Meditation Ecstasy and Illumination - An Overview of Vedanta

Author: Swami Ashokanda
Publisher: Advaita Ashram
Year: 1993
Language: English
Pages: 261
ISBN/UPC (if available): N/A

Description

Provides an intellectual grasp of the background and present-day significance of the Vedanta philosophy and religion and helps the aspirant along chosen path or yoga.

The eight lectures that constitute this book were delivered in America. They give a comprehensive view of the history, theory, and practice of Vedanta. Speaking to the minds as well as to the hearts of his listeners, the Swami dwells in each lecture upon one aspect of Vedanta.

While these lectures were delivered to a Western audience, they have a universal relevance.

Contents

The Teacher-Prophets of Vedanta

The Theory and Practice of Monism

The Razor's Edge

Meditate while you work : A New Path for a New Age

Ritualism : Its Place in Spiritual Life

When the Heart Crises for God

God and God-men in Vedanta

Meditation, Ecstasy, and Illumination