Sermon on the Mount According to Vedanta Review

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Sermon on the Mount According to Vedanta ReviewOver the course of my life, I have been presented on various occasions with texts described as being 'comparative' of different religions -- usually one religion being stood up against Christianity, the author being a Christian, in an attempt to debunk the teachings of non-Christian faiths. I saw those books as little more than thinly-veiled attempts at propaganda, attempts to spread the Christian message (as the authors saw it) to the 'unsaved, misled masses'.
This book, which I originally stumbled across quite by accident, couldn't be further in theme and temperament from that lot -- this is aboslutely the gentlest, most respectful, most loving book that I could imagine on the subject. It makes no attempts at conversion, but in a very scholarly -- yet very readable -- way, takes Christ's Sermon on the Mount (paying special attention to the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer) and makes line-by-line comparisons to the ancient teachings of Hinduism.
Prabhavananda was a monk of the Ramakrishna Order -- and one of Sri Ramakrishna's most fundamental teachings was the 'oneness of all religions', that, when sincerely believed and practiced, 'all paths lead to the same goal'. This incredible, tender book shows how deeply true his teachings were. Ramakrishna -- a Hindu saint of the 19th century who worshiped God in the form of the Divine Mother, and who experienced ecstatic visions of Christ, Mohammed and Buddha as well -- was one of the most unique, unpretentious, all-encompassing figures in any religion. He embraced them all. Would that we had, in this 'modern, civilized era', when people are still killing each other over the way they each worship God, a teacher so unifying, so true of heart, that could shine the light of wisdom on our folly.
Prabhavananda's book brings Ramakrishna's unifying word to modern readers in a wonderful way. I was touched to the core of my soul by this book -- I can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who honestly, in their heart, practices ANY faith. It was written to unify, not to divide -- it could be treasured for that alone.
For anyone interested in further readings on Sri Ramakrishna, I can recommend THE GOSPEL OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA, or (if this 1000+ page volume is too 'heavy' for you) Lex Hixon's stunning book GREAT SWAN -- MEETINGS WITH RAMAKRISHNA.Sermon on the Mount According to Vedanta OverviewThe Sermon on the Mount represents the essence of both Christ's teachings and the teachings of Vedanta. Christ said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." "The kingdom of God is within." "Be ye perfect...." Theologians are apt to explain away these teachings, but we believe Christ meant exactly what he said. Read in this book how Vedanta goes to the heart of Christ's teachings.

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The Road to Harmony Day By Day Review

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The Road to Harmony Day By Day ReviewThis daily meditation book is the very best I've come across! It is written in a very life-supporting, inspirational manner that goes deep to the heart of any person, regardless of 'religious' affiliation.
Each day's mediation concludes with a 'statement' that you repeat 3 times and then basically give thanks for Divine Light. I personally, find it very effective to say the meditation out loud, since the power of the spoken word is so healing.
On the days that I miss out on my meditation, I really feel the difference in my overall 'vibaration.' The words written are so profound, so powerful that the shift in my consciousness is quite palpable.
Kudos to the author, Kay Eileen Meyer, who is truly gifted in her writing style. I highly recommend this book!
Silvia Pancaro, www.TheFlyingMermaid.net, www.CosmicChild.comThe Road to Harmony Day By Day Overview

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In The Lila Review

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In The Lila ReviewIn the Lila is an engaging exploration of reality and the path to enlightenment. I enjoyed the use of an internet social site as a backdrop for Dot's burgeoning interest in worlds beyond her immediate reality. It's a fun and easy read with many hints and tips for each of us to take on in our daily life. There is even a recipe to boot!In The Lila Overviewhttp://InTheLila.comWe all want more of the good stuff . . . clinging to the fleeting good times and cringing against the waves of pain as we hope and pray this too shall pass -- quickly. In Dot's high-tech academic career her Zen practice may have been a cool commodity that she wore with as much pride as her Birkenstocks around campus. But when she found herself unable to stand in front of a class any longer, when the dysautonomia had taken a turn that would never let her turn back her life ... that's when the practice became the path.The word Lila is sanskrit for the cosmic play.In The Lila is a story about a woman who finds herself facing a life limiting illness and within the boundaries of a two dimensional social networking game begins to question what is real as well as what really matters in her life. A warm story of courage and perseverance, our main character Dot is drawn into the enquiry not unlike many modern day seekers of Truth. But in her high-tech dotcom domain the ashram and sangha are found in a most unlikely of circumstances. Amidst the medical jargon of dysautonomia and the adorable hairless Xolo dogs that stand by Dot's side this unusual account of a healing journey takes us out of our own egoic story and into a place of endless possibility. There are no spoilers to be had by saying that there is no magic bullet or fairytale endings. But within the groundlessness of the teaching there is something here for each of us to open up the sacred conversation about Life in the Lila.

