Discover Yourself, Formerly, the Inner Reality [Paperback]

Paul Brunton (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 322 pages
• Publisher: Weiser Books; Revised edition (June 1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877285926
• ISBN-13: 978-0877285922
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #764,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reality?, June 23, 2001

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CCD "Easy_Kid" (Cleveland, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Discover Yourself, Formerly, the Inner Reality (Paperback)

The book `Discover Yourself' is an elaboration of the previous truths that the author has presented to us. He starts of by explaining God and the beginning of religion. Further on, he gives new light to the prayer `Our Father' that Jesus taught. He also provides wonderful insights to the Sermon on the Mount, by Jesus. He calls them `The Seven Beatitudes' which I think is aptly named.

He again touches on the subject of Yoga and meditation and how to attain it. This is explained extremely well in his two earlier books `The Secret Path' and `The Quest of the Overself'. The author also compares the differences between monks & hermits who flee the world into forests and monasteries versus those who try to find God while facing the material world. Not only is the latter method preferable and realistic, it also builds for stronger self-control and self-discipline.

Three chapters are devoted to the `Bhagavad-Gita', the Hindus gospel. I find his explanations of the Gita to be very much in line with the teachings of Jesus. Interestingly, the author also warns about the attainment of spiritual powers like healing and performing miracles, which are manifestations of a lower plane. I was initially shocked, since that has been my aspiration. I realize differently now.

The final chapters discuss `The Gospel according to St. John' which is very enlightening. In `The Mystery of Jesus' chapter, I find some conflict with the `The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ' by Levi.

In conclusion, another great book by Brunton.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discover Yourself, August 16, 2010

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T. Mahmood "Haji" (Nathrop, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Discover Yourself, Formerly, the Inner Reality (Paperback)

I read a great deal. This book is a MASTERPIECE! If I was stranded on an island, it would be the one I would want.
I cannot say enough about it other than get it! It will make a world of difference in your life and help you to understand yourself.
If you are tired of living in conflict with yourself, this book has your name on it! Paul Brunton writes with brilliance and he has become one of my favorite authors.

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Collision with the Real!, July 15, 2000

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Gurubaksh Rai - See all my reviews

This review is from: Discover Yourself, Formerly, the Inner Reality (Paperback)

Lucid and authoritative exposition of inner Reality by an enlightened mystic - sure to explode the Real in our Being's rhythm. A 'must'for lovers of wisdom.