From Birth to Death - Softcover

Saraswati, Swami Satyananda; Maa, Shree

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1877795038 ISBN 13: 9781877795039

Publisher: Temple of the Divine Mother, Inc., 2011

Synopsis

The book contains the mantras and instructions for all of the ceremonies for rights of passage which every individual of every religion will want to perform, and it also contains the philosophy and meaning, the ideals to be defined , in every relationship for each of the participants in every ceremony. We want to share with you how to perform the ceremonies, and also why. We hope that when you understand why, there will be greater motivation to pay attention to when and where. then you will learn "How."

About this title

About the Author

Swami Satyananda Saraswati comes from the Dashnami lineage of Adi Shankaracharya, and belongs to the tribe of Swamis called for the order of Saraswati; sannyasis who are scholars living the life of a Brahmin, a knower of wisdom, and worshiping with both knowledge and devotion. Swamiji was initiated into the worship of Chandi and the sacred fire ceremony, the yajna, as his primary system of sadhana, by his Guru in 1971. He practiced worship and meditation and undertook many forms of Tapasya and great austerities. He practiced to recite Chandi in the snows of the Himalayas and in the hot springs of Bakreswar, and actually attained to asana siddhi beyond heat and cold. Swami Satyananda Saraswati spent fifteen years walking across the length and breadth of the Himalayas of India. On his journeys he became proficient in numerous languages including Bengali and Hindi, and he developed a deep passion for Sanskrit. Wherever he went he would learn the local systems of worship. As a result his knowledge of the mountain pathways, along with his understanding of Sanskrit roots, makes the verses of his translations come alive with experience. Swamiji's teachings combine to make intellectual understanding a firm foundation upon which to erect our devotional practices. He has the gift of weaving jnana, wisdom, with bhakti, devotion.

Review

From Birth to Death is an inspiring presentation of the meanings and methods of the Hindu Rites of Passage. Swami Satyananda's translations are accurate, and his explanations are appropriate for our times and circumstances --Swami Ram Kripaluji, Rishikesh

Edition details

• Publisher: Temple of the Divine Mother, Inc.
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1877795038
• ISBN 13: 9781877795039
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 728