Prabhavānanda Books

A classic text on the path to God through knowledge. The basic teaching is that God alone is the all-pervading reality; the individual soul is none other than the universal soul. According to Shankara, it is the ignorance of our real nature that causes suffering and pain. The desire for happiness is essentially a longing to awaken to who and what we truly are. Through the path of self-knowledge, Shankara clearly teaches how to awaken from ignornce created by the mind, and abide in the peace of our true nature.

The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali is a major work on the practice of yoga and meditation. Through these ancient aphorisms you will learn how to control your mind and achieve inner peace and freedom. Although these methods were taught over 2,000 years ago, they are as alive and effective today as they have ever been. The 2008 edition has been reset and now has an extensive index for reference.

Focusing on Indian philosophy and religion, this work offers a thorough exploration of foundational texts such as the Vedas and Upanishads, alongside key scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and Puranas. It delves into the six major schools of thought, emphasizing Yoga and Vedanta, while also examining the contributions of significant monks and teachers throughout history. The author connects these ancient ideas to contemporary challenges, providing a rich understanding of India's spiritual heritage and its relevance today.

Im Zentrum der indischen Vedanta-Philosophie steht die Einheit allen Lebens. Gott ist in uns und gleichzeitig alles, was wir um uns herum wahrnehmen. Diese Erkenntnis illustriert Swami Prabhavananda an der zentralen Botschaft von Jesus Christus, wie er sie in der Bergpredigt verkündet.Eine großartige Synthese östlicher und westlicher Weisheit, aus der - jenseits kultureller Verschiedenheit - das gemeinsame Ziel wahrer Religiosität deutlich wird.