Sri H.W.L. Poonja, - known to the world as Papaji introduced direct awakening to the West. Through his student Gangaji, and author Eli Jaxon Bear and later other students, Papaji's teachings of a silent mind and open heart leading to direct self-realization has now spread throughout the world. His radical transmission of instant awakening through direct self-discovery has already made a huge impact on spiritual seekers everywhere. Wake Up and Roar infuses the reader with Papaji's transmission. Written by Eli Jaxon-Bear, who met Papaji before he was known in the West, as a mission of spreading Papaji s name and teaching to everyone. This landmark work, with new forewords by Gangaji and Prince Ea is presented in a question-and-answer format known as Satsang. Wake Up and Roar offers the reader an opportunity to awaken, here and now, regardless of background, practice, or personal circumstance. Blending humor, logic, and eye-opening storytelling, Papaji extends a gracious wisdom that speaks to the earnest seeker investigating the nature of mind, enlightenment, and how to be in the world. Wake Up and Roar brings comfort and encouragement to practitioners from all traditions, at any stage of their inquiry into awakening.