Swami Atmananda
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Science has been contributing to the material convenience and comfort of man, so steadily and in such progressive measure that we now live in a condition of physical ease incomparable beyond that in which our forefathers did at the turn of the century. Yet this has not increased our genera happiness or brought us the inward joy of living. Indeed the failure of Science in the procurement of genuine joy has been as ignominious as its success in the creation of ...
Jnana Yoga is the method of finding an answer to the question 'Who am I?' It is the path to Knowledge, self and God. Yet, the right approach would be to first undergo Karma Yoga in order to achieve equanimity and then undergo Jnana yoga to know that there exists a super intelligence called God. This book presents clearly the practical methods leading to self or God realization.
After Hatha Yoga has purified the body and mind, advanced techniques of Kriya Yoga are used to awaken kundalini in a short time. Suited to all kinds of practitioners, householders or hermits, the set of nearly 20 exercises is a quick method of arousing dormant energy. The methods used here are suitable for today's world where control of the mind is a difficult task. While in other disciplines this has to be worked at, in Kriya Yoga it follows automatically as ...
Ha (sun) and tha (moon) imply that Hatha Yoga is a means of balancing and harmonizing the body's currents by exercising and stretching, so as to make it a vital instrument of mind and soul, to give it longer life, and to keep it healthy. Based on personal experiences, this book presents elements that prepare the practitioners for the eventual awakening of kundalini.
Bhakti yoga is the path of devotion which unites the practitioners finally with God Almighty. Unless bhakti is practiced, karma and jnana will lead only to unfruitful knowledge - knowledge without joy. This book presents clearly and concisely the principles of Bhakti yoga and the practical formulas needed to practice it.
Kundalini passes through seven charkas (energy vortices) in the spine and uses three main nadis (energy channels). The gradual awakening of the charkas transforms the personality and eventually makes one superhuman. This book is a must for those who wish to convert insignificant life into something worthwhile and meaningful, and thus attain inner peace and happiness.
You've often wondered … Why people fall in love at first sight. Why you instantly seem to dislike a person. Why some places attract you more than others. A study of "aura" provides an answer to all these questions. This book is a clear and concise study of aura - the field of energy that surrounds you. Learning to interpret the colours of aura can help you sharpen your talents. You need this book to make your life more creative and meaningful and to ...
For most people living ordinary lives, only 15 to 20 per cent of the brain works. On awakening of the kundalini, dormant parts of the brain begin to work, and people achieve the extraordinary in their fields. Eventually, self-realization dawns. Based on the personal experiences of the author, this book defines kundalini and presents various methods for its awakening.
Raising one's sexual enjoyment to its highest power, and then using it as fuel for spiritual advancement, leading eventually to enlightenment, is the underlying principle of tantra. Yoga, meditation and chanting of mantras are important in tantra. This book provides, briefly yet sufficiently, the necessary knowledge for achieving the goal of enlightenment.