Leela: The Game of Self-Knowledge

by Harish Johari, Richard Brenneman (Editor), Claudio Naranjo (Foreword)

Leela is nothing less than the game of life, providing insight into our own consciousness and a key to divine knowledge. Four things are necessary for one or more to play: the book and game board, a die, and a significant object that belongs to the player, such as a ring, to serve as the player's symbol during the game. Each of the seventy-two squares on the board represents a virtue or vice, an aspect of consciousness or a plane of reality; the players' progress is dictated by the fall of a die corresponding to the forces of karma. 

Designed by Hindu sages over two thousand years ago, this is the precursor to the popular game "chutes and ladders." 

Simultaneously a game and a serious method of enlightenment, Leela parallels the spiritual journey toward liberation, advancing the player along that path by means of the self-exploration that the game demands. 

Repeated playing of Leela will reveal past karmas, current concerns, and the cosmic patterns governing your life.

Genres: Spirituality

143 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Maurice · Rating 4 out of 5]

The companion book for the game, Leela: the game of self-knowledge, is essential in understanding the game squares. A most illuminating text.

[Klidneklara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yoga game of personal discovery. As you play along you get to read what it is that made you stuck where you are and what you need to learn. It´s an introspective and think-again book.

[Liza · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s great to play with friends. We play every week to discuss how the game and its philosophy influenced us. At some point you gain more self-awareness and start to accept yourself fully

Really nice way to take care of yourself.

But some points are very metaphorical and need more context to understand what it’s about.

[Helena Nahirna · Rating 5 out of 5]

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