Author: Swami Sivananda
Publisher: Divine Life Society
Year: 2000
Language: Bi-Lingual
Pages: 320
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8170521564
Description
From the book:
It was in the year 1934 that a small pamphlet "Samadhi in Six Months" was written by Sri Swamiji Maharaj and printed and published at Madras. This booklet had a very warm reception and many enquiries poured in for a deeper understanding of the Ancient Secret contained in the Yoga Sastras.
The subject was however touched upon in most of the later writings of the Swamiji, but still the revered author cherished a desire to bring out a profounder work on this subject.
This work is thus the direct outcome of such a Sankalpa, and its appeal should be far-reaching in giving such Sadhakas, as are fit to enter the portals of the Blissful Union, many direct hints and instructions on practical experiences, and point out the way to the desired illumination.
In placing this book before all thirsty aspirants and seekers of Samadhi, we feel that a thorough understanding of the subject, after a perusal of the other writings of the Swamiji along with sincere spiritual practices and with the grace of the Guru and God, will surely lead them to the summum bonumof existence.
---THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY
Contents
Publishers' Note
Introduction
Samadhi in Six Months
Samadhi According to the Upanishads
Spiritual Awakeners
Onward and Godward
Chapter I: SADHANA:
Chapter II: YOGA:
1. What Is Yoga?
2. Who Is a Yogi?
3. Different Paths in Yoga
Chapter III: MIND AND ITS MYSTERIES:
1. Mind and Its Nature
2. Power of Thought
3. Gunas
4. Mind and Food
5. Desires - The Cause for Bondage
Chapter IV: CONTROL OF MIND:
1. Purification of Mind
2. Control of Indriyas
3. Tongue (Organ of Speech)
4. Mouna (Vow of Silence)
5. Conquest of Mind
Chapter V: EVIL QUALITIES:
1. Anger
2. Fear
3. Pride
4. Hatred and Jealousy
5. How to Eradicate Evil Qualities
Chapter VI: DIVINE QUALITIES:
1. Truth
2. Ahimsa
3. Righteousness
4. Courage - Strength
5. Humility
6. Titiskha
7. Contentment
8. Love and Mercy
Chapter VII: PRANAYAMA:
1. Practice of Pranayama
2. Hints on Pranayama
3. Special Instructions
Chapter VIII: PRATYAHARA:
Chapter IX: DHARANA:
Chapter X: DHYANA:
1. Meditation
2. Meditation on Different Paths
3. Meditation on Om
4. Meditation - Benefits and Experiences
5. Obstacles in Meditation
6. Seclusion and Meditation
Chapter XI: SIDDHIS:
1. Siddhis
2. Kundalini Yoga
Chapter XII: SAMADHI:
1. Raja Yoga Samadhi
2. Bhakti Yoga Samadhi
3. Jnana Yoga Samadhi
4. Concentration
Maha Yoga
Sleep and Samadhi
Thus Awakens Swami Sivananda
Appendix – A Statement on Yoga