The Spiritual Aspects of Maha Shivaratri' of Swami Paramananda is another gem of spiritual wisdom, the result of relentless effort of Swamiji to help us to awaken dormant divinity within each of us. Again Swamiji uses his scientific approach to explain in simple language the profound esoteric significance of the Maha Shivaratri festival, which he brings back to the surface from underneath piles of distorted versions accumulated through ages. Anybody can write on Maha Shivaratri, but unless it is from an enlightened soul it is knowledge without any depth. In this book Swamiji leads us to discover the lofty truths that the image of Shiva with all its components represents. The image and those small rites of the festival are highly symbolical and point towards the inner pilgrimage to attain the ultimate purpose of life-moksha or enlightenment. This is what every religious festival reminds us about, but which we fail to decipher being so deeply plunged in the slumber of ignorance. We have been searching for Shiva outside when Shiva is deep within us. Through this little but highly precious book, Swamiji exposes the stark reality before us. 'The pilgrimage you are undertaking is only a pointing finger. It is high time to embark on the inner pilgrimage. Are you not essentially Shiva? When then will you stand up like the rishis of yore and proclaim, 'Shivoham?’"
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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