Spiritual Yoga ... the path to highest pleasure

by A.C. Bhaktivedanta

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Genres: Nonfiction

75 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

His Divine Grace Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (अभय चरणारविन्द भक्तिवेदान्त स्वामी प्रभुपाद)was born as Abhay Charan De on 1 September 1896 in Calcutta, India.

He first met his spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami, in Calcutta in 1922. Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, a prominent devotional scholar and the founder of sixty-four branches of Gaudiya Mathas (Vedic institutes), liked this educated young man and convinced him to dedicate his life to teaching Vedic knowledge in the Western world. Srila Prabhupada became his student, and eleven years later (1933) at Allahabad, he became his formally initiated disciple.

At their first meeting, in 1922, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura requested Srila Prabhupada to broadcast Vedic knowledge through the English language. In the years that followed, Srila Prabhupada wrote a commentary on the Bhagavad-gita and in 1944, without assistance, started an English fortnightly magazine.

In the last ten years of his life, in spite of his advanced age, Srila Prabhupada circled the globe twelve times on lecture tours that have took him to six continents. In spite of such a vigorous schedule, Srila Prabhupada continued to write prolifically. His writings constitute a veritable library of Vedic philosophy, religion, literature and culture.

Reviews

[Jerome Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Small, but very potent and powerful information. Talks about how the highest pleasure can be felt through a spiritual devotion, instead of sexual gratification. Emphasizes the benefits of chastity and abstaining from sexual pleasures. Lets people know how they can elevate themselves in life and feel true joy as well as everlasting happiness.

[Ajay Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

We have heard about many types of yoga but this the topmost of them.A must read book.
You'll feel enlightenment.

[Kṛṣṇa Priyā · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helps us for our spiritual progress. It speaks straight away without deviations. Thank you to Srila Prabhupada for giving such a nice book with vivid explaination to Rshabadeva's Teachings.

[Brandi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Unique views on spirituality and how to obtain it. Outdated and very repetitive.

[Daniella de Rijke Rodríguez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Small read ~ straight to the essence of bhakti yoga. Did I feel uncomfortable after reading some sections? Yes. Did I think it was a bit extreme in some aspects? Yes. Did it challenge me? Also yes. But it also brought clarity, connection, understanding to what I know is true. I don't think these types of books are the ones to rate, but the three stars correspond to how the book made me feel, which honestly, shouldn't influence anyone else's experience with the text. This is for my own log purposes.

I am definitely curious, what resonates, resonates very strongly. Like nothing ever has perhaps. And what doesn't resonate, I'm taking with a pinch of salt. Very curious about reading the Gita now, which will probably be one of my next reads. Intentional one that is.

How beautiful to experience life through a spiritual lens

[Frezita · Rating 3 out of 5]

As I explore knowledge, adventure, and self-esteem - I'm also exploring religion. It's a nice quick read and get us to consider healthy habits.

[Divyansh Bhavsar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have Faith, Read it with An Open mind

[Marisa Weddle · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just seems like another religious book and teachings.

[Alex Gruenenfelder · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is quite outdated. While there are nice lessons about peace and spirituality, it is also filled with repression in bigotry. In it are homophobia, sexism, and generally sex-negative outlooks. The book advocates extreme restriction, as well as being highly cult-like. Though I am glad I read this book for both the good parts and for having established an awareness of what it is, I consider it to be very much literature akin to that of any dangerous cult.

[Gianna]

Very male-centered. Go for something if you want something a little more friendly to other genders.