Guidance for Your Spiritual
Journey—from the Wisdom of Yoga and Vedanta
“The ultimate goal of life is to
discover the divinity within ourselves and in all beings and
things. This will lead us to adore our true Self, adore our
fellow beings, and adore the world that is but a reflection of
Reality. This reunion with the Absolute—the core of our
individual being as well as of the universe—is the true
meaning of yoga.”
—from chapter 13
The yoga way maintains that spiritual
quest is not a matter of choice but a vital necessity for total
well-being. This comprehensive guide for spiritual seekers of
all faiths and backgrounds presents a roadmap to
Self-knowledge, the goal of spiritual quest, and shows that
reconnecting with the center of your being, your true Self, is
real, tangible and attainable.
Exploring the route to spiritual
fulfillment through the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta, Swami
Adiswarananda outlines the meaning of spiritual quest, the
nature of and the preparations necessary for the journey and
the milestones you will use to chart your progress. He also
draws from the sacred texts of these time-tested traditions to
address the vital questions that often trouble spiritual
seekers, such as:
• Which spiritual path should I
follow?
• How can I attain liberation?
• What are the dangers and obstacles
on the spiritual path?
• How do I control the restless mind?
• Why are there many religions and
what is the way to interfaith unity?
Praise for Swami Adiswarananda’s Work
“Swami Adiswarananda’s
discussion of the yogic paths, and the goals and milestones on
the journey to self-realization, is a must read for any person
with a sincere interest in the perennial spiritual wisdom. Both
scholarly and accessible, it is truly a guidebook to
liberation.”
—Joan
Borysenko, PhD, author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind and A Woman’s
Journey to God
“Offers an accessible account of
Hindu spirituality, rendered profound by the insights of Swami
Adiswarananda. Both instructive and highly readable, I commend
it to anyone with an interest in searching for a path toward
answers to the timeless questions of human
existence.”
—Shashi
Tharoor, Under-Secretary-General of
the United Nations and author of The
Great Indian Novel and India: From Midnight to the Millennium
“I recommend this wonderful book to
all seekers of spiritual quest. It defines Yoga as a
‘Light of Fire.’ I as a rabbi define Torah the same
way. People reading this book will find joy, love, wisdom and
many blessings.”
—Rabbi
Joseph H. Gelberman, senior rabbi
of the New Synagogue of New York, founder of the All Faiths
Seminary International
