The Spiritual Teachings of Ramana Maharshi

Foreword by C. G. Jung, "Sri Ramana and His Message to Modern Man"

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The transcribed conversations of Ramana Maharshi are known among spiritual seekers the world over and prized for their great inspirational power, which transcends all religious differences. Here is a collection of Sri Ramana's instructions and discourses, in question-and-answer format, on such topics as work and renunciation, silence and solitude, peace and happiness, and the discipline of self-inquiry.

The wisdom and mysticism of the East have a very great deal to tell us. They should remind us of what we possess in our own culture of similar things and have already forgotten, and direct our attention to that which we put aside as unimportant, namely the destiny of our inner man. The life and teachings of Sri Ramana are not only important for the Indian but also for the Westerner. Not only do they form a record of great human interest, but also a warning message to a humanity which threatens to lose itself in the chaos of its unconsciousness and lack of self-control.

- C. G. Jung, from the Foreword

How to Know God
The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali

Translated and with a commentary by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood

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Patanjali's Yoga Sutras were recorded sometime around the 4th century A.D. What is so fascinating, to me at least, is that their instructional value - both in terms of clarifying our relationship to the spiritual worlds and in terms of deliniating a path toward a fuller awareness of that world and this one - resonnates with such a vibrant practicality over 16 centuries later. This edition offers both an outstanding translation into modern English and highly readable, deeply insightful commentary by the trantslators. I find their ability to relate Patanjali's viewpoint and intent to Judeo-Christian traditions and other pillars of Western Civilization unsurpassed - and extremely interesting and thought-provoking. This is one of those books you can nibble at for years and always come away with new insights and renewed enthusiasm for life on our dear planet. Highly recommended.

A Bridge of Dreams
The Story of Paramananda, a Modern Mystic, and His Ideal of All-Conquering Love

Sara Ann Levinsky

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This is one of the most wonderful biographies ever written about one of the most exemplary people to have ever walked the Earth. It is a beautifully written book about a man with an extraordinary destiny and a love-inspired soul. The man who became Swami Paramananda was someone whose soul was so fully permeated by the living impulse of Love that even through the pages of a book written forty-four years after his death by someone who never met him, he is able to reach out and touch our hearts. We believe this book has so much to offer to modern spiritual seekers that we will continue to discount the price in the hopes that, as the book finds its way into more homes, its message will find its way into more hearts.

The Essential Aurobindo
Writings of Sri Aurobindo

Edited and with an Introduction and an Afterword by Robert McDermott

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This is an inspiring and invigorating collection of spiritual thought - but that isn't what makes is worthy of your attention. The real gift of this book is that it introduces the Western world to an Eastern spiritual leader who brought with him capacities that are rare in any culture at any time. Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) was a yogi who was also a deep philosopher, a philsopher who was also a devout spiritual practitioner, and a man who walked the earth both firmly and with grace. Aurobindo's writings bring all these qualities to bear with each thought. Never do you feel that he has let go of his connection with Spiritual Reality, at the same time that you sense he is ever so firmly grounded upon this earth of ours; his presentation is always deeply and clearly explained, at the same time there is a warmth and love that flow like a healing river through his words. This was an amazing human being - someone who brought so much love and insight into the world that his words are still helping human beings move forward, long after he has moved on.

You'll love getting to know this man - I'm confident that once you do, your heart will find another companion for life.

The Tree of Yoga

B.K.S. Iyengar

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In this book, one of the world's moremost teachers of yoga offers his thoughts on many practical and philosophical subjects, ranging from teh place of yoga in daily life to insights from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. He includes chapters on family life, love and sexuality, health and the healing arts, meditation, death, and advice to teachers. Iyengar enlivens the text with accounts of his personal experiences in the practice of yoga, teaching, and putting spiritual principles into action.