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1. Bhagavad Gita Pdf Sanskrit English
2. Bhagavad Gita As Viewed By Swami Vivekananda Pdf Hindi

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• Saint Sivananda By Sivaprasad (September 08,2013).
• Sivananda: The Apostle of Peace and Love By Swami Paramananda (September 8, 2008).
• Guru-Bhakti Yoga By Swami Sivananda (July 28, 2007).
• Kingly Science Kingly Secret By Swami Sivananda (July 30, 2006).
• Inspiring Talks of Gurudev Sivananda By Swami Venkatesananda (December 27, 2005).
• I Live to Serve By Sri N. Ananthanarayanan (April 26, 2005).
• Self-Knowledge By Swami Sivananda (December 18, 2002).
• A Great Guru And His Ideal Disciple By Swami Sivananda (July 24, 2002).
• Light on the Yoga Way of Life By Swami Chidananda (January 26, 2002).
• Sivananda Yoga By Swami Venkatesananda (December 28, 2001).
• Spotlights on the Ramayana By Swami Premananda (November 12, 2001).
• Practice of Karma Yoga By Swami Sivananda (October 20, 2001).
• Practical Lessons in Yoga By Swami Sivananda (October 10, 2001).
• A Message To New Initiates By Swami Chidananda (October 6, 2001).
• Karmas and Diseases By Swami Sivananda (September 28, 2001).
• Swami Sivananda-A Modern Sage (September 8, 2001).
• Philosophy of Dreams By Swami Sivananda (August 18, 2001).

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Books by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj

1. All About Hinduism
   'All About Hinduism' is intended to meet the needs of those who want to be introduced to the various facets of the crystal that is Hinduism.
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2. Amrita Gita
   Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj has, in his inimitable characteristic style, summarised in this small book the very essence of all religious teaching, and he has strung together a garland of very powerful Yoga-assertions that will at once elevate and inspire the reader.
   Formats: .pdf (78 kb), .html (59 kb)

3. Autobiography of Swami Sivananda
   An honest, forthright, modest and inspiring self-narration of the world-renowned saint and sage.
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4. Brahma Sutras
   A clear and easy exposition by Swami Sivananda. This book is available at Sri Swami Krishnanandaji's site.
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5. Bhagavad Gita
   Lord Krishna's Immortal Song. Sanskrit transliteration and English translation of the Song. Each chapter is preceded by a short summary.
   Formats: .pdf (360 kb), .html (347 kb), .epub (221 kb), .mobi (295 kb) | Buy Print Edition

6. Bhagavad Gita for Busy People
   An abridged edition of the Gita which contains its quintessence for the use of students, doctors, advocates and busy people.
   Formats: .pdf (105 kb), .html (53 kb)

7. Conquest of Anger
   Highly practical methods for the control of anger.
   Formats: .pdf (103 kb), .html (57 kb)*

8. Conquest of Fear
   The causes of fear and its eradication.
   Formats: .pdf (100 kb), .html (58 kb)*

9. Easy Steps to Yoga
   These Easy Steps to Yoga are laid out with a special view to enable the novice to ascend without much difficulty the heights of spiritual attainment.
   Formats: .pdf (553 kb), .html (526 kb)* | Buy Print Edition

10. Essence of Yoga
    This book was chosen for being sent to every new member of the Divine Life Society on enrolment. It is, as it were, the 'Beginner's Guide to Divine Life'.
    Formats: .pdf (330 kb), .html (288 kb), .epub (141 kb), .mobi (226 kb) | Print Edition is only available to Members.

11. God Exists
    Swami Sivanandaji had brought forth interesting illustrations and illuminating logic to support his declaration, to convince even a confirmed atheist of the existence of God. They have all been brought together in this volume which is a boon to the spiritual propagandist, the teacher, and people all over the world--the believers and the non-believers.
    Formats: .pdf (319 kb), .html (282 kb), .epub (153 kb), .mobi (414 kb) | Buy Print Edition

12. A Great Guru And His Ideal Disciple
    Inspiring letters from Swami Sivanandaji to Swami Prananvanandaji.
    Formats: .pdf (173 kb), .html (132 kb)

13. Guru-Bhakti Yoga
    A compilation of Swami Sivanandaji's 'sayings' on Guru and Guru Bhakti Yoga.
    Formats: .pdf (353 kb), .html (290 kb) | Buy Print Edition

