James Swartz

The core teachings of Vedanta are eternal. They were revealed several thousand years before the Christian era. As a means of enlightenment, Vedanta evolved slowly since then as great minds contributed dispassionately to the teaching tradition, which reached perfection in the eighth century. Just as nobody is trying to invent a new wheel, no one can improve Vedanta, because it does what it purports to do: set us free of our sense of limitation. This book demystifies the topic of enlightenment. Although it is inspirational, it is not just another vague inspirational read. It is written in a simple style that I believe will make the science of Self-inquiry accessible to seekers and finders everywhere.

Die Bhagavad Gita ist eine ebenso tiefgr ndige wie praktische Lebensvorlage, der aufrichtigen Suchern seit Jahrtausenden nichts Geringeres als einen Fahrplan zur Erleuchtung bietet. Auf dem Schlachtfeld, zu Beginn eines schrecklichen Krieges, sucht der von Verzweiflung berw ltigte Kriegerprinz Arjuna, der kurz davor ist aufzugeben, Rat bei seinem Wagenlenker und g ttlichen Mentor Krishna. Was folgt, ist ein bemerkenswerter und lebensver ndernder Dialog, in dem es um Themen wie Leben und Tod, die Natur des Selbst und der Sch pfung, Lebenssinn, Pflicht, Hingabe und Freiheit von weltlichem Kummer geht. Rory Mackays neue bersetzung gibt das urspr ngliche Sanskrit in klarem und verst ndlichem Englisch wieder und ist mit einem ausf hrlichen Kommentar versehen, der von den Werken Adi Shankaras und der Advaita-Vedanta-Lehrtradition inspiriert ist. Mit seiner zweitausend Jahre alten, aber immer noch zeitlosen Botschaft, ist "Das g ttliche Lied" ein perfekter Ausgangspunkt sowohl f r Anf nger als auch f r fortgeschrittene Sch ler des Vedanta und in der Tat f r jeden, der auf der Suche nach einem besseren, gl cklicheren und erfolgreicheren Leben ist.

Though non-dual, unconditional, ever-present love is the nature of the self of every being, the desire to constantly enjoy it informs our every pursuit. The nature of the manifold forms of love and how to attain pure unconditional love is the subject of this wonderful ancient Sanskrit text. When you understand what love is and what it isn't, there is no option but to unconditionally love your self because it is the only causeless and abiding source of happiness. Study this amazing text well, as it contains the knowledge that unlocks the secret of the Heart's perennial desire to love and be loved.

Sanskrit glossary for self-inquirers studying Vedanta compiled by Ramji James Swartz and his devotee, Wewer Keohane, Ph. D. Includes pronunciation chart and Vedanta invocation chant.

Enlightenment has been eagerly sought for generations as a means to remove the limitations that compromise one's happiness. Vedanta, the science of self-inquiry, has been described as the grandfather of all enlightenment traditions. James Swartz explains and unfolds the methods of Vedanta in his direct style, while unravelling the myths and mysteries behind the enlightened state. But this book does not simply present one more set of spiritual techniques; it presents a comprehensive body of knowledge and practice that has successfully directed the inquiry into the nature of reality by untold thousands of enlightened beings. The author starts from the point of view of any individual seeking happiness and logically walks the seeker through the whole spiritual path. The book explains how self-inquiry affects the lives of those who practice it, including its effects on personality, relationships, and the mind. The book considers the qualifications necessary for enlightenment, as well as the obstacles encountered on all spiritual paths, and unfolds proven methods. The ancient teachings of Vedanta, once available only to those who could receive them directly from the sages of India, are now accessible to anyone with a hunger for freedom and enlightenment.