Friday, April 28, 2006

Serie 2 - A ( Indian Philosophy )

Books by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj
  • All About Hinduism

    "All About Hinduism" is intended to meet the needs of those who want to be
    introduced to the various facets of the crystal that is Hinduism.

    Formats: .pdf (557 kb),

    .html
    (549 kb)



  • Amrita Gita

    Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj has, in his inimitable characteristic style, summarised in
    this small book the very essence of all religious teaching, and he has strung together a
    garland of very powerful Yoga-assertions that will at once elevate and inspire the

    reader.

    Formats: .pdf (78 kb), .html (59
    kb)



  • Autobiography of Swami

    Sivananda


    An honest, forthright, modest and inspiring self-narration of the world-renowned saint and

    sage.

    Formats: .pdf (396 kb), .html
    (334 kb)*



  • Brahma Sutras

    A clear and easy exposition by Swami Sivananda. This book is available at Sri Swami
    Krishnanandaji's site
    under the "Books on Bhagavadgita,
    Upanishads, Vedanta" category.



  • Bhagavad Gita

    Lord Krishna's Immortal Song. Sanskrit transliteration and English translation of

    the Song. Each chapter is preceded by a short summary.

    Formats: .pdf (360 kb), .html
    (347 kb)



  • Bhagavad Gita for Busy People

    An abridged edition of the Gita which contains its quintessence for the use of
    students, doctors, advocates and busy people.

    Formats: .pdf (105 kb), .html
    (53 kb)



  • Conquest of Anger

    Highly practical methods for the control of anger.

    Formats: .pdf (103 kb), .html (57
    kb)*



  • Conquest of Fear

    The causes of fear and its eradication.

    Formats:
    .pdf (100

    kb), .html
    (58 kb)*



  • Easy Steps to Yoga

    These Easy Steps to Yoga are laid out with a special view to enable the novice to

    ascend
    without much difficulty the heights of spiritual attainment.

    Formats: .pdf (553 kb), .html
    (526 kb)*



  • Essence of Yoga

    This book was chosen for being sent to every new member of the Divine Life
    Society on enrolment. It is, as it were, the 'Beginner's Guide to Divine Life'.

    Formats:
    .pdf (330 kb),

    .html
    (288 kb)



  • God Exists

    Swami Sivanandaji had brought forth interesting illustrations and illuminating
    logic to support his declaration, to convince even a confirmed atheist of the existence of
    God. They have all been brought together in this volume which is a boon to the spiritual
    propagandist, the teacher, and people all over the world--the believers and the
    non-believers.

    Formats: .pdf (319 kb),

    .html
    (282 kb)



  • A Great Guru And His Ideal
    Disciple


    Inspiring letters from Swami Sivanandaji to Swami Prananvanandaji. 

    Formats: .pdf
    (173 kb), .html
    (132 kb)



  • Guru Tattva

    Is a Guru absolutely necessary? Who is a Satguru? How far can he help his

    Chela
    (disciple)? What are the duties of a disciple? What is the meaning of Initiation? Swami
    Sivanandaji answers all these questions in this book.

    Formats: .pdf (199 kb),

    .html
    (157 kb)*



  • Hindu Fasts & Festivals

    All Hindu festivals have a deep spiritual import or high religious significance.
    All great Hindu festivals have religious, social and hygienic elements
    in them. In this book Gurudev explains the significance and the philosophy
    of many of our fasts and festivals.

    Formats: .pdf (511 kb),

    .html
    (1.44 M)



  • How to Get Vairagya (Dispassion)

    A clear, concise and compact knowledge of the foremost qualification for an
    aspiration suited to modern-conditions, tastes and requirements.

    Formats: .pdf (235 kb), .html
    (188 kb)*



  • Ideal of Married Life

    Guidelines for happy household and family life.

    Formats: .pdf (56 kb), .html
    (38 kb)



  • Karmas and Diseases

    Goes into detail about which actions produce which diseases as a result.

    Formats: .pdf (53 kb),

    .html
    (38 kb)



  • Kundalini Yoga

    The theory that underlies the cosmic power has been analysed to its thinnest
    filaments, and practical methods have been suggested to awaken this great pristine force
    in individuals. It explains the theory and illustrates the practice of Kundalini Yoga.

    Formats: .pdf (779 kb), .html
    (1,120 kb)*



  • Life and Teachings of Lord Jesus

    A collection of essays and lectures on the life and message of Lord Jesus.

    Formats: .pdf (309 kb),

    .html
    (241 kb)



  • Light, Power and Wisdom

    This small book is your pocket Guru, handy friend, invigorating tonic and soft
    goad.

    Formats: .pdf (197 kb),

    .html
    (156 kb)



  • Lord Krishna, His Lilas and Teachings

    The life, the Lilas and teachings of Lord Krishna depicted in a lucid and

    inspiring style by a realised saint. A condensed version for the busy person without time to go

    through the entire tenth and eleventh chapters of the Srimad Bhagavata.

    Formats
    : .pdf (532 kb), .html
    (500 kb)*



  • Lord Shanmukha and His Worship

    Swami Sivananda graphically portrays in this book the advent of Lord Shanmukha or

    Karthikeya,
    the purpose of His incarnation and its significance, highlighting the various aspects of

    the
    Six-faced Lord, with their esoteric significance and spiritual import.

    Formats: .pdf (332 kb), .html
    (317 kb)*



  • Lord Siva and His Worship

    This is a most valuable and instructive book for the aspirants, particularly for

    the devotees of Lord Siva. It contains
    fifteen chapters. It is full of instructions on practical Sadhana for attaining Siva-Tattva

    or God-realisation. The chapters
    will speak for themselves.

