Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri Libri

The biography recounts the inspiring journey of Sudhamani, a girl from a Southern Indian fishing village, who displayed unique spiritual qualities from a young age. Despite facing family challenges and societal rejection, she devoted herself to her spiritual practices, which led to her recognition as Amma, or Mata Amritanandamayi. Her compassion and dedication attracted many devotees, and she is now celebrated worldwide for her transformative embrace. This story highlights her resilience and the profound impact of her spiritual journey on others.

When I first came to see Amma in June 1979, I was reborn as a child. I was 22 years old. Since then, I have been holding onto the hem of Amma’s sari. That continues to this day. Forty years have passed, but before Amma I am still a child. That’s how I like it. If one is a child, one can learn a great deal. It’s also easy for a mother to teach a child. The portals of knowledge become closed to us the moment we think, “I am grownup and have become big.” Alternatively, it is easiest to grow if our heart becomes expansive and our ego shrinks. Amma’s life and deeds are my object of meditation. Her voice and words are, for me, the sounds of the Divine Flute—the sweet melody that roused me from deep slumber. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.

The profound insights shared by Amma echo the wisdom of ancient scriptures, offering a simpler yet deeply meaningful perspective. To grasp their essence, one must engage in meditation, delving beyond the surface to uncover the vast knowledge contained within each word. This transformative process can calm the mind and facilitate a connection with the divine and our true selves. Published by the Disciples of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, also known as Amma, the Hugging Saint, these teachings invite readers to explore their inner depths.

Reflecting on 34 years with Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Swami Amritaswarupananda shares profound stories that illustrate her unique decision-making and ideology. The book emphasizes practical strategies for effective resource utilization, fostering the right work attitude, and maintaining commitment to projects. It highlights the significance of love, compassion, and detachment in all endeavors. Additionally, it offers techniques for managers to enhance loyalty and employee engagement, ultimately aiming for a positive societal impact, guided by the teachings of Amma, the Hugging Saint.

“One who sings and chants these supremely confidential teachings to My devotees will attain supreme devotion for Me and will attain Me. There is no doubt in this matter.” —Sri Krishna, Bhagavad-gita 18.68If sharing the confidential meaning of the yoga of devotional love, bhakti-yoga, is the standard for spiritual advancement, then this is the definitive edition of the Bhagavad-gita. It is the first English translation that includes summaries of the commentaries of four of the most prominent expounders of the tradition of Srimad Bhaktivinoda ?hakura, Srimad Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Gosvami, and Sri Kanailal Pancatirtha—alongside the highly acclaimed translation of the text itself by Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Dev Gosvami. Taken together, no other edition of this sacred text has so comprehensively conveyed the timeless spiritual wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita.

Guru: The Universal Teacher is a carefully curated selection of articles written by Swami B. P. Puri relating to what the concept of “guru” truly means. Guru: The Universal Teacher is a compilation of articles written by Swami B. P. Puri on the topic of the spiritual master. It is a handbook for those seeking guidance in their quest for a genuine guru, for those wanting to learn more about the foundational concepts of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, or for those simply wanting to deepen their spiritual practice. In Guru, Swami B. P. Puri systematically sets out the qualities and qualifications of both the spiritual teacher and the student disciple. The book describes the proper processes of approaching the spiritual teacher, learning from them, and offering service to them. Guru: The Universal Teacher also explains what students and teachers should avoid in their pursuit of sincere spiritual practice. Firmly rooted in a wealth of ancient Sanskrit and Bengali poetry and accompanied by Swami B. P. Puri’s beautiful and elegant translations and commentaries, Guru: The Universal Teacher will be cherished by those with a keen interest in one of the most vital and often least understood aspects of the spiritual path: the teacher.