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Translations by Swami Paramananda
Srimad Bhagavad Gita
Swami Paramananda’s mastery of language and deep understanding of thought content is nowhere more apparent than in his translation of this timeless Sanskrit religious classic.
Contracted (2 Volumes) | Uncontracted (2 Volumes)
The Upanishads
Swami Paramananda’s translation of the Isa, Kena, Katha and Mundaka with commentary.
Contracted | Uncontracted (2 Volumes)
Books by Swami Paramananda
Book of Daily Thoughts and Prayers
A daily devotional offering guidance, comfort and wisdom to the one who seeks to practice his or her faith in daily life..
Contracted (4 Volumes) | Uncontracted (5 Volumes)
Christ and Oriental Ideals
A comparative study of the Christ of the East, the spirit of Christ, universal tolerance, practice of the Christ Ideal, Christianity and Vedanta.
Contracted | Uncontracted
Concentration and Meditation
Swami Paramananda’s book on the power of concentration, aids to meditation, superconscious vision, groundwork of thought and practical hints.
Contracted (2 Volumes) | Uncontracted (2 Volumes)
Emerson and Vendanta
Details the similarities between the writings of Emerson and the sacred teachings of the Vedas.
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Faith is Power
The constructive force of faith and its practical application to our daily life including faith and self-reliance, faith and superstition, and trust in the Divine.
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Healing Meditations
A collection of 10 guided meditations including ones on Light, Life, Purity, Wisdom and Love.
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Path of Devotion
Taken from a compilation of letters from the Swami during his early years in the United States, this book is based upon instruction in Bhakti Yoga, and centered on devotion, purity, steadfastness, fearlessness and self-surrender.
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Plato and Vedic Idealism
A comparative study of Greek philosophy and Indian thought, the conception of soul and its immortality. It includes selections of Platonic myths and Vedic parables.
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Principles and Purpose of Vendanta
A clear and concise explanation of the Vedanta philosophy including its origin, conception of God, the Law of Karma, reincarnation and the four Yogas.
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Reincarnation and Immortality
Addresses the age-old questions about whether individual life continues after death and what the life beyond is like.
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Rhythm of Life
Selections of the mystical poetry of Swami Paramananda.
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Right Resolutions
A short piece illuminating the Swami’s ideal standard of Right Thought, Right Speech and Right Action.
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Secret of Right Activity
Swami Paramananda addresses the secret of right action through religion of work, duty and service, right thinking and right living; as well as the value of non-attachment, work and renunciation and the spirit of consecration.
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Silence As Yoga
Addresses the creative power of silence, the service of silent living, the practice of silence, the Light within and the Eternal Presence.
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Spiritual Healing
Originally a series of lectures, these essays were eventually made into a book, and detail the Swami’s belief that “The only true healing is accomplished by contact with the spiritual essence.”
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Vedanta in Practice
A study of spiritual practice, right discrimination, building of character, power of concentration and self-realization.
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Way of Peace and Blessedness
Instruction in the worship of truth, the path of the spirit, the consecrated life, trust in the Divine, the service of the Ideal and purity of heart.
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All books in 1 Volume unless otherwise noted.
For print copies of these books please visit the bookstore at www.anandaashrama.org