“Spiritual growth is a deliberate movement from the rational mind to the heart, which recognizes interdependence and universal love as the precondition for the experiential knowledge of Atman as Brahman.” – Swami Satchidananda In Reflections, Swami Satchidananda gives us practical guidance and pointers for good living based on the wisdom in the Vedas. We live in difficult and challenging times. Violence, both external and internal, along with the consumerist model of societies, have resulted in deep moral decline among humanity. Thus, having a sense of personal well-being and peace within often escapes us. Reflections addresses issues all of us need to resolve in order to find peace of mind and be happy. Also, it introduces you to the truths and practices of Vedanta, meditation and yoga, which free you from the illusion that you are a mortal body and mind and reveal the glory of the Divine within you.
Throughout history there have always been human beings who felt there must be more to life and they sought a higher wisdom or spiritual enlightenment. Many have found themselves in need of someone who has traveled the spiritual path successfully and could guide them toward the understanding they were seeking and to the Guru within. Sri Swami Satchidananda was one of the first Yoga masters to bring the classical Yoga tradition to the West. Invited to America in 1966 by iconic pop artist Peter Max, he taught Yoga postures, meditation, and a compassionate vegetarian lifestyle. In 1969, he opened the Woodstock Festival and became known to an entire generation as "the Woodstock Guru." Swami Satchidananda founded the global Integral Yoga organization, Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville and the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine (Lotus.org). He is the author of Integral Yoga Hatha, To Know Your Self, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Beyond Words, The Living Gita, and The Golden Present. He is also the subject of the documentary, Living Yoga: The Life and Teachings of Swami Satchidananda. (For more information visit: swamisatchidananda.org).
Here is a storybook for everyone with lions and kings, rogues and saints, a boy who can stop an elephant, and a milkmaid who can walk on water! Filled with wisdom, adventure, and surprises, these timeless tales remind us of what is important as we move into the twenty-first century. At once entertaining and instructive, these simple, practical stories have been related by Reverend Sri Swami Satchidananda. Sri Swamiji is well-known and well-loved for his deep spiritual insight, as well as his sense of humor. Some of the stories he tells have been drawn from nature; others have been pa passed on from generation to generation.. Some come from the ancient scriptures; others from the folk-lore of India. They enlighten us about how to lead easeful, peaceful, useful lives and, ultimately, attain spiritual realization. Both children and adults alike will delight In the illustrations created in the Indian style especially for this book. Each drawing, enchanting the reader with its vibrant colors and intricate details, opens the portal into a land of mystery and wonder. You have only turn the page and the journey will begin..
A treasury of core teachings for facing life s biggest challenges with peace and equanimity. Topics include the Nature of Suffering, Finding Peace and Joy in a Chaotic World, Faith and Fear Don t Go Together, Natural Disasters, Terrorism, Why Anger Won t Help Us, Facing Death and Loss, Religion Doesn t Teach Violence and Hatred, Comforting Victims of Disaster, How to Pray, What You Can Do. Swami Satchidananda affirms The Future is Bright. Also includes clear instruction in three easy yet powerful stress busters Deep Breathing, Guided Deep
At the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, Swami Vivekananda transformed Western thinking. He showed that, far from being an exotic novelty, Hinduism was an important, legitimate spiritual tradition with valuable lessons for the West. Pathways to Joy is a selection of 108 of his sacred teachings on Vedanta philosophy. In accessible and powerful prose, Vivekananda illuminates the four classical yoga paths -- karma, bhakti, raja, and jnana -- for the different natures of humankind. The messages focus on the oneness of existence; the divinity of the soul; the truth in all religions; and unifying with the Divine within. Invaluable and inspiring, the selections also explore karma, maya, rebirth, and other great revelations of Hinduism.
Sahajanand Saraswati (1889-1950) was a man of many parts. Monk, scholar, freedom fighter, and leader of the peasant movement, he made an impact in all these spheres. His autobiography, Mera Jeevan Sangharsh ('The Struggle of My Life'), is an account of his life and his attempts to reform the ills besetting his country---in religion and in politics---and in doing so, it sheds light on a number of significant periods in the history of the nation.
Enjoy Pure Bliss and True Relaxation with Yoga Nidra Experience peace and deeply restorative rest that heals your body, mind, and spirit. Featuring twenty-four Yoga Nidra scripts written by author Julie Lusk and thirteen of the world's master teachers, this book shows you how to use yogic sleep to revitalize your inner reservoir of intuitive understanding and unconditional joy. As a practice done lying down, Yoga Nidra helps you ease anxiety, boost immunity, reduce chronic pain, improve heart health, enhance memory and concentration, and much more. This empowering book offers meditations for everyone, and they're all backed by contemporary science. With guidance from Kamini Desai, PhD, Swami Satchidananda, Swami Shankardev Saraswati, MD, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, PhD, and other experts, you'll learn to clear your mind, settle your emotions, and reach a unique state of calm, focused awareness.
“Spiritual growth is a deliberate movement from the rational mind to the heart, which recognizes interdependence and universal love as the precondition for the experiential knowledge of Atman as Brahman.” – Swami Satchidananda In Reflections, Swami Satchidananda gives us practical guidance and pointers for good living based on the wisdom in the Vedas. We live in difficult and challenging times. Violence, both external and internal, along with the consumerist model of societies, have resulted in deep moral decline among humanity. Thus, having a sense of personal well-being and peace within often escapes us. Reflections addresses issues all of us need to resolve in order to find peace of mind and be happy. Also, it introduces you to the truths and practices of Vedanta, meditation and yoga, which free you from the illusion that you are a mortal body and mind and reveal the glory of the Divine within you.
The talks presented in this volume, first published in 1977, were originally delivered during a retreat in New York, in which speakers from a variety of spiritual traditions were represented. It aims to show the value of yoga in everyday life, and its relation to many other religions and philosophies.
The Shreemad Bhagavad Gita is one of the most ancient scriptures in the world. It contains the direct word of God, spoken for all of mankind, irrespective of religion or tradition. Its philosophy and teachings are central to human life. It teaches us to live our daily lives in Divinity, as a service unto God and His creation. It achieves this by gifting us true knowledge, faith, devotion, surrender, detachment, and a release of expectations and ownership over one’s own actions. It comes as a stark contrast to the lives with which we have grown accustomed to leading. Today’s world is filled with constant desire for material wealth, sense pleasures, individualism and egoism. The Gita acts as a lighthouse on the shores of Vaikunta, guiding lost sailors at the sea of illusion to safety. But like any teaching, time and unqualified minds can distort it and misunderstand what is contained within. It is for that purpose that the Lord continuously takes birth on earth in the form of the Guru to revive the true essence of the Gita, to show the simplicity of the message of Bhagavan. One such Master is Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda, and in this book, which is his personal commentary, we hold a treasure chest of spiritual insight.
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