Bajrayogini

Author: Bimal Lama
Genre: Novel
Format: Hardcover / ISBN: 9789354254444
Pages: 160
Weight: 316 grams

Book Description:

Bhutan, once called the "Forbidden Land," may have shed this label on paper, but in spirit, it remains deeply mysterious, cloaked in its Buddhist-Tantric mysticism. Even the universally recognized face of Buddhism appears unfamiliar in this land.

Seeking the unknown Bhutan, Ranita, a schoolteacher from Kolkata, embarks on a solitary journey to this enigmatic country. There, she encounters an extraordinary Buddhist monk—a man seemingly at odds with monastic ideals, indulging in alcohol, meat, and carnal desires.

As fate entangles them, Ranita delves deeper into his world and discovers that he follows a rare sect of Buddhism, one that still lingers in Bhutan, tracing its roots back over 550 years. The shadows of an ancient monk seem to hover over this young ascetic, and Ranita begins to sense something supernatural about him. The inexplicable pull of his presence gradually mesmerizes and transforms her.

What began as a simple getaway during a school holiday turns into an unprecedented journey of self-discovery, leading Ranita to an unexplored crossroads in life—one that ensures her world will never be the same again.

About the Author:

Bimal Lama was born on July 4, 1968, in the Singtam tea estate of Darjeeling, into a tea-worker’s family. His father, after joining the police force, relocated the family to Hooghly district.

• Educated in Chinsurah’s schools and colleges, he graduated from Burdwan University and pursued law studies but did not complete them.
• Currently, he serves as a state government employee in Purulia.
• His first published work was a short story in his school magazine.
• Won the Desh magazine short story competition twice.
• Debut novel: Nun Cha
• Second novel: Rushika
• Awards: Received the Jyotiprakash Chattopadhyay Memorial Award in 2013.

Bimal Lama's storytelling blends deep cultural insight, mysticism, and human psychology, making Bajrayogini an intriguing and unforgettable read.