Author: Swami Adiswarananda
Publisher: Jaico
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 220
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788179927786
Description
Guarded for centuries by saints and ascetics in the forests and mountains of India, the universal principles of Vedanta were deemed too precious to be understood by the masses until Swami Vivekananda first introduced them in the West at the end of the nineteenth century.
Today Vedanta’s principles of self-awareness, self-knowledge, and self-control are available for anyone who wants to enrich their life by following this ancient tradition. Fusing science, philosophy, meditation, and contemplation, these timeless teachings encourage spiritual growth by inviting critical inquiry, encouraging honest doubt, and providing realistic explanations of the mysteries of spiritual quest.
This comprehensive guide examines in detail the tenets of Vedanta, its relationship to other spiritual paths, as well as its applications for your own spiritual journey.
Contents
Introduction
The Relevance of Vedanta to the World Today
Life and Meaning ; The Vedanta View
The Human Condition
Awakening of Spiritual Consciousness
Faith or Reason ?
Mastering the Restless Mind
self-Expression or Self-Control ?
Grasping the Essentials
Four Steps Towards the Goal
The Mood for Meditation
The Quest for Peace and Happiness
Liberation of the Soul
Notes
Glossary
Credits
Index