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Deeksha: The Fire from Heaven Review

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Deeksha: The Fire from Heaven ReviewIf some who hear about this phenomenon are cynical, I think that is perfectly reasonable. Having heard about deeksha I had been skeptical for almost a year, before deciding to investigate (primarily to debunk it). At that time I was a long term seeker of enlightenment, who having sat with several non-dual teachers and read many books, had decided that the seeking was the problem, (or rather, the supposed separate one who did the seeking ie "me"). However when I received deeksha in October 2005, it had an extraordinary effect. In late February 2006 the deeksha energy seemed to cause a remarkable peak state of oneness. A very short time later I was on a plane. I have spent over a month in India where this phenomenon comes from. With me were many people from several different countries and religions, all coming together in oneness. Make no mistake, this phenomenon is now global, and is changing people's lives in an immense way. My experience of the past 12 months tells me that every word written in this book is 100% accurate. I am convinced that this is something unprecendented in human history, and has the potential to significantly and rapidly raise human consciousness and in so doing reverse the the dire situation that exists on the planet today. I would highly recommend going beyond any thorough internet search, and actually receiving some deeksha. And for those who are really serious about their own Awakening, and that of the whole of humanity, go to India and find out for yourself. Peace.Deeksha: The Fire from Heaven OverviewOn a trip to India's Golden City, psychotherapist Kiara Windrider discovered that enlightenment - whether called Christ consciousness or that experienced byBuddha - is not based on a particular teaching, morality, or effort, but is in fact a neurobiological process. Under the guidance of Sri Bhagavan and Sri Amma, he learned that over time, humans developed a membrane that separates their individuality from the collective consciousness. Deeksha - the transfer of enlightened energy from person to person - begins to puncture this membrane, allowing humans to experience oneness and divine grace. In Deeksha, Windrider describes his journey to enlightenment, and explains how readers can experience it as well - and how they can pass the gift on to other seekers.The book also includes seven case studies of others who have experienced deeksha, an interview with Bhagavan, and two essays on the science of deeksha.

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Divine Distraction Review

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Divine Distraction ReviewAdi Da's talks and writings on devotion to the guru are the most authentic and profound teachings available on the topic of bhaktiyoga.
If you are interested in spiritual life, do not miss this audiotape treasure of 4 ecstatic talks on guru-bhakti.
Highly recommended.Divine Distraction OverviewTalks by Ruchira Avatar Adi Da SamrajFour talks about how devotion to the Guru transforms existence and how the Guru-devotee relationship is the Supreme Means of Real-God-Realization.

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Reality Is All The God There Is: The Single Transcendental Truth Taught by the Great Sages and the Revelation of Reality Itself Review

