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Man has travelled a long way from his cave days, but still his fears are the same and so are his feelings and emotions. During this long journey, he has achieved various distinctions in different fields, but still he has not learnt the lesson of world unity. If he succeeds in seeing this unity, not only with others of his kind, but also with all the creatures and even the inanimate things, perhaps he may be able to get rid of the fear, which makes him untruthful, ...
Yogavasistha or Yogavasisttha Maharamayana has been a guidebook to earnest Sadhakas, all over the country. The popularity of this book appears to be due to the fact that it is a happy combination of terse Upanisadic thought presented in the story form. A scripture becomes relevant, when it presents the truths of the Upanisads, using a common man’s language with illustrative stories, helps a beginner as well as an advanced seeker. It is believed by some that ...
It is generally opined-though erroneously, that the Vedanta or Upanisads are beyond the reach of common lot of people, and are meant for only the recluses dedicated to the spiritual quest. Swami Vivekananda not only introduced them to the general public, but also tried to convince them that the Upanisads have solutions to our common problems. The essays presented in this book attempt to give a glimpse into the Upanisadic methodology or Vicara as it is called, ...
The spirit of inquiry knocks at the door of our consciousness many times. But we conveniently brush it aside. And when we do nurture it, only a few of us are fortunate enough to come across a person who can clarify our doubts or quench our spiritual thirst. However, if a book is made available, which narrates some of the difficulties the seeker faces during his/her search of oneself, it might be of great help. And this book is an attempt in this direction. ...