The Divine Light Invocation: A Healing Meditation [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Swami Sivananda Radha (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2001

The Divine Light Invocation is a powerful standing meditation that improves concentration, elevates self-image and positively harnesses creative potential. In this small book, Swami Sivananda Radha describes the extraordinary and inspiring circumstances through which she learned the Invocation and then goes on to provide detailed instructions for doing this practice. Following her instructions, readers learn to direct their imagination by filling themselves with Light, then extending this healing energy to others.

Chapters include: History, Instructions, Tensing and Relaxing, Using the Imagination, Divine Light for Healing, Other Benefits, The Divine Light Mantra, Identifying with the Light, Enhancing Your Practice.

Also available is an accompanying audio tape The Divine Light Invocation with further instructions and guided practice.

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About the Author

Swami Sivananda Radha (1911 – 1995) is the author of ten classic books on yoga, including Kundalini Yoga for the West and Hatha Yoga: The Hidden Language, and the originator of Ascent magazine. After being initiated by her teacher, Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, India, Swami Radha returned to North America in 1956. She founded Yasodhara Ashram in Canada and the Association for the Development of Human Potential in the United States. Swami Radha dedicated her life to updating the Eastern teachings for the Western mind. By the time of her death at age 84, she had become one of the West’s most highly regarded spiritual teachers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 63 pages
• Publisher: Timeless Books (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931454956
• ISBN-13: 978-0931454950
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,075,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jan sleeps with this book under her pilow!, September 26, 2003

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Nina Tewsley (Kootenay Bay,B.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Divine Light Invocation: A Healing Meditation (Paperback)

A succint and powerful ancient practice from the east of invoking light is brought to us with much care here. Given to Swami Sivananda Radha by the glorious Babaji, the Divine Light Invocation is an initiation into a more divine life. Wether you're interested in learning about the light invocation for the first time or revitilizing your practice please for the good of us all read this again and again. Invigorating every time this is among the top three most worthwhile books I have ever read. When I asked my precious friend Jan why she sleeps with it under her pillow the reply was 'it just makes me feel better that way." and I know what she means. If you only ever have ten books, let this be one of them!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Building a spiritual foundation., August 23, 2003

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Violet Jagger (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Divine Light Invocation: A Healing Meditation (Paperback)

This book describes the story how Swami Radha first received this practice from Babaji. It also has step by step instructions how to do the practice. It is a standing meditation which looks quite simple in its format but it can be a profound practice. My understanding of this practice is that it is like a shortcut in realization of the Self. This practice if practiced regulary and with concentration provides us with means to achieve this aim.

Swami Radha says that if we identify with our many different prsonality aspects which are constantly shifting we will stay confused. She also says that this practice can desolve our identification with the body and mind which is quite hypnotic. And if we do the practice with sincerity and diligence it will unable us to realize our devinity. She says that once we accept the concept of Higher Self, or soul or Inner Light, then we should idenify with nothing else but this source. She also suggests that identification with the Light within connects us to the divinity we share with others.

My conviction is that through the use of this practice we can build a spiritual foundation for ourselves in our daily life.

This book is also available in expanded version.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help Bring Light into the World, March 25, 2003

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Julie McKay (Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Divine Light Invocation: A Healing Meditation (Paperback)

This book is small enough to put in your pocket or purse, but big enough to change your life. It describes how to do a standing meditation practice where you visualize yourself filled with light, then open your heart and see this light protecting and blessing people you care about, or those in need, and even the souls of those who have died. I find the Divine Light Invocation a positive influence, even in events like world conflict, where I would otherwise feel helpless. The practice also helps me stay focused and centered. Clear, simple instructions! I highly recommend it.