Understand your mind and you understand life'. Wisdom lies in reaching the state of maturity, where we accept life as it is, without a single word of complaint, whether our problems stem at the physical or mental level. Conscious Living is a compilation of various articles that inspire us to discover the joy of life, that expresses itself as our thoughts, emotions, feelings and intelligence. However, the desire to live as the limited self is the nature of the ignorant while the pursuit to discover the eternal Self is the nature of the wise. This book deals with questions like- 1.What is death? .How to share and care? 2.How to accept life as it is? 3.How to gain control of mind? 4.How to lead a life of inspiration? 5.Hoe to develop a vision in our life? 6.How to evolve from ordinary to extraordinary? The author Swami Ishwarananda is a disciple of Swami Chinmayananda. He wrote these thought provoking articles for the CMW newsletter published from Piercy, California to inspire the readers to live a healthy, spiritually advanced life. He has a lucid style of writing, supported by anecdotes, quotes and messages from various regions of the world. His words are very convincing, apt to the well known saying - 'Wisdom is to be caught, not taught!
A pilgrimage, as we usually understand it, is a journey taken toward His worldly abode. But, as Swami Ishwarananda points out in 'Pathways to Peace', the Lord's holiest dwelling is in our own hearts and a pilgrimage inwards, toward our own Self, is the ultimate journey. Swamiji asks the very fundamental of questions: what is this mind? And by gently guiding the sadhak with everyday tips and simple suggestions, he unravels a great mystery, so each of us can become a seeker, cleanse the mind and live out the true, inspired life of this human birth. Along with the practical wisdom comes an urgent message that is not be missed: be a seeker, a true devotee and do it all NOW ! And peace will be ours ! Click here and grab our OUR OTHER INSPIRATIONAL TITLES
What do you call a devotee who is also a king -- an emperor among saints or a saint among emperors? Kulasekhara Alvar, was a regal devotee who lorded over the Lord of His heart, Mukunda! He would cry, smile, weep, laugh, plead, throw a challenge to the lord and make Krishna give into His sweet adoration. Swami Ishwarananda in his erudite exposition on Mukundamala;, a composition of this saint says that love by itself is healing, but divine love is several notches higher and a Divine Lover is an alchemist who transforms an ordinary life into an inner pilgrimage, leading to an ecstatic union with the Lord. His exhaustive commentary is replete with easy examples and parallels from the Upanisads and the Bhagavad-gita;. This will be an illuminating affirmation for any devotee and an eye-opener to any atheist who is very sure of himself. Through this text you will discover the deeper dimensions of your emotional and spiritual personalities.
From the conversation between the supreme Lord Siva and his consort Goddess Parvati was born the Guru-Gita. The endless wisdom in this text has been distilled to the pithy Guru Stotram in fourteen verses, where the essence of the purpose and need for a Guru unfolds. Swami Ishwarananda, with his trademark laser like thinking guides the reader into a deeper understanding of who a guru is and what being guided by a learned one can mean to the individual who seeks to overcome disquiet and satisfy a yearning that is not yet fully understood. Gently, yet definitively, he shows us that guru-bhakti alone can take us toward the eternal.
This booklet is a small collection of his communication with devotees through the internet as e-satsangs every month - inspiring, thoughtful and filled with humour!
In the profound tapestry of Lectures and Discourses-IV, the revered Swami Vivekananda weaves a spellbinding narrative that intertwines timeless wisdom with practical guidance, illuminating the path toward self-realization and societal transformation. Within its pages, readers are transported to a realm of intellectual stimulation and spiritual enlightenment. The author fearlessly addresses diverse topics, from the nature of the mind and the power of concentration to the importance of education and social harmony. With a commanding presence and eloquent articulation, Swami Vivekananda's teachings inspire individuals to embrace their inherent divinity, realize their true potential, and transcend the limitations imposed by society or circumstance. The novel serves as a spiritual compass, guiding seekers on a transformative journey of self-discovery, empathy, and the realization of universal oneness.
Understand your mind and you understand life'. Wisdom lies in reaching the state of maturity, where we accept life as it is, without a single word of complaint, whether our problems stem at the physical or mental level. Conscious Living is a compilation of various articles that inspire us to discover the joy of life, that expresses itself as our thoughts, emotions, feelings and intelligence. However, the desire to live as the limited self is the nature of the ignorant while the pursuit to discover the eternal Self is the nature of the wise. This book deals with questions like- 1.What is death? .How to share and care? 2.How to accept life as it is? 3.How to gain control of mind? 4.How to lead a life of inspiration? 5.Hoe to develop a vision in our life? 6.How to evolve from ordinary to extraordinary? The author Swami Ishwarananda is a disciple of Swami Chinmayananda. He wrote these thought provoking articles for the CMW newsletter published from Piercy, California to inspire the readers to live a healthy, spiritually advanced life. He has a lucid style of writing, supported by anecdotes, quotes and messages from various regions of the world. His words are very convincing, apt to the well known saying - 'Wisdom is to be caught, not taught!
From the conversation between the supreme Lord Siva and his consort Goddess Parvati was born the Guru-Gita. The endless wisdom in this text has been distilled to the pithy Guru Stotram in fourteen verses, where the essence of the purpose and need for a Guru unfolds. Swami Ishwarananda, with his trademark laser like thinking guides the reader into a deeper understanding of who a guru is and what being guided by a learned one can mean to the individual who seeks to overcome disquiet and satisfy a yearning that is not yet fully understood. Gently, yet definitively, he shows us that guru-bhakti alone can take us toward the eternal.
A pilgrimage, as we usually understand it, is a journey taken toward His worldly abode. But, as Swami Ishwarananda points out in 'Pathways to Peace', the Lord's holiest dwelling is in our own hearts and a pilgrimage inwards, toward our own Self, is the ultimate journey. Swamiji asks the very fundamental of questions: what is this mind? And by gently guiding the sadhak with everyday tips and simple suggestions, he unravels a great mystery, so each of us can become a seeker, cleanse the mind and live out the true, inspired life of this human birth. Along with the practical wisdom comes an urgent message that is not be missed: be a seeker, a true devotee and do it all NOW ! And peace will be ours ! Click here and grab our OUR OTHER INSPIRATIONAL TITLES
What do you call a devotee who is also a king -- an emperor among saints or a saint among emperors? Kulasekhara Alvar, was a regal devotee who lorded over the Lord of His heart, Mukunda! He would cry, smile, weep, laugh, plead, throw a challenge to the lord and make Krishna give into His sweet adoration. Swami Ishwarananda in his erudite exposition on Mukundamala;, a composition of this saint says that love by itself is healing, but divine love is several notches higher and a Divine Lover is an alchemist who transforms an ordinary life into an inner pilgrimage, leading to an ecstatic union with the Lord. His exhaustive commentary is replete with easy examples and parallels from the Upanisads and the Bhagavad-gita;. This will be an illuminating affirmation for any devotee and an eye-opener to any atheist who is very sure of himself. Through this text you will discover the deeper dimensions of your emotional and spiritual personalities.
This booklet is a small collection of his communication with devotees through the internet as e-satsangs every month - inspiring, thoughtful and filled with humour!
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