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Problem of self discovery and self realization in the light of occultism by taimni, i. Yet as jessica lambshapiro points out in her new book promise land. Gayatri, daily religious practice of the hindus, by i k. Some of these books have been written by people whose outlook on life is coloured definitely either by materialism or religious orthodoxy, but practically all of them are based on the tacit assumption that we have to live only one life on this earth and should adopt such measures for selfimprovement as will enable us to. The theosophical society was created in a hope that asian philosophicalreligious ideas could be integrated into a grand religious synthesis. But, after all, it is best to be determined in this particular a good deal by our own tastes. Self culture in the light of the ancient wisdom by taimni, i k.
The secret of self realization self culture in the light of occultism. Many books have been written on the important subject of selfculture. According to the highest conceptions of hindu philosophy of which the science of yoga is an integral part, the human soul or the jivatma is a facet or partial expression of the oversoul or paramatma, the divine reality which is the source or substratum of the manifested universe. He was a man of extreme humility, with only the barest of information about him in his books. See more of theosophical publishing house, adyar on facebook. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Antoine faivre wrote that by its content and its inspiration the theosophical society is greatly dependent on eastern traditions, especially. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. Ik taimni principes du travail theosophique science of yoga i. Problem of selfdiscovery and selfrealization in the light of. Taimni was born in 1898 in kashmiri mohalla, lucknow, uttar pradesh, india. The secret of self realization i k taimni theosophy world.
Tainmi is the author of a number of books, outstanding among which are the science of yoga and glimpses into the psychology of yoga. He worked untiringly as secretary of the lodge and later as president. The union index of theosophical periodicals lists 234 articles by or about i. Self realization through love narada bhakti sutras, with text in samskrt, transliteration in roman, english version and commentary by i. Theosophical publishing house, adyar shop facebook. The culture series is a science fiction series written by scottish author iain m. Despite its ubiquity, its hard to say whether or not selfhelp books really help anyone. Self realization through love narada bhakti sutras. To make this means of culture effectual, a man must select good books, such as have been written by rightminded and strongminded men, real thinkers, who instead of diluting by repetition what others say, have something to say for themselves, and write to give relief to full, earnest souls. Check here and also read some short description about the science of yoga by i. My journey through selfhelp culture, although it is a huge, multibillion industry, 80. The secret by the australian author rhonda byrne is a bestseller in iran. Hinduism is regarded by modern theosophy as one of the main sources of esoteric wisdom of the east.
Have purchased many items over the years from you with great expectation and pleasure and received them promptly as advertised. To put it simply, the way it was written by author paulo coelho was unlike anything of its kind at the time. He guided research and contributed many research papers to technical journals of several countries. Its a fictional story, but youre just as much within main character santiagos head as you are there. Taimni 18981978 was for many years professor of chemistry at the allahabad university in india. Taimni, author of science of yoga and other books on hindu and theosophic philosophy. Find self culture in the light of the ancient wisdom by taimni, i k at biblio. The only fiction book on this list, the alchemist is a seminal classic that has sold over sixtyfive million copies worldwide. The revolutionary effect of the paperback book arts. Taimni authored a number of books on eastern philosophy, including a modern interpretation of patanjalis yoga sutras. Some of these books have been written by people whose outlook on life is coloured definitely either by materialism or religious orthodoxy, but practically all of them are based on the tacit assumption that we have to live only one life on this earth and should adopt such measures for self improvement as will enable us to. Some of these books have been written by people whose outlook on life is coloured definitely either by materialism or religious orthodoxy, but practically all of them are based on the tacit assumption that we have to live only one life on this earth and should adopt such measures for selfimprovement as will enable us to achieve whatever success or happiness is possible under the natural limitations of human life.
The stories centre on the culture, a utopian, postscarcity space society of humanoids, aliens, and advanced artificial intelligences living in socialist habitats spread across the milky way galaxy. Selfhelp books created from one culture can be just as popular in another. Self culture in the light of the ancient wisdom paperback january 1, 2005 by i k taimni author. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Special gift edition of this book, with inserted note to members of the school. Tainmi was for many years a chemistry professor at allahabad university in india, specializing in guided research.
The secret of self realization i k taimni this eleventh century sanskrit text of kshemaraja epitomizes the teaching of the kashmir saiva philosophy, and was meant to aid aspirants to higher consciousness who were untrained in. Tainmi is the author of a number of books, outstanding among which are the science of yoga and glimpses. Narada bhaktisutra, with text in sanskrit, transliteration in roman, translation in english and commentary by i. This is a book for aspirants who are earnestly seeking to understand the anci. Name of writer, number pages in ebook and size are given in our post. Taimni expounds upon the way to selfdiscovery based on a profound understanding of mans relationship with the universe and his ultimate destiny. So, why is a fiction book on a self help book list. Oct 21, 2014 yet as jessica lambshapiro points out in her new book promise land. Aboriginal, torres strait islander and other first nations people are advised that this catalogue contains names, recordings and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Taimni iqbal kishen taimni, 18981978 was a professor of chemistry at the allahabad university in india, and an influential scholar in the fields of yoga and indian philosophy.
The best way to develop selfknowledge is to look inwardly. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Taimni was instrumental in the construction of the spacious building of the anand lodge in 1935 and he contributed his own library, a valuable collection, to the besant memorial library located in the lodge. A short history of selfhelp, the worlds bestselling. If the book club boom of recent decades has any clear starting point, it would be 1996, when oprah winfrey launched the book club segment of her enormously popular television program. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the science of yoga. I k taimni books biography and list of works author of. Excellent website with vast variety of goods to view and purchase, especially books and idols of hindu deities are amongst my favourite. Sep 10, 2008 author of the science of yoga, man, god and the universe, science and occultism, the ultimate reality and realization, secret of self realization, gayatri, glimpses into the psychology of yoga, self realization through love.
Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. Spiritual practice theosophical society in america. Here are 11 of the best selfdevelopment books of all time. In addition to his professional work, he made a deep study of kashmir saivism and this, combined with his profound knowledge of theosophy, was brought to bear on his. Third reprint fro 1997 available at theosophy world resource centre. Hardbound in near very good condition in near very good dust jacket. Taimni self culture in the light of occultism the secret of self realization i k taimni the ultimate reality and realization i. Page 67 in selecting books, we may be aided much by those who have studied more than ourselves. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. As you can see, there are no books about selfknowledge or selfawareness on this list.
Problem of selfdiscovery and selfrealization in the light of occultism by taimni, i. Taimnis mother died early, and he was brought up by his grandmother, who, a devotee of lord rama, lovingly called him sri ram. We have the science of yoga and self culture in our language. This has helped not only to keep the traditions of yogic culture alive and pure but to maintain the meanings of the technical. Yes, taimni was and still is quite popular here in slovenia and in the area of former yugoslavia. Self culture in the light of the ancient wisdom by taimni.
His parents prem kishen taimni and biraj nee gurtu later shifted to hardoi and then on to allahabad where prem kishen taimni got employment as secretary municipal corporation, allahabad. This eleventh century sanskrit text of kshemaraja epitomizes th. The best books for a man are not always those which the wise recommend, but oftener those which meet the peculiar wants, the natural thirst of his mind, and therefore awaken interest and rivet thought. My journey through self help culture, although it is a huge, multibillion industry, 80 percent of self help consumers are.
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