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Spiritual Life
Karma Sannyasa
(The Noble Path for the Householder)
Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Swami Satyasangananda
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How is it possible to live the life of a householder and yet maintain
a balance between external and internal growth? In the Bhagavad
Gita, Krishna tells Arjuna, there is no harm in action, the danger
lies in attachment and dependence on the fruits of the actions performed.
If you can understand this concept and implement it in your daily
life, then you will gradually experience a higher quality of experience.
This is essentially the concept of karma sannyasa; live life fully,
participate in all events externally, but internally maintain an
attitude of non-doership. Explaining how closely our lives are governed
by attachment, desire and ambition, Karma Sannyasa describes methods
to transform these patterns and realise a happier outlook through
the blossoming of spiritual awareness. The book focuses on family
life and relationships, wealth, karma, self-respect and lifestyle,
describing the process of realising spirituality through everyday
life experiences.
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312 pp, Soft cover
ISBN 81-85787-43-3
(English and Hindi)
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Light on the Guru and Disciple Relationship
Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Swami Satyasangananda
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Many people have argued that a guru is not necessary, because the
real guru is already within us. This is true, but how many of us
can claim to hear, understand or follow his instructions? In fact,
most of us even tend to doubt his existence. How many of us can
discriminate between the real inner guru and the monkey mind, acting
out the dictates of the ego? This inspiring book is written in two
parts: the first by Swami Satyasangananda, who accompanied her guru,
Swami Satyananda, on his tours as he enlightened his followers on
the science of yoga. It contains chapters on: how to recognise a
guru, types of gurus, types of disciples, negativity towards the
guru, initiation, and many more. The second section contains a selection
of satsangs and talks on: linking with the spirit of the guru, surrendering
the ego, secret of transmission, every guru is a light, guru is
not a policeman, and many more.
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308 pp, Soft cover, Coloured photographs
(English and Hindi)
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Sannyasa Darshan
(A Treatise on Traditional and Contemporary Sannyasa)
Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
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Sannyasa is a universal tradition representing the original thoughts
of humanity. Sannyasa Darshan covers the ancient and modern sannyasa
tradition of renunciation and dedication to spiritual life.
This book discusses the sannyasa lineage, including the origins
of sannyasa, the ashrama system, stages of sannyasa, traditional
rules and requirements, as well as the modern concept of sannyasa
as it has evolved and is being lived today. Detailed accounts of
the life, work and teachings of four major pathfinders in the sannyasa
lineage: Sage Dattatreya, Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Sivananda and
Swami Satyananda Saraswati are also presented.
Translations of five Sannyasa Upanishads: Kundikopanishad, Bhikshukopanishad,
Avadhootopanishad, Paramahamsa Parivrajakopanishad and Nirvanopanishad
(with commentary by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati) comprise the
final section of the book.
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488 pp, Soft cover, 4 colour plates
ISBN: 81-85787-72-7
(English and Hindi)
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