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Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 10 January 2020

Facts are written in so simple manner.Helpful in inching towards spirituality.Also helpful for beginners in spiritual world.Must Read book !!

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Rajkumar

Five Stars

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 9 April 2016

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not compacted

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Chad M

Good ideas from Eastern religions and cultures

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 24 March 2022

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Ideas from Hinduism and Buddhism have become part of American culture. The 1960s and 1970s were an era when these ideals gained popularity. Here a swami, or guru, makes a good presentation of the ideas, many of which have similarities with Christianity. Karma and detachment from material possessions are main ideas. Alternatives of practical (yoga, healthy eating) and spiritual (meditation, prayer) approaches described. India, which is the second most populous country in the world, has a large and successful economy. On the other hand, the spiritual richness of the nation should translate into higher standards of living. Basic material needs are not disputed by the swamis or gurus, only an excess of material property.

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CLT from NJ

Awakening book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 28 November 2021

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I enjoyed this book very much. I love the message one truth many paths. It allows for all faiths, religions to be included. Non-attachment is so simple it seems obvious a eureka moment yet not so easy to achieve in this fast paced, distracting world. Purify the mind, care of the body, meditate, selfless service, offering the fruits of your life to humanity all aspirations but Swami’s suggestion that the Self is always there, has always been there and will always be there... I am the transient, I am the changing, I am the illusion, that felt profound to me.

RKS

This book is beautiful.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 26 May 2022

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This is a very well written book, lots of information.

Morgane

Facile et éclairant

Reviewed in France 🇫🇷 on 20 January 2014

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Généralement, j'ai du mal à lire en anglais. Je sais le faire, mais ce n'est pas une lecture facile pour moi.
Hé bien là, si : les mots sont simples, le propos est limpide. Donc ce détail ne doit pas vous effrayer !

Les paroles de Swami Satchidananda sont éclairantes, limpides comme je disais, faciles à comprendre et à assimiler. Loin de tout prosélytisme, il n'essaie pas de convaincre son lecteur : c'est peut-être ce qui me pousse le plus à lui donner raison... Il aborde tous les sujets, pas seulement spirituels mais aussi proches de notre quotidien (santé, alimentation, respiration, tabagisme et j'en passe). C'est très intéressant, et ça ouvre réellement des perspectives pour considérer les choses de notre vie sous un autre œil, d'une façon qui nous permette de nous retrouver, d'être mieux avec nous-même et avec les autres.
Il m'a permis de reconsidérer mes a priori sur le zen et le bouddhisme (car oui, j'en avais).

C'est réellement une porte vers la sérénité, définitivement une lecture à recommander à tous, quelle que soit la réponse que vous cherchez (parfaite aussi pour les curieux) !

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Jennifer Jennings

This is by far one of the greatest books I have ever read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 27 May 2017

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This is by far one of the greatest books I have ever read. It is simply written, packed full of useful information that sticks with you. This book, if read with an open heart and ready spirit, will absolutely change your life, your view on your Self, and the various paths of yoga, which all lead to the same place. There are no "shame on you for living in sin" vibes at all-just useful, appliciable and heart filling soulful information. I highly, strongly recommend this book to everyone who wants to feel some sort of connection to the Source which is inside of you.

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ZaoFan

A modern edition

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 17 April 2020

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I had a copy of this book to read years ago from a ex-girlfriend, maybe I don't follow the teachings, but I'm inspired by Satchidananda's teachings and understanding. Well laid out, easy to understand book.

annette annechild

Spiritual guide book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 8 December 2019

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Spiritual guide bookIf you’re looking to understand the message of yoga, this is a wonderful book to read. Chapter by chapter it teaches you how to live in yogurt life. I first trailer 40 years ago and I still live by it today

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carina

Life changer

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 13 May 2021

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Most meaningful book I've read I love it!

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