Shri Guru Bhagabat, originally writer in Odia language, is an unparalleled creation of Guruji Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satthy, after his protracted sojurn and evolution in the spiritual realm. If his other published book on hindu cosmology Gopyaru is considered a treatise of spiritual knowldge, then Guru Bhagabat can be considered as a treatise on devotion. This book elaborately depicts the theme of devotion towards the Guru following the basic features of Guru tradition. In Odia and other regional languages of India, there do not appear to be books solely on the theme of the tradition in its totality. This treatise contains invaluable aspects of human life like the greatness and uniqueness of Sri Guru, the different levels of Guru, the Guru-disciple relationship and the importance of serving the Guru, it is written in poetic meter (each line nine letters in a couplet from) of the Bhagaat written by Shri Jagannath Das. For every seeker on a spiritual journey, who aims to cross the ocean of wprld;y existence wile taking shelter in the boat of the Guru, this book is a treasure for daily study. Such is the Influence of this book that even non-Odia speaking people living outside Odisha have started learning the Odia language, in order to understand the book. Since quite some time, a few couplets of this treatise are being regularly recited as devotional prayers, in various Sai temples and in the villages of Odisha.
So far, book has been published in five books of individual relevance in the Odia language. The translation of this book in the English language will help the readers across countries to understand and appreciate the highly evolved spiritual theme of Shri Bhagabat. There is no doubt that the readers and devotee will b benefitted from this text in various ways.
Shri Guru Bhagabat, Originally written in Odia language, is an unparalleled creation of Guruji Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, after his other protracted sojourn andevolution in the spiritual real. If his other published book on hindu cosmology Gopyaru is considered a treatise of spiritual knowledge, the Guru Bhagabat can be considered as a treatise on devotion. This book elaborately depicts the theme of devotion towards the Guru following the basic features of Guru tradtition. In Odia and the regional languages of India, there do not appear to be books solely on the theme of the Guru tradition in its totality. This treatise contains invaluable aspects of human life like the greatness and uniqueness of Shri Guru, the different levels of Guru, the Guru-disciple relationship and the importance of serving the Gur. It is written in the poetic meter (each line with nine letters in a couplet from) of the Bhagabat written by Shri Jagannath Das. For every seeker on a spiritual journey, who aims to cross to cross the ocean of worldly existence while taking shelter in the boat of the Gueu, this book is a treasure for daily study. Such is the influence if this book that even non-Odia speaking people living outside Odisha have started learning the Odia language, in order to understand the book. Since quite some time, a few couplets of this treatise are being regularly recited as devotional prayers, in various sai temples and it the villages of Odisha.
So far, this book has been published in five books of individual relevance in the Odia language. The translation of this book in the English language will help the readers across countries to understand and appreciate the highly evolved spiritual theme of Shri Guru Bhagabat. There is no doubt that the readers and devotees will be benefitted from this text in various ways.
Shri Guru Bhagavat originally written in Odia language is an unparalleled of Guruji Shri Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, after his sojourn and evolution in the spiritual realm. If his recently published poetic treatise "Gopyaru Agopya" is considered a treatise of spiritual knowledge, then Guru Bhagavat is a book on devotion. This book elaborately depicts the theme of devotion towards the Guru with the basic features of Guru tradition. Not only in Odia, but also in any regional language of India, there seems to be no such book containing the theme of Guru tradition in its totality. This treatise contains invaluable aspects of human life like the greatness and uniqueness of Shri Guru, the different levels of Guru, the Guru-disciple relationship and the importance of rendering services to the Guru and is written in the poetic meter (each line with nine letters in a couplet form) of the Bhagavat written by Shri jagannath Das. For every every traveller in the spiritual hourney, who aims to cross the ocean of worldly existence holding on the boat of the Guru, this book is worth a treasure collection for daily reading. Such is the influence of this book that even non-Odia speaking people outside Odisha have started learning Odia language in order to understand it. This book has been published in four parts. It will help the English speaking to understand and appreciate the highly evolved spiritual theme of Shri Guru Bhagavat". Since quite some time, a few stanzes of this treatise are devotionally being recited as prayers, in Sai temples and in the small areas of Odisha. The prayers released in the CD's and Cassettes have been well accepted by the masses.
Now, that the complete Guru Bhagavat is available in four volumes, there is no doubt that the readers and devotees will be benefitted in various ways.
Shri Guru Bhagavat originally written in Odia language is an unparalleled creation of Guruji Shri Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, after his sojorn and evolution in the spiritual realm. If his recently published poetic treatise Gopyaru Agopya is considered a treatise of spiritual knowlege, then Guru Bhagavat is a book on devotion. This book elaborately depicts the theme of devotion towards the Guru with the basic features of Guru tradition. Not only in Odia, but also in any regional language of India, there seems to be no such book containing the theme of Guru tradition in its totality. This treatise contains invaluable aspects of human life like the greatness of Shri Guru, the different levels of Guru, the Guru-disciple relationship and the importance of rendering services to the Guru and the importance of rendering services to the Guru and is written in the poetic meter (each line with nine letters in a couplet form) of the Bhagavat written by Shri Jagabbath Das. For every raveller in the spiritual journey, who aims to cross the ocean of worldly existence holding on to the boat of the Guru, this book is worth a treasure collection for daily reading. Such is the influence of this book learning Odia language in order to understand it. Since quite some time, a few stanzas of this treatise are devotionally being recited as prayers, in Sai temples and in the small areas of Odisha. The prayers released in the CD's and Cassettes have been well accepted by the masses.
This book has been published in five parts in Odia language so far. The translation of this book in English will help the readers across the countries to understand and appreciate the highly evolved spiritual theme of Shri Guruu Bagavat and there is no doubt that the readers and devotees will be benefitted in various ways.
Shri Guru Bhagavat, originally written in Odia language, is an unparalleled creation of Guruji Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, after his protracted sojourn an evolution in this spiritual realm. If his recently published Gopyaru Agopya is considered a treatise of spiritual knowledge, then Guru Bhagavat can be considered as a treatise on devotion. This book elaborately depicts the theme of devotion towards the Guru following basic features of Guru tradition, In Odia and other regional languages of India, there do not appear to be books solely on the theme of the Guru tradition in its totality. This treatise contains invaluable aspects of human life like the greatness and uniqueness of Shri Guru, the different levels of Gurus, the Guru-disciple relationship and the importance of serving the Guru. It is written in the poetic meter (each line with nine letters in a couplet from) of the Bhagavat written by Shri Jagannath Das. For every seeker on a Spiritual journey, who aims to cross the ocean of worldly existence while taking shelter in boat of the Guru, this book is a treasure for daily study. Such is the influence of this book even non-Odia speaking people living outside Odisha have started learning the Odia language, in order to understand the book, Since quite some time, a few couplets of this treatise are being regularly recited as devotional prayers, in various Sai temples and in the villages of Odisha.
