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The ultimate book in exploring the hidden depths of magic and the
Western Esoteric Tradition In his defining masterpiece, Mouni Sadhu
offers the reader an encyclopaedic exploration of the Western
esoteric tradition and magical philosophy with the major arcana of
the Tarot as a guide. Each of the 101 lessons contained in this
volume is packed with occult philosophy, symbolism, and hints for
practice. (The practices themselves are elsewhere, in his
books Concentration, Meditation, and Theurgy, which should be
studied in that order along with this book.)Â Those students
who want to get the most out of this volume should plan on devoting
a week to each lesson, reading it several times and making sure
that a thorough grasp of the important concepts has been gained.
Two years devoted to this study will result in a thorough
understanding of Hermetic occultism The symbolism and
correspondences found in The Tarot are not the ones most familiar
in occult writings in the English-speaking world. They
derive from the main European tradition of modern Hermeticism,
which starts with Eliphas Lévi’s groundbreaking Doctrine and
Ritual of High Magic and proceeds through the works of Stanislaus
de Guaita, Paul Christian, Papus (Gerard Encausse), and Oswald
Wirth, among others, to Mouni Sadhu. Readers who are used to
the current of Hermetic teaching set in motion by the Hermetic
Order of the Golden Dawn, which lies behind most occultism in the
English-speaking world, may find themselves surprised by the very
different approaches Mouni Sadhu presents here and elsewhere in his
works.Â
For several years Mouni Sadhu steeped himself in the teachings of
the foremost Hindu ascetic, Sri Ramana Maharshi. This book, first
published in 1957, is the best attempt by a European to describe
without technicalities what such teachings entail, what meditation
is about, and why Indians worship their gurus. Mouni Sadhu's rare
facility for describing his own mental and spiritual states enables
him to pass on to the reader his knowledge and enthusiasm. It is an
authentic account of life with an inspired Hindu yogi and spiritual
teacher.
For several years Mouni Sadhu steeped himself in the teachings of
the foremost Hindu ascetic, Sri Ramana Maharshi. This book, first
published in 1957, is the best attempt by a European to describe
without technicalities what such teachings entail, what meditation
is about, and why Indians worship their gurus. Mouni Sadhu's rare
facility for describing his own mental and spiritual states enables
him to pass on to the reader his knowledge and enthusiasm. It is an
authentic account of life with an inspired Hindu yogi and spiritual
teacher.
An accessible guide to controlling the mind. Written in a simple
and easily understandable style, Concentration is a classic among
books on the art of meditation. Without the ability to concentrate,
our efforts at meditation will result only in going nowhere, in
spinning our wheels in an unending rut. Through a series of
practical steps, the author provides the frame work of achieving
the state of Samadhi. It encourages readers to actively walk the
path of spirituality and achieve a state of super consciousness,
rather than just passively read about it.
This book has no equal in the literature that deals with the true
philosophy and not with mental inventions, of no use to the true
seeker. The subject matter is considered from all points of view,
Eastern and Western alike. It is as attainable in a Manhattan
apartment as in an Indian Ashram. The book can be strongly
recommended to all those who want to find the true sense and
fulfillment of their lives and to depart into the other world
fearlessly and with peace.Highlights include: - Definition and Aims
of Samadhi- Techniques of Inner Strength- Hostile Forces on the
Path- Attainment of Samadhi
Although more than fifty years old, this book possesses the rare
attribute of being as youthful and actual today as it was when
first written. This is because "Initiations" offers something to
the sincere and earnest seeker, which is so hard to find in the
enormous quantity of literature about human spiritual and occult
endeavors, in the striving for the solution to the burning problems
of inner life. It has been possible only because the author of
"Initiations" really lived through everything he describes in such
a fascinating way. This urges the reader to attempt the Path for
himself, which is by no means impossible, for that Path is utterly
independent of any outer conditions, such as race, age, worldly
position, family ties, and so on. It remains open to everyone who
has the eyes to see and the ears to hear. The book explains in the
simplest way, but one which reaches into the ultimate depths of the
human soul, all the problems dealing with modern and ancient occult
philosophy and spiritual searching, as well as social and political
conundrums of this and probably also future periods. It is
translated from the french by the noted hermeticist and mystic
Mouni Sadhu.
A book permeated with faith and spiritual experience. Written after
a lifelong study of the matter and based on
experience, Meditation opens a new realm in human
consciousness, to be appreciated by all those who believe that
continuing spiritual and intellectual progress is needful to enrich
our daily lives. ‘Cosmic Clichés’ open the widest of vistas
for them. Apart from providing material for study, the inestimable
value of the book lies in the way in which it treats the subject
from every possible angle and from an interdenominational approach.
In this way adherents of any religion or any philosophic system
will not fail to find suitable themes and instructions. Initiatory
teachings about the mind, its workings and possibilities; the
origin and control of the thinking processes; human destiny and the
true aim of life, are accompanied by a logical and scientific
exposition of those exercises needed for the development of the
meditative process. In brief, many will
find Meditation the work for which they have been
seeking and longing ever since they realized the necessity for
taking their destiny into their own hands.
The book is permeated with the burning faith and spiritual
experience of the author and cannot fail to inspire the sensitive
reader. Here the student is told in simple language the why, when
and how to act. This differs from any other work on a similar
theme, and to date, nothing like it has yet appeared in this kind
of literature. Chapters of rare spiritual beauty adorn the contents
to bring solace in the worldly struggle, and to delight and uplift
any reader who sincerely wants to start a new and better life
beyond the reach of inner troubles.Highlights include: - Powerful
enlightening prayers- Effective exorcisms- An interdenominational
character
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