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Meditation, A Journey of Exploration: Based on the Teachings of Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita & Yoga Sutras [Print Replica] Kindle Edition
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Practical, methodical instruction for developing a powerful and rewarding practice of meditation. This user-friendly guidebook begins with basic principles and proceeds step by step to more advanced topics and techniques. A wide range of meditation techniques are explored, arranged in four categories: Concentration, Observation, Contemplation, Devotion. This book is based on the teachings of Vedanta, the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras - the primary sources of meditation instruction given by the sages of ancient India.

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December 26

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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, an ashram he founded in Somerset, New Jersey.

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars ExcellentReviewed in the United States on 17 August 2023
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Invaluable book on meditation for Vedantins.
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Braulio Oliveira Silva
5.0 out of 5 stars Meditation, A Journey of Exploration: Based on the Teachings of VedantaReviewed in Brazil on 26 August 2021
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A very well written book, in usual English, well organized, allowing fluid reading, considering it is a practice manual. It was the best text on meditation I have read so far. In addition to suggesting techniques, he clarifies the objectives of each one, their benefits and their connections with Vedanta knowledge.

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M.K.
3.0 out of 5 stars Great spiritual text, unfortunately I cannot read it on my Kindle-DeviceReviewed in Italy on 22 October 2020
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The book is very well written, simple, but profound, great teacher!
Unfortunately it cannot be read on my Kindle-Device, but only on the PC or Tablet. It's a strange "kindle"- format, similar to a PDF, with a fixed layout, not a text-based Format. Very annoying...
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Robin B
3.0 out of 5 stars Not formatted properly for an ebookReviewed in the United States on 1 January 2024
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The book reads like a pdf but you cannot save any notes that have Sanskrit words, no Devanagari or the transliterations. Nor can you search any of those words. If you search for prānāyāma, 0 matches are found. However, the content is excellent and very much worth reading. Videos by Swami Tadatmananda of the same content are on YouTube.

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Vetal Mushkin
4.0 out of 5 stars Book itself is good, Kindle version lacks basic functionalityReviewed in the United States on 1 October 2023
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People have done a great job of reviewing the book itself. I'm only reviewing to let people know the kindle version is seriously lacking. You can't change the font, there's no shortcuts to jump to whatever chapter. I haven't read a lot of Kindle books but I had just assumed these were basic features all kindle books had. Apparently not. I dunno if this is the fault of the author/publisher or Amazon. I wonder about the Kindle publishing process and how that works. Anyway, if you're debating then go with the physical book.

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Practicing mindfulness

Meditation calm the waves of mind and experience peace from divine source within the body (Prakriti) and soul (Atma). In the first chapter, Swami Tadatmananda describes meditation as a skill to learn and practice. He emphasizes on developing these skills and build a structured practice. He frequently refers to Bhagavad-Gita, especially the sixth chapter where Lord Krishna teaches Arjuna about the posture, concentration, and mental discipline that prescribes a particular object of meditation to concentrate upon. Where necessary Swamiji also quotes extensively from the Principal Upanishads about consciousness, Yoga Philosophy, and mediation. He describes meditation is an exploration of the inner terrain and its depth. By his method, over time, you can learn to lead your mind to a place of profound silence and develop the capacity for laser-like concentration and to remain deeply absorbed for extended periods of time. Bliss is an inner-most experience and the essential nature of the experiencer.

Swami Tadatmananda’s profound exploration of yogic practice is based ancient Hindu scriptures that masterfully articulates meditation and the needed exercises. I very much enjoyed reading this book that is built upon the concepts of Patanjali’s yoga sutra.

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Roar of the Ganges 2010 by 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)
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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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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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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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History:The Arsha Bodha Center was founded by Swami Tadatmananda in 2000. Its parent organization is the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania (www.arshavidya.org), a large residential institute for the study of Vedanta, Sanskrit and Yoga founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1986. Both are related to the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, South India. The Arsha Bodha Center is financially independent of the other two institutions. For some time, there had been a felt need on the part of the Arsha Vidya community for more outreach to the Hindu community in New Jersey. Members acknowledged that there are many Hindu temples in New Jersey, but not enough educational opportunities for practitioners to learn about Indian philosophy and Hindu teachings. The Arsha Bodha Center is an ashram, or educational facility, where practitioners can take classes on Hindu scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita, and the Indian philosophical system called Vedanta, as well as classes in yoga and the Sanskrit language. The emphasis is on teaching Vedanta to practitioners and their children.
In the summer of 2000, the Board of Directors incorporated the center, and a three-acre property, including a medium-sized house, was purchased in a rural part of central New Jersey. That fall, the center was inaugurated and classes began. In the spring of 2001, a gravel parking lot was constructed, and a sunroom was added to the back of the house as an expansion of the lecture hall. In the spring of 2002, the Board met with town officials and applied for permission to redesignate the property as a religious, non-profit facility, and eventually build a separate 5000-square foot lecture hall on the property and 120-space parking lot. That fall, the town approved the plans, and the center celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony. Fundraising began, and so far, over $400,000 of a total $600,000 has been raised. As of November, 2003, construction has started. Projected completion is summer, 2004.

Resident Teacher:Swami Tadatmananda is a disciple of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, a distinguished traditional teacher of Vedanta from India, since 1981. He came to the Gurukulam in Saylorsburg in 1986 and studied Vedanta there until 1990. He was manager of the ashram until 1993, when he was ordained and became a resident teacher. He continued to teach there until 2000, when he left to start the Arsha Bodha Ashram. Swami Tadatmananda and a handful of volunteers have been busy doing most of the paperwork and facilitation of the development process for the center. He stresses education and the practical translation of Vedantic principles into devotees’ lives. Many Indian families who are concerned to have their children learn and make Vedanta’s teachings their own respond to his accessible pedagogical style. He lives on the premises.

Organization:The center reaches out to about 2000 people with a newsletter. Attendance at the weekly activities is usually 200-300 people per week. Attendance at bi-monthly programs for young people averages 50 teenagers and 60 children. Attendance at week-long day camps during the summer averages 75 teenagers and 90 children. The community consists of a mixture of people from parts of India. About five percent are non-Indian.
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This group is dedicated to all the seekers of TRUTH, Ishwara (God), the SELF. To AWAKE, to become AWARE of and to REMEMBER one's own SELF.

Advaita ( literally, non-duality ) is a system of thought where "ADVAITA" refers to the identity of the self ( Atman ) and the Whole ( Brahman ).

The key source texts for all schools of Vedanta are the Prasthanatrayi- the canonical texts consisting of the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and the Brahma Sutras. The first person to explictly consolidate the principles of Advaita Vedanta was Adi Shankara, while the first historical proponent was Gaudapada, the guru of Shankara's guru Govinda Bhagavatpada.

The purpose of Advaita Vedanta is to teach aspirants the existential problems of life and help them transcend the “illusion” and limitations of the physical world. The ultimate aim is to overcome suffering and find inner peace. In this respect, Vedanta is focused on the Universe, the Individual and relinquishing the ignorance of that keeps is bound to the material world.

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