Samadhi: The Highest State of Wisdom, Volume One: Yoga the Sacred Science [Paperback]

Swami Rama (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 2002

The contents of this book have been taken from Swami Rama's lecture courses onYoga Sutras. Swamiji states that Patanjali's Yoga Sutras are the basis ofancient psychology. The explanations in this book include many practicalpointers on how we can work with the mind in daily life, as well as study anddirect the mind when in quieter states of meditation.Swamiji's description of the totality of the mind, the functions of the mind,and the emotions, goes far beyond the concepts of modern psychology, andprovides insight into the intricacies of yoga psychology, making this aninvaluable edition from the therapeutic viewpoint as well as its practicality as a guide for living a healthy, balanced life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (January 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8188157015
• ISBN-13: 978-8188157013
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #660,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Read it!, October 23, 2005

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This review is from: Samadhi: The Highest State of Wisdom, Volume One: Yoga the Sacred Science (Paperback)

If you are interested by Patanjali or by Yoga as science of the mind, this book is for you. It is not a sutra by sutra commentary of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra but a deep and yet accessible explanation of the meaning of Patanjali's work. It is very suitable for the beginner as well as for the more experienced student. As usual with Swami Rama's books you'll find a very well organized presentation of the Science of Yoga. This book is not about mysterious knowledge and esoteric teachings but a clear, complete and modern explanation of the great teachings of Patanjali. Great thanks to the publisher fot making this work available.

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5.0 out of 5 stars All people can benefit from reading this book., March 15, 2011

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This review is from: Samadhi: The Highest State of Wisdom, Volume One: Yoga the Sacred Science (Paperback)

This book is basically a recoding of a lecture Swami Rama gave in a University. I saw the lecture and then read this. If you love yoga, you will love this. If you don't love yoga, you might just start after reading this. Do not expect a book on asanas. Yoga is a wide range of things and asanas is just one part of it. I have recommended this to friends who did not do or know yoga at all with good feedback. So, I recommend this to you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Easy Read for Beginners to Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, December 17, 2010

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This review is from: Samadhi: The Highest State of Wisdom, Volume One: Yoga the Sacred Science (Paperback)

It's all in summary form. Definitely a good beginning for knowledge seekers on Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. As usual Swami Rama have many intersting points correlating the sutras to our daily life activities, such as husband and wife relationship.

A must read because it relates to our daily life.