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Reality Is All The God There Is: The Single Transcendental Truth Taught by the Great Sages and the Revelation of Reality Itself ReviewThis review applies equally to the Dawn Horse Press edition of The Ancient Reality-Teachings The Ancient Reality-Teachings ("Perfect Knowledge" Series), which is essentially the same textual material.
"Reality Itself is the only basis for true sanity and well-being". So says Adi Da Samraj, very much in line with the title of this book: Reality Is All the God There Is.
So this book is about Reality and God, and reveals that absolute non-difference of the apparent two. Or, a non-dual, ecstatic, sane, wise, and entirely egoless Reality-Revelation and Way of Reality, not an ego-way.
What is this book about? First of all this book includes extraordinary free renderings of traditional buddhist and advaitic texts, freely rendered in the English language by the fully enlightened Avataric Great Sage, Adi Da Samraj. Works of the Buddha, Nagarjuna, Adi Shankara made to speak alive and anew for all time. The Ribhu Gita sung again, so that all future generations may taste the undying wisdom of primal Reality-Wisdom. These renderings greatly expand upon the meaning, context, and content of these ancient texts, invigorating them, clarifying them, honing precious reality-wisdom and bringing purity of Reality-Truth. Not a mind-based scholarly rendition, but a spiritually discerning heart-clarification of root-wisdom. Just those renderings make this a precious gem of infinite value.
So in making these renderings, in clarifying these traditional teachings, Adi Da Samraj is demonstrating an absolute mastery of understanding of both Buddhism and Advaita Vedanta. Most penetrating insight, most clarifying language, and altogether most revelatory of the essential reality-truth that underlies both of these transcendentalist traditions.
But additionally are Adi Da Samraj's focused Essays and discourses on the root matters of transcendental spirituality found in both Buddhism and Advaitism, and his own unique offering of the Reality-Way of Adidam. Considering the presumed historical differences between the traditions, yet always coming back to the root Reality-Teachings of Truth that are the essential essence of both. Considering the difference between talk and actual Realization of Reality-Truth. Clarifying questions offered by Adi Da Samraj's own devotees for the sake of awakening right understanding in all and All.
Indeed, in the final Essay, Advaita Buddha Dharma, a very clear conclusion is pointed at with profundity: the Truth is no-difference, indivisible, one. The language is apparently different between Buddhist and Advaitic Sages, Truth is ONE.
This text illuminates every transcendental truth given to humankind throughout the ages, and outshines all of that in newly enlivened freely rendered wisdom, light, and vast spacious brightness. Any serious student of spiritual esotericism, transcendental wisdom, buddhism, non-duality, Advaita Vedanta, or Ramana Maharshi will find wisdom-nectar and inspiration for practice in this extraordinary Spiritual Gift to all humankind.
And this text is profoundly critical of all ego-based approaches to transcendental and necessarily spiritual reality-truth. This book calls beings to the ego-transcending ordeal of rightly guided practice in esoteric school of authentic practice, neither talk or any mind form is sufficient for actual renunciate realization of egoless prior-to-mind Reality-Truth. As such this book is a beacon of unconditional sanity among the "talkers" of pseudo-spirituality in our adolescent age.
A revealer of Reality-Truth speaks the perfect word of Reality Itself, for the sake of the perfect egoless Awakening of every heart beyond ego, illusion, search, and suffering. This is the great and divine mystery, the wonderful liberating heart-truth, and the precious gift offered, heart-to-heart, by Adi Da Samraj to every one.
Indeed: Reality Is All The God There IsReality Is All The God There Is: The Single Transcendental Truth Taught by the Great Sages and the Revelation of Reality Itself OverviewThe great sages of Advaita Vedanta and Buddhism taught spiritual realization that exceeded both worldly dualism and mystical seeking. In this book, Realized Master Avatar Adi Da Samraj respeaks these teachings and reveals his realization of Reality As It Is, free from all forms of the ego's search.

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Understanding, A Talk by Ruchira Avatar Adi Da Samraj Review

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Understanding, A Talk by Ruchira Avatar Adi Da Samraj ReviewThis extraordinary CD is an historic record of the earliest talk given by Adi Da Samraj, when he began to formally teach in 1972. It clearly outlines fundamental aspects of Adi Da's spiritual teaching, focusing on noticing and understanding the activity of egoity.
Profound spiritual insights, and a remarkable collector's item.
Recordings from this time period have limited audio quality, so you may wish to have the written text, which can be found in the excellent book of Adi Da's earliest talks, "The Method of the Siddhas",
and more recently re-published as 'My "Bright" Word'.
Highly recommended to everyone !Understanding, A Talk by Ruchira Avatar Adi Da Samraj OverviewWhat is called "the ego" in the traditions is in this present-time more appropriately and conclusively re-cognized to be an activity. And understanding is that re-cognition, that direct seeing of the fundamental and always present activity that is suffering, ignorance, distraction, motivation, and dilemma. When this activity is thus known again, there is spontaneous and unqualified Enjoyment of what it excludes - That Which is always already the case, always already there. Avatar Adi Da Samraj April 25, 1972 On the first night of His formal teaching-work, Avatar Adi Da Gave this presentation of his "radical" argument relative to the activity of separation that is the root of all suffering and dilemma. When that activity is "understood", then the real divine condition can be felt and Enjoyed.

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Dancing with the Avatar (Descent (Destiny Image)) Review

