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This wisdom-filled volume of selections from the writings and lectures of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, provides a wealth of practical guidance and inspiration for all who are seeking greater spiritual harmony and balance. Filled with even more encouraging and powerful insights than before, this expanded edition of Where There Is Light brings the illumination of spiritual insight to bear on the many challenges of everyday living – awakening a renewed awareness of the infinite potentials hidden within each one of us.
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This engaging anthology contains wisdom nuggets from Sri Yogananda’s teachings that inspire and illuminate. Here are some samples:
“Creative thinking is the best antidote for moods. Moods get their grip on your consciousness when you are in a negative or passive state of mind.”
“The mind may tell you that you cannot free yourself from a particular habit; but habits are nothing but repetitions of your own thoughts, and these you have the capacity to change.”
“Life is entertaining when we do not take it too seriously. A good laugh is an excellent remedy for human ills.”
Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) is widely regarded as one of the preeminent spiritual figures of our time. Born in Gorakhpur, India, he was sent by his guru to the United States in 1920 as India’s delegate to an International Congress of Religious Liberals. He instructed hundreds of thousands of men and women in the yoga science of meditation and balanced spiritual living.
The life and teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda are described in his widely acclaimed Autobiography of a Yogi, which has become a classic in its field since its publication in 1946. He founded Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) in 1917 and Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) in 1920 to disseminate his teachings worldwide and to preserve their purity and integrity for generations to come. In 2017, Government of India paid a tribute by releasing a commemorative stamp in honour of the centennial of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India.
“Often, the most useful spiritual works are not weighty, dogmatic tomes, but light, graceful books, thin volumes made up of thoughts and parables and inspirations. The best of these practice what they preach. Simplicity. That certainly applies to Where There Is Light.”
— New Age Journal
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Reviewed by Dr. Latha Rajashekhar feedbacklvk@vijaykarnataka.com
Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda happens to be the world’s saint par excellence, a great visionary and a renowned spiritual thinker; who got universal recognition, fame and popularity. Through his organization Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS), he introduced to the west the ancient science of Raja yoga; not only that, he became the golden bridge between the east and west and performed the task with great dexterity. He helped everyone to find the love, peace and bliss within oneself and upheld the fundamental unity of all religions. The revered Guruji dedicated his whole life for the service of the people of all sects. It is this spiritual legacy of the great Guru, which is the fountain of inspiration to the millions of truth seekers all over the globe and the guiding star of the spiritual path and hope.
‘Belakiruvede’ (Where There Is Light) is one such collection which has got the essence of the life, teachings and lectures of this great master. This unique volume is an inspirational guide for those who want to have a balanced life and spiritual harmony. In addition, this book is a simple and beautiful handbook which helps to awaken the spiritual conscience to face contemporary problems and challenges of daily life.
The important subjects narrated here are: to gain wisdom and strength that determines your life; finding solutions for mental stress, worry and fear; transforming our failures to success; getting the security in the uncertain situations of the world; perfecting human relationships; increasing the power of affirmation and prayers; understanding death and cultivating a personal relationship with God.
Narration of the subject here is very intimate and heart touching and succeeds in capturing the minds of the readers. The translation to Kannada from the original (English) is absolutely superb and makes us to feel as though this is an original Kannada volume! As such, the work ‘Belakiruvede’ is sure to win the hearts and minds of the Kannadigas. In total, this book ‘Belakiruvede’ is just the right key for a successful life and is a treasure of knowledge that contains hundreds of wisdom nuggets from the great guru Sri Sri Paramahansa Yoganandaji and is a guiding light to mankind.
‘BELAKIRUVEDE’
Author: Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda
Publisher: Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
Pages: 262; Price: Rs 125