So Far, this book has been published in five volumes in the Odia language. The translation of this book in the English language will help the readers across countries to understand and Bhagavat. There is no doubt that the readers and devotees will be benefitted from this text in various ways.
Guruji Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy is highly regarded as a leading author in the field of spiritual literature and related subject. He started his professional career in 1970 as a lecturer in a college under the University of Delhi and in 1972, he joined the Indian Police Service (IPSUP Cadre). Having held many important assignments under the Government of Uttar Pradesh and Government of India, he retired in 2008, as Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh. During his illustrious Police career, he was the recipient of many awards including the prestigious Police medal for gallantry, awarded by the President of India. Being a multi-faceted personality, he has made an immense contribution in the fields of social service, literature and music for which he has received many honours and awards.
In 2008, he was honoured by the North-Odisha University as Glorious Child of Mayurbhanj. In 2009, he was honoured with Chhatra Gaurav Samman by the Ravenshaw Collegiate School, Cuttack. In may 2011, he was felicitated with the Mahapurusha Jagannath Das Samman for his outstanding contribution to Odiya spiritual literature. In November 2011, he was awarded the Divya Sangeet Shiromani Award and also the Baba Society of The Americas, Plano, Texas on the occasion of their 42nd Annual Convention in July, 2011. He was lso felicitated with the Odisha Ratna Award in the same year. In the year 2012, he was conferred an Honorary D.litt (Vachaspathi) by Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetham and was also honoured with Life Time Achievement Awarad 2011 by the Delhi Astro Study Circle.
In April 2012, he was felicitated with the first Prathanan Samman by Odisha Television network, Prarthana Channel. He was conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law, LL.D. by Berhampur University in the same year. The Wasitrac (Washington State India Trade Relation Across Nations Award), Seattle, Washington honoured him its 3rd "Building Bridges Across the Nations Award" at the opening reception of the US-India Trade & Commerce Summit held on 27th September 2012. He has received numerous National and International Awards.
In April 214, Dr. Satpathy was honoured with the D.Sc (Doctorate of Science) by the SOA University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha on the 3rd convocation for his outstanding contribution in the field of Science.
In 1989, Dr. Chandra Bhaanu Satpathy visited Shirdi for the first time and even since then, he has been dedicated to the cause of Shri shirdi Sai Baba and leads the Shirdi Sai Movement all over the world. He is the inspiration behind over 200 temples of Shirdi Sai Baba all over India and abroad and is also instrumental in establishing many School, Colleges, Hospitals and Veterinary care centres.
In the process of spreading the philosophy od Shri Sai Baba , he has authored a large volume of Sai related literature in Various languages. His books 'Shirdi Sai Baba and other Perfect Masters' and 'Baba May I Answer' have been translated and published in eight Indian language. The book 'Shridi Sai Baba and other Perfect Master' has also been translated and published in foreign languages like Ukainian, Nepalese, German, Spaish, French, Russian and Slovanian. His magnum opus entitled Guru Bhagavat in the Odia language runs into five volume containing 20,000 verses. He has also written 'Shri Sai Satcharita O Shri Sai Aradhana' in Odia language.
Similarly, his book titled Gopyaru Agopya (Sanskrit version entitled "Shrisshtitattwanuchintanam) has been well received. This book contains the theory of the creation of the Universe and many related topics. It illuminates the dual paths of knowledge and devotion and provides guidance to the spiritual seekers.
He is also an eminent lyricist and music composer and his audio compositions on Shri Sai are available in over thirty Cassettes and CD's in Hindi, Telugu and Odia languages. Besides this, he has composed the lyrics and music for bhajans (devotional songs) dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba in Hindi and Odia languages. These have compiled into entitled CD's Living with Sai, Aao Sai, Vardaan Do Sai, Tubhyam Namami by Times Music; Shriman Narayan Sai and Shri Sai Nathaya Namah Namah ny the HMV Sa Ma group, Sai Mera Palanhar by T. Sries, Shri Sai Charane, Shri Jagannath Stabaka, Shri Guru Bhagavata; Shri Jagannath Mahima, Sai Naibedya, Odiyare Anuvadit Shri Sai Aarti, Gopyaru Agopya by Visions Printers & Publishers (P) Ltd., Shri Jagannathaya Namah by Sa Re Ga Ma and Shri Guru Bhagavai in Odia, Telugu and Assamese language.
The Odia Bhagavat (pronounced as 'Bhagabata' in Odia language) written in the 15th century A.D. by Atibadi Jagannath Das, the crown saint of Utkal, is a precious and invaluable book in the history of Odisha. The influence of this experiential literature on spirituality in Odia language created by the five Saints namely Shri Jagannath Das, Shri Jashobant, Shri Shishu Anant, Shri Balaram Das and Shri Achyutanand Gosain of the Pancha-sakha era, particularly the Bhagavat of Shri Jagannat Das, Finds a mention in the history of Odisha in golden letters.
The Bhagavat, written by Atibadi Jagannath Das in Odia, had influenced the main stream of Odisha's life for centuries. The study of Bhagavat at Bhagavat Tungis (places of religious congregation in the villages or Odisha), in schools and at every home had become an indispensable part in the life of the Odia's for centuries. There is not an iota of doubt that Odia Bhagavat had deeply influenced the spiritual consciousness, social consciousness and the educational and literary world of Odisha. Today in Odisha, as a result of the modern educational system and the newly awakened social-consciousness, one may not find the past influence of the Odia Bhagavat, but there will be no Odia who would have some knowledge about Odia Bhagavat. Wven today, Odia Bhagavat is recited during religious festivals and in the templeas well as in religious and literary congregations where it is frequently referred to Hence, Atibadi Shri Jagannath Das and Shrimad Bhagavat Maha POurana are worthy of our reverence for all times to come.
