As its title rightly implies, the sixteenth book of Swami Paramanand reveals that Hindu religious festivals are not mere rites and rituals meant to seek favours from the gods and deities for a comfortable living, but blueprints gifted to us by ancient Indian mystic to lead us towards higher goals until we attain enlightenment, the very purpose of our life on earth. Once again we are blessed by the ability of Swami Paramananda in interpreting complex spiritual and mystical truths in simple language and in a very scientific and convincing manner. The following extracts from the book give an indication of the lofty truths awaiting the reader. “Real celebration comes with the discovery of God who is the infinite source of bliss, love, peace, knowledge and freedom." "Sheshnag or Adishesha symbolises the mind with its innumerable poisons. Vishnu resting on it represents the perfect awareness that is beyond the reach of the senses, untouched." "Oh man, cast a glance at the sky every night and behold the brightness of the stars! Through them God is inviting us to become and be star and thus to participate and celebrate the eternal Deepavali." "If you really wish to offer, then give your 'I' for that is the only offering worthy of being made. Manliness lies in the capacity to offer one's 'I'."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Swami Paramananda
Born in 1959, Swami Paramananda's spiritual search started at a very tender age and was accelerated by a vision of Lord Jesus. In 1979, he met his preceptor,Swami Veervasantha, who triggered in him the process of transformation. After attaining enlightenment in his mid-twenties, he started his life mission to help humanity at large by guiding them towards inner transformation the only way to establish peace, love, unity and brotherhood in the world.His teachings and guidance aim at the expansion of human consciousness through the science of meditation. In 1992, he founded the Satyam Gyanam Anandam Society, a name endowed with high spiritual meanings: Truth, Consciousness and Bliss. As part of his activities, Swami Paramananda writes extensively in the "Know Thyself" magazines. He has also authored fifteen books, "Hidden Teachings in the Bible," "Man, God and the Universe" , "Wisdom of the Ancients", " Sex - Breaking the taboo", "Buddha - His scientific approach to life and the Nirvana", "SolahSamskaras", "Human Beings: Behaviour and Evolution", "Prayer" and "Guru: A Friend, A Guide and A Door","Four steps to Health and Enlightenment", "Spiritual Experiences", "Hinduism", "The Spiritual Aspect of Maha Shivaratree", "Expectant Mother" and "Pearls of Wisdom"- all of which have been well-acclaimed.The works of Swami Paramananda are attracting many seekers around the world and it is felt that his movement will provoke a spiritual revival and lead towards global mind transformation. Books from this author - Human Beings : Behaviour & Evolution, Man God And The Universe, Expectant Mothers, Four Steps To Health & Enlightenment, Hinduism: Philosophy Or Mysticism?
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