“The paths leading man to god or Truth are said to be many. I will speak only of the shortest. It is to recognize God as the Self in you and then to find Him out. What is the distance then between you and God, between you and yourself? Ah, there is no distance at all, a full Zero! Yet, how dare you say to find God and Truth is hard?’’ 

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An Abode of Learning and Experiential Wisdom

Poojya Swamiji explains it thus :

“This Ashram is actually a Brahmavidya abode. Right from the beginning I did not have any idea of establishing an institution. If I were having an idea, I would have proceeded in a different manner. To establish an institution means to think constantly about the institution and to recruit or allow people to come and join us with a view to do institutional work. That would have been a little different. It is based primarily on man power, not seeking.

Whoever has got the aptitude to work in an institution and take the institution’s ideals to the people by way of a suitable propaganda, I think it will be different. Whereas I only had one thought in my mind. In the same manner I happened to see my Gurudev and I liked him, I sought deeksha from him. After getting the deeksha for me deeksha and my Guru were everything. I did not think of anything else. It is that deeksha and the sādhana I did very fervently that you can say made me the way I was and I am.


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Swamiji's Teachings

 

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Poojya Swamiji says that the real focus

  • of devotional practices is not God, but the devotee's own mind and behaviour;
  • of karmayoga is not action but the attitude of the mind with which an action is performed;
  • of knowledge is not knowledge, but the purification and expansion of the seeker's mind.

Swamiji's Teachings

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Poojya Swamiji says that the real focus

  • of devotional practices is not God, but the devotee's own mind and behaviour;
  • of karmayoga is not action but the attitude of the mind with which an action is performed;
  • of knowledge is not knowledge, but the purification and expansion of the seeker's mind.

 

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Ma Gurupriya

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Brahmavidya Abhyasa – Sure way to the Inner Self
An illuminating exposition of the profound truths of Vedanta. The technique to perceive the Ultimate Reality presented with unique clarity and openness.
(6th edition - 229 pages; Hardcover - $20; Paperback - $15)



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Quietitude of the Mind
Supreme Wisdom about human mind and its ultimate "Quietitude" - based on selected verses from Yogavasishtha Ramayana (Upasama Prakarana).
(3rd edition - 243 pages; Hardcover - $20; Paperback - $15)


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Essential Concepts in Bhagavad-Gita (Volumes 1 - 6)
An invaluable compilation of Essential Concepts in Bhagavad-Gita articles from Vicharasetu, the monthly magazine edited by Swamiji.
(Vol 1 - 172 pages, Vol 2 - 166 pages, Vol 3 - 137 pages, Vol 4 - 208 pages, Vol 5 - 193 pages; Hardcover - $15; Paperback - $12, Vol 6 - xxx pages; Hardcover - $15; Paperback - $12)

My Beloved Baba
The story of Baba Gangadhara Paramahamsa - Swamiji's Gurudev. An exceptionally open narration revealing great truths from the spiritual life and pursuit of a Paramahamsa.
(2nd edition, 199 pages; Hardcover - $15; Paperback - $12)



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In the Company of My Lord
This book is a narrative of the first stage of Ma Gurupriya's (Ratnadeepa’s) spiritual quest – a rare, open, honest sharing of intensely personal facts from her life and saadhana.
(1st edition - 251 pages; Hardcover - $20; Paperback - $15)


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Vedantic Way of Living
Vedantic Wisdom and the Right Way of Living - A lucid, comprehensive presentation of the different paths leading to man's supreme Goal.
(2nd edition - 135 pages; $10)


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Prabhaata Rasmih (Volume 1, 2)
A compilation of pearls of wisdom imparted by Swamiji delivered daily with the early morning sun rays. (Vol 1 - 230 pages, Vol 2 - 167 pages, $10/vol)


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Divinizing Every Moment
A compilation of selected correspondence of Poojya Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha. (Reprint Jan 2010 - 117 pages; Hardcover - $15; Paperback - $10)


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Drops of Nectar in Sreemad Bhaagavatam
This small book serves as an initial exposure to the great Treasure that Sreemad Bhagvatam holds for one and all of humanity. (57 pages; $3)


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Words that Illumine (Book 1 & Book 2)
A unique collection of inspiring words and aphorisms for daily contemplation, based on messages expounded by Poojya Swamiji in Vicharasetu. The wide range of topics includes: “Mind – its vast Potential”, “Spirituality – its Purpose and Goal”, “Divinizing Everything”, “The Secret of Karmayoga”, “Detachment – The Way to Happiness”, “The Power of Devotion”, etc. The topics are selected to serve as a ready reference for true lovers of Vedanta. (Book 1 - 47 pages, Book 2 - 46 pages; $5 for set)


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Sannyasa: An Inner Pilgrimage

Clarification of various doubts about Sannyaasa and its relevance in the modern age. (42 pages; $3)




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Atmanubhutih: Self-experience

Sanskrit shlokas on Self-realization composed by Poojya Swamiji (with English translation). (50 pages; $3)




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Secret of Self-realization
The means for direct Knowledge of the Self is explained in precise words in this short book, based on three talks delivered by Poojya Swamiji at the Birla Academy Auditorium, Kolkata, in 1979. Using simple but irrefutable logic, in a step-by-step approach, the book leads to revelation of the Supreme Truth. Methods to acquire harmonious integration of mind and intelligence, and thus to attain stable personality are disclosed. For a genuine seeker, the book presents a radically new outlook on Life and Immortality. (31 pages; $3)


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To the Householder

A collection of letters addressing the needs of the householders who are keen on pursuing saadhana to make their life peaceful, joyous and confident.
(2nd edition, 36 pages; $2)




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Nitya-Samarpanam
A collection of shlokas and hymns chanted during daily prayers and satsangs in the Ashram.
(55 pages; $3)

Song of the Soul
Text of the corresponding audio CD. A discreetly selected treasure of Sanskrit shlokas and hymns.
(35 pages; $2)


Q&A with Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha
(76 pages; $3)

Genesis and Relevance of Temple Worship
Text of the corresponding audio CD. A discreetly selected treasure of Sanskrit shlokas and hymns.
(32 pages; $3)

Vicharasetu - The Path of Introspection
This is a monthly journal edited by Swamiji. It contains enlightening articles from Swamiji's pen, summary of Swamiji's discourses, and other highlights of life in the Ashram.
1 year - $25
3 years - $65
6 years - $125
12 years - $250
 

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