Many years ago, I had heard one of my near relatives singing dome lines from this Odia Bghagavat. I remember four lines of the Bhagavat which I recite mentally at times and derive utmost delight. The same is quoted below:-
"Govinda Govinda Govinda, Padu Khyaruchi Makaranda
Se Makaranda Paana Kari, Hele Tarile Brajanaaree"
This means "Oh Govinda! From Your Holy feet, honey like nectar always floes. Drinking this honey nectar, the women of Vraj (Gopi of the Indian epic called Mahabharat) got salvation".
The beautiful and exotic to me in which she had sung these few lines had attracted me immensely and touched me to the quick. In 2001, I again had the chance of listening to her recital of these line. This had illuminated my mind with exalted emotion, rhythm and emagination. One around 11 p.m in the latter half of 2001 (I don't remember the exact day) as I settled down to write a song on Sadguru Shri Sainath Maharaj, four lines in "Nabakshari Chhand" (a poetic meter of nine letters in each line in a couplet) started following spontaneously in my mind in the same sweet tune as heard earlier. The same is quoted below:-
"Shri Gurudeba Gurudeba, Praana Mo Khoje Paada Taba
Tuma Shri Payara Dhyaanare, Ekaagrataa Aase Manaer"
This means "Oh Shri Gurudev (Oh the Master)! My soul ever yearns for Your feet. When I meditate on Your feet, only then my mind gets absorbed in it".
While writing these four lines, I had entered into the plain of divine ecstasy imperceptively and my entire night passed away in that state. Those four lines of the first day have taken the shape of "Shri Guru Bhagavat" containing about sixteen thousand lines. My eagerness to write had so accentuated that I arranged that I arranged to keep a thick note book (diary) always with me.
I had never imagined that whatever I was writing in "Nabakshari Chhand" and singing mentally during 2001-2008 would be published in an appropriate from and in the shape of a book named "Shri Guru Bhagavat". As the thoughts started flowing spontaneously, I went on writing keeping Guru in my mind, there was no conscious effort to write in a subject-wise or chapter-wise form.
While at home or while going to the office or while travelling outside Delhi, I used so carry the diary with me and wherever any thought relating to my Sadguru appeared in Nabakshari style, I used to record it immediately. Sometimes at night,, I went on writing hundred of lines till the early hours of dawn. It will not be an exaggeration to say that this had become my second nature.
Later, when the time came for the publication of these writings in the form of a book, I rearranged these writings theme-wise and chapter-wise.
Volume I of the Shri Guru Bhagavat contains three chapters. The first chapter is no Sadgurus (Perfect Masters), Gurus (Masters), santhas (Saints) and Sanyasai (Ascetics). The second chapter deals with Guru-Shishya relationship. The third chapter deals with Spiritual Initiation by the Guru in a detailed manner.
Volume II described the Divine characteristics of the Sadguru, the Divine signs on the body of Shri Guru, the power of miracles of Shri Guru, the relationship between the Guru and the disciple, Divine Grace, the transference of Power, the theory of Universe and the theory of Guru and some portions from the science of Death.
Volume III deals with Dharma (Religion), the knowledge of Death (Mrityu-Vidya), the theory of Karma-Phala (action-reaction syndrome of Hindu spiritual science) and Guru Sadhana (Meditation of Guru).
Volume Iv is devoted to God realization (Ishwar Prapti), difference between Guru's worship and wordhip of the Hindu Deities, Yoga-Sadhana (Principles of Yogic Practices), Devotion, Spiritual/Occult etc.
Like 'Brahma Tattwa' (Root theme of the Absolute Reality), 'Maha Tattwa' (True knowledge of the Creation), this 'Guru Tattwa' (True knowledge of Guru) is an essential part of the all-pervasive Nature (Mahaprakriti).
The contributory role of Guru in the spiritual evolution of the Sadhakas (spiritual aspirants), Yogis and Devotees is unimaginable.
This not only seen in Hinduism, but in other religions as well. Gurus are of many types and are called by different names like Shiksha Guru (Guru imparting education), Kul Guru (Family Guru), Mantra Guru (Guru who initiates by reciting mantra in the ears), Varna Guru (Guru of the clan), Deeksha Guru (Guru Giving initiation) etc. but it is only the Sadgurus (Perfect Masters), who through their power spiritually evolve the Jeevatmas (the beings) and lead to God realization.
It is said that there can be difference of opinion even among the Saints. I pay due respect to every view in the spiritual world even if they seem to be at a variance with each other. I am of the firm view that by appreciating the essence of different paths, a spiritual aspirant can acquire the knowledge and can realize 'Brahma' by holding on to the path ordained for him.