14. Guru Tattva
    Is a Guru absolutely necessary? Who is a Satguru? How far can he help his Chela (disciple)? What are the duties of a disciple? What is the meaning of Initiation? Swami Sivanandaji answers all these questions in this book.
    Formats: .pdf (199 kb), .html (157 kb)*, .epub (105 kb), .mobi (146 kb) | Buy Print Edition

15. Hindu Fasts & Festivals
    All Hindu festivals have a deep spiritual import or high religious significance. All great Hindu festivals have religious, social and hygienic elements in them. In this book Gurudev explains the significance and the philosophy of many of our fasts and festivals.
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16. How to Get Vairagya (Dispassion)
    A clear, concise and compact knowledge of the foremost qualification for an aspiration suited to modern-conditions, tastes and requirements.
    Formats: .pdf (235 kb), .html (188 kb)*

17. Ideal of Married Life
    Guidelines for happy household and family life.
    Formats: .pdf (56 kb), .html (38 kb)

18. Karmas and Diseases
    Goes into detail about which actions produce which diseases as a result.
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19. Kingly Science Kingly Secret
    A detailed commentary on select verses of the Bhagavad Gita from the published writings of Swami Sivananda.
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20. Kundalini Yoga
    The theory that underlies the cosmic power has been analysed to its thinnest filaments, and practical methods have been suggested to awaken this great pristine force in individuals. It explains the theory and illustrates the practice of Kundalini Yoga.
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21. Life and Teachings of Lord Jesus
    A collection of essays and lectures on the life and message of Lord Jesus.
    Formats: .pdf (309 kb), .html (241 kb) | Buy Print Edition

22. Light, Power and Wisdom
    This small book is your pocket Guru, handy friend, invigorating tonic and soft goad.
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23. Lord Krishna, His Lilas and Teachings
    The life, the Lilas and teachings of Lord Krishna depicted in a lucid and inspiring style by a realised saint. A condensed version for the busy person without time to go through the entire tenth and eleventh chapters of the Srimad Bhagavata.
    Formats: .pdf (532 kb), .html (500 kb)*, .epub (636 kb), .mobi (1.06 mb) | Buy Print Edition

24. Lord Shanmukha and His Worship
    Swami Sivananda graphically portrays in this book the advent of Lord Shanmukha or Karthikeya, the purpose of His incarnation and its significance, highlighting the various aspects of the Six-faced Lord, with their esoteric significance and spiritual import.
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25. Lord Siva and His Worship
    This is a most valuable and instructive book for the aspirants, particularly for the devotees of Lord Siva. It contains fifteen chapters. It is full of instructions on practical Sadhana for attaining Siva-Tattva or God-realisation. The chapters will speak for themselves.
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26. The Master Said ...
    Speech delivered by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on the 26th December 1954, at Sivanandashram, Rishikesh, for the celebration of the 34th birthday of Sri Swami Venkatesanandaji.
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27. May I Answer That?
    Scores of the most-common and not-so-common questions on spiritual life and Sadhana are answered here by Swami Sivananda with a clarity and lucidity that defy description. A book for every thinking person.
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28. Mind—Its Mysteries and Control
    For gaining mastery over the mind, you have to know what it is, how it works, how it deceives you at every turn and by what methods it can be subdued. In this book, the subject has been dealt with; and the nature of the mind, the various forms that it assumes, the secret of its inner workings and the way to control it are fully and clearly explained.
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29. Parables of Sivananda
    The subtlest of spiritual truths in the form of Parables.
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30. The Philosophy and Significance of Idol Worship
    Swami Sivananda explains the philosophy behind the much misunderstood practice of the Hindus.
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31. Philosophy of Dreams
    Swami Sivananda's inspiring and enlightened thoughts on the interesting subject of dreams.
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32. Practical Lessons In Yoga
    A practical but non-technical presentation of Yoga.
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33. Practice of Brahmacharya
    Deals with the subject of celibacy, sex and sex sublimation.
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34. Practice of Karma Yoga
    How to spiritualize ones activities. The doctrine of Karma and Reincarnation is also covered.
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35. Radha's Prem
    On the path of Bhakti Yoga for God-realisation.
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36. Satsanga and Svadhyaya
    The glory, the importance and the life-transforming power of holy company and spiritual books.
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37. The Science of Pranayama
    Pranayama is an important limb in the Yoga of meditation. It is equally necessary for all in their daily life, for good health, success and prosperity in every walk of life. How it is so, is explained in these pages.
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38. Self-Knowledge
    These are the lessons of love, peace and unity. My philosophy and teachings are not for the chosen few, the cultured and the wealthy alone. I am a friend of the poor, the outcaste, the sick, the oppressed, the forlorn, the guilty but penitent transgressor.
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39. Sivananda Vani
    Personal notes of Sri Swami Sivanandaji to his beloved disciple, Shri Panna Lalji of Amritsar. These notes cover every aspect of spiritual life and is applicable to every aspirant.
    Formats: .zip (8.2 M), .html

