| Apostle of Peace - by Sita Bordow |
"The dedicated ever enjoy supreme peace. Therefore, live only to serve." This directive from ancient scriptures has been a guiding light in the life of Sri Swami Satchidananda. That life has led him from the holy atmosphere of South India to the political centers of Washington, DC, and Moscow. Throughout, Sri Swami Satchidananda has been an instrument of the Divine will, spreading peace throughout the earth. His biography, illustrated with hundreds of photographs, unfolds the story of a life ofdedication, service and surrender to God. |
| The Golden Present - by Sri Swami Satchidananda |
These daily inspirational readings contain Swami Satchidananda's teachings on the spiritual life: How to serve others and realize peace, truth and how to experience union with the divine. Culled from 25 years of lectures to spiritual seekers in theWest and the East, these readings are expressed with the simplicity and authority of one who speaks from his own experience. "What is purity of heart? A heart full of tranquility, full of peace. Having a steady mind, a balanced mind, is what you callpurity of heart. Being well-balanced between the dualities: the ups and the downs, the pleasure and pain, the profit and loss. If the mind is free from turbulence, then the seer can see its own nature. If your heart is pure and steady, you can see God reflected in that steady heart." |
Bound to Be Free - by Sandra Kumari de Sachy |
Illustrating how Yoga can be and is being used in prisons as a powerful method of prisoner reform and rehabilitation, Bound to be Free: The Liberating Power of Prison Yoga is grounded in the Integral Yoga teachings of Sri Swami Satchidananda, who was a renowned Yoga master, a spiritual guide to thousands worldwide, and one of the first Yoga teachers to bring the timeless teachings of Yoga into US prisons. Through talks that Swami Satchidananda gave in prisons, from interviews with other Yoga teachers who have taught and are teaching in prisons, with a look at some of the highly successful prison Yoga programs being carried out in the US and abroad, and with personal stories of prisoners whose study and practice of Yoga have brought peace and self-transformation, this book offers a wide-ranging view of the benefits of Yoga to incarcerated populations and demonstrates how those benefits impact society in general. |
To Know Your Self- by Sri Swami Satchidananda |
Based on the principles of Integral Yoga -- living a life that is easeful, peaceful and useful -- this book offers a path to inner peace. Included are such general topics as "Calming the Mind," "The Art of Giving and Receiving," and specific topicssuch as "Business Yoga," "How to Meditate," and "How to Stop Smoking." The presentation is light, lively and entertaining; the ideas, illuminating. "If you want permanent peace, you will want to lead a dedicated life, constantly living for the sakeof others. Then, nobody can disturb your peace. That sacrifice is the key to peace, and without peace there is no joy or happiness." |
Kailash Journal - by Swami Satchidananda |
The true story of a rare physical experience and an even rarer spiritual one. It is the narrative told in Sri Swamiji's own words, and illustrated with photographs he took of his pilgrimage to Holy Mount Kailash in Tibet, an 800 mile journey, on foot, to an altitude of 19,000 feet. Within the heart of this thrilling travelogue, however, lies another story: the quest for direct knowledge of God and the result of that quest. |
| Nuri Granth - by Sadhu Vaswani |
Sadhu Vaswani was a singer of immortal songs in English and in his mother-tongue, the Sindhi language.Poems and articles flowed out of his pen like gushing streams down a mountain-side. Although his writings embrace many subjects, they are all in praise of the Lord and Divine Love." Sadhu Vaswani's collection of Sindhi songs, the Nuri Granth, is one of the largest books in the literature of the world, enshrining the songs of a single poet-saint. The Nuri Granth is revered by many as a scripture: and every morning, before beginning the day's work, they read from it and carry its inspiration into their daily activities. The Nuri Granth is a world-scripture with a world-message. |