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Bhakti: A journey of Soul discovery

Author : Jennifer Duke

Publisher : Anubhava Publishing

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 14,91 MB

Release : 2021-05-16

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0578863197

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"Sometimes God comes like a thief in the night; sometimes He breaks down the front door when you didn’t even know He was coming! The author’s Unexpected Visitor made mincemeat of her well-ordered atheist life, taking her into vast, uncharted regions of her own heart. Traveling from Peru to India, she eventually found her spiritual home as a Kriyaban-yogi, a disciple of a great Indian Master, Paramhansa Yogananda. A fascinating, almost daily account of this sudden, total transformation."-Asha Nayaswami, Founding Member, Ananda Worldwide, Author Winner of the 2021 Best Independent Author Book Award. Raised by atheists, Jennifer Duke rejected any possibility of an omniscient creator. At age fifty, she could not have foreseen the cataclysmic shift that was about to occur in her life – and the profound inner experiences that would challenge her entire view of reality. What changed? What took her to Peru and India in search of answers? This book is not about organized religion. As Jennifer would discover, we do not need priests, dogmas, institutions, or intermediaries to experience our own direct, inner connection with Spirit. No one and no external entity can limit our access to the Divine Light. Through her direct experiences of union with Spirit, she was able, in time, to navigate the revolutionary shift in her understanding of Truth. In Jennifer’s clear, sincere narrative we feel the authenticity of her journey, as she discovers her Soul nature, the truths of the universe, and the path of Self-realization. This is a profound and earnest account of a life unfolding, expanding into the divine and eternal Truth that awaits us all.



The Journey of Self-Discovery

Author : His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Publisher : The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust

Page : 299 pages

File Size : 32,10 MB

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Category : Religion

ISBN : 9171495363

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Srila Prabhupada declares, "We don't say that this scientific knowledge is useless. Mechanics, electronics – this is also knowledge. But the central point is atma-jnana – self-knowledge, knowledge of the soul." In these thirty-one essays, talks, and informal conversations, Srila Prabhupada reveals the central point of essential self-knowledge – a knowledge that makes all other knowledge and activities pale in comparison. Brighten your life with the light of self-knowledge and gain a world perspective usually reserved for ascetics and saints.



The Journey Within

Author : Radhanath Swami

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 30,10 MB

Release : 2017-06-15

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9352644093

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The mysteries of the soul have evaded mystics, sages, and gurus for centuries. Humanity has long yearned to discover the answer to our existence, and many spiritual traditions have evolved to provide those answers through sacred texts that facilitate journeys of transformation and discovery. Yet, never before have all of the spiritual traditions been distilled so simply into one easy-to-follow path - a path of love and devotion. In this long-awaited follow-up to The Journey Home, The Journey Within guides readers through the essential teachings of bhakti yoga. World-renowned spiritual leader Radhanath Swami draws from his personal experiences to demystify the ancient devotional path of bhakti, capturing its essence and explaining its simple principles for balancing our lives.His down-to-earth writing simplifies spiritual concepts and answers timeless questions in a heartfelt narrative that brings this sacred philosophy beautifully to life. What is love? What is the soul? Who is God? How can we live in the physical world without losing touch with the spiritual? In concise and approachable language, Radhanath Swami sheds light on how to answer these vital questions and offers solutions to life's challenges with the simplest of resources. Reach beyond the material world and journey within to discover the beauty of the true self.



Souls on Earth

Author : Linda Backman

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 35,99 MB

Release : 2018

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 9780738754246

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"This book dives into the case studies from Linda Backman's work as a regression hypnotherapist. Through numerous regression accounts, distinct details of what Linda calls "interplanetary souls" are defined, including characteristics, challenges, and life purpose on Earth"--



A Journey to Self-Discovery

Author : Dr. Arun Kumaar Khanda

Publisher : Arun Kumara Khanda

Page : 121 pages

File Size : 14,27 MB

Release : 2024-06-10

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN :

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A JOURNEY TO SELF-DISCOVERY Do you ever wonder about the true nature of the self and the soul? Are you curious about the intricate workings of karma and how it shapes your life? How would your life transform if you could deeply understand the reasons behind human suffering and learn to transcend them? Imagine gaining practical guidance to achieve your real goals and ultimately attain spiritual liberation. "A Journey to Self-Discovery" is your essential guide to uncovering profound insights about your existence and the universe. This comprehensive book takes you on a transformative path, delving into the depths of self-awareness, karma, suffering, spiritual goals, and liberation. Here’s what you will learn in "A Journey to Self-Discovery" Explore the fundamental question of what constitutes the self. Understand the soul's nature and its eternal essence. Achieve profound awareness of your true self. Investigate the factors that confine the soul to the physical form. Learn about the soul's journey through various lives. Discover the different types of karma and their effects. Master the art of performing selfless actions/Niṣkāma-Karma. Understand the unique aspects of human existence that differentiate us from others. Get wisdom about the hidden reasons behind human suffering. Understand the three fundamental qualities (gunas) influencing behavior and consciousness. Recognize the ego's role in suffering and learn transforming techniques. Investigate the darker aspects of the ego. Implement strategies to transcend the ego and achieve inner peace. Get practical advice on setting and attaining spiritual objectives. Embrace the path of love and devotion/Bhakti Mārga. Pursue the path of wisdom and understanding/Jñāna Mārga. Follow the path of righteous action. Appreciate the importance of a spiritual mentor. Learn the principles and practices of Ashtanga Yoga. Understand the spiritual duties relevant to the current age. Overcome obstacles on your spiritual journey. Understand the state of ultimate liberation. Explore the concept of spiritual freedom. Learn about various forms of liberation. Compare different perspectives on spiritual liberation. Get into the diverse theological perspectives. Gain insight into the divine essence. Learn about the concept of Maya (illusion) and its origins. Empower yourself with ancient wisdom from Eastern traditions. Understand how enlightened beings perceive Maya. "A Journey to Self-Discovery" is for anyone seeking profound spiritual insights and practical guidance on their path to enlightenment. If you are ready to transform your life and attain spiritual liberation, this book is your guide to making it happen. Take your first step toward achieving spiritual goals and liberation. Click the BUY BUTTON above!



Becoming the Light

Author : Vivianne Nantel

Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group

Page : 538 pages

File Size : 41,53 MB

Release : 2024-10-15

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 163299934X

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Amazon Best Seller in Spiritual, Self Help & Personal Transformation category Finalist for the Foreword Indie Awards for the best book in the category of body, mind and soul in 2018 “This book is a must-have for anyone wanting to drink deeper into the fountain of yoga, spirituality, self-realization and wellness. Written by a modern-day Deva, this is an inspirational and enlightening book. The love, devotion and passion that Vivianne has invested into Becoming the Light is humbling. It’s a treasure trove of spiritual wisdom – a modern day classic.” – DR. YOGI MALIK, YOGA MAGAZINE From untruth to truth, darkness to light, ignorance to enlightenment, this is Vivianne Nantel’s journey. Intimately chronicling Vivianne’s quest to overcome a battered childhood, survive depression, advanced breast cancer, and near-death experiences, along with her journey seeking in India Becoming the Light is more than a compelling spiritual memoir; it is a moving odyssey. You can join the author as she walks the spiritual path with several enlightened masters such as Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Vasudev Sadhguru Jaggi. Becoming the Light: Realize Your True Enlightened Nature can be a gateway to unleashing your true and blissful nature. Filled with wisdom and spiritual knowledge, it is a narrative of duality and transcendence expressed in all its nuances. Vivianne shares invaluable knowledge about— • the science of yoga • consecration and mysticism • the many forms of love • transcendence in the pursuit of self-realization Whether you are already on a journey for well-being and enlightenment or just at its threshold, may this book provide the insights, inspiration, and courage you need in order to find your way.



The Journey Home

Author : Radhanath Swami

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 492 pages

File Size : 12,28 MB

Release : 2010-09-01

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1608879852

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The story of one man’s journey from his youth in suburban Chicago to an adult in spiritual India and a world of mystics, yogis, and gurus. Within this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism, and love. Readers follow Richard Slavin from the suburbs of Chicago to the caves of the Himalayas as he transforms from young seeker to renowned spiritual guide. The Journey Home is an intimate account of the steps to self-awareness and also a penetrating glimpse into the heart of mystic traditions and the challenges that all souls must face on the road to inner harmony and a union with the Divine. Through near-death encounters, apprenticeships with advanced yogis, and years of travel along the pilgrim’s path, Radhanath Swami eventually reaches the inner sanctum of India’s mystic culture and finds the love he has been seeking. It is a tale told with rare candor, immersing the reader in a journey that is at once engaging, humorous, and heartwarming. Praise for The Journey Home “Here is an inspiring chapter of “our story” of spiritual pilgrimage to the East. It shows the inner journey of awakening in a fascinating and spellbinding way.” —Ram Dass, author, Be Here Now “He tells his story with remarkable honest—the temptations of the 1970s, his doubts, hopes, and disappointments, the culture shock, and the friendships found and lost . . . Add a zest of danger, suspense, and surprise, and Radhanath Swami’s story is a deep, genuine memoir that reads like a novel.” —Brigitte Sion, assistant professor of Religious Studies, New York University



