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Starting a Spiritual Practice: is a succinct spiritual primer, helping seekers to understand the mystical philosophy which must be understood to start a spiritual practice. The nature of God and the Soul are discussed. The text describes the reasons for suffering and the means for liberation, bringing awareness to the psychological process of spiritual awakening. The effects of spiritual practice are discussed so that students can understand what they are experiencing as the practice begins to have its effects. The advent of siddhis (mystical powers arising from spiritual practice) is covered also. The reasons for these powers arising as a person does a practice and what to do with these powers to ensure sustained progress in one's practice is addressed. Questions like "Why is a Guru generally necessary for a person to make progress in their practice?" are covered, along with the importance of preparing for and receiving dīkṣā (spiritual initiation) to empower one's spiritual practice. The protocol for preparing for initiation in the Shuklabhadra Lineage is covered, and specific instructions for students are provided. Images of Swamiji and his Gurus are included to help inspire seekers. Though the instructions are specific for devotees of our lineage, the text provides much useful information which can help deepen the practice of spiritual seekers of various other lineages. Many people do spiritual practice for years with minimal results. We humbly offer this book for the purpose of helping sincere seekers from various backgrounds to deepen their connection to their practice, their lineage, their teachers, and to God. Ultimately, the nature of the Soul is identical to the nature of God and the Universe. Many have heard the mystical affirmation that the embodied soul (jīva) is identical to God (Shiva). Only a few understand the path which must be walked to bring this spiritual Truth into one's direct, experiential knowledge.
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Starting a Spiritual Practice: is a succinct spiritual primer, helping seekers to understand the mystical philosophy which must be understood to start a spiritual practice. The nature of God and the Soul are discussed. The text describes the reasons for suffering and the means for liberation, bringing awareness to the psychological process of spiritual awakening. The effects of spiritual practice are discussed so that students can understand what they are experiencing as the practice begins to have its effects. The advent of siddhis (mystical powers arising from spiritual practice) is covered also. The reasons for these powers arising as a person does a practice and what to do with these powers to ensure sustained progress in one's practice is addressed. Questions like "Why is a Guru generally necessary for a person to make progress in their practice?" are covered, along with the importance of preparing for and receiving dīkṣā (spiritual initiation) to empower one's spiritual practice. The protocol for preparing for initiation in the Shuklabhadra Lineage is covered, and specific instructions for students are provided. Images of Swamiji and his Gurus are included to help inspire seekers. Though the instructions are specific for devotees of our lineage, the text provides much useful information which can help deepen the practice of spiritual seekers of various other lineages. Many people do spiritual practice for years with minimal results. We humbly offer this book for the purpose of helping sincere seekers from various backgrounds to deepen their connection to their practice, their lineage, their teachers, and to God. Ultimately, the nature of the Soul is identical to the nature of God and the Universe. Many have heard the mystical affirmation that the embodied soul (jīva) is identical to God (Shiva). Only a few understand the path which must be walked to bring this spiritual Truth into one's direct, experiential knowledge.
We are currently sold out the temple, please tap the link to purchase your copy of Starting a Spiritual Practice on Amazon. Buy Here