APAROKSHANUBHUTI

APAROKSHANUBHUTI

Author: Swami Chinmayananda

Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Published: 2018-03-23

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 8175976411

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Aparokshanubhuti 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.


Meditation Techniques

Meditation Techniques

Author: Swamini Vimalananda

Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 8175973560

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This 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

ATMABODHA

Author: Swami Chinmayananda

Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Published:

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 8175975121

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Vedanta 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.


DRIG DRISHYA VIVEKA

DRIG DRISHYA VIVEKA

Author: Swami Tejomayananda

Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 8175971266

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Commentary by Swami Tejomayananda. In this short and beautiful composition, Adi Sankara, the Master, has condensed the essence of Vedanta in just 31 verses, which are very useful to all serious seekers.


Shankara's Crest-jewel of Discrimination

Shankara's Crest-jewel of Discrimination

Author: Swami Shankara

Publisher: The Teitan Press, Inc.

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9780874810387

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A 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.


Vedanta: The Big Picture

Vedanta: The Big Picture

Author: Swami Paramarthananda

Publisher: Shiningworld Press

Published: 2021-03-22

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9781736704424

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This 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.


Atma Bodha & Tattva Bodha

Atma Bodha & Tattva Bodha

Author: Adi Shankara

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-10

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 9781631184017

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Atma-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.