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Swami Tadatmananda
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Swami Tadatmananda is a disciple of the world-renowned teacher of Vedanta, Swami Dayananda Saraswati. He was ordained as a Hindu monk in 1993 and now teaches Vedanta, meditation, and Sanskrit at Arsha Bodha Center in Somerset, New Jersey (http://www.arshabodha.org).
Swami Tadatmananda is also a Sanskrit scholar and former computer engineer. His background allows him to draw upon contemporary scientific and psychological insights while unfolding sacred Sanskrit scriptures. He thus endows the spiritual teachings of ancient India with a new relevance. Swami Tadatmananda is the author of many books that are testimonial to the clarity of his spiritual teachings. Three "must have" books are available in www.Amazon.com.
* Roar of the Ganges
* Meditation, a journey of Exploration: Based on the Teachings of Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita & Yoga Sutras
* Bhagavad Gita, a lyrical translation for singing, chanting and recitation
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Roar of the Ganges Paperback – 1 January 2010
by Swami Tadatmananda (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 77 ratings
A fascinating story of the transformation of a young, successful American computer engineer into a Hindu sannyasi and teacher of Vedanta. This book provides a real flavor of ashram life in the Himalayas along with interesting character sketches of seekers and sadhus.
Skillfully woven into this tale are some of the most important teachings of Vedanta. The clarity of the author's vision and his personal writing style easily lead to penetrating insights into a subject usually considered mystifying and inaccessible. A valuable introduction to Vedanta that unfolds the wisdom of ancient sages in a contemporary manner without compromising its profound, traditional contents.
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Roar of the Ganges
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SHS
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2021
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I live in the UK and I am in the process of following Swami Tadatmananda's teachings using YouTube. This book gives an excellent background to Swami's life and the journey into Vedanta.
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Seegert
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book with a refreshing perspective
Reviewed in the United States on 20 May 2020
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I absolutely enjoyed Swami Tadatmananda's book Roar of the Ganges. It's refreshing to be given such a down-to-earth perspective on the author's spiritual journey to becoming a monk and teacher of Vedanta. It's illuminating and as unpretentious as it gets.
Among other things, I'm especially grateful for Swami Tadatmananda's helpful descriptions of temples, ceremonies, and initiations, and of the enormous significance of the Ganges river itself. As with his Arsha Bodha Center videos, he demonstrates marvelous gifts as a teacher -- this book is a fantastic introduction to Vedanta itself, not least because of the accessible and entertaining stories he shares to illustrate its essence. Thank you for this book!
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Kiran Kumar
5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable!
Reviewed in India on 15 October 2023
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It is more likely that you've come to know about this book after watching Swami Tadatmananda's erudite and well produced video's on Vedanta on YouTube.
There will be a natural curiosity to know more about this genial, witty, and highly scholarly American Swami.
This small book doesn't disappoint.
"Naked, I stood in the Ganges' frigid waters as dark clouds shrouding the Himalayas unleashed their fury. Gusts of wind ripped the pre-dawn sky and stung my skin with needles of rain. But I was oblivious to the elements. I could only sense the tremendous consequence of this moment."
starts the Swami about his journey to monk hood in a style of a career best-selling author.
The book is not just his personal story but a concise introduction to Vedanta.
I've read a lot of books on Vedanta, and I have no hesitation in saying that this book is among the finest.
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Ashok
5.0 out of 5 stars Vedanta made very easy to understand
Reviewed in India on 29 July 2023
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Fantastic work by Swami Tadatmananda
He has explained Vedanta in simple terms
Easy to understand. It gives strong foundation for further studies
Anybody trying to understand Vedanta or Advaita please 🙏 read this book
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Joseph Boroven
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique autobiography with an introduction to Advaita Vedanta
Reviewed in the United States on 12 November 2019
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I found the background of the author very unique: he's an American computer engineer turned into a hindu Swami. I found it interesting since I am from the same computer field. Swami Tadatmananda is one of the best teachers in his field. He is the leader of Arsha Bodha Center in New Jersey. Also the author of many excellent YouTube videos on the subject.
I am personally struggling to accept the uncompromising monism of Advaita. I consider myself closer to Qualified Nondualism (Vishistadvaita). Still I learned a lot from this book and his other book on meditation techniques (Meditation: A Journey of Exploration). And I continue watching his excellent YouTube videos.
Highly recommended.
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Kishore Subramanian
5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful
Reviewed in the United States on 6 September 2021
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Immensely insightful book that blends Swamiji's life, ashram life, and teachings of Vedanta. Swamiji also talks candidly about what goes through one's mind as they take the most important decision of their lives - to renounce everything and take up sannyasa. Highly recommend it. Thank you, Swamiji.
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Vidhya
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read.
Reviewed in India on 9 September 2020
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This book is a rare gem. It simultaneously documents a spiritual seeker's trials and tribulations, serves as a travel guide to Rishikesh, and also draws on the teachings of Vedanta to guide the reader to answers. The author is an excellent narrator. That's icing to this already delicious cake.
I was not even born when our Swami T started his spiritual explorations (as documented in the book). And yet when I started my spiritual exploration I faced similar challenges and questions as he did. I find this very uncanny. In the 30 odd years of difference between our explorations, viruses have evolved but the spiritual questions have not. If the spiritual questions have not evolved how can their answers have evolved? How can our answers be found in new age books/techniques?
Hundreds (if not thousands) of seekers each month throng to India looking for answers and find themselves inundated with options. And yet when they leave India when their visa expires or have contracted a tropical disease they rarely have found their answers. I wish this book reaches their hands and minds before the fliers for umpteen number of courses. Yet sadly I know that will not happen because there is no one to 'market' this book.
This rare gem will remain hidden for the years to come.
I am not blessed to have direct proximity to Swami Tadatmanada and yet through this book and his teachings available on his website my brain cells have found something that I cannot express in words. All you need to know is that I have read over 30 non-fiction books in 2020 and I rarely feel the urge to leave a review.
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SuGar
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely well written book about the Swamiji's experiences
Reviewed in the United States on 27 September 2021
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Having been following Swami Tadatamananda's talks on Youtube - he is a fantastic teacher of Vedanta. Reading about his journey towards Vedanta added a whole new dimension to learning from him. Thoroughly enjoyed the book.
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Lotus3710
5.0 out of 5 stars Vedic wisdom demystified
Reviewed in India on 28 November 2021
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Swami Tadatmananda has demystified Vedic wisdom with clarity and easy to understand style. This book is packed with gems of Vedic wisdom and and it would be of great help to anyone on the path of spirituality.
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Neela S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy flow
Reviewed in India on 12 June 2019
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The whole narrative felt authentic. I enjoyed the book even though I had to read it from my phone. This is not kindle compatible.
I bought the ebook after watching a few videos of swami Tadatmananda on vedanta.
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January 19, 2023
This is a nice gentle introduction to Vedanta, and to the people and teaching traditions that have passed it down the ages. I was always curious about the Upanishads and their philosophy but found texts on them too heavy and inaccessible. This book was quite different. In fact, at some points, I felt it was too light. But then this is not meant to be a deep dive into Vedanta. It did a great job of capturing my interest and igniting my curiosity and has set me on the path to exploring this philosophy and tradition further.
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Kishore
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September 7, 2021
Very insightful
Immensely insightful book that blends Swamiji's life, ashram life, and teachings of Vedanta. Swamiji also talks candidly about what goes through one's mind as they take the most important decision of their lives - to renounce everything and take up sannyasa. Highly recommend it. Thank you, Swamiji.
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