Living with the Himalayan Masters: Spiritual Experiences of Swami Rama
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (837 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0893890707 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 490 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Simple language, deep insights" according to Kaustav Chakravarthy. A very 'peaceful' book. I keep returning to it every few days to 'sip' a little more of the wisdom in here. The simplicity of the language in the book hides truly powerful wisdom that opens out not only the mind but also the heart of the reader. A very positive, uplifting kind of book that slowly gets you closer to yourself. Glad I bought this one!. YoyoMitch said Is this a memoir or a book of teachings?. I have enjoyed reading of people of faith, irrespective of their world view, for as long as I can remember. When this book was offered at a reduced cost (coupons' RULE), I was delighted to have the opportunity to read of the spiritual "autobiography" of a disciple of an "alien" (to me) faith system. What was delivered, as I read, is a mixture of memoir and parables from the life of Swami Rama.The writing style reminded me of translations of Oral Tradition stories I read . Excellent inspirational book one can have in his life This book clearly gives true life story of Great student of Yoga and sincere followers of Yogic Philosophy. It depicts Swami Rama's day to day learning and life of true Sadhakas. It is inspiration for all of us to lead our life in more successful way by facing all stumbling blocks through Meditation and Sadhana.It is impossible to explain the value of this book through mere words, so far I have presented this valuable book to whom so ever I respect most in my life. That
Using specific incidents to illustrate spiritual truths, he presents a practical guide for those embarking on the Hindu path of enlightenment. From Library Journal The late Sri Swami Rama recalls his own spiritual journey in this memoir. A few of the incidents recalled involve Gandhi, offering a different view of him than we normally see. D.C. Rao's reading improves as the work progresses; by the time he is warmed up, we are treated to a lively and energetic performance that reflects the sincerity and humanity of
In this collection of stories, Swami Rama relates his experiences with the great teachers who guided his life.. Among those with whom he studied were Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo, and Ramana Maharshi. Ordained a monk at a young age by a great sage of the Himalayas, Swami Rama was involved in a learning journey from monasteries to caves, studying and living with more than a hundred sages in the solitude of the Himalaya Mountains and the plains of India