Jivamukti Yoga

Author : Sharon Gannon

Publisher : Ballantine Books

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 45,75 MB

Release : 2011-04-06

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0307486648

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The long-awaited, complete guide to the popular, vigorous American method of yoga that is deeply rooted in ancient wisdom and scriptures “In this day and age of health and fitness trends, it is assuring to know that Sharon and David encourage their students to draw inspiration from the classical texts of Yoga and timeless scriptural sources. ”—Sri Swami Satchidananda Creators of the extremely popular Jivamukti Yoga method and cofounders of the New York City studios where it is taught, Sharon Gannon and David Life present their unique style of yoga for the first time in book form. As they explain their intensely physical and spiritual system of flowing postures, they provide inspiring expert instruction to guide you in your practice. Unlike many books about yoga, Jivamukti Yoga focuses not only on the physical postures but also on how they evolved—the origins of the practices in yoga’s ancient sacred texts and five-thousand-year-old traditions—the psychotherapeutic benefits that accrue with a steady practice, and the spiritual power that is set free when energy flows throughout the mind and body. Jivamukti Yoga, which means “soul liberation,” guides your body and soul into spiritual freedom, physical strength, peace of mind, better health, and Self-realization–the ultimate goal of any practice. Gannon and Life help you understand each of the practices that comprise the yoga path to enlightenment: AHIMSA–The Way of Compassion: choosing nonviolence, respecting all life, practicing vegetarianism, living free of prejudice ASANA–The Way of Connection to the Earth: postures and sequences, breathing, transforming energy, understanding the bandhas KARMA–The Way of Action: creating good karma, giving thanks NADAM–The Way of Sacred Music: appreciating the sacred sounds of yoga MEDITATION–The Way of the Witness: how to sit still and move inward BHAKTI–The Way of Devotion to God: living with love, grace, and peace Whatever yoga you practice, Jivamukti Yoga will help you to strengthen and deepen that practice and lead you onto a path of spiritual clarity and self-discovery. “If there is only one book you read about the practice of Yoga, this should be the one. . . . This book is for anyone who wishes to find transformation through Yoga. I’m grateful for their work and teaching.”—Stephan Rechtschaffen, MD, Co-founder & CEO, Omega Institute



Bhagavad Gita Essentials

Author : Paramahamsa Vishwananda

Publisher : Bhakti Marga Publications

Page : 307 pages

File Size : 44,64 MB

Release : 2020-08-08

Category : Religion

ISBN : 3963430583

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The Bhagavad Gītā recounts a profound dialogue between Arjuna, a conflicted warrior, and his humble charioteer, who is in fact the Lord Himself. The message Kṛṣṇa delivered on a battlefield more than 5000 years ago is just as relevant today because it awakens the soul to mankind’s true nature and reason for being. His instructions have stood the test of time and provide the knowledge to help us triumph over the obstacles we face in our lives. Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda’s commentary brings this timeless discourse to life, unravelling it and delivering it straight to the heart of the reader. It is rare when a book has the potential to become a lifelong companion for spiritual seekers, yet the Bhagavad Gītā Essentials is designed to be just that: an essential part of your life. Small enough to carry with you wherever you go, yet profound enough to carry you all the way to God; succinct enough to read in a matter of hours, yet deep enough to contemplate for decades to come.



Be Here Now

Author : Ram Dass

Publisher : Harmony

Page : 418 pages

File Size : 37,35 MB

Release : 1971-10-12

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 0517543052

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Beloved guru Ram Dass tells the story of his spiritual awakening and gives you the tools to take control of your life in this “counterculture bible” (The New York Times) featuring powerful guidance on yoga, meditation, and finding your true self. When Be Here Now was first published in 1971, it filled a deep spiritual emptiness, launched the ongoing mindfulness revolution, and established Ram Dass as perhaps the preeminent seeker of the twentieth century. Just ten years earlier, he was known as Professor Richard Alpert. He held appointments in four departments at Harvard University. He published books, drove a Mercedes and regularly vacationed in the Caribbean. By most societal standards, he had achieved great success. . . . And yet he couldn’t escape the feeling that something was missing. Psilocybin and LSD changed that. During a period of experimentation, Alpert peeled away each layer of his identity, disassociating from himself as a professor, a social cosmopolite, and lastly, as a physical being. Fear turned into exaltation upon the realization that at his truest, he was just his inner-self: a luminous being that he could trust indefinitely and love infinitely. And thus, a spiritual journey commenced. Alpert headed to India where his guru renamed him Baba Ram Dass—“servant of God.” He was introduced to mindful breathing exercises, hatha yoga, and Eastern philosophy. If he found himself reminiscing or planning, he was reminded to “Be Here Now.” He started upon the path of enlightenment, and has been journeying along it ever since. Be Here Now is a vehicle for sharing the true message, and a guide to self-determination.