In "Shambhala" Roerich has recorded the way of his journey through Central Asia and Tibet in the terms of spirit. It is a record of legends of parables of notes the very substance of which the larger reality is composed and all revealing different facets of the theme of Shambhala. In this book as in his other books "Altai-Himalaya" and "Heart of Asia" one realizes that Roerich's vision is manifold. Traveling on his way he discerns all the beauty of the natural spectacle through which he passes. And in his works as in his paintings he records this panorama in successive sparks which flow into a continuous pageantry. But in addition Roerich perceives also that subtler manifestation of the countries and peoples through which he journeys. He discerns their thoughts; he perceives the pulsating throbbing hopes and beliefs that sweep like winds across space. And it is this record so little visible to the many of us that becomes the vital force of Roerich's message.