Books
How Can You Become a Good Student?
If you are embarking on the path of yoga, read Swami Rajarshi Muni’s book *How to Become a Good Disciple*. Here are some quotes that briefly summarize the book’s content: Why is it important to become a disciple? “Indian sacred texts are filled with the spiritual knowledge necessary for the enlightenment of human society. But…”
"Yoga for Good Health" by Swami Rajarshi Muni
Quotes from the book *On Health*: “Human activity can be divided into four spheres: mental, social, physical, and spiritual. The first is related exclusively to the mind. The other three involve physical activity. The social sphere requires physical contact with others. Spiritual practice involves…”
"Asana and Mudra" by Swami Kripalwanand
Selected Chapters from the Book “Asana and Mudra” by Swami Kripalvanand Brahmacharya Brahmacharya is the renunciation of all actions, thoughts, or words related to sexual intercourse, everywhere and in all situations. (Yajñavalkya Samhita) Brahmacharya is the greatest form of asceticism. There are others…
"The Science of Meditation" by Swami Kripalwanand
Selected Chapters from the Book *Science of Meditation* by Yogacarya Swami Kripalvanand Chapter 2: The Concept and Types of Meditation Why Meditate? The primary goal of meditation is to bring stability to the mind, which, being very fragile, is easily thrown off balance. A restless mind does not…
"Yoga: A Synthesis of Psychology and Metaphysics" by Swami Rajarshi Muni
Selected Chapters from the Book *Yoga: A Synthesis of Psychology and Metaphysics* by Swami Rajarshi Muni Chapter Four: Yoga in Indian Philosophy Orthodox Indian philosophy is represented by the shad darshanas (the six classical systems). One of these is the doctrine of yoga. These…
"Yoga and Celibacy" by Swami Kripalwanand
Selected Chapters (translated from the English book *Yoga and Celibacy* by Swami Kripalu) Yoga Yoga is known as Brahman-vidya—the knowledge of the Supreme Spirit. This great knowledge is ancient and extremely difficult to attain over the course of many lifetimes. If only…
"The Nectar of Inspiration" by Swami Kripalwanand
Selected Chapters from the Book *Prerana Piyush* (The Nectar of Inspiration) by Swami Kripalu Table of Contents: Devotion; A Person Meditates Only on Their Attachments and Aversions; Selflessness; The Path of Renunciation; Meditation Begins with Purifying the Mind; The Sadguru’s Command Is Indisputable; Joy and Sorrow; Imaginary…
