Books on Spiritual Life

	Bhakti Yoga Sagar Vols 1-7
	Nawa Yogini Tantra (for women)
	Karma Sannyasa
	Light on the Guru-Disciple Relationship
	Upasana
	Sannyasa Darshan
	Samarpan
	Samatvam
	Yajna (A Comprehensive Survey)

Bhakti Yoga Sagar
Vols. 1 & 2

Swami Satyananda Saraswati

After many years of intense yoga practice, Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati came out of seclusion and thousands travelled from all over the world to be in his presence. His talks and answers to questions from that one-month period were all recorded and transcribed. These volumes are dedicated to all spiritual seekers particularly those who have been inspired by his teaching or by his teachers. These intimate revelations from a Spiritual Master have the power to transform one's life.

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Bhakti Yoga Sagar
Vol. 3

Swami Satyananda Saraswati

In 1995, the Sat Chandi Maha Yajna took place under the auspices of Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. This was a 10 day Tantric fire ceremony – the origins of which go back millennia – invoking the blessings of the Cosmic Creatrix. The stages, imagery and purpose of the ritual were explained in detail in discourses by the great spiritual adept, Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati, along with other topics of interest to all spiritual seekers.

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Bhakti Yoga Sagar
Vol. 4

Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Satsang with Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati, 1996.

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Bhakti Yoga Sagar
Vol. 5

Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Satsang with Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati, 1997.

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Bhakti Yoga Sagar
Vol. 6

Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Satsang with Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati, 1998-2000.

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Bhakti Yoga Sagar
Vol. 7

Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Satsang with Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati, 2001.

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Nawa Yogini Tantra
(Yoga Practice for Females)

Swami Muktananda

This book is written exclusively for women from the outlook of a woman. The first section, on spirituality, describes the important role of women in social and spiritual evolution, and traces their development from menarche to menopause. The second section discusses special applications of yoga for backache, depression, menstrual irregularities, pregnancy, prolapse, overweight and others. Each chapter inspires the woman to help heal herself and regain her divine power through the practices of yoga. The third section deals with yoga sadhana and includes a guide to yogic practice, explaining where, how and when to practice. Techniques are divided into three levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced.

Important reference for yoga teachers.

Please remember that no practice can be adequately learned from a book.

All Satyananda Yoga practical text books are designed to complement instruction by an experienced yoga teacher.

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Karma Sannyasa
(The Noble Path for the Householder)

Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Swami Satyasangananda

How is it possible to live the life of a householder and yet maintain a balance between external and internal growth? In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna tells Arjuna, there is no harm in action, the danger lies in attachment and dependence on the fruits of the actions performed. If you can understand this concept and implement it in your daily life, then you will gradually experience a higher quality of experience. This is essentially the concept of karma sannyasa; live life fully, participate in all events externally, but internally maintain an attitude of non-doership. Explaining how closely our lives are governed by attachment, desire and ambition, Karma Sannyasa describes methods to transform these patterns and realise a happier outlook through the blossoming of spiritual awareness. The book focuses on family life and relationships, wealth, karma, self-respect and lifestyle, describing the process of realising spirituality through everyday life experiences.

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Light on the Guru and Disciple Relationship

Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Swami Satyasangananda

Many people have argued that a guru is not necessary, because the real guru is already within us. This is true, but how many of us can claim to hear, understand or follow his instructions? In fact, most of us even tend to doubt his existence. How many of us can discriminate between the real inner guru and the monkey mind, acting out the dictates of the ego? This inspiring book is written in two parts: the first by Swami Satyasangananda, who accompanied her guru, Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati, on his tours as he enlightened his followers on the science of yoga. It contains chapters on: how to recognise a guru, types of gurus, types of disciples, negativity towards the guru, initiation, and many more. The second section contains a selection of satsangs and talks on: linking with the spirit of the guru, surrendering the ego, secret of transmission, every guru is a light, guru is not a policeman, and many more.