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Shri Guru Prarthana | 1 | |
Chapter 1 | Shri Sadguru | |
Definition of Guru | 6 | |
Descritption of The Guru's Appearance | 8 | |
Evolution of Ordinary Human Being To The State of Sadguru | 10 | |
Types Of Guru | ||
Divine Activities of Five Sadgurus | 16 | |
Role of Five Sadgurus In The Evolution of Jeevatma | 18 | |
Classification of 'Sanyasis' (Mendicants) | ||
Six Type of 'Sanyasis' in Hindu Religion | 22 | |
shuddha Yogi (Pure Yogi) | ||
Definition And Characteristics | 24 | |
Prabhu-Leena' (Merged In God) | 26 | |
Prabhu-Matta' (God Intoxicated) | 28 | |
Prabhu-Paagal' (Mad For God) | 32 | |
Prabhu-Lipta' (God Engrossed) | 34 | |
Prabhu-Prayaasi' (Seeker Of God) | 36 | |
Desirable Conduct Towards Pure Yogis | 36 | |
Evil Yogis | ||
Definition | 38 | |
Harmful influence of Evil Yogis Over Devotees | 40 | |
Methods of Protection From The Evil Yogis | 42 | |
Yoga Bhrashta' (Incompete Yoga Practitioner Of Previous Life) | 44 | |
Sahaj-Yogi' (Natural Yogi) | 46 | |
The Pivotal Group Of Masters | ||
Definition | 48 | |
Divine Role of The Group of Sadgurus In The Evolution of Universe And World | 52 | |
Jeeva-Beeja' (The Seed Of Life Forms) And 'Jeeva-Praana' (Life Force Of The Living Being) | 56 | |
Chapter 2 | Devotees Of TheMaster Classification Of The Devotees | |
Classification According To The Stages Oof In-Volution Towards The Guru | 58 | |
Classification According To The Desire of The Devotees | 60 | |
ClassificationAccording To The Karma of The Devotees | 66 | |
Classification Accardance To The Compliance with Guru's Orders | 66 | |
Classification According To The Stages Oof 'Bhakti' of the Devotees | 70 | |
Classification According To Differences In Qualities And Actions of The Devotees | 72 | |
The Characteristics of A 'Su-Bhakta' (Good Devotees | 76 | |
Prarthana' (Prayer) | 78 | |
Subhakta According To Quality And Activities of The Devotees | 88 | |
Subhakta According To Performance of Duties of Guru | 88 | |
qualities of A Good Devotee | 94 | |
The Eight Sattwik Bhavas (Spiritual Emotions) of The Devotee | 96 | |
Subtle Indicators From Guru | 100 | |
Workers of The Guru | 102 | |
Qualities Required To Be a Servant of Guru | 104 | |
Devotees Putting Questions To The Guru | 110 | |
Guru And Devotee Fighting A Holy War Of Righteousness | 114 | |
The Test/Trials of Bhaktas By The Guru | 114 | |
Worship of Guru-Shisya Together | 116 | |
Characteristics of Impure Devotees | ||
Definition | 116 | |
Foolish (Witless) Devotee | 118 | |
Greedy Devotee | 120 | |
Cunning Devotee | 120 | |
The Actor Devotee | 124 | |
Redemption of Devotees | 130 | |
Guru's Ankit Santan (Sapiritual Children) | ||
Definition | 132 | |
Ankit Santan't Actions And Qualities | 134 | |
Guru Possessed State | 140 | |
Prayer | 142 | |
Fundamental Principles Of Devotion Towards Hte Guru | 144 | |
The Para-Bhakti (Highest Devotion) Towards Guru | 144 | |
Sysptoms of 'Para-Bhakti' | 146 | |
Para-Bhakti Bhaba of Shri Krishna And Gopis | 148 | |
Peayers Bhakti | 148 | |
Prema Bhakti | 150 | |
Ardhanareeshwar' (God As Man And Woman Together) | 152 | |
Meaning of supreme Love | 152 | |
Maha Prema or Raga-Anurag Bhakti | 154 | |
The Physical Symptoms of 'Maha Prema' | 154 | |
Para-Bhakti Towards Guru | 156 | |
Chapter 3 | Spiritual Initiation By Guru | |
Meaning | 158 | |
Different Procedures of Spiritual Initiation | 160 | |
The Methods of Spiritual Initiation | 162 | |
Proper And Improper Initiation | 168 | |
Initiation In Different Ages | 168 | |
Initiation In Kaliyug | 168 | |
Initiation In Secrecy | 170 | |
Three Stages of Initiation | 170 | |
Initiation Through Shaktipaat | 172 | |
Results of Different Spirituaal Initiations | 172 | |
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Introductory Prayer | 1 | |
Chapter 1 | The (Divine) Personality of Sadguru | |
The Greatness of Sadguru | 4 | |
Avadhoota Shri Sadguru | 6 | |
The Divine Sentinel in The Royal Path | 6 | |
Sadguru Is Like A Mirror | 16 | |
Sadguru is Like A Magnet | 20 | |
The Guru Rendering Service To His Devotees | 22 | |
Shri Guru - In State of Dual Consciousness | 24 | |
Prayer | 26 | |
Chapter 2 | The Divine Sings on The Body Of Shri Guru | |
The Resplendet Bodyof The Sadguru | 28 | |
The Body of The Guru | 28 | |
The Importance of The Divine Touch of The Guru's Hand | 28 | |
The Water of Guru's Feet | 32 | |
The Halo Around The Guru | 32 | |
Appearance of The Guru At Different Places At The Same Time | 36 | |
Chapter 3 | The Power Of Miracles Of The Guru | |
The Powes of miracles of The Guru | 36 | |
Prayer | 38 | |
The Power of The Deities And The Power of The Guru | 40 | |
The Activities of The Sadguru | 42 | |
The Sphere of His Activities | 42 | |
The Divine And Extensive Activities of Hte Sadguru | 46 | |
The Selfless Activities of The Sadguru | 48 | |
The Court of Hte Sadguru | 50 | |
The Relationship Between Two Sadgurus | 54 | |
Scriptures And The Importance of Scriptures Of The Sadgurus | 56 | |
Prayer | 58 | |
The Effects of Dishonoring A Guru | 58 | |
Religious Donations | 60 | |
The Selfish Guru | 66 | |
Chapter 4 | Relationship Between The Guru And the Disciple Devotion Towards The Guru | |
The Basis of Devotion | 68 | |
The (Physical) Manifestations of Eight Divine Emotions | 70 | |
Emotional Interplay Between The Guru And The Disciple | 72 | |
Guru-disciple Interdependence | 74 | |
Acceptance of thE Disciple By Hte Master | 74 | |
The First Meeting of Hte Devotee With The Guru | 76 | |
Experiencing The Divine From of The Guru | 78 | |
The Companionship of Shri Guru, Its Importance | 78 | |
Outer Companionship | 80 | |
Inner Compaionship | 80 | |
THeSowing of The Seed of Devotion of Guru | 80 | |
Gur's Role As A Gardener | 80 | |
Annihilation of Desire | 82 | |
The Evolution of The Devotee's Consciousness | 84 | |
Devotees In The Divine Aura of The Guru | 84 | |
Guru's Control Over The Devotees | 86 | |
