"The enlightened, the Brahman-abiding,
Calm-hearted, unbewildered,
Is neither elated by the pleasant
Nor saddened by the unpleasant"

Every few years I read this extraordinary book...I've read other translations, but seem mostly to be drawn back to this one. Partly prose and partly verse, more interpretive than literal, it's in a flowing style, easy to understand, and with great clarity in its spiritual instruction.
"Shutting off sense
From what is outward,
Fixing the gaze
At the root of the eyebrows,
Checking the breath-stream
In and outgoing
Within the nostrils,
Holding the senses,
Holding the intellect,
Holding the mind fast,
He who seeks freedom,
Thrusts fear aside,
Thrusts aside anger
And puts off desire:
Truly that man
Is made free forever".

Written between the 5th and 2nd centuries B.C., this dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna is an inspiring sacred text, and a must read for anyone interested in the great religions of the world.
This edition comes with an introduction by Aldous Huxley, a background history of the Gita and Mahabharata, 2 appendices, and the text has footnotes to aid in the meaning of certain words and personages.

"He who is free from delusion, and knows the supreme Reality, knows all that can be known. Therefore he adores me with his whole heart.
This is the most sacred of all the truths I have taught you. He who has realized it becomes truly wise. The purpose of his life is fulfilled".

This book in plain terms should NOT be called a book! It should be called an "INSTRUCTION MANUAL"

Life DOES come with an instruction book which are the scriptures. The Holy Gita, which is generally followed by Hindus worldwide but is NOT sectarian (I learnt that from reading the book) is a conversation carried on between the Lord and His Dear Disciple Arjuna 5000 years ago. The original work is in Sanskrit, the mother of all languages and unfortunately, very few people today can understand Sanskrit. So today we have countless translations of Gita. Just as any man can speak about God, in a similar manner any man writes about God and His works. But should we beleive in everyone?Is any Tom Dick or Harry qualified to write about God? No! God only reveals Himself to His devotees. Thus to understand the message of God we need to read only a book that has been translated and understood and implemented by a devotee! And that is the reason why I will recommend everyone to read the translation of Holy Gita by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad, an unalloyed Devotee of the Lord. He has not only merely translated but also put his heart and soul in his works and after every shloka written a purport which gives detailed explaination as to why God makes the statment or what we should understand from that statement.

This CD-ROM is so full of features that I have hardly begun exploring it. If I ever get stranded on a lonely island, I want my laptop and this CD. There is so much hope and hhelp and love offered. I finally understand what spirituality is all about.

The author, Swami Muktananda, was a great yogic master renowned for his ability to awaken the Kundalini in seekers, thereby enabling them to embark on the journey towards God realization. He established Siddha Yoga in the West at the behest of his Guru, Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri. In this lively work, Swami Muktananda recounts the life of his Guru, a saint who attained God realization and who unceasingly worked to help others achieve the same goal. It is a story filled with miracles, love, devotion to God, the power of Siddha Yoga, and in particular the author's expressions of indebtedness to the man who made him what he was. This reader is left deeply moved.

Bliss Now! Is a beautiful and captivating story through which the love and unalloyed beauty of Sri Anandamayi Ma flows; it is such a lovely tale. This novel is enchanting and intriguing, and offers numerous tips on how to live a more spiritual life. It provides lucid spiritual advice, along with an incredible memior.

This is a tape that has very powerful imagery of the meaning of the words trust, faith and surrender. Swami Radha's leads the listener through a deep and profound exploration of what it is, on a personal level, to trust to have faith and to know the true meaning of the majesty of surrender.Her voice is beautiful,musical and powerful.With her compassion and support it is easy to arrive to the meaning of the experience that is this tape.To use her words, it is an inhalation of inspiration and an exhalation of despair.The imagery is very empowering and its symbolism becomes an integral part of daily living.

A small but powerful little book that gives glimpses of the mind's complexity. Each page has a short message about the mind's enormous powers, how we create delusion as well as happiness. We do not experience happiness or unhappiness because of outer circumstances, but through the mind. It, alone, is the source of both our bondage and our liberation.

Swami Nitya-swarup-ananda (1899-1992) was a famous and brilliant monk of the Ramakrishna Order who founded and developed the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture in Calcutta, India. Centered In Truth is an outstanding two volume testament to his life and wisdom. Volume One (654 pages) presents his fascinating biography, including two visits to the United States. Volume Two (474 pages) is collection of his personal writings, commentaries, reminiscences, and memorial lecture programmes in his honor. Shelley Brown became a Vedantist in 1953 and began a spiritual dialogue with Swami Nitya-swarup-ananda that continued until the day he died and therefore is the perfect choice for presenting this great man's life, thought, and accomplishments to a western readership. Highly Recommended.

The author has writen a very valuable book. In it he describes the diffenrent paths that a person can take to achive samadhi.

It is helpful as a concise overview of the major ways that exist to achieve enlightenment and as a guide to which path a person can chose.

Swami Rama explains in easily understandable terms and is non-judgemental in his description of each path. He leaves the reader with the task to chose which one to embark on.

A treasure trove of wisdom from two Satgurus- H.H. Swami Vishnu Tirtha Maharaj and H.H. Swami Shivom Tirth Maharaj. This book is an indispensable tool for Spiritual growth, understanding and insight. I heartily recommend it to all sadhaks, especially those of the (Swami Gangadhar Tirtha Parampara) Kundalini MahaYoga tradition.