Karma is the activity of doing and being. It is traditionally symbolized as a rope with strands made of actions, thoughts, desires, and the latent, subconscious tendencies of personality.
The effect of these constituent aspects of karma is to keep the mind in a state of constant agitation and outward-directedness in search of appeasement. The result is enslavement to the many objects, ideas, fantasies, and pleasures which scream for the mind's attention. As long as the mind remains in this scattered and dissipated condition, there can be no hope of freedom from karma.
In the eight lectures included in this volume, Swami Rama offers a series of perspectives on man's most significant responsibility―that of self-understanding. Analyzing the mechanisms of karma and the functioning of mind, Swamiji demonstrates the kind of self-study each student of life must undertake to gain liberation and attain freedom from the bondage of karma.

Freedom From the Bondage of Karma

Politics & Social Sciences

Rama Himalayan Institute, Swami

Philosophy

Himalayan Institute

For thousands of years, yoga has offered what Western therapists seek to provide today: a way to achieve the total health of body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Yoga &amp; Psychotherapy is an in-depth analysis of Western and Eastern models of the mind and their differing perspectives on such functions as ego, instinct, and consciousness. This book draws upon the rich and diverse experience of Swami Rama, Rudolph Ballentine, MD, and Swami Ajaya, PhD, to show you how the ancient findings of yoga can be used to supplement or replace less complete Western theories and techniques 
Yoga &amp; Psychotherapy was written to be accessible to the layperson, yet detailed enough to be of value to the professional. This text is a perfect and succinct introduction to some of the cardinal concepts of yoga philosophy, presented in a clear and logical format. Purchase your copy of Yoga &amp; Psychotherapy and see how the timeless holistic techniques of yoga can make an impact in your life.

Yoga and Psychotherapy: The Evolution of Consciousness

Swami Ajaya

Rudolpy Ballentine

Swami, Rama

Religion & Spirituality

Diet &amp; Nutrition is a holistic and comprehensive overview of the Eastern and Western perspectives of nutrition. Years ahead of its time upon publication, this modern classic continues to be the go-to wellness resource for teachers, physicians, and scholars of nutrition and holistic health.
This eye-opening text on healthy living brings the ageless insights of the East together with the modern scientific discoveries of the West. The facts are presented clearly and precisely, providing the reader with an in-depth understanding and practical approach to what is otherwise a complex and confusing subject.
All students of health and nutrition will find their particular interests addressed in this comprehensive volume. This ideal reference guide will help you explore:
<ul>
<li>The history of dietary patterns in America</li>
<li>Advice on how to plan a balanced diet</li>
<li>Insight on the effects of food and eating habits on the mind and emotions</li>
<li>The ayurvedic approach to diet</li>
</ul>

Diet and Nutrition: A Holistic Approach

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Ballentine, Rudolph

Diets & Weight Loss

A clear and easy to understand guide to the fundamentals of meditation.

Yoga Psychology: A Practical Guide to Meditation

Ajaya, Swami

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most influential spiritual texts of ancient India. In Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Rama makes this classic scripture accessible to all students by vividly drawing out the psychological concepts found within. The teachings in this book are based on the understanding that the outside world can be mastered only when one's inner potentials are systematically explored and realized.
With the guidance and commentary of Himalayan Master Swami Rama, you can explore the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, which allows one to be vibrant and creative in the external world while maintaining a state of inner tranquility. This commentary on the Bhagavad Gita is a unique opportunity to see the Gita through the perspective of a master yogi, and is an excellent version for practitioners of yoga meditation. Spiritual seekers, psychotherapists, and students of Eastern studies will all find a storehouse of wisdom in this volume.

Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad-Gita

Exercise & Fitness

Stress has been described as a modern epidemic and the number one threat to the physical health, emotional well-being, and productivity of modern men and women. This book goes beyond simplistic and mechanical explanations of the stress response to a comprehensive view of how the mind, body, and emotions interact to create stress. We are given a wealth of practical techniques to relax both body and mind and to restore health and harmony to our lives. Exercise, diet, meditation, relaxation procedures, breathing techniques, and guidelines for a healthy lifestyle are presented in a manner that is easy to understand and lends impetus to immediate application.
Most importantly, this book thoroughly examines the role of the mind in the stress problem. The mind is seen as both the cause of stress and the ultimate arena for managing stress. Drawing on the perspectives of contemporary psychology as well as on traditional wisdom, a range of strategies are presented for changing self-talks, increasing self-awareness, and ultimately, for quieting the restless mind. It is this "Quiet Mind" that is calm, peaceful, and confident amid change and turmoil. And it is the "Quiet Mind" that takes us beyond stress management to positive personal growth.

The Quiet Mind: Techniques for Transforming Stress

Alternative Medicine

Guides the reader to understand the interplay between loving relationships and the path to spirituality.

Love and Family Life

Parenting & Relationships

The knowledge that enlightens the aspiring student regarding the mystery of life here and hereafter is found in the Tripura Rahasya, one of the most significant scriptures in the tradition of tantra yoga. Its beauty lies in the fact that it expounds the lofty knowledge of inner truth while systematically offering practical instructions on sakti sadhana: the task of awakening the dormant fire within and leading it to higher awareness, or the highest chakra.
Pandit Tigunait's translation of the Tripura Rahasya is a journey through the states of consciousness encountered on the path to ultimate self-awareness, written in a manner that makes it easily digestible for the Western reader. Sakti Sadhana is one of the most vivid and well written Vedic translations available in modern times, and an essential read for the dedicated spiritual seeker

Sakti Sadhana: Steps to Samadhi (Steps to Samaadhi: A Translation of the Tripura Rahasya)

Tigunait Himalayan Institute, Pandit Rajmani

Boyd explores the teachings, amazing mental powers, and very human personalities of modern mystics.

Swami: Encounters with Modern Mystics

Boyd, Doug

Biographies & Memoirs

For most of us, the journey of the soul from death to birth is determined mainly by our karma―the actions we perform in the interval between birth and death. That is why the key to unveiling the mystery of rebirth and reincarnation is understanding karma and its effect on our mind and consciousness. This understanding in turn brightens our knowledge of how we can eventually become the creators of our destiny rather than its products.
Through a series of lively stories drawn from the ancient scriptures and his own experience, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait reveals the truth about karma, how we create it, why it becomes our destiny, and how we can use it to shape the future of our dreams. From Death to Birth will give you insight into life's most perplexing questions, such as:
<ul>
<li>What happens when we die?</li>
<li>How does our present life shape our future?</li>
<li>What part of us survives death?</li>
</ul>
Learn how karma affects us here in this life, and as we progress through death into life again.

From Death to Birth: Understanding Karma and Reincarnation

New Age & Spirituality

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