Divine Influence of Shri Guru | 88 | |
he Game of The Three Attributes of Nature | 90 | |
Dualism And Monism | 90 | |
Human Soul And Over Soul | 92 | |
Appearance of The Guru In The Form of Deity | 94 | |
Shri Guru As A Doctor | 94 | |
Guru's Methods of Imparting knowledge | 96 | |
Guru's Help In Noble Deeds (of Hte Devotee) | 98 | |
The Guidance Given By The Sadguru | 100 | |
the Relationship of The Guru And Disciple From Hte Past Lives | 102 | |
Showing Path In He Nbew Life of Hte Devotee | 106 | |
Age And Spirituality | 108 | |
Trial of The Devotee | 110 | |
The Tomb of Hte Guru | 110 | |
Forewarning The Devotee About Dangers | 112 | |
Prayer | 114 | |
Forgiveness of The Sadguru | 118 | |
The Successor of The Spiritual Adepts | 120 | |
Chapter 5 | Divine Grace | |
Definitio of Compasion | 122 | |
The Divine Grace of Guru | 128 | |
Prayer | 128 | |
Guru's Kindness And Activities of Devotees | 128 | |
The Deserving And The Underserving Devotees | 130 | |
The External And Internal Compassion of Guru | 132 | |
Experiencint The Desired Deity Due To The Kindness of Shri Guru | 132 | |
Vision of Deities Through The Guru | 134 | |
Chapter 6 | Definition | 134 |
Group Empowerment (blessing) | 138 | |
Empowerment of The Devotee By The Guru | 138 | |
Awakening of The Disciple's Kundalini | 138 | |
Disciple Using Guru's Powers | 140 | |
Effects of Shri Guru's Powers | 140 | |
Prayer | 144 | |
Chapter 7 | The Theory Of University And The Theory Of Guru | |
The Theory of University And The Theory of Guru | 146 | |
The Non-manifested Power of God | 146 | |
Guru, Devotee And The Brahma | 146 | |
Chapter 8 | The Science Of Death | |
Remembrance of Hte Guru At The Time of Death | 148 | |
The Condition of Human Beings At The Time of Death | 150 | |
Condition At The Time of Death | 154 | |
Experience of Divine Light | 156 | |
Death-swoon And Later Condition of He Jeevas | 156 | |
Movement of Vital Airs At The Time of Death | 162 | |
Death of Hte Yogi | 164 | |
The Indicators of Imminents Death | 166 | |
Pre-death Experience | 168 | |
The Compassion of Hte Sadguru At The Time of Death | 168 | |
Prayer | 170 | |
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Chapter 1 | Religion (Bharma) | 2 |
Chapter 2 | Mrityu-Vidya (The knowledge of Death) | |
The role of Sadguru at the time of death of devotee | 8 | |
The role of Divine helpers after death | 16 | |
Prayer | 20 | |
The death of Yogis (ascetics) | 22 | |
wilful Death | 24 | |
Wilful discordance of body a Siddha Yogi | 28 | |
Karmic debtas of human beings | 30 | |
Siddhas and Maya | 32 | |
(Videhi Stithi) Beyond - Body Consciousness | 36 | |
the State of the Jivan-muktas | 38 | |
Mahar-Loka-A spiritual plance | 40 | |
Prayer | 42 | |
Adi Jyoti (Primordial Celestial light) | 42 | |
Jivatama in Lunar region | 46 | |
Significance of Ekadashi | 46 | |
Sattwa and Tama Vritti (mental mode) | 48 | |
Travels of the jinvatma in the Solar Region | 50 | |
Jivatma's journey of Vishnu-Loka | 52 | |
Swarga-Loka (Heaven) and Narka-Loka (Hell) | 54 | |
Experience of Narka-Loka (Hell) | 56 | |
Experience of Deva-Loka (Heaven) | 60 | |
Relationship with th eAncestors | 60 | |
Relevance of Pindadana | 62 | |
The effects of Suicide | 64 | |
rebirth of Jiva | 66 | |
Prayer | 70 | |
Chapter 3 | the theory of Karma-Phala | |
The drama of human life through multiple life cycles | 72 | |
The complex game (features) of Karma | 76 | |
Types of Karma | 76 | |
Karma Rina (Debt of Karma) | 78 | |
The seed of Karma | 80 | |
The incarnations and their divine activities | 82 | |
Tynes of Prarabdha | 86 | |
Life in Heave and Hell | 88 | |
Paap and Punya | 88 | |
Unrealised Sins | 92 | |
The shakle of debts (Rinanubandha) | 92 | |
Debts through numerous births | 96 | |
Rulers-Their Karmas and effects | 104 | |
Karma-phala (results) of Accidental Death and Murders | 110 | |
(Results of ) Suicide | 110 | |
Birth of men and women | 110 | |
Karmic debt to group activities | 114 | |
Paap-Punya of Childern | 116 | |
Ego | 116 | |
Paap and punya of inferior species | 118 | |
Prayer | 120 | |
Chapter 4 | Guru Sadhana (Meditation on Guru) | |
Meditation on form - Meditatiive Postures | 122 | |
Meditative posture | 124 | |
Different planes of spiritual ecstasy | 126 | |
Obstacles created by Maya during Guru Sadhna | 128 | |
Diffeiculties faced by the devotee during meditation | 136 | |
Meditation-Directions of Guru | 136 | |
Guru's instructions followed bt the devotee | 138 | |
Shri Guru's meditation-method | 140 | |
Meditation-Selection of Place | 140 | |
Meditation-Point of focus | 142 | |
Meditation - Movement of Vital Airs inside body | 142 | |
Meditation-Types | 144 | |
Guru-looking inwards | 144 | |
Guru-looking outwards | 146 | |
Meditation-Experience of divine light | 152 | |
Thousand-petaled Lotus | 152 | |
Spiritual ecstasty ibn meditation | 154 | |
Contnuous recitation of Name | 158 | |
Mental Wrship (Manas-pooja) | 160 | |
Eternal bondage between Guru and disciple | 162 | |
Halo around th Sadguru | 164 | |
Game of maya during meditation | 166 | |
Three Components of spiritual practice | 166 | |
Direct and Indirect experiences | 168 | |
Worship of numerous Deities | 170 | |
Worship of Guru-Shisya Together | 172 | |
Devorion of Great devotee | 172 | |
Will and Will Power | 176 | |
Seven leels of Sadhana | 178 | |
First Level | 178 | |
Second Level | 178 | |
Thirsd Level | 180 | |
Fourth Level | 182 | |
Fifth Level | 184 | |
Sixth Level | 190 | |
Seventh Level | 192 | |
Beyond-the-body state | 194 | |
Parama-hamsa | 194 | |
Siddhis (Occult powers) | 198 | |
Kaivalya State | 200 | |
Mantra-sadhna- Definition | 204 | |
Mantra-shakti (power of mantra) | 206 | |
Guru Mantra | 208 | |
Method of incantation of Mantra | 210 | |
Hte varying meanings of mantras | 216 | |
Yantra Pooja | 218 | |
Mantras of low efficacy | 218 | |
Cryptic Mantras | 218 | |
The Method of Mantra-intiation in Ears | 220 | |
Theory of Siddhas | 222 | |
