Beyond Words [Paperback]

Sri Swami Satchidananda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1977

Beyond Words presents the essence of Sri Swami Satchidananda's teachings, including his gentle humor, practical wisdom, profound insights and deep vision. Through stories, puns, parables and examples, he enables his readers to discover for themselves the peace and joy that is within us all.

Editorial Reviews

From Scientific American

I have always been impressed by Sri Swami Satchidananda's ability to express ancient truths creatively for the modern age without ever leaving his center in the ancient traditions.

From The New Yorker

Swami Satchidananda has done more than anyone else to make the riches of the Yogic tradition available to Americans of all faiths, affording them an opportunity to integrate some of the yogic practices profitably into their own practice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Integral Yoga Publications (January 15, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932040373
• ISBN-13: 978-0932040374
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #703,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Light yet enlightening, October 31, 2002

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K. T. Ong (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond Words (Paperback)

This book elucidates the greatest and most inspiring teachings of Hinduism, and yet does so in a way which is full of humor and wit and shows the universality of the teachings and their immediate relevance for daily life. Special technical terms and other boring academic BS are virtually nonexistent, and the book's filled with lots of clever little stories and fables to illustrate the teachings. Swami Satchidananda is a true master of the pun; he alerts us to the dangers of egoism, for example, by reminding us how the word 'mine' -- meaning 'belonging to me' -- can also mean something treacherous that's just waiting to explode on us when we step on it!

Fun and light-hearted, yet also enlightening, heartening, uplifting and utterly profound. Can't recommend it too highly.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Changed My Life, October 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Beyond Words (Paperback)

As dramatic as that claim sounds, this book entered my life when I desperately needed help. It became a "bible" for me that got me though some very troubled waters...the simplicity of the language and the depth of Swami Satchidananda's sincerity has had a profound effect on me. I read it at least once a year...and I give it as a gift to very special friends who are ready for the message, which changes with each new reading! All that, plus Peter Max's artwork! A great library addition.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL SURPRISE, February 17, 2001

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Serenduke (Fort Lauderdale, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond Words (Paperback)

I bought this little book as a Peter Max fan and was delightfully surprised by the simply written, pointed pearls of the Swami's wisdom. It is the kind of book that you can just randomly read when you want to be uplifted, or a lovely gift appropriate for art lovers as well as anyone at the beginning...or in the middle of...life's journey.