Jesus Lived in India

Jesus Lived in India: His Unknown Life Before and After the Crucifixion" is a book written by Kalki Krishnamurthy, an Indian writer. The book presents a controversial theory that Jesus Christ, after surviving the crucifixion, traveled to India and lived there for many years. It claims that the traditional Christian narrative of Jesus' life, focusing mostly on his death and resurrection, is incomplete. The idea that Jesus traveled to India during the so-called "lost years" — the period between his childhood and his public ministry — is central to the book’s thesis.

Main Ideas in the Book:

1. Jesus’ Life Before and After the Crucifixion: The book suggests that Jesus did not die on the cross, but instead, he survived and later traveled to India. According to the theory, Jesus lived in Kashmir for a significant portion of his life, where he learned spiritual wisdom from Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

2. Jesus and Indian Spirituality: The author proposes that Jesus' teachings and miracles were influenced by the spiritual practices and philosophies of India. This includes ideas from Hinduism and Buddhism, and the text highlights the connections between Jesus’ teachings of compassion, non-violence, and the concept of God, with similar ideas present in Indian religions.

3. The Lost Years: One of the central elements of the book is the idea of the "lost years" of Jesus. The Bible mentions nothing about his life between the ages of 12 and 30, and the book posits that during this time, Jesus traveled to the East, including places like Kashmir and Ladakh, to study under spiritual masters. It further suggests that his experiences there shaped his teachings upon his return to the Middle East.

4. Jesus in Kashmir: Kalki Krishnamurthy claims that after surviving the crucifixion, Jesus traveled to Kashmir in India, where he lived until his death at an old age. The book suggests that Jesus may have died in Kashmir, and his tomb can still be found there.

5. Supporting Evidence: The book references several ancient texts, legends, and local traditions that hint at the possibility of Jesus' travels in India. The most famous of these is the claim that there is a tomb in Srinagar, Kashmir, believed by some to be the resting place of Jesus.

Criticism and Reception:

While the book presents an intriguing narrative, it has been met with significant criticism. Mainstream Christian scholars and historians do not accept the idea of Jesus traveling to India, and the book's claims lack widespread academic evidence. Many critics view it as speculative and lacking in concrete historical proof. However, it has found a following among those interested in alternative religious theories, as well as those curious about possible connections between Eastern and Western spiritual traditions.