A king renounces his kingdom to lead an ascetic life in the Himalayas. When god Indra offers to take him to heaven in reward for king's dedicated practice, the least expected answer is being received.

The steadfastness of spiritual practice of king Arishtnami wins hearts of all the divine messengers sent to bring him to heavens. It leaves god Indra without a choice, but to visit the hermit king in person.

A young prince disillusioned with life in the palace decides to venture on a spiritual journey. What he finds is not exactly what he expected.

The depression of the young prince grows only more desperate. His father seeks advice of the greatest of spiritual teachers of his time, sage Vashishth.

Prince Raam gives a powerful description of the changing experiences of human life, exposing the futility of seeking permanent happiness through this approach.

Prince Raam continues his description of the hopelessness of trying to find happiness through the natural cycle of human life. Through his expression it becomes clear, that only a deeper knowledge of the true nature of one's Self can bring a solution.

After Raam's expression of vairaagya everyone gathered wants to hear what sage Vashishth will say to the young prince.
This final chapter of the Book 1 is transporting the viewer to an era of love and appreciation for the knowledge of Eternal Self.