Brahmavidya Abhyasa (Sure Way To The Inner Self)
Book Specification
| Item Code: | IHK067 |
| Author: | Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha |
| Publisher: | Narayanashrama Tapovanam, Kerala |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 2014 |
| ISBN: | 9788189588021 |
| Pages: | 239 |
| Cover: | HARDCOVER |
| Other Details | 9.0 Inch X 6.0 Inch |
| Weight | 350 gm |
Book Description
Clearly analyzing the ultimate reality of the world in the logical but lucid manner poojya swamiji has presented the essence of Vedanta and Vedantic Sadhana for the contemporary world. For the serious dedicated seekers he has depicted many subtleties of the technique of tracing and realizing the ultimate reality first hand.
Pointing out and cautioning against the widespread delusions and pitfalls dispelling the various myths relating to meditational experiences Swamiji through the chapters virtually handholds the seeker to take him to the pinnacle of spiritual sadhana and fulfillment.
Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha a knower of the supreme truth has guided numerous seekers towards the invaluable goal of self realization transforming their lives into one of joy and contentment. Swamiji’s interpretation of Bhagavadgita Sreemad Bhagavatam Upanishads and other spiritual texts coming from his experiential depth and mastery of self realization inspires seekers with the liberation touch of the transcendental knowledge.
Receiving diksa from Baba gangadhara Parpamahamsa of dakshinkhanda west Bengal Swamiji embraced sannyasa at the age of 23 dedicating his entire life for the welfare of the world for over 50 years he has been relentlessly disseminating spiritual wisdom of Vedanta with rare clarity practicality and openness to seekers all over the world.
| To the Readers | iii |
| Book 1: What is Reality | |
| 1.1 Defining Reality Is the World Real or Unreal Elements and their Pervasiveness The fifth elements Beyond Matter Change and Changelessness go together | 3 |
| 1.2 Tracing the Reality Subject object Distinction Constancy of ‘I’ and Superimposition Body Mind the root of all trouble Can I remain alone | 15 |
| 1.3 What is self Apparent and real natures Atma means Itself ness All pervasiveness the divine energy I and the reality are one Yajnavalkya Maitreyi Dialogue | 23 |
| Book 2: Sadhana – The Method to Trace Reality | |
| 2.1 Sravana Manana and Nididhyasana Sravana (Listening) Cultivating the Characteristics of a knower The Real purpose of sastras Turning the mind inward Self a cleaver Intermediary Manana (Reflective thinking) Nididhyasana (Vedantic Meditation) Concentration – A misnomer | 35 |
| 2.2 Understanding and treating the mind Change the mind’s direction Mind is Manifoldness Mind and the world are Coeval Negate plurality to Annihilate the mind Negation of Plurality how and why | 47 |
| 2.3 Reality and god Equated The Mystery of Creation Why the Drama The importance of Realizing the one ness | 59 |
| 2.5 The Real Technique of Meditation Do not wrestle with the Thoughts Disciplining the Breath Evenizing the mind and the Breath Feel the Consciousness Effect of Mantra Relationship between the mind and the Breath Mind & Intelligence The Focus of Vedantic Sadhana | 83 |
| 2.6 Samadhi Pinnacle of Meditational Sadhana Practice of Brahma Vriti The supreme Joy Do not Miss the Goal Jnana Samadhi or self state Reject Unconsciousness The Joy Samadhi Bestows All can Attain it | 93 |
| Book 3: Advanced Lessons in Meditation and Self Realization | |
| 3.1 Aim of spiritual Sadhana Is there a self besides the body | 107 |
| 3.2 The three Categories of knowledge Aparoksa the Key to self perception what is Aparoksa knowledge | 115 |
| 3.3 Importance of Meditation The Meaning of Practicing single truth | 123 |
| 3.4 Obstacles on the path of Meditation Laya The state of Trance Causes of Laya and Remedy Need for sharing Knowledge Indispensability of a guru Viksepa or Distraction The Role of inheritance A healthy Emotional Mind an asset | 131 |
| 3.5 Three kinds of Vasana Deha Vasana Loka Vasana Life – A Process of Outliving Frame versus proper evalution Do Not be blinded The real guidelines Sastra Vasana How the scriptures Delude Upanishads Exhort us to Discriminate Desire is opposed to purity | 141 |
| 3.6 More About Laya and Viksepa Concentration and delight Do not indulge in pleasure Delightful experience during Meditation Internal and external delights bind alike | 153 |
| 3.7 Vedantic Meditation Aims at Freedom Be Indifferent towards Delights Aim Always at Aparoksa Knowledge The Ideal State | 161 |
| 3.8 Vedanta is a subtle Science Knowing the luminous mind within Steady Mind is Equal to the self Do Not run after Mystic Experiences Doubt free leads to yoga Boldness Essential Be Alert in grasping the yogic state Self state further described Nirveda a Lofty Virtue Fallacy of Seeking the self All are really the one | 167 |
| 3.9 Brahmavidya as Asparsa Yoga Significance of Sparsa How Sparsa takes to Asparsa Asparsa Implies Fearlessness Asparsa the Ideal Adobe when is Asparsa Reached Asparsa and Aparoksa | 183 |
| 3.10 Vedantic Study- Knowing and Becoming Sthitaprajna and Sthitadhi Study the Sthitaprajna state After the self state what? | 191 |
| 3.11 Desirelessness – The way to liberation Channelise the Buddhi in the light of self knowledge Brahmavidya sharpens Buddhi sincerity – The best tuning for the heart Mind- pure and impure Desire versus self knowledge Desire free life possible Do not be a Lip Vedantin Role of Ordeals in Sadhana How Realization compels Desirelessness No Excuse for a Real Seeker | 203 |
| 3.12 The Role of Renunciation Normalcy Follows Freedom The Pleasant state of the Exalted Jnanin Conclusion | 215 |
| Appendix I Key To Pronunciation | 219 |
| Appendix II Glossary of Sanskrit words | 223 |
