On the Path - Preparing for the Spiritual Quest

Author: Swami Vivekananda
Swami Chinmayananda/Swami Tapovan
Narrator: Julian P Johnson / Chogyam Trungpa et al
Publisher: Chinmaya Mission Trust
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 95
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8175972254

Description

All scriptures point out that real, lasting happiness is gained through an inner spiritual evolution. Yet in our attempts at scriptural study and meditation we find that this inner contentment ever eludes us. We come away disappointed and ask ourselves: What am I doing wrong?

The spiritual masters are emphatic in their advice: The mind must become free of its worldly preoccupations. Only a relatively fee, pure mind is capable of reflecting upon the subtle truths. To make the mind relatively free, an aspirant must undergo a process of spiritual preparation.

From the pages of On the Path we will gain insights into the qualifications of a seeker. These insights may bring to us a true sense of discipleship and an inner humility to evolve into a more glorious expression of life.

Contents

PREFACE

PART ONE
Single-pointed Yearning

PART TWO
Devotion and Surrender

PART THREE
Discipleship in Tradition