40. Sixty-Three Nayanar Saints
    Apart from the biographies of the Sixty-three nayanar Saints, this book contains an authoritative article on the Saiva Siddhanta Philosophy, the life of Saint Manicckavasagar, selections from the utterances of Nayanar saints, and articles on Glory of Lord Siva, and Puja and Ishta Devata.
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41. Temples in India
    Contains brief descriptions of the prominent places of pilgrimage in India, their location and the important spiritual legends that are connected with them.
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42. Thought Power
    A book of perennial interest and many-sided usefulness for self-culture, self-knowledge, acquisition of the power of personality and success in life.
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43. Thus Awakens Swami Sivananda
    A pocket-treasure, every sentence of which charges the reader with a wave of spiritual exhilaration, giving him a flash of divine awakening, however momentary it might be.
    Formats: .pdf (54 kb), .html (28 kb)

44. Thus Spake Sivananda
    Swamiji clearly explains the defects of material life and earnestly calls us from the bottom of his heart to lead a spiritual life.
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45. Vedanta for Beginners
    The under-pinning of Indian philosophy shorn of abstruse jargon and written in simple, lucid style. A great book for beginners as well as a handy reference for one and all.
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46. What Becomes of the Soul After Death
    All you wanted to know about death and the life beyond.
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47. Yoga in Daily Life
    This is a book with a message of hope, success in life, of peace, of bliss and of the secret of life itself.
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Books by Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj

More books are available at: www.chidananda.org

1. A Call to Liberation
   This book has been compiled from Swamiji’s inspiring early morning meditation talks given in the Samadhi Hall of Holy Master Swami Sivanandaji’s sacred Samadhi Shrine in Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh.
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2. A Guide To Noble Living
   This small book of the Life Spiritual answers questions such as to what the real purpose of life is, what the meaning of true Yoga is, what the spirit of true renunciation is, and how to start with virtue, pass through holiness and culminate in Godliness.
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3. A Message To New Initiates
   A concise booklet containing important instructions on mantra meditation.
   Formats: .pdf (113 kb), .html (75 kb)

4. A New Beginning
   Words spoken by Swamiji for a few minutes during morning Meditation Class to mould one's life anew in the light of Gurudev's teachings.
   Formats: .pdf (174 kb) | Buy Print Edition

5. Advices on Spiritual Living
   This book contains the first 60 Sivanandashram letters by Swamiji spanning from October 1963 to January 1969. This book is like an autobiography as Swamiji describes his travels and experiences at the various places that he has visited. Read about Swamiji's meeting with Gandhiji when Swamiji was 29 years old; travels to Malaysia, South Africa and various other places; learn about the various Hindu festivals as well as Christmas and New Year celebrations at Holy Ashram and much, much more.
   Formats: .pdf (567 kb), .html (539 kb)

6. Bliss is Within
   Life-transforming lectures on a wide variety of subjects on the life spiritual.
   Formats: .pdf (554 kb), .html (529 kb), .epub (247 kb), .mobi (670 kb) | Buy Print Edition

7. Essentials of the Higher Values of Life
   A series of lectures on Vedanta given to students at the Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy.
   Formats: .pdf (200 kb), .html (181 kb) | Buy Print Edition

8. Eternal Messages
   A collection of spiritual advice given periodically to earnest seekers by Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj, through his correspondence.
   Formats: .pdf (156 kb), .html (131 kb) | Buy Print Edition

9. The Eye of the Hurricane
   A lecture delivered at the Fritchman Auditorium, Los Angeles, on August 21, 1975.
   Formats: .pdf (98 kb), .html (39 kb)

10. Five Inspirational Talks
    Lectures delivered during a year-ending retreat at Maryland, USA, in 1985.
    Formats: .pdf (95 kb), .html (73 kb)

11. The Gita Vision
    Inspiring lectures on the first three chapters of the Bhagavadgita—the quintessence of the wisdom of the Vedanta.
    Formats: .pdf (125 kb), .html (60 kb) | Buy Print Edition

12. God As Mother
    A series of illuminating lectures on the significance of worship of the Divine Mother delivered during the Navaratri festival (festival of Mother worship).
    Formats: .pdf (233 kb), .html (200 kb)* | Buy Print Edition