Meeting with Siddha yogi | 222 | |
The Birth of Siddha's | 222 | |
Practices for physical control | 228 | |
Cleansing of body | 230 | |
Siddhas movenment in the space | 232 | |
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SriShri Jagannatha Prayer | 2 | |
Circumambulation of Shri Jagannath Tmple | 10 | |
God Realization | ||
Definition | 24 | |
Illusory concept abiout God Realization | 26 | |
The Path of Spiritual Practice-The theory of Siddhis | ||
The subtle dosies | 30 | |
The dosy of the Siddhas (Spiritual Adepts) | 32 | |
Wilful absication of body by the Siddhas | 36 | |
God and Human beings | ||
God and Human beings | 38 | |
The Worship of the Guru | ||
The Perfect Master | 40 | |
The right to be worshipped | 42 | |
Worship of Sadguru before Maha Samabhi | 42 | |
Sagun Puja of Sadguru | 44 | |
The ritulas pertainning to Saguna Parthiva Puja | 46 | |
Infusing the statue with life | 48 | |
Worship in the house of the Devotee | 50 | |
Worship of the Guru at the devotee's home | 50 | |
The worship of the Guru before Maha Samadhi - in Ashrams or in places of worship | 56 | |
Celebrating the birthday of the Guru | 64 | |
Maha Prayan Day | 64 | |
Celebration on special days | 70 | |
The eleventh day of the waxing Moon | 70 | |
Thursday | 70 | |
Guru Purnima | 70 | |
Maha Shiva Ratri | 72 | |
The Birthday of Lord Dattatreya | 74 | |
Celebration of Guru's birthday | 74 | |
Parayana and Purascharana | 76 | |
Religionous functions during eclipse | 78 | |
Some important nights | 80 | |
The System of worship of Shri Guru's feet | 80 | |
Method of worship of the meditation of the Guru | 82 | |
Puja without forms or attributes | 84 | |
Puja of the Soul | 86 | |
Mental worship - with Attributes | 88 | |
Sadhana of Guru Mantra | 90 | |
Prayer | 92 | |
The difference between the Wordhip of the Guru and Worship of Deity | ||
he difference between the Worship of the Guru and Worship of a Deity | 92 | |
Yoga Sadhana | ||
The meaning of Yoga | 96 | |
Kundalini Practice/ Definition of Chakra | 100 | |
The description of the plexus | 100 | |
The functions of the Plexus | 106 | |
The Chakra in the Universe and Human body | 112 | |
The Minor Chakras | 114 | |
Chakra and the power of Siddhi | 114 | |
The results of Yogic kriya | 116 | |
Experience of the Seven Lokas | 116 | |
The wish of Siddhi | 118 | |
Types of Powers | ||
Power / Siddhi / Bibhuti | 118 | |
The use of Power | 120 | |
The Three Powers: | ||
Brahma Shakti-Shakti of creation-Siddha Shakti | 124 | |
Aadheya Shakti | 126 | |
Chit Shakti | 128 | |
Hladini Power | 130 | |
Aprokruta Shakti (power) | 132 | |
Power, Miracles & Beliefs | 132 | |
Mental Power - destruction of mind | ||
The theory of Meditation | ||
The meaning of Meditation | 136 | |
Experience in Meditation | 136 | |
Ebtry into the world od devotional emotion | 138 | |
Experience in Sadhana | ||
Use of gross and subtle organs | 140 | |
Three bodies of human being | 142 | |
The gross and subtle materials | 144 | |
The essence of Guru and mind | 144 | |
The Practice of Sounda (Swara Sadhana) | 146 | |
Spiritual Practice-an experience | 148 | |
Definition of samadhi | ||
Definition of Samadhi | 150 | |
Samadhi and Sadguru | 154 | |
The Compassion of the Guru and the Third Eye | ||
The Compassion of the Guru and the Thirs Eyes | 160 | |
Ancilliary knowledge for Meditation | ||
The knowledge of sky | 164 | |
The The Solar Sky | 164 | |
The Pure Sky | 164 | |
Mahakash | 166 | |
The Theory of Nada | 166 | |
The Theory of Nada | 166 | |
Dream Analysis | 170 | |
Types of Dreams | 174 | |
Spiritual Dream | 178 | |
Trataka Vidya | 180 | |
The Human Body and the Universe | ||
The science of God | 184 | |
The human body and the body of te universe | 186 | |
The seven celestial realms | 186 | |
Brahma;s Blueprint of Creation-Sanaka and the other Rishis | 190 | |
Brahma's creative will-the three elements | 192 | |
The conflict of the three Gunas | 192 | |
The Seven Rays | 196 | |
Deluge and Creation | 198 | |
The power of attraction and repulsion of the Univrse | 198 | |
The powers of attraction and repulsion of matter | 200 | |
Gross and Subtle powes of attraction | 202 | |
Emotional Attraction | 204 | |
The power of contraction at the time of Apocalyse | 206 | |
Rishi Tattwa | 206 | |
Daksha Prajapati | 208 | |
The abode of Shri Vishnu | 214 | |
The divine illusion of Shri Vishnu | 216 | |
The history of the living world | 220 | |
Evolution of the human race | 226 | |
Love of Creation and Love of the Creator | 226 | |
Sun Worship | 228 | |
The theory of Incarnations | ||
Role of Incarnations | 230 | |
The divine Precept of the Avatar | 234 | |
The sun God and Incarnation | 236 | |
The effect of Sattwa and Tama Gunas on earth | 238 | |
The Cross Road of time on earth | 240 | |
Different types of Incarnations | 242 | |
The last Prayer | 244 | |
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Faith and Blind Faith | ||
Blind Faith And Its Effect Oin Society | 4 | |
The Paradox Of Being Prejejudiced With Blind Faith | 4 | |
Historical Anedotes On Bling Faith | 6 | |
Anecdotes On Blind Faith From Different Religions and Societies | 8 | |
The effect Of Blind Faith On A Child's Mind | ||
The Acts Of Cursing And Blessing | ||
The Dual Attributes Of Divine Power | 14 | |
The Curse And Blessings Of Saints | 16 | |
Epical Periods - Blessings And Curses | 18 | |
Blessings In The Guise Of Curse | 20 | |
Cursing And Blessing Are Special Acts | 20 | |
Curse Inflicted On King Dashharath | 22 | |
Repentance And Atonement | 28 | |
Papa Is Like A Hole In The Shield Of Punya (virtue) | 32 | |
Instances Of Putting A Curse In The Puranas-the Valiant Karna | 34 | |
Draupadi And Durvasha Muni | 36 | |
Gautam Rishi And Ahalya | 42 | |
The Sadguru And Curse | 44 | |
The Drama Of Curses And Blessings In The Present Era | 44 | |
Prayer | 50 | |
Divine Relationship Between Some Gurus And Disciples | ||
Samarth Ramdas And Shivaji | 52 | |
