Shiva (The Enternal Joy)

Shiva (The Enternal Joy)

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Book Specification

Item Code: NAK119
Author: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Publisher: Sri Sri Publications Trust
Language: English
Edition: 2013
ISBN: 9789382146599
Pages: 200
Cover: Paperback
Other Details 8.5 inch x 6.0 inch
Weight 250 gm

Book Description

About the Author

His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a spiritual leader and Humanitarian, was born in 1956 in southern India. He was often found deep in meditation as a child. At the age of four, he astonished his teachers by reciting the Bhagawad Gita.

To globalise the knowledge of leading a happy, stress-free life, H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar established an international educational and humanitarian NGO – The Art of Living in 1982. Today with a presence in over 151 countries the Art of Living is one of the largest voluntary organizations in the world.

Preface

One of the World's most inspirational and dynamic leaders, his Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is also one of the greatest thinkers of our times. Emphasising practical wisdom, He has transformed millions of lives all over the globe. His talks are a unique blend of knowledge and guidance, delivered with simplicity and humour – a powerful, unbeatable combination that touches lives and hearts wherever heard.

It is with great joy that we offer this deeply absorbing collection of profound yet simple to comprehend talks, given by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, over a period of time. They compel one to delve deeper, ponder further and look beyond the obvious. They give an insight into our rituals and a deeper meaning to our traditions.

Introduction

The image of Lord Shiva has over the centuries been romanticized by historians and devotees alike. A body smeared with ash a tiger skin encircling his loins, a crescent moon adorning his forehead, matted hair piled high on his head from whence flows the celestial river Ganga, one hand bearing a trident, another set in a classical mudra, sometimes playing the dumroo as he is consumed in the cosmic dance, the third eye between the brows accentuating his bold handsomeness, snakes encircling his azure neck. The imagery in its evocativeness has never failed to attract and arouse the curiosity within.

As much as there have been metaphors to describe the visual appearance of Shiva, there have been many more names to describe the attributes that he has been known to embody. The 1008 names of Shiva only serve to portray his infinite and versatile nature, his unknowable mysteries, a being devoid of polarities, composite and synthesized. Yet, He is beyond description or definition. He can only be experienced and lived through.

You cannot completely know Shiva with just the head or the heart alone. Therefore, in this book, we have compiled a series of commentaries by Sri Sri on aspects related to Shiva and to His worship, which appeals to both the rational and the devotional. Through this offering, we hope to move the reader beyond the limited abstract conceptions of Shiva, and expose the vibrant kaleidoscope of the all – encompassing reality that Shiva is.

Contents

Preface 1
Introduction 3
Shiva
Shiva – Innocence and Infinity 7
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram 13
Shiva Tattva 15
Shiva Shakti 21
Dark Matter 31
God Particle 41
Shivaratri 47
Shivam, Shantam, Advaitam 49
The Cosmic Connection 53
Tattva Gyan 61
Om Namah Shivaya 67
Three Types of Maya 75
Higher States of Consciousness
Sons of Shiva 83
The Mystery of Ganesha 93
Kartikeya – The Guru Tattva 113
Shiva Bhakti
Prayer 123
Bhakti – Divine Love 125
Pooja 129
Yagnas 133
Our traditions and Rituals 135
God is the Very core of Your Existence 143
Divine Surrender 147
Shiva Pooja
Ganesha Stotram 153
Guru Stotram 154
Mrityunjaya Mantra 158
Shiv Manas Pooja 159
Aatmashatakam 162
Shri Rudrashtakam 165
Dwadasa Jyotirlinga Stotra 168
Shiva Shadakshara Stotram 170
Shivoham 172
Lingashtakam 173
108 Names of Shiva 176
Bhajans 179
The Promise 180

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