OM the Eternal Witness

OM the Eternal Witness
Author: Swami Rama
Publisher: Lotus Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2007
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 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
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1982
Genre: History
ISBN:
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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
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 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.

The Powers of The Mind

The Powers of The Mind
Author: Swami Vivekananda
Publisher: editionNEXT.com
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2015-12-09
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ISBN:
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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.

Wisdom of the Ancient Sages

Wisdom of the Ancient Sages
Author: Swami Rama
Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1990
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 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.

Mandukya Upanishad and Gaudapada's Karika

Mandukya Upanishad and Gaudapada's Karika
Author: James Swartz
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-05-09
Genre:
ISBN: 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?