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Swami Chidananda

 

 

 Born into a wealthy Brahman family in South Indian, Swami Chidananda absorbed love for tradition and respect for rituals. The ideals and teachings of Jesus made a deep impression in his heart, and he was able to synthesize them with all that is best and noble in Hindu culture. The two profound influences in Swamiji's life were the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and the example of his Gurudev, Sri Swami Sivananda. He joined Gurudev in 1943 and from then on the Ashram and the lofty ideals of the Divine Life Society became home and field of service for him.

Swami Sivananda—Saint, Sage, and Godman
Valuable insight into the teachings and practices of Swami Sivananda. Includes much about fellow mystics and ashram life. Check out the "Resolves for Quick Spiritual Progress" list. Highly recommended reading. (Indian edition) Hardcover/320 pp
D083      $13.95
Light Fountain
This biography of Swami Sivananda highlights his daily life and reveals the secrets of His self-development, inner unfoldment, and spiritual perfectioin through the pattern of divine living. Valuable reading. (Indian edition) Softcover/196
D076       $8.95
Guidelines to Illumination
A practical book about the fundamentals of spiritual life in order to achieve the supreme purpose of life—attainment of God. (Indian edition) Softcover/192 pp
D074       $6.95


Excerpt from Ponder These Truths
"Make life a thrilling adventure. May you realize yourself: 'I am the Light of lights beyond all darkness. To shine is my birthright. I am here to brighten all, banish the darkness and shine radiantly.' May God help you in this glorious adventure."

Ponder These Truths—Early Morning Meditation Talks
A collection of 75 inspiring talks on diverse spiritual topics.
(Indian edition) Hardcover/379 pp
D081       $12.95
The Path Beyond Sorrow
"Realize the value of time. Try to salvage every minute and add it to your spiritual life. If you fritter away precious minutes, it means you are robbing yourself of the most precious thing in life—the rare opportunity to attain God."
An uplifting book of 16 inspired and illuminating topics. (Indian edition) Softcover/268 pp
D078       $9.95
A Call to Liberation
"Let each day be to us a day of such sowing that brings forth beauty and fragrance and joy."
A compilation of 108 spiritual topics to guide the reader on the path to liberation.
(Indian edition) Hardcover/484 pp
D143       $16.95
A New Beginning
"Let us make our life an expression of that Light that we are."
An inspiring call to shape our lives anew in light of careful review of our past actions.
(Indian edition) Softcover/66 pp
D077       $3.95
Eternal Messages
"Know that God alone is real. All things of this earth will perish. God is the only reality. Therefore, seek God alone."
A collection of spiritual advice to seekers. (Indian edition) Softcover/83 pp
D071       $3.95
  God as Mother
"Let us rejoice in having this gift of human birth and in having this gift of capacity to act and move for the glorification of the Mother..."
Rare and illuminating lectures on "God as Mother." (Indian edition) Softcover/120 pp
D073       $5.95
Bliss is Within
"Selfless service is the foundation of Divine Life."
Twenty-five more inspirational talks from Swami Chidananda.
(Indian edition) Softcover/252 pp
D070       $8.95