Shri Ramakrishna Paramhamsa And Shri Vivekananda | 54 | |
Sant Nivrittinath And Sant Gyaneshwar | 58 | |
Shri Machhendranath And Shri Gorakhnath | 60 | |
Bhagwan Shri Ramana Maharshi | 64 | |
Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu | 68 | |
Shri Lokenath Brahmachari | 74 | |
Shri Shri Maa Aanandamayi | 78 | |
Nizamuddin Aulia And Amir Khusro | 82 | |
The Religious Tradition of Sikhism | 86 | |
Shri Shirdi Sai Baba And Upasani Maharaj | 92 | |
The First Meeting Between A Guru And The Devotee | ||
The Entry Of Guru In The Life Of A Devotee | 106 | |
First Meeting With The Guru-the Devotees Reaction | 108 | |
Devotees Of The Guru - Their Desirable Conduct | 110 | |
Shri Guru's Compassion For The Evolution Of The Devote | 112 | |
Siddhi Tattwa | ||
The Illusion Regarding Siddhis | 114 | |
The Definition Of Siddhi | 116 | |
Siddhi - Material And Spiritual | 116 | |
The Manifestation Of The Siddhi Power | 118 | |
The Categorization Of Siddhis With Examples | 120 | |
Maha Siddhi | 120 | |
The Ten Minor Siddhis | 126 | |
Various Types Of Natural Powers | 128 | |
The Siddhas And Their Siddhis | 128 | |
The use Of Material Substances For Acquiring Siddhi | 130 | |
Salutations To The Miracles | 132 | |
The Proper Path Of A Devotee | 134 | |
Sadhana And Siddhi | 134 | |
The Principles Of The Family Life - Four Ashrams Of The Worsldly Man | ||
The Situaion/condition Of Asceticism | 142 | |
Asceticis Of Today | 142 | |
The Common Man's Deam To Become A Sanyasi | 144 | |
The Concerns Of The Family Man | 144 | |
The Psychology Of The Family Man | 146 | |
The Psychology Of Ambitious People | 148 | |
The Natural Evolution Of Human Beings | 150 | |
The Crookedness of The Fake Sadhu | 152 | |
The Importanc Of Domestic Saints | 156 | |
Guru's Compassion For The Householders | 158 | |
Prayer To The Shri Guru | 158 | |
The Principles (Dynamics) of Kala | ||
The Theory Of Evolution And Kala | 162 | |
Concept Of Kal In The Puranas | 164 | |
The Philosophy Of Kala | 166 | |
The Spiritual Interpretation Of Kal | 166 | |
The Hindu View About Kala | 168 | |
Experience Of Kala In Nirvikalpa Samadhi | 170 | |
Kala Purusha | 172 | |
The First Manifestation Of Kala | 172 | |
M Last Prayer | 174 | |
Prayer | 176 |
Shri Guru Bhagabat, originally writer in Odia language, is an unparalleled creation of Guruji Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satthy, after his protracted sojurn and evolution in the spiritual realm. If his other published book on hindu cosmology Gopyaru is considered a treatise of spiritual knowldge, then Guru Bhagabat can be considered as a treatise on devotion. This book elaborately depicts the theme of devotion towards the Guru following the basic features of Guru tradition. In Odia and other regional languages of India, there do not appear to be books solely on the theme of the tradition in its totality. This treatise contains invaluable aspects of human life like the greatness and uniqueness of Sri Guru, the different levels of Guru, the Guru-disciple relationship and the importance of serving the Guru, it is written in poetic meter (each line nine letters in a couplet from) of the Bhagaat written by Shri Jagannath Das. For every seeker on a spiritual journey, who aims to cross the ocean of wprld;y existence wile taking shelter in the boat of the Guru, this book is a treasure for daily study. Such is the Influence of this book that even non-Odia speaking people living outside Odisha have started learning the Odia language, in order to understand the book. Since quite some time, a few couplets of this treatise are being regularly recited as devotional prayers, in various Sai temples and in the villages of Odisha.
So far, book has been published in five books of individual relevance in the Odia language. The translation of this book in the English language will help the readers across countries to understand and appreciate the highly evolved spiritual theme of Shri Bhagabat. There is no doubt that the readers and devotee will b benefitted from this text in various ways.
Shri Guru Bhagabat, Originally written in Odia language, is an unparalleled creation of Guruji Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, after his other protracted sojourn andevolution in the spiritual real. If his other published book on hindu cosmology Gopyaru is considered a treatise of spiritual knowledge, the Guru Bhagabat can be considered as a treatise on devotion. This book elaborately depicts the theme of devotion towards the Guru following the basic features of Guru tradtition. In Odia and the regional languages of India, there do not appear to be books solely on the theme of the Guru tradition in its totality. This treatise contains invaluable aspects of human life like the greatness and uniqueness of Shri Guru, the different levels of Guru, the Guru-disciple relationship and the importance of serving the Gur. It is written in the poetic meter (each line with nine letters in a couplet from) of the Bhagabat written by Shri Jagannath Das. For every seeker on a spiritual journey, who aims to cross to cross the ocean of worldly existence while taking shelter in the boat of the Gueu, this book is a treasure for daily study. Such is the influence if this book that even non-Odia speaking people living outside Odisha have started learning the Odia language, in order to understand the book. Since quite some time, a few couplets of this treatise are being regularly recited as devotional prayers, in various sai temples and it the villages of Odisha.
So far, this book has been published in five books of individual relevance in the Odia language. The translation of this book in the English language will help the readers across countries to understand and appreciate the highly evolved spiritual theme of Shri Guru Bhagabat. There is no doubt that the readers and devotees will be benefitted from this text in various ways.
