Meditations from the Tantras [Paperback]

Swami Satyananda Saraswati (Author)

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Publication Date: June 12, 2001 | ISBN-10: 8185787115 | ISBN-13: 978-8185787114

Tantra is an ancient science dealing with many different systems for increasing the speed of human evolution. It predates all of the world's existing religions, and provides the esoteric basis on which many of these religions were later based. Tantra provides practical techniques applicable by men and women of every temperament and spiritual level, and aims at turning every action of life into an act of sadhana, or spiritual practice. The practices included in this book are based in tantra, though many of them have been forgotten for thousands of years. The task of rediscovering them and putting them in a form which can be understood and practised by people of this age has been done solely by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, as his personal contribution to a civilisation searching for a deeper understanding of the basis of life.

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About the Author

Swami Satyanada Saraswati is an authority on Yoga and more than anything else the popularity of his other books more than prove his prowess in his intense knowledge and the easy to understand language style. He is the Founder of Bihar School of Yoga, the only school of it's kind.

Product Details

• Paperback: 367 pages
• Publisher: Prakash Pubns & Exports (June 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8185787115
• ISBN-13: 978-8185787114
• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,788 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary Reading!, April 17, 2010

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This book is a must for those suffering from depression, anxiety, over intoxication (of any sort)and a general disconnection from life, city or country life, or just life... For me this book is truly a revelation. Having read many of the Bihar School of Yoga's works before this, I felt I was taking a big chance on purchasing this book, thinking that I might already have enough of the information on the art of meditaiton. But alas, I was proved wrong, Happily... When the Bihar School of Yoga mentions one of their works in other books, I get a need to know what they mean, fully. Every one of their books take the reader on a journey of knowledge sharing with us the full practices, the full meaning, etc. of everyone of thier subjects. They begin with the new found scientific proof and research, scientific text on how each of our body systems react to whatever the practice may be ie: Surya Namaskara; Pranayama; Asana and all else. This book on meditations is no different. Satyananda dispels the myths of meditating and gives reasons why we should take up the practice of meditation. These are endless.

To become a fully rounded being meditation should be a daily part of out lives. For a good nights sleep, to start the day of right, to rest and reboot in the middle of a long day, meditation helps. There are many Yogic practices presented here from many of the belief systems of the world including everyone from around the world. No one should be without a moment to regroup themselves. This text helps you find the time and space to do so. I highly recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Where have you been?, January 19, 2012

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Meditations from the Tantras is written in a practical manner. This book is an amazing resource of knowledge on various techniques of meditation that vary to fit individual practice, not necessarily as though listed to be practiced upon mastery of the previous. It discusses the theory and philosophy of meditation expressing its value to a person's health, spirit, and mind. The techniques are in depth and realistic.

As for the talk about preparation for practice, it touches on asanas, mudras and bandhas as well as pranayama which are standard discussions for most of the Bihar books. The actual practices described include; Japa yoga, Mantra Siddhi yoga, Ajapa Japa, Yoga Nidra, Antar Mouna, Visualization, Chidakasha Dharana, Trataka and Antar Trataka among others.

It would be helpful to record yourself reading the meditations if you don't have someone available to read them for you. I've tried a few of the mediation methods to get an idea of works best for me and feel like I've only scratched the surface. Practicing mediation with the guidance of this book has made me aware that reaching the inner light is completely attainable with effort. The clouds just need to float on so the rays can shine through.