The Heartfulness Way
Relaxation, Meditation, and Connection on the Path to Spiritual Transformation
by Kamlesh Patel; Joshua Pollock
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Pub Date Jul 26 2018 | Archive Date Jul 16 2018
New Harbinger Publications, Inc. | New Harbinger
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Description
Heartfulness is an ideal, a spiritual way of living by and from the heart that is inclusive of all ideologies, beliefs, and religions. In this heart-centered book, a student in conversation with his teacher, Kamlesh D. Patel affectionately known as Daaji, the fourth and current spiritual guide of the decades-old Heartfulness tradition-present a unique method of meditation with the power to facilitate an immediate, tangible spiritual experience, irrespective of your faith.
Our modern, fast-paced world can be an overwhelming place. Every day, we're bombarded with messages telling us that in order to be happy, fulfilled, and worthy, we must be better, do more, and accumulate as much material wealth as possible. Most of us move through our busy lives with our minds full of these ideas, multitasking as we strive to navigate the responsibilities and expectations we must meet just to make it through the day. But what if there were another way? What if, rather than letting the busyness of life overtake our minds, we learned to be heartful instead?
Based on Daaji's own combination of approaches and practices for the modern spiritual seeker-which draws from the teachings of the Sahaj Marg, meaning "The Natural Path," and incorporates elements of Sufism-Heartfulness is a contemporized version of the ancient Indian practice of Raja Yoga, a tradition that enables the practitioner to realize the divine self within. While many books describe refined states of consciousness and connection to a higher self, often called "enlightenment" or "nirvana," The Heartfulness Way goes further, providing a pragmatic course to experience them, which, per the book's guiding principle, is "better than knowledge."
Heartfulness meditation consists of four elements-relaxation, meditation, rejuvenation, and connection-and illuminates the ancient, defining feature of yogic transmission (or pranahuti), the utilization of divine energy for spiritual growth and transformation. Using the method, detailed practices, tips, and practical philosophy offered in this book, you'll reach new levels of attainment and learn to live a life more deeply connected to the values of the Heartfulness way-with acceptance, humility, compassion, empathy, and love.
Advance Praise
—Pankaj Gupta, PhD, executive director, Centre for Ethics, Spirituality and Sustainability at O.P. Jindal Global University, Delhi NCR
(Pankaj Gupta, PhD)
—Latha Rajan, cofounder of the Chennai Literary Association, and managing director of the Ma Foi Foundation
(Latha Rajan)
—Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce and Industry of India
(Suresh Prabhu)
Meditation is an age-old practice, and a successful one. This is perhaps the only way a person can face their own self and set themselves free. Put together from a series of conversations between teacher and student, the authors of this book have created something so powerful and profound that it makes me wonder how many lives it will potentially change.
I find immense pride in my association with Kamlesh D. Patel, and this book fills me with utmost respect for its two authors, who have embarked on the holy path of spiritual transformation. It is rare in today’s age to see people share their insight and teach from their experiences.
Om Namah Shivay.”
—C.B. Patel, owner, Gujarat Samachar; Asian Voice
(C.B. Patel)
—Ramnath Narayanswamy, IIM Bangalore
(Ramnath Narayanswamy)
—Rick Perales, Ohio State Representative
(Rick Perales)
—Robert Schwartz, author of Your Soul’s Plan and Your Soul’s Gift
(Robert Schwartz)
—Ichak Adizes, PhD, MBA, founder and president of the Adizes Institute
(Ichak Adizes, PhD, MBA)
—Vani Kola, managing director, Kalaari Capital
(Vani Kola)
—Tim Ryan, US representative of Ohio, and author of A Mindful Nation
(Tim Ryan)
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781684031344 |
PRICE | £12.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 232 |