    Formats: .pdf (482 kb), .html
    (497 kb)*



  • The Master Said ...

    Speech delivered by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on the 26th December 1954, at

    Sivanandashram,
    Rishikesh, for the celebration of the 34th birthday of Sri Swami Venkatesanandaji.

    Formats: .pdf (811 kb),

    .html
    (832 kb)



  • May I Answer That?

    Scores of the most-common and not-so-common questions on spiritual life and
    Sadhana are answered here by Swami Sivananda with a clarity and lucidity that defy
    description. A book for every thinking person.

    Formats:
    .pdf (376 kb),

    .html
    (337 kb)



  • Mind—Its Mysteries and Control

    For gaining mastery over the mind, you have to know what it is, how it works, how
    it deceives you at every turn and by what methods it can be subdued. In this book, the
    subject has been dealt with; and the nature of the mind, the various forms that it
    assumes, the secret of its inner workings and the way to control it are fully and clearly
    explained.

    Formats: .pdf (708 kb), .html (692 kb)



  • Parables of Sivananda

    The subtlest of spiritual truths in the form of Parables.

    Formats: .pdf (277 kb), .html
    (237 kb)



  • The Philosophy and
    Significance of Idol Worship


    Swami Sivananda explains the philosophy behind the much
    misunderstood practice of the Hindus.

    Formats:
    .pdf (77 kb),

    .html
    (57 kb)



  • Philosophy of Dreams

    Swami Sivananda's inspiring and enlightened
    thoughts on the interesting subject of dreams.

    Formats: .pdf (148 kb), .html
    (136 kb)



  • Practical Lessons In Yoga

    A practical but non-technical presentation of Yoga.

    Formats: .pdf (453 kb),
    .html
    (627 kb)



  • Practice of Brahmacharya

    Deals with the subject of celibacy, sex and sex sublimation.

    Formats:
    .pdf (1,180

    kb), .html
    (566 kb)

    Formats (Without Hatha Yogic Illustrations): .pdf
    (486 kb), .html (481 kb)



  • Practice of Karma Yoga

    How to spiritualize ones activities. The doctrine of Karma and Reincarnation is

    also covered.

    Formats:
    .pdf (473

    kb), .html
    (456 kb)



  • Radha's Prem

    On the path of Bhakti Yoga for God-realisation.

    Formats: .pdf (132 kb),

    .html
    (102 kb)*



  • Satsanga and Svadhyaya

    The glory, the importance and the life-transforming power of holy
    company and spiritual books.

    Formats: .pdf (182 kb), .html
    (159 kb)*



  • The Science of Pranayama

    Pranayama is an important limb in the Yoga of meditation. It is equally necessary

    for all in their daily life, for good health, success and prosperity in every walk of life. How

    it is so, is explained in these
    pages.

    Formats: .pdf (766 kb), .html
    (905 kb)*



  • Self-Knowledge

    These are the lessons of love, peace and unity. My philosophy and teachings
    are not for the chosen few, the cultured and the wealthy alone. I am a friend of the poor, the

    outcaste, the
    sick, the oppressed, the forlorn, the guilty but penitent transgressor.

    Formats:
    .pdf (523

    kb), .html
    (523 kb)



  • Sivananda Vani

    Personal notes of Sri Swami Sivanandaji to his beloved disciple, Shri Panna Lalji
    of Amritsar. These notes cover every aspect of spiritual life and is applicable to every
    aspirant.

    Formats
    : .zip
    (8.2 M),
    .html 



  • Sixty-Three Nayanar Saints

    Apart from the biographies of the Sixty-three nayanar Saints, this book contains
    an authoritative article on the Saiva Siddhanta Philosophy, the life of Saint
    Manicckavasagar, selections from the utterances of Nayanar saints, and articles on Glory
    of Lord Siva, and Puja and Ishta Devata.

    Formats: .pdf (359 kb), .html
    (293 kb)



  • Temples in India

    Contains brief descriptions of the prominent places of pilgrimage in India, their
    location and the important spiritual legends that are connected with them.

    Formats: .pdf (220 kb), .html
    (135 kb)*



  • Thought Power

    A book of perennial interest and many-sided usefulness for self-culture,
    self-knowledge, acquisition of the power of personality and success in life.

    Formats:
    .pdf (254

    kb), .html
    (222 kb)



  • Thus Awakens Swami Sivananda

    A pocket-treasure, every sentence of which charges the reader with a wave of
    spiritual exhilaration, giving him a flash of divine awakening, however momentary it might
    be.

    Formats: .pdf (54 kb), .html (28
    kb)



  • Thus Spake Sivananda

    Swamiji clearly explains the defects of material life and earnestly calls us from
    the bottom of his heart to lead a spiritual life.

    Formats: .pdf (49 kb), .html
    (28 kb)



  • Vedanta for Beginners

    The under-pinning of Indian philosophy shorn of abstruse jargon and written in
    simple, lucid style. A great book for beginners as well as a handy reference for one and
    all.

    Formats: .pdf (213 kb), .html
    (186 kb)*



  • What Becomes of the Soul After Death

    All you wanted to know about death and the life beyond.

    Formats: .pdf (434 kb),

    .html
    (423 kb)*



  • Yoga in Daily Life

    This is a book with a message of hope, success in life, of peace,
    of bliss and of the secret of life itself.

    Formats: .pdf (361 kb), .html
    (496 kb)


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