General Spiritual Reading
Autobiography of a yogi - Paramhansa Yogananda
Autobiography of a Yogi is the most popular of Yogananda’s books. In 1999, it was designated as one of the "100 Most Important Spiritual Books of the 20th Century" by a panel of theologians and luminaries convened by HarperCollins publishers. The book describes Yogananda's search for a guru, and his encounters with leading spiritual figures such as Therese Neumann, the Hindu saint Sri Anandamoyi Ma, Mohandas Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel Prize winning physicist Jagdish Chandra Bose, and noted American plant scientist Luther Burbank, to whom it is dedicated.
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A search in secret India – Sir Paul Brunton
The late Paul Brunton was one of the 20th century's greatest explorers of and writers on the spiritual traditions of the East. A Search in Secret India is the story of Paul Brunton's journey around India, living among yogis, mystics, and gurus, some of whom he found convincing, others not. He finally finds the peace and tranquility which come with self-knowledge when he meets and studies with the great sage Sri Ramana Maharishi
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Living with the Himalayan masters – Swami Rama
“ I will tell you how I grew up and how I was trained, abouat the great sages with whom I lived and what they taught me, not through lectures and books but through experiences," writes Sri Swami Rama in the opening pages of this timeless saga. These stories record his personal quest for truth and enlightenment. Inspiring, illuminating, entertaining, mystifying, and frequently droll and humorous, they bring you face-to-face with some great Himalayan Masters including Mataji of Assam - a ninety-six year old lady sage who never slept; Gudari Baba, who taught Swami Rama the value of direct experience; Yogi Sri Aurobindo, who integrated meditation with action; Uria Baba, who teaches that every human being has the potential for healing; Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
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Yogi Ramsuratkumar: Under the Punnai Tree
Yogi Ramsuratkumar was a man who was compelled by a burning love of the Divine to give up his home, family and profession to wander the roads of India as a beggar. Passing through trials and tribulation few could endure, he met many of his contemporary mystics of our day, including his two preparatory gurus, Sri Aurobindo and Ramana Maharshi, finally landing at the feet of Swami Papa Ramdas of Kerala. This book takes the reader into the unfolding story of this great yogi's life. First-hand accounts, anecdotes and teachings transport the reader into his world: a world that is mystical, miraculous and astounding in its scope, while at the same time it is mysteriously felt to be "nearer than near". To be touched by the truth, beauty and love that emanate from such a being is to be reminded of our deepest longings. The life of Yogi Ramsuratkumar calls upon us to touch that longing within ourselves and to celebrate the inspiration of one rare individual who abandoned everything for the love of God.
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In quest of god: Swami Ramdas
Told with wit and humor, this inspiring narrative tells how the ever-humble Ramdas' pure love transformed many people who first mistreated him. In Quest of God is the first book in a trilogy chronicling Swami Ramdas' pilgrimage to God-realization.
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Mahatma Gandhi Autobiography - The Story of my experiments with Truth
This book is a non religious, very close to the heart tale of one of the most revered people in the world. It starts with his childhood and discusses his experience with lying and how if affected him. A must read for anyone who believes in the presence of a conscience and doing the "right" thing though it may seem unrewarding at times.
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