Path to the Soul

by Ashok Bedi

Path to the Soul provides an important evolutionary leap in the rapidly evolving understanding of our psychological and spiritual essence. Drawing from Hindu and Christian spiritual wisdom, biological medicine, psychiatric technique, and over twentyfive years of clinical experience, Dr. Bedi has created a highly effective and integrated treatment approach to problems associated with both medical and psychiatric illness. He explains the Hindu concepts of maya, karma, and dharma, and builds a bridge between psychological disease and our intrinsic hunger for spiritual union. Each symptom is seen as a crucial whisper from our soul, and if we understand its message, it can lead us to psychological balance. Dr. Bedi guides us through the process of Kundalini diagnosis, showing how the use of life events, medical or psychiatric symptoms, relationship strengths and problems, and life goals and aspirations can help us determine our dominant and auxiliary chakras. Since our chakras are focal points where physical, emotional, developmental, and spiritual forces intersect, they provide a paradigm that usefully links physical, psychological, developmental, and spiritual dimensions. He explains how he has successfully helped many patients correct imbalances by learning to access and strengthen this energy. Throughout this book there are numerous examples of how Dr. Bedi's patients have discovered what each individual eventually has to recognize that our fulfillment, satisfaction, wholeness, and harmony can be reawakened when we touch the spark of divine light glowing within.

Genres: Spirituality, Psychology, Nonfiction

257 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2000

Reviews

[Anita Ashland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Bedi is a Jungian analyst and psychiatrist in Milwaukee, WI. In Path to the Soul he uses Hindu wisdom and the language of chakras, dharma, karma and more when explaining Jungian concepts in a gentle and approachable way. He describes the book as a "simple four-step program to make a journey from your present life to realizing the intentions of your soul." I highly recommend it.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book hard to read -- maybe reading it in the summer wasn't a good idea. However, time and time again I find myself remembering things I read in it. Over time I have realized that this book provided new perspectives on many things and was an excellent meld of modern psychiatry, eastern and western religions, and spirituality. I intend to read it again... this time in the winter!

[MizzSandie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was incredibly bored with this. And yet, I finished it. All the time I was kind of waiting to uncover something interesting that might make it worth it. But I was left wanting.