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Sannyasa Darshan
(A Treatise on Traditional and Contemporary Sannyasa)

Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

Sannyasa is a universal tradition representing the original thoughts of humanity. Sannyasa Darshan covers the ancient and modern sannyasa tradition of renunciation and dedication to spiritual life.

This book discusses the sannyasa lineage, including the origins of sannyasa, the ashrama system, stages of sannyasa, traditional rules and requirements, as well as the modern concept of sannyasa as it has evolved and is being lived today. Detailed accounts of the life, work and teachings of four major pathfinders in the sannyasa lineage: Sage Dattatreya, Adi Shankaracharya, Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati and Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati are also presented.

Translations of five Sannyasa Upanishads: Kundikopanishad, Bhikshukopanishad, Avadhootopanishad, Paramahamsa Parivrajakopanishad and Nirvanopanishad (with commentary by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati) comprise the final section of the book.

Please remember that no practice can be adequately learned from a book.

All Satyananda Yoga practical text books are designed to complement instruction by an experienced yoga teacher.

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Samarpan: Living the Divine Connection

From the teachings of Swami Sivananda Saraswati & Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Samarpan is the culmination of all spiritual sadhanas, and the ultimate point of human evolution. It is a process of unconditional self-surrender in which the limited, individual ego is transformed, over thousands of lifetimes, into an instrument of the divine will, able to commune with God and to serve His entire creation.

Compiled from the enlightened wisdom of two modern day sages, Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati, and his disciple, Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati, this book illumines every aspect of samarpan, including the transcendental concepts of supreme love, perfect contentment, detachment and equanimity, divine grace, and the power of faith in God, the essence of the guru-disciple relationship, and the subtle realities facing every devotee treading the path of self-surrender.

Samarpan: Living the Divine Connection is an offering to all spiritual aspirants, a reminder of the grand purpose of human life and an inspiration to attain it.

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Samatvam

From the teachings of Swami Sivananda Saraswati & Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Samatvam, the yoga of equanimity, means being able to keep the mind steady and balanced in every condition of life. It is the ability to be forever serene, contented, calm and peaceful.

These teachings on samatvam have been compiled from the wisdom of two modern day yogis, Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati and Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Together with scriptural references and inspiring satsangs, the reader is offered the essential yogic techniques to acquire the divine qualities of samatvam: freedom from mental distractions and dissipation, the ability to remain cheerful in adverse conditions, the presence of mind and forbearance to bear insult and injury, and realization of the ultimate state of peace existing within and around everyone.

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Upasana: In the Presence of the Divine

From the teachings of Swami Sivananda Saraswati & Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Upasana is the ultimate path of sadhana, which leads the aspirant directly into the proximity of the Divine. This book of practical insight and instruction on the art of worship is meant for all those, who ask the questions: How am I to discover the ultimate Truth within myself? How can I attain liberation while living in this world?

These teachings contained in this book were expounded by two contemporary masters of the yoga tradition: Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati and his disciple, Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. All aspects of this path of upasana, including types and modes of upasana, relationships with the Divine, use of mantras and symbols, form and formless worship, tree worship, service and yajna are described. The principles and practices offered here can be used by all aspirants on the spiritual path.

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Yajna
(A Comprehensive Survey)

Sannyasi Gyanshruti & Sannyasi Srividyananda

Yajna is the most ancient ritual connecting human beings with the divine essence. It is not merely a fire sacrifice, but a combination of esoteric and exoteric elements to propitiate the cosmic energies. The spirit inherent in yajna is service and sacrifice as a way of life. In ancient Vedic society, yajna was an integral part of daily life and played a vital role in providing communal prosperity, social peace and harmony with nature.

This book offers a comprehensive survey of yajna as embodied in the Vedic tradition, looking at the structure, source and significance of the rituals and their relevance in this century. Rediscovery of the classical methodology and purpose of yajna can be a powerful tool for the transformation of human consciousness.

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