13. Guidelines to Illumination
    This book vividly gives the fundamentals of spiritual life and serves the purpose of giving some practical and useful information in this direction.
    Formats: .pdf (370 kb), .html (362 kb) | Buy Print Edition

14. Lectures on Raja Yoga
    These lectures on the Yoga of meditation have been given in very simple language avoiding technical terms as far as possible. They are easy to understand as they were originally addressed to a group of persons who were strangers to Indian philosophical thoughts and the subject of Yoga-Darshana.
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15. Light Fountain
    The philosophy underlying and the practical lessons embodied in many of Sri Swami Sivanandaji's ordinary activities.
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16. Light on the Yoga Way of Life
    A collection of questions pertaining to spiritual life, and answers given to them by Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj.
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17. Message of Swami Chidananda to Mankind
    A series of inspiring messages on the life spiritual.
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18. The Path Beyond Sorrow
    A volume dealing extensively with spiritual values of life and suggestive methods for transcending mundane existence.
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19. Path To Blessedness
    Quintessence of the Ashtanga Yoga of Sage Maharshi Patanjali, the well-known eight stages or Limbs of Yoga.
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20. The Philosophy, Psychology and Practice of Yoga
    Series of lectures given by the author highlighting the most essential aspects of Yoga Sadhana and bringing Yoga Darsana (Patanjali's Yoga Sutras) to new life as a vibrant, living guide to spiritual practice.
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21. Ponder These Truths
    Early morning meditation talks delivered at Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh. Swami Chidananda covers a wide range of subject on the life spiritual. A wonderful source of inspiration and motivation for the spiritual aspirant.
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22. Realization Through Devotion
    Talks spanning the Bhakti Aphorisms of Narada Muni of ancient times as well as of other sages such as Sandilya down to the great Bhakti Saints of more recent times such as Ramanuja. The apparent distinction between the absolute monism of Sankara and the qualified monism of Ramanuja is explained. Also, the Krishna Lila with the Gopis which is confusing to many in the laity is described.
    Formats: .pdf (112 kb).

23. The Role of Celibacy in the Spiritual Life
    This book vividly gives the fundamentals of spiritual life and serves the purpose of giving some practical and useful information in this direction.
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24. Special Insights Into Sadhana No. 1
    Early morning meditation talks during Navaratri, Vijaya Dasami, Dipavali and Skanda Shashthi.
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25. Special Insights Into Sadhana No. 2
    Early morning meditation talks during Gita Jayanti, December Worships and Dattatreya Jayanti.
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26. Special Insights Into Sadhana No. 3
    Early morning meditation talks during Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year.
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27. Special Insights Into Sadhana No. 4
    Early morning meditation talks during Maha Sivaratri and Gauranga Mahaprabhu's appearance day.
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28. Special Insights Into Sadhana No. 5
    Early morning meditation talks during Gauranga Mahaprabhu's appearance day, Ramanavami, Buddha Jayanti and Sankara Jayanti.
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29. Special Insights Into Sadhana No. 6
    Early morning meditation talks during Gurudev’s Sannyasa, Guru Purnima and Gurudev’s Samadhi.
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30. Special Insights Into Sadhana No. 7
    Early morning meditation talks on Thursdays: The Day of the Guru.
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31. Special Insights Into Sadhana No. 8
    Early morning meditation talks on Rakshabandhan, Krishna Jayanthi, Vinayaka Chaturthi and Preparing To Receive The Most High.
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32. Students, Spiritual Literature and Sivananda
    This book consists of a series of questions and answers pertaining to the study of literature, the choice of books, the benefits of Svadhyaya and so on.
    Formats: .pdf (132 kb), .html (82 kb)

33. Success in Life—A Young Person's Guide
    Message to students from the compassionate heart of Swami Chidananda.
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34. Sure Ways to Guru Kripa
    Swami Chidananda on how the disciple receives the Guru's grace.
    Formats: .pdf (71 kb), .html (40 kb)

35. Thus Speaks Chidananda
    Contains brief elucidations by Swami Chidananda on Life, Sadhana, Mind, Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Glory Of Renunciation.
    Formats: .pdf (71 kb), .html (36 kb)

36. Twenty Important Spiritual Instructions
    A series of talks on Swami Sivananda's Twenty Important Spiritual Instructions.
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Books by Sri Swami Venkatesanandaji Maharaj

1. All About Sivananda
   This book contain beautiful insights into the glorious life of Gurudev Swami Sivananda.
   Formats: .pdf (357 kb), .html (218 kb)

2. Inspiring Talks of Gurudev Sivananda
   An inspiring chronicle of Gurudev’s talks and conversations with disciples and visitors to Sivananda Ashram.
   Formats: .pdf (1,363 kb), .html (1,082 kb)

3. Sivananda Daily Readings
   Read a page a day with faith, love and devotion. Your daily life will soon be transformed into a divine life of peace, bliss and the highest wisdom. This book is available at the Sivananda Daily Reading's site.

