Author: Swami Tathagatananda
Publisher: Advaita Ashram
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 240
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8175052988
Description
In the belief that the practical suggestions given by the author will do much to relieve people of the tensions of modern life, this work is meant not only for those expressly suffering from mental tensions, but also for all of us who are swept up in this fast paced, high tech world that is devoid of any concern for human feelings.
There has long been a need for a work that establishes the all-round benefits of spiritual living, and this book fills that gap. It is like a beacon light that directs itself to all concerns of the mind, dispelling all our fears and anxieties.
It shows how spiritual values alone can bring peace and integrity to our life, and how a society bereft of spirituality will necessarily give rise to more asylums and correctional institutions. Even while dealing with modern struggles, the learned author has upheld traditional values.
COMMENTS
Tension and stress are the two greatest threats to peace of mind I the modern world. From both a psychological and spiritual standpoint this book is a most valuable assist to serenity in the face of turbulence and anxiety.
- By Steven F. Walker, Professor of Comparative Literature, Rutgers University
Depression has become the epidemic of our age. Swami Tathagatanandaji’s amazing collection of wisdom from the East and West brings solace and strength. This spiritual tutorial has lighted my own journey and my work with others who live with disability.
-By Margaret A. Nosek, Professor, Department pf Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine.
Integrating Western medicine, psychology and science with the framework of the Vedantic tradition this book is high-potency medicine for our mental and emotional illnesses, its benefits are long lasting and without toxic side effects.
- Prof. Beatrice C.Johnson, Professor, Los Angeles Harbor College
Spiritual aspirants will find a kind and considerate guide to practical spiritual life in these pages. I highly recommend this book for mature or novice seekers of peace and authentic spiritual culture.
-By Joanne Kilgour Dowdy, Associate Professor, Kent State University
Contents
Publisher’s Note
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
Some basic Principles of spiritual living
The Broad Questions of culture and civilization
The greatest medical problem of the century
Practical Spiritual principles to alleviate stress
The deeper significance of spiritual life