Even among the inspiring books of Sri Gurudev, this is a unique book. It was written with the special intention of having the entire matter recorded on the gramophone disc. For this purpose Gurudev had given in this book the very essence of his own teachings.
Hence, this book was chosen for being sent to every new member of the Divine Life Society on enrolment. It is, as it were, the 'Beginner's Guide to Divine Life'.
Members of the Divine Life Society and spiritual aspirants have added this precious volume to the scriptures which they study daily as Svadhyaya and have derived incalculable benefit by the assimilation of these teachings into their daily life.
This text containing, a valuable treasure of wisdom is placed in the hands of aspirants all over the world in the fervent hope that it will guide them to the great goal of human life, viz., God-realisation.
-THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY
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- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Contents: 1.Publishers' Note
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Contents: 1.Publishers' Note, Even among the inspiring books of Sri Gurudev, this is a unique book. It was written with the special intention of having the entire matter recorded on the gramophone disc. For this purpose Gurudev had given in this book the very essence of his own teachings at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Contents: 2.Universal Prayer
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Contents: 2.Universal Prayer, Thou art, O Lord! The creator of this universe. Thou art the protector of this world. Thou art in the grass and the rose. Thou art in the sun and the stars. Salutations unto Thee! O bestower of joy and bliss! at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Contents: 3.Prayer To The Mother
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Contents: 3.Prayer To The Mother, Salutations to the Divine Mother who exists in all beings in the form of intelligence, mercy and beauty. Salutations, O Sweet Mother the consort of Lord Siva! O Mother Parvati! Thou art Lakshmi. Thou art Sarasvati. Thou art Kali, Durga and Kundalini. Thou art the embodiment of all power. Thou art Para Sakti. Thou art in the form of all objects. Thou art the sole refuge of all. Thou hast enchanted the world. The whole universe is the play of Thy three Gunas. How can I praise Thee? Thy glory is indescribable. Thy splendour is ineffable. Protect me. Guide me, O Loving Mother! at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Contents: 4.Purpose Of Life
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Contents: 4.Purpose Of Life, The life of man is an indication of what is beyond him and what determines the course of his thoughts, feelings and actions. The wider life is invisible, and the visible is a shadow cast by the invisible which is the real. The shadow gives an idea of the substance, and one can pursue the path to the true substance by the perception of the shadow. Human existence, by the fact of its limitations, wants and various forms of restlessness, discontent and sorrow, points to a higher desired end, incomprehensible though the nature of this end be at energyenhancement.org
- Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Contents: 5.The Spirit Of Indian Spiritual Inheritance
Sri Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga Contents: 5.The Spirit Of Indian Spiritual Inheritance, The true greatness of Indian spiritual inheritance consists in the secret and glorious methods it has delivered to us for allaying life's sorrow and human unhappiness and for acquiring for the circumstance of human existence, the infinite peace and perfection of the Divine Being. Human grief cannot be alleviated as long as the human individual is immured in ignorance and strives merely for his individual pleasure and good at energyenhancement.org
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