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Spiritual Luminaries to Join Yakub Mathew for

Launch of Seeking the Infinite: Maha Kumbh 2025

at IAAC Literary Festival

OUR BUREAU of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, with
an MBA from the Asian Institute of
New York, NY Management, Manila, Mathew brings
G lobal financial leader and to his literary debut a rare blend of

thinker
spiritual sensitivity and professional
transformational
Yakub Mathew will unveil
his debut book Seeking the Infinite: acumen. Seeking the Infinite rep-
resents a new chapter in his life—an
Maha Kumbh 2025 at the prestigious exploration of faith, humility, and the
IAAC Literary Festival on Sunday, universal quest for transcendence.
November 16, 2025, at The Interna- “What began as a way to preserve
tional House in New York City. The memories soon became a reflection
event will bring together an extraor- on the infinite possibilities of faith
dinary panel of spiritual and cultural and connection,” he says. “The Maha
figures, including Sadhguru, Diana Kumbh is not just a Hindu festival; it
Eck, Rabbi Scott Matous, The Very Reflecting on his inspiration, ath Swami Ji. Their blessings and the is a reminder that we are all seekers,
Reverend Winnie Varghese, Imam Mathew recalls his pilgrimage to presence of global thought leaders regardless of creed or culture.”
Feisal Abdul Rauf, and Guruji Sri An- Prayagraj in January 2025 for the at the launch underscore the book’s While expressing gratitude to
ish, with Suhel Seth moderating what once-in-144-years Maha Kumbh, interfaith essence and universal ap- those who helped bring this work to
promises to be a deeply engaging con- where the Ganga, Yamuna, and peal. The foreword, penned by Dr. life, Mathew notes, “Happiness is best
versation on spirituality, culture, and Saraswati converge. “It was a lifelong Shashi Tharoor, filmmaker Muzaffar when shared, contentment is com-
human connection. dream fulfilled,” he says. “Joined by Ali, and actor Anupam Kher, adds plete when passed on, and gratitude is
Seeking the Infinite is a contem- my wife and seventeen friends from further depth to this multi-faith liter- meaningful only when expressed. This
plative anthology of essays, dialogues, across the world, the journey became ary endeavor. Tharoor writes: “This book is my way of saying thank you to
and reflections inspired by the Maha both a celebration of my 60th year coffee-table book is more than a col- everyone who believed in me.” The
Kumbh 2025. More than a literary and a spiritual awakening that led to lection of photographs; it is a window book is expected to resonate across
collection, the book serves as a liv- deep reflection on life’s eternal ques- into the very essence—the Mahima— generations and geographies, offering
ing chronicle of spiritual encounters tions. What began as a way to capture of the Maha Kumbh. Here one finds readers a contemplative space for in-
where diverse faith traditions con- our memories evolved into this book, the glowing fervor of a million lamps trospection and renewal.
verge in humility and the sacred be- enriched by insights from over fifty floating at dusk, the thunderous cre- The launch event promises a
comes a shared language. Through renowned personalities across diverse scendo of horns announcing dawn’s rare confluence of wisdom, culture,
vivid storytelling, Mathew captures fields. The Maha Kumbh reminded first dip, and the profound stillness of and inspiration—an evening where
the Kumbh not as spectacle but as us that beyond faith and culture lies a single pilgrim in silent communion. spiritual thought and literary expres-
a crucible of human yearning—for a shared divine essence, and through Each spread invites the reader to sion meet. Entry is free, but seating
meaning, belonging, and transcen- this work, we hope to inspire seekers pause, to feel, and to remember that is limited, and guests are encouraged
dence. “The Infinite is not a place to everywhere to look within and seek the search for the divine is both an in- to confirm their attendance early via
reach,” Mathew writes. “It is a truth the Infinite.” ward journey and an outward celebra- Eventbrite.
to remember—that within you lies a The book has received bless- tion of our shared humanity.” In its essence, Seeking the Infinite
horizon without end.” In this medi- ings from some of the world’s most With more than three decades of is not merely a book about a pilgrim-
tative tone, he explores the transfor- revered spiritual leaders, including experience at Citibank, HSBC, and age; it is a pilgrimage in itself—a jour-
mative power of pilgrimage and the The Dalai Lama, Sadhguru, Maharaj Wells Fargo Advisors, Yakub Mathew ney through faith, humility, and the
cultural significance of India’s most Avadheshanand Giri Ji, Cardinal Os- is known for his purpose-driven lead- timeless human longing to touch the
profound spiritual gathering. wald Gracias, and Maharaj Radhan- ership and global vision. A graduate divine within.

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