Ganobi and the Princess

Ganobi's World

"A young elephant on a journey of discovery and becoming, and a young girl in search of where she comes from. Together they uncover secrets more amazing than they could have ever imagined... and will change their lives forever."

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Our Companions

The souls on our journey. Click to explore their story.

Ganobi

Ganobi

The Becoming

Ganobi - The young elephant crossing the paths of discovery, danger, and following the path that we all have ahead of us; The path of becoming who we are menat to be.

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Sita

Sita

The Seeker

A young girl bright and filled with the sense of magic. Caught between her love of home and finding out the secrets that will unlock powers that she could never imagine. Her spirit is untamed as the monsoons.

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Shakti

Shakti

The Powerful

Shakti - graceful and silent power. When she locks her eyes on you, it is already too late. Be Awake! Be Aware! I arrive without a sound. Those who survive are not caught off guard, or it is because I decide to spare them.

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Sunahara

Sunahara

The Golden One

High in the trees, look up, this is my home, between the earth and the sky. I can see all things close and I can see the far and away. I am a bridge between the the now and the future, all paths and futures laid out before me. Ask well seekers!

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Indra

Indra

The Otters

The eldest of the otters family. Wise and brave, and always in motion, Indra and his family live beside the great river. On the land or in the water, we move between both without a second thought. We are many but we are one, like waves upon the water.

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Yama

Yama

The Guardian

A mysterious figure often seen at the fringes of the village. He is the guardian of the sacred places, the places of deep magic, and the doorways to other realms. He is strong and unmoving as a mountain. None shall pass without his blessing.

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Keepakee

Keepakee

The Messengers

The messengers of the jungle. The Keepakee sees and hears all things and spreads their song and messages throughout the jungle, villages, and the far off lands.

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Yeshe

Yeshe

The Wise One

A mystic traveler from the high Himalayas, carrier of the ancient wisdom. Keeper of the stories from deep time.

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The Map of Ganobi's World

Where history and myth entwine.

Sita's Village

Sita's Village

A forest jungle village with lush palms, banyan trees, Indian village of the of thatch roof homes, tropical and old India style. Surrounded by jungles and a river, where life follows the rhythm of the seasons.

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The Temple

The Temple

An ancient stone structure carved with stories of the gods, hidden deep within the overgrown jungle.

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The River

The River

The lifeblood of the region, where the living wash away their sins and the dead begin their final journey.

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The Banyan Tree

The Banyan Tree

A massive, ancient tree whose sprawling roots have witnessed centuries of village councils and whispered secrets.

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Star-filled Night Sky

Star-filled Night Sky

A vast, obsidian canopy sprinkled with celestial diamonds, where the characters look for omens and guidance.

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ABOUT THE SAGA

On the edge of a jungle river, a girl and a young elephant see one another — and feel something neither can explain. A flicker. A knowing. A memory without words.

When monsoon rains turn the river wild, their bond is tested by fear, separation, and sacrifice. To survive, Ganobi is faced with a choice of staying in the warm embrace of the herd, or following the far off call of becoming.

Sheltered in an ancient temple where gods still whisper through flame, they discover that their meeting was no accident. Their souls have walked together before. And they will walk together again.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

David Saint-Martin is a storyteller, spiritual teacher, and creative founder whose life bridges companies and monasteries, cities and jungles, waking life and the dream world.

Over the decades, that curiosity has carried him from New York City to Tokyo, from the Himalayas to the Amazon, studying with masters of Zen, Tibetan Buddhist Rinpoches, South American Shamans, and many untold teachers.

Ganobi and the Princess reflects the heart of his work: a reverence for nature, a recognition of the unseen bonds between souls, and a strong belief that much wisdom often arrives through companionship, wonder, quiet bravery, and love.