High in the mountains of Tibet, among the stark Himalayan ranges, stands the sacred Mount Kailash. Around its dry slopes, the desolate terrain offers a sharp contrast to the lush valleys found elsewhere in the Himalayas. From its heights, one may glimpse Lake Manasarovar lying to the left, its pure waters shimmering with natural beauty amidst the barren surroundings. The atmosphere here feels untouched by the corruption of the world, still as spiritual and solemn as it must have been in ancient times. Close by stands a Buddhist monastery. But long before the birth of Gautama Buddha, these mountains were home to primitive tribes. Life here was harsh; men and women fought the cold, scoured the forests for food, and built their shelters against the punishing winds. The mountains were richer then, their forests teeming with life, so different from the bare slopes seen today. Among these tribes lived a man so extraordinary that his people called him the Lord of the Land. His bravery was equ...