Sivananda - Biography of a Modern Sage

Author: Swami Sivananda
Publisher: Divine Life Society
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 426
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8170521866

Description

The many-faceted personality of Swami Sivananda is depicted through examples and stories as told by his close disciples, as well as from his letters and official accounts in The Divine Life magazine. They relate the story of a very great human being in a most effective manner. All the complexities of a sage of infinite wisdom, infinite compassion and infinite love are explored.

His unparalleled selfless service of humanity--first as a medical doctor and later as a realised sage--provides a living example of strength, humility and devotion. His dedication to the welfare of not only his own disciples but mankind at large, is described in this volume.

Contents

Introduction

How God Came Into My Life

1. Heritage and Childhood
2. Medical Career
3. Renunciation
4. Swarg Ashram
5. Birth of the Mission
6. The second Renunciation
7. Formal training
8. Unconventional Methods
9. Guru and Disciple
10. Integral Perfection
11. Devotion
12. Sivananda’s Daily Life
13. Miracles
14. The Assailant
15. Milestones
16. The mission Spreads
17. Sivananda Medical Organization
18. Communication and education
19. Dissemination of Spiritual Knowledge
20. Last Days


Appendix

Glossary