OM the Eternal Witness
OM the Eternal Witness

Author: Swami Rama

Publisher: Lotus Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 8188157430

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The Upanishads are called shruti, revelations. Mandukya Upanishad, though the shortest of all Upanishads, is a revered, profound Upnaishad that teaches us about four states of consciousness: the waking, dreaming and sleeping states and Turiya, the fourth state, beyond the first three. In this Upanishad, there is a unique combination of psychology and profound philosophy, a clear exposition of the four states of consciousness.

Enlightenment Without God
Enlightenment Without God

Author: Swami Rama

Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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It is a common misconception that a spiritual seeker must have faith in a god or divine entity to achieve self-realization. When one understands the teachings of the Upanishads, enlightenment is possible here and now without the word "God." The Mandukya Upanishad is for those students who want to practice spirituality without resorting to unnecessary abstract concepts. The Mandukya Upanishad provides a comprehensive map for the inward journey that shows the individual the way from the mundane to the eternal. It describes this state as the ultimate reality and the goal of human existence. When one understands the teachings of the Upanishads, then one realizes that life itself is a sort of worship that can shine on the altar of infinity. --From Chapter 1, "Awakening"

The Spiritual Heritage of India
The Spiritual Heritage of India

Author: Swami Prabhavananda

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-04-09

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0429627556

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This book, first published in 1962, is an analysis of the history of the philosophy of a country that has never distinguished philosophy from religion. Indian philosophy is not merely metaphysical speculation, but has its foundation in immediate perception. This insistence upon immediate perception rather than abstract reasoning is what distinguishes the Indian philosophy of religion from philosophy as Western nations know it.

Mandukya Upanishad and Gaudapada's Karika
Mandukya Upanishad and Gaudapada's Karika

Author: James Swartz

Publisher:

Published: 2019-05-09

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780967444437

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he popular and often misunderstood Mandukya Upanishad is considered the "king" of the Upanishads because its simple, elegant logic in the hands of an accomplished teacher removes the belief that the Self is a finite entity, revealing its limitless fullness. The famous commentaries of Gaudapada, a great sage of the Vedantic sampradaya, presents a radical Creation teaching, non-origination. Creation teachings are important because the Upanishads unequivocally state that reality is non-dual consciousness/existence. If it is, then how can we explain the presence of duality, which we continually experience?

Wisdom of the Ancient Sages
Wisdom of the Ancient Sages

Author: Swami Rama

Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780893891206

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In Wisdom of the Ancient Sages, Swami Rama shares with the modern world the powerful and inspiring teachings of one of the worlds greatest spiritual texts: the Mundaka Upanishad. This beautiful translation and commentary affirms human nature as peaceful, creative, and transcendent. Its message will assist anyone who seeks to walk the path of personal and spiritual development.

The Powers of The Mind
The Powers of The Mind

Author: Swami Vivekananda

Publisher: editionNEXT.com

Published: 2015-12-09

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13:

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“The Powers Of The Mind” is a speech delivered at Los Angeles, California, on January 8, 1900 by Swami Vivekananda explained his thoughts on the Powers of the Mind. This book brings together that speech for followers everywhere in his exact words.