The Secret of Enduring Love

Two of India's greatest love stories packed into one novel.

Seeking divine inspiration? Here’s a tantric love story for the yogi in your life. Peter Sklivas’s spiritual first novel, The Secret of Enduring Love: Yoga Romance of Damayanti and Nala, is a 21st century retelling of an ancient Vedic tale from India. Brimming with romance, this delightful tantric love story offers an engaging introduction to yoga as a powerful tool for transformation and love. When Princess Damayanti embarks on a quest to win the heart of her beloved Prince Nala, the gods don’t make things easy. Damayanti must pass a series of dangerous tests orchestrated by the goddess Shakti, lords Shiva and Indra, and other immortals. The key? With guidance from her guru, Great Swan, the princess learns the secret to opening the seven inner gateways—and awakening the love of God, the divine feminine, and the beloved. Meanwhile, jealous Kala plots to destroy Prince Nala in a deadly game of chance.

For 30 years Peter Sklivas has taught yoga and meditation. In 2006, he created HotCore Yoga, combining hot yoga with body mechanics, ujaya breath, and spiritual awareness. He completed his first novel, The Secret of Enduring Love: Yoga Romance of Damayanti and Nala (2013), during a pilgrimage to the sacred river Ganga in Rishikesh, India. At present, Peter is putting the finishing touches on his second novel and teaches at his studio in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts.