Swami is an India monk who lives in a remote place in the Himalayan foothills. He holds an MBA degree from University of Technology, Sydney and a Bachelor's degree in Business Computing from University of Western Sydney. He founded a profitable software company with offices in San Francisco, New York, Toronto, London, Sydney and India. Review: Brilliant book - Inspiring book. Om Swami writes in a down-to-earth manner. He does not come across as a pretentious monk who is full of bookish knowledge but lacks practical experience of God. On the contrary, he comes across as a modern man, a person of today's young generation, who had the courage and conviction to seek- and find- God. I personally found this book brilliant and would recommend it to any other sincere seeker after Truth. Om Swami boldly declares that religion has no value unless it makes people more compassionate. Compassion is the essence of religion. To be able to conquer anger and other lower emotions is religion. Without this, he states no amount of prayer, ritual or anything else will help attain the experience of God. His words ring absolutely true. God bless this noble soul for writing this wonderful book. May all of us dare to forge our own path to God even as he did. Hari Aum Tat Sat. Review: Inspiring - Beautiful book, a must read for every true seeker. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 396,693 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1,174 in New Age Mysticism 5,187 in Spirituality (Books) 22,922 in Biographies & Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,618 Reviews | ## Images ![If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61D-MpGC7FL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant book *by A***A on 1 September 2016* Inspiring book. Om Swami writes in a down-to-earth manner. He does not come across as a pretentious monk who is full of bookish knowledge but lacks practical experience of God. On the contrary, he comes across as a modern man, a person of today's young generation, who had the courage and conviction to seek- and find- God. I personally found this book brilliant and would recommend it to any other sincere seeker after Truth. Om Swami boldly declares that religion has no value unless it makes people more compassionate. Compassion is the essence of religion. To be able to conquer anger and other lower emotions is religion. Without this, he states no amount of prayer, ritual or anything else will help attain the experience of God. His words ring absolutely true. God bless this noble soul for writing this wonderful book. May all of us dare to forge our own path to God even as he did. Hari Aum Tat Sat. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring *by A***A on 20 November 2025* Beautiful book, a must read for every true seeker. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life changing! *by K***L on 10 October 2023* The autobiography of Om Swami will be perceived differently by different people. It may even sound unbelievable the first time you read it, but it’s all truth and only truth, if truth be told:) A must read, and if you’re here you might as well get it and watch your life take a turn because this book chooses who reads it!:) ## Frequently Bought Together - If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir - The Ancient Science of Mantras: Wisdom of the Sages - Realize your dreams Achieve your goals - A Million Thoughts --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/55860994-if-truth-be-told-a-monks-memoir](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/55860994-if-truth-be-told-a-monks-memoir) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*