Swami Prabhavananda fu un filosofo indiano e monaco dell'Ordine Ramakrishna, dedito all'insegnamento religioso. I suoi scritti si concentrarono sulla filosofia Vedanta e sulle scritture religiose indiane, spesso arricchiti da commenti illuminanti. Possedeva una profonda conoscenza della filosofia e della religione, che attirò un'ampia gamma di discepoli. La sua guida spirituale e la sua autorità plasmarono la comprensione occidentale delle tradizioni filosofiche indiane.
Questa traduzione dei Sutra di Yoga di Patanjali esplora la psicologia indiana che indaga le profondità della mente umana. L'autore ha dedicato particolare attenzione a presentare la filosofia e la pratica dello Yoga in un linguaggio non tecnico e attuale, accessibile e apprezzabile da tutte le menti curiose.
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.
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.
The collection features twenty-five lectures by Swami Prabhavananda, known for his scholarship and translation of Hindu scriptures. Each lecture offers a practical perspective on spiritual life, serving as a clear guide to understanding Hinduism. The work, first published in 1968, emphasizes direct engagement with spiritual principles, making complex ideas accessible to readers.
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.