Aparokshānubhuti
Author: Śaṅkarācārya
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Published: 1966
Total Pages: 106
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APAROKSHANUBHUTI
Author: Swami Chinmayananda
Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Published: 2018-03-23
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 8175976411
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAparokshanubhuti is an original composition of Sri Adi Sankaracharya, is an introductory text explaining the fundamental concepts and terminologies used in Vedanta, the Science of Life. Literally meaning the "Indirect Experience," it is a hands-on book for anyone who seeks the essential nature of reality and existence. The commentary by Swami Chinmayananda on this text brings out a very modern outlook on this age-old composition. His compelling logic and reasoning puts the stated ideas and concepts in its most pragmatic form enabling us to use it as a vehicle for contemplation and meditation on the highest Truth as declared in the Scriptures.
Vivekachudamani of Sri Sankaracharya
Author: Śaṅkarācārya
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Published: 1921
Total Pages: 270
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKMeditation Techniques
Author: Swamini Vimalananda
Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 8175973560
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis simple and effective book on Meditation Techniques from Bhagvan Shankaracharya's Aparokshanubhuti, describes both the straight flight of Raja Yoga or Vedantic meditation and the preparatory steps of Hatha youga. The thought provoking ideas and practical tips on meditation make it esy to open portals to the supreme.
ATMABODHA
Author: Swami Chinmayananda
Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Published:
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 8175975121
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVedanta is the science of life. It shows us the gateway to peace and happiness. To understand this subtle science, knowledge of certain terms and concepts is mandatory. That is why we have prakarana-granthas or introductory books which explain the definitions of the special terms used in our sastras. Adi Sankaracharya's Atmabodha is one such text. It is a scientific journey, throwing light on the subtle concepts present in our sastras. With striking examples and ingenioius poetry he guides the reader along the path of Vedanta terminology. Pujya Swami Chinmayananda in his commentary effortlessly presents to the common man the timelss wisdom of Sankaracharya. Reflecting on these verses will uplift the mind and elevate the soul. A great guide for beginners and a meditation prop for advanced seekers.
Shankara's Crest-jewel of Discrimination
Author: Swami Shankara
Publisher: The Teitan Press, Inc.
Published: 1978
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9780874810387
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA classic text on the path to God through knowledge. The basic teaching is that God alone is the all-pervading reality; the individual soul is none other than the universal soul. Shankara was under no illusions about this world. For this reason, he is able to describe so powerfully the complete transformation of the universe that takes place before the eyes of the illumined seer, when the world indeed becomes a paradise.
Knowing-Being
Author: Yellamraju Srinivasa Rao
Publisher: Notion Press
Published: 2022-02-07
Total Pages: 185
ISBN-13: 1685867502
DOWNLOAD EBOOKaparokShAnubhUti is a short treatise written by Shankara, the seventh century saint and foremost exponent of Advaita Vedanta, in which he provides the most Direct Path to the realization of the Self on a “here and now” basis. Through the 144 verses of this text, he explains that the means to having the direct and intuitive realization of brahman - the eternal, immutable Beingness-Knowingness, which is our very nature. He declares, up-front, the unreality of the three entities, the Individual-World-Creator, a model commonly invoked by many philosophical systems to explain the genesis of a “me,” the person, and the world that I live in. Srinivasa Rao gave an elaborate commentary on aparokShAnubhUti in a series of talks, over a period of eight days. These audio commentaries have been transcribed, translated into English, edited, and organized into this book to help Non-Dual aspirants understand the intricacies of Shankara’s Direct Path.
Atma Bodha & Tattva Bodha
Author: Adi Shankara
Publisher:
Published: 2020-10-10
Total Pages: 54
ISBN-13: 9781631184017
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAtma-bodha is a short Sanskrit text attributed to Adi Shankara of Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. The text describes the path to Self-knowledge or the awareness of Atman. Atmabodha means "Self-knowledge", self-awareness, or one with the "possession of a knowledge of soul or the supreme spirit". Tattva Bodha literally means 'Knowledge of the Truth', and it is a small but all encompassing introductory text of Vedanta.
Vedanta: The Big Picture
Author: Swami Paramarthananda
Publisher: Shiningworld Press
Published: 2021-03-22
Total Pages: 74
ISBN-13: 9781736704424
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis excellent book is based on talks by Swami Paramarthanada of Chennai, South India, disciple of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, one of India's pre-eminent teachers of traditional Vedanta, and gives a straightforward outline of the essential teachings in clear, modern English. It includes chapters on motivations, the means of Self-knowledge, society, meditation, devotion, the five personality layers, the Self, creation of the universe, the nature of liberation and karma. It was transcribed by one of the swami's students, and rendered into clear, simple English by Rory Mackay.
Sankara, the Missionary
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 262
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn the life and works of Śaṅkarācārya, religious reformer and originator of Advaita Vedanta.