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Dancing with the Avatar (Descent (Destiny Image)) ReviewSince I have "lived" a story similar to Jovan's, in that I was there, at the same ashram, 2 years after she left. Nothing was unfamiliar in her story. Delivered in a most astonishing way, that, I must admit, I resisted at first. Emotions; personified brilliantly, surprisingly, originally; in a way that brought me to tears several times while reading. I know the characters personally, or some exactly like Jovan so vividly describes.
To be honest, I have no Idea whether someone unfamiliar with the ashram, of which she writes, would think of this work. However, I could not put it down. I put off meals to read. This is true life! For me, I was Maya, the main character, living her story. I only have one criticism, and that is, I still have to wait for yet another book, and possibly several more before I find out what happens. I cannot wait. Though, I am grateful that she and I have survived.
There is something universal about Jovan's deeper perspective. And, indeed there may be lines that should never be crossed. For any reason. Not for the sake of gaining power and influence, no matter what the cause appears to be, and no matter how spiritual and altruistic the claims.
I finished the book yesterday, I have not stopped contemplating it's effect, since. It is a real life, powerful drama to me, having been in the next wave of devotees after Jovan left the ashram in India.
This book is a must read for anyone on a spiritual journey. And a must read for anyone thinking about embarking on one.
I was under "Cha Ma's", Amma's influence for 10 years. This is no joke. Many of us are afraid to speak. I know, I am one of them. Thank God, for you Jovan!
anonymousDancing with the Avatar (Descent (Destiny Image)) Overview
Maya delves deeper into things not of God. Having given up her promising life without a single glance back, she moves to an ashram in India to worship her guru, Cha Ma—whom many believe to be an avatar of the goddess Kali.

Maya spirals deeper and deeper into a fantastical, supernatural world that is beyond her wildest dreams and worst nightmares. As an insidious web of evil weaves tightly about her, Maya sinks into greater and greater delusion—slipping between euphoric highs and suicidal lows. Maya's experiences cause her to question her beliefs and test her sanity.

On the other side of the world, after having been unwittingly tossed into the deadly battle by Maya's choice to move to India, her parents continue to face increasingly more difficult emotional, physical, and spiritual battles as they fight for Maya's life.

The stakes are high in this violent war between good and evil as heavenly angels and demonic beings strategize and battle to gain ground for the souls of Maya, her parents, and people close to them.

As Maya dabbles deeper and deeper into things not of God, the evil surrounding her threatens to overwhelm and destroy her and others. Will Maya survive in her chosen new world? Will her parents survive the warfare aimed at them because of loving her?


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Chasing the Avatar (Descent) (Descent (Destiny Image)) Review

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Chasing the Avatar (Descent) (Descent (Destiny Image)) ReviewWorthy of her Harvard Education, Jovan Jones writes in a poetic, briskly paced, and original style. I could not put this book down. She has written a powerful, true to life account, that literally thousand's can relate to from their own experiences.
I have lived in Amritapuri, India and traveled with Ammachi. This book is A MUST READ for anyone who has been a devotee or thinking about becoming one. "Chasing the Avatar" will be shocking for those seeking enlightenment with a so called "Avatar".
Jovan writes brilliantly, and personally, through the eyes of a Christian, but relevant from any religious background, or context. This tale attests to the reality that destructive cults can arise in religious as well as secular organizations.
Jovan was brought up Christian, but was also a "spiritual seeker" in her early adult life. And naturally curious. She, like so many, could not see the danger going in. As the main character, Maya (Jovan) learns, spiritual quests are not without danger,
Thank God that Maya, grew up in a loving, spiritual household. Without that, I don't think she would have lived to tell her story. If you are a Devotee reading this, I mean no offense to you. Many committed, wonderful people can be deceived, and are being deceived. I am one of them. Amma, is playing god. No question about that. She demands submission, also. She "is" the only "authority" in her twisted and, at times, disgusting world.
I know of the 9 deaths at the Ashram that were not investigated. That doesn't include the other mysterious deaths, of devotees, who died when they were outside the Ashram in India. Some of those deaths were predicted by Ammachi. Some said: "oh Amma told him not to go to Varkala, He fell off the cliff, on the first day". " Amma knows everything". etc. Many of these kinds of stories are circulating at all times. Little mythologies, that all boil down to one thing: worshiping Ammachi, as god. No Devotee of hers can deny it. They openly worship her as god. Their god. Even if some can't quite get that she "created everything" they still ritualistically worship her. Mindlessly. Unquestioningly.
I am a witness to Amma's rage, and cruelty also, and I will not soon forget it. Thank God for you, Jovan! for telling it like it is, in a way, that for me was emotionally gripping, and sometimes terrifying, Thank you for telling my story through your's.
I am greatful, that you have exposed the dark side of the so called "Hugging saint"
Thank You!Chasing the Avatar (Descent) (Descent (Destiny Image)) OverviewMaya is a young woman with extraordinary prospects drowning in intense discontent. In the midst of this discontent, she meets Cha Ma, a guru. Immediately, she comes to believe that Cha Ma is an avatara human incarnationof the goddess Kali, the most malevolent, destructive of all Hindu deities. Spellbound, Maya runs off to India to live in Cha Mas ashram as a Hindu. Her choice hurls her parents, Paul and Marie, into a battle far beyond their wildest imagination for they must fight for their daughters life, and even her soul, as she teeters on the edge.

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