4. Sivananda Yoga
   An inspirational work on the teachings of the Gita for both seekers and Sadhakas. Swamiji explains how Gurudev Sivananda puts the Gita teachings into practice.
   Formats: .pdf (335 kb), .html (278 kb)

5. Sivananda's Integral Yoga
   This book is not a theoretical exposition but how a life of Hatha, Karma, Bhakti, Raja and Jnana Yoga was lived by Sage Sivananda. Examples are also drawn from Swami Sivananda's pre-monastic days as a doctor in Malaysia.
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Books by Sri Swami Paramanandaji Maharaj

1. Sivananda: The Apostle of Peace and Love
   Swami Paramanandaji reveals many intimate traits in one who is today acclaimed by sincere seekers after Truth all over the world as an unrivalled man-of-God.
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Bhagavad Gita As Viewed By Swami Vivekananda Pdf Hindi

Books by Sri Swami Premanandaji Maharaj

1. Meditation and its Utility in Daily Life
   Swami Premananda's 'Meditation Classes' have become very popular and there is a great demand. This booklet will help aspirants and seekers.
   Formats: .pdf (80 kb), .html (55 kb)

2. Spotlights on the Ramayana
   A unique analytical study of the Ramayana
   Formats: .pdf (133 kb), .html (108 kb)

Books by Sri Swami Brahmanandaji Maharaj

1. The Quintessence of Spiritual Practice
   This book contains the five verses on spiritual practice (Sadhana Panchaka) of Sri Sankaracharya with commentary by Swami Brahmananda.
   Formats: .pdf (100 kb), .html (51 kb)*

Books by Sri Swami Devanandaji Maharaj

1. Some Reminiscences of Gurudev Swami Sivananda
   A day in the life of Swami Sivananda, Swami Sivananda's Sadhana, the days before Swami Sivananda's Mahasamadhi.
   Formats: .pdf (83 kb), .html (31 kb)*

Books by Sri N. Ananthanarayanan

1. I Live to Serve
   Intimate glimpses into Gurudev Sivananda's last days. How the Holy Master lived a life of unremitting service till the very end.
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2. What Does Swami Sivananda Teach?
   This book is intended as a useful and handy introduction to people who are not adequately acquainted with the life and teachings of the Master. As the author says, 'Its purpose is to arouse their interest in spiritual life in general and the Divine Life chalked out by Swami Sivananda in particular'.
   Formats: .pdf (200 kb)

Books by various authors:

1. Swami Sivananda & The Divine Life Society
   A book for those who want to know more about the Master and his mission.
   Formats: .pdf (213 kb), .html (177 kb) | Buy Print Edition

2. Gurudev Swami Sivananda And Dr. Devaki Kutty Mataji
   A souvenir to commemorate Dr. Devaki Kutty Mataji's 75th Birthday Anniversary..
   Formats: .pdf (241 kb), .html (129 kb)

3. Harih Karta--Thy Will Be Done
   A souvenir to commemorate Swami Chidanandaji's 80th Birthday Anniversary.
   Formats: .pdf (273 kb), .html (120 kb)*

4. How to Manage OneselfBy A.K. Krishna Nambiar
   How to manage oneself for success in both material and spiritual life.
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5. Inspiring Thoughts
   Sublime and elevating noble good thoughts to guide and inspire the youth of present-day world.
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6. Miracles of Sivananda
   Devotees recollect their experiences of Swami Sivananda's miracles in their lives.
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7. Saint Sivananda
   In a very lively and spontaneous way the author Sivaprasad tells how he came in contact with Siva - Gurudev Swami Sivananda - or better how he fell in love with him.
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8. Swami Sivananda-A Modern Sage
   The life story of Sri Swami Sivananda has been given in a short form. A study of his life will reveal to us the experiences of a man who rests in Universal Consciousness.
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9. This Monk From IndiaBy Yvonne LeBeau
   On the saintly life of Swami Chidananda and Swamiji's way of teaching by example from the point of view of a devotee from the west.
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