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To Know Your Self: The Essential Teachings of Swami Satchidananda

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This book is really like ten or twenty spiritual books in one, because it's teachings are so dense with wisdom, yet easy to understand. I have many of Satchidanada's books and he is my favorite author on living a spiritual life. This was the first of his books I read- they're all wonderful! Believe me, his books WILL change your life for the better, no matter what religion you are. I feel truly blessed to have found his teachings at the young age of 23, for now, whenever I need that life guidance, I just open up one of his books and all answers are given, and more, in very easy to understand words...

Excellent book. Very simple writing. Gives the feeling as the teacher is talking face to face to the reader! You will feel like reading it again and again. It will help to read repeatedly at intervals of months for betterment of ones life. I feel like giving it as a gift for everyone I know.

Those trying to quit smoking at least should read the 4 pages section on "How to stop smoking".

In essence it is an encyclopedia of etiquette for daily living, but short and simple.

Swami Satchidananda's life exemplifies all that's highest in yoga. Constantly self-sacrificing, he brought yoga to millions of people in the west, and always refused to be elevated to some grandiose pedestal; he never exploited his position or any human being--he lived the principles he taught. Those principles, for the most part, are contained here, in his knowing, nurturing voice. Topics include meditation, prayer, mantras, the problem of evil, handling cravings, raising children, sexuality, diet and health--it's very comprehensive. I bought my copy seventeen years ago. Every time I read it I learn something of value. A truly democratic guru, Swami Satchidananda famously said "Paths are many; truth is one." This book is an encylopedia of truth.

This is another excellent book by Swami Satchidananda, packed with potent life changing lessons with clear, easy to comprehend ideas, not abstract spiritual concepts that leave you wondering what was just explained. I enjoy Eastern philosophy books, but Swami satchidanda's are simple, yet profound. Just get it. and get The Golden Present as well. Trust me, you will be absorbed in these books from page one, no matter your religion or life situation. I can easily say that these are two of the BEST books on spirituality that I have ever read, and I've read many. What are you waiting for? Just get it. You'll thank yourself tenfold.

I read this book at 35 yrs old & was profoundly influenced.
Reread it a couple of times since & reading it again at 61 & buying my daughter & son-in-law a copy.
It's timeless.
It is simple & profound wisdom applied to the daily problems of life, so you can uncover your happiness & maintain it through the easy & the tough times.
It's totally practical down to earth advice on all matters human, yet totally spiritual.
The author was truely a gift from God.

Satchidananda writes in such a clear and simplistic way yet his ideas are thought provoking. I love this book and use it weekly to help guide my meditations. You have to read it slowly and digest it's ideas. You will keep coming back to it and learn something new each time... great book

I would recomend this book to anyone! This book has helped my set up a foundation for my yoga practice. I highly recommend anyone trying to quit smoking to read the section about quitting...it saved my life!

This is the first book of Swami Satchidananda's I purchased back in 1996. It definitely was not the last. Anyone will enjoy the readings presented here ~ they are easy to understand but profound. I agree with the other reviewer that it is really several spiritual books in one. My only "problem" was that it left me wanting even more. Buy this with the Golden Present. Integral Yoga and Swami Satchidananda have changed my life. Om shanti