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Wings to Freedom

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There are numerous books written by people who can describe what the "path" is. Most of these books have left me with a feeling that the author just "knows the path" - maybe the author gleaned it from classical yoga texts or from other new age books.

But as Morpheus says in the movie Matrix "There is a difference in knowing the path and walking the path"

Yogiraj is a person who has walked the path. His descriptions are from his own deep personal experiences. He has experienced the absolute reality and this shows up in the book. His authority and mastery over various concepts on the spiritual path is evident.

His description of various stages in enlightment was enlighting :-). The stages of spiritual evolution(of various spiritual masters) is something that I have not read in any books (and I have read plenty). His meeting with Babaji leaves you speechless and wordless. His chapter on the way spiritual healing works is wonderful and answered a lot of my questions.

Overall, the language is beautiful - verbose and precise at the same time.

Once I picked the book - I could not keep it down till I had finished it. I am on my second reading and am discovering more and more.

I highly recommend it to anybody who wants to know what spirituality is all about.

How can I review a book of this stature...written by one who knows the highest spiritual truths through personal experience? But I have read this book more than once, and with each reading I am awed by the stunning revelations presented so directly. As a living Himalayan Master, who is among us now and accessible, his words in this book can be the beginning of profound spiritual changes for any reader who wishes to be introduced to his/her own "wings to freedom".

...into the still-mind of a living Nath Yogi. The experience of reading Wings To Freedom is second only to being with the Master Himself, that is, if you can even compare the written word with the experiences Gurunath gives. Several readings are necessary to begin to fully absorb such lofty subjects as the different levels of samadhi and avatars. Yogic wisdom, combined with Gurunath's own personal journey from his childhood as a born Siddha to his travels into "The Land of the Hamsas" in the Himalayas, and Beyond - this book deserves a place on your shelf next to "Autobiography of a Yogi."

For spiritual seekers, this book is utterly transformative. While the first edition is clearly a bit rough around the edges, its rawness is part of the magnetism. A Sat-Guru, or God-Realized Master, explains in frank English and technical Saunskrit his personal experiences on the path to Enlightenment. In the tradition of Paramahansa Yogananda and his highest guru, Mahavatar Babaji, Yogiraj Gurunath does not provide intellectual speculation and theories of the various states of consciousness that a Yogi passes through in the higher levels of spiritual practice...He walks the talk. This book has changed my life in ways that cannot be expressed through words.

However, for Western audiences, some of the nuances of Indian culture and Yogic hierarchy can be lost on the lay-reader due to lack of context. But this does not hinder the essential and universal message of "Earth Peace through Self Peace" that Yogiraj is actually spreading around the world at this moment in time! I am now on my second reading, and new information and messages are continually popping out as new. This is truly rare account by a truly rare Being.

Wisdom from the Himalayas at it's best! Yogiraj brings forth a destined classic filled with deep revelations from the Himalayan Nath Yogis as well as many fascinating stories of his life. The stories of his experiences with these Yogi's is fantastic and most thrilling is his experience with the great Mahavatar Babaji (mentioned in Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi). I also found some compelling new wisdom in this book like detailed descriptions of the states of Samadhi along with some interesting information explaining the difference between the various levels of Enlightened Beings. While being filled with great wisdom, I did find a typo here or there in the book, but I think this is the first edition of the book. Anyway, a must read! Highly recommended! I plan to see Yogiraj in person this year in California!!!!

This book is well written to the point explaining all states of samadhi and all titles bestowed on a seeker depending upon the evolution of thier consciousness. This is a must have book for any spiritual seeker. Yogiraj has direct experience of the Truth and personal intimate experience with Great Beings. All that was experienced by Yogiraj has been expressed in the form of this book. Yogiraj is very clear in pointing out that any sincere seeker can experience the different states of consciousness and connect with the lofty beings of the Himalayas if they practice the techniques given by Babaji.

To summarize, this book helps a seeker to distinguish between a phony and a real Master who can give direct experience of the truth to the sincere student.

This book is a gem of wisdom and insight...it is an extremely well balanced book - part autobiography, part poetry, part a discourse on the ancient philosophy of Self Realization...It is a spiritual classic in that there is alot of material that you won't really find anywhere else unless you find a Master...Having the blessing of meeting Him in India I must say that it was like meeting many Masters combined into one form...Sri Yukteswar (in his austerity)- this Jnanavatar is the Guru of His family, Sri Yoganandaji (in his love for poetic expression and drive for world peace) and Sri Vimalananda (from the Aghora books - in his indepth knowledge of many different esoteric practices including Ayurveda and Tantric alchemy)...but He is definitely in a league by Himself...

This book is greatly enhanced with Yogiraj's 'Mantras and Chants' CD's vol. 1 & 2...there you will hear the Master speak and chant divine melodies that are extremely rare for most people to hear...from the Nath yogis of the Himalayas http://www.hamsa-yoga.org/things.html

Also, look here for information regarding meeting and seeing Him in person:

http://www.hamsa-yoga.org/schedule.php

He has a whole wealth of wisdom and knowledge to share with the world...Experience the Shivapat, Shaktipat and Pranapat!!!

Love, Light and Shakti Vibrationz...

Written by a living, breathing, Spiritual Master, the reading of this book will transport your mind and heart into new realms of consciousness. Gurunath brings together the wisdom of the ages, his life and focuses this into a powerful stream of words and energy that are uplifting, conducive to positive, evolutionary change and healing, expansive to mind, body and soul. Experience this book, and you will further and transform your whole life.