Shri Guru Bhagavat originally written in Odia language is an unparalleled of Guruji Shri Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, after his sojourn and evolution in the spiritual realm. If his recently published poetic treatise "Gopyaru Agopya" is considered a treatise of spiritual knowledge, then Guru Bhagavat is a book on devotion. This book elaborately depicts the theme of devotion towards the Guru with the basic features of Guru tradition. Not only in Odia, but also in any regional language of India, there seems to be no such book containing the theme of Guru tradition in its totality. This treatise contains invaluable aspects of human life like the greatness and uniqueness of Shri Guru, the different levels of Guru, the Guru-disciple relationship and the importance of rendering services to the Guru and is written in the poetic meter (each line with nine letters in a couplet form) of the Bhagavat written by Shri jagannath Das. For every every traveller in the spiritual hourney, who aims to cross the ocean of worldly existence holding on the boat of the Guru, this book is worth a treasure collection for daily reading. Such is the influence of this book that even non-Odia speaking people outside Odisha have started learning Odia language in order to understand it. This book has been published in four parts. It will help the English speaking to understand and appreciate the highly evolved spiritual theme of Shri Guru Bhagavat". Since quite some time, a few stanzes of this treatise are devotionally being recited as prayers, in Sai temples and in the small areas of Odisha. The prayers released in the CD's and Cassettes have been well accepted by the masses.
Now, that the complete Guru Bhagavat is available in four volumes, there is no doubt that the readers and devotees will be benefitted in various ways.
Shri Guru Bhagavat originally written in Odia language is an unparalleled creation of Guruji Shri Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, after his sojorn and evolution in the spiritual realm. If his recently published poetic treatise Gopyaru Agopya is considered a treatise of spiritual knowlege, then Guru Bhagavat is a book on devotion. This book elaborately depicts the theme of devotion towards the Guru with the basic features of Guru tradition. Not only in Odia, but also in any regional language of India, there seems to be no such book containing the theme of Guru tradition in its totality. This treatise contains invaluable aspects of human life like the greatness of Shri Guru, the different levels of Guru, the Guru-disciple relationship and the importance of rendering services to the Guru and the importance of rendering services to the Guru and is written in the poetic meter (each line with nine letters in a couplet form) of the Bhagavat written by Shri Jagabbath Das. For every raveller in the spiritual journey, who aims to cross the ocean of worldly existence holding on to the boat of the Guru, this book is worth a treasure collection for daily reading. Such is the influence of this book learning Odia language in order to understand it. Since quite some time, a few stanzas of this treatise are devotionally being recited as prayers, in Sai temples and in the small areas of Odisha. The prayers released in the CD's and Cassettes have been well accepted by the masses.
This book has been published in five parts in Odia language so far. The translation of this book in English will help the readers across the countries to understand and appreciate the highly evolved spiritual theme of Shri Guruu Bagavat and there is no doubt that the readers and devotees will be benefitted in various ways.
Shri Guru Bhagavat, originally written in Odia language, is an unparalleled creation of Guruji Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, after his protracted sojourn an evolution in this spiritual realm. If his recently published Gopyaru Agopya is considered a treatise of spiritual knowledge, then Guru Bhagavat can be considered as a treatise on devotion. This book elaborately depicts the theme of devotion towards the Guru following basic features of Guru tradition, In Odia and other regional languages of India, there do not appear to be books solely on the theme of the Guru tradition in its totality. This treatise contains invaluable aspects of human life like the greatness and uniqueness of Shri Guru, the different levels of Gurus, the Guru-disciple relationship and the importance of serving the Guru. It is written in the poetic meter (each line with nine letters in a couplet from) of the Bhagavat written by Shri Jagannath Das. For every seeker on a Spiritual journey, who aims to cross the ocean of worldly existence while taking shelter in boat of the Guru, this book is a treasure for daily study. Such is the influence of this book even non-Odia speaking people living outside Odisha have started learning the Odia language, in order to understand the book, Since quite some time, a few couplets of this treatise are being regularly recited as devotional prayers, in various Sai temples and in the villages of Odisha.
So Far, this book has been published in five volumes in the Odia language. The translation of this book in the English language will help the readers across countries to understand and Bhagavat. There is no doubt that the readers and devotees will be benefitted from this text in various ways.
Guruji Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy is highly regarded as a leading author in the field of spiritual literature and related subject. He started his professional career in 1970 as a lecturer in a college under the University of Delhi and in 1972, he joined the Indian Police Service (IPSUP Cadre). Having held many important assignments under the Government of Uttar Pradesh and Government of India, he retired in 2008, as Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh. During his illustrious Police career, he was the recipient of many awards including the prestigious Police medal for gallantry, awarded by the President of India. Being a multi-faceted personality, he has made an immense contribution in the fields of social service, literature and music for which he has received many honours and awards.
In 2008, he was honoured by the North-Odisha University as Glorious Child of Mayurbhanj. In 2009, he was honoured with Chhatra Gaurav Samman by the Ravenshaw Collegiate School, Cuttack. In may 2011, he was felicitated with the Mahapurusha Jagannath Das Samman for his outstanding contribution to Odiya spiritual literature. In November 2011, he was awarded the Divya Sangeet Shiromani Award and also the Baba Society of The Americas, Plano, Texas on the occasion of their 42nd Annual Convention in July, 2011. He was lso felicitated with the Odisha Ratna Award in the same year. In the year 2012, he was conferred an Honorary D.litt (Vachaspathi) by Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetham and was also honoured with Life Time Achievement Awarad 2011 by the Delhi Astro Study Circle.
In April 2012, he was felicitated with the first Prathanan Samman by Odisha Television network, Prarthana Channel. He was conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law, LL.D. by Berhampur University in the same year. The Wasitrac (Washington State India Trade Relation Across Nations Award), Seattle, Washington honoured him its 3rd "Building Bridges Across the Nations Award" at the opening reception of the US-India Trade & Commerce Summit held on 27th September 2012. He has received numerous National and International Awards.
In April 214, Dr. Satpathy was honoured with the D.Sc (Doctorate of Science) by the SOA University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha on the 3rd convocation for his outstanding contribution in the field of Science.
In 1989, Dr. Chandra Bhaanu Satpathy visited Shirdi for the first time and even since then, he has been dedicated to the cause of Shri shirdi Sai Baba and leads the Shirdi Sai Movement all over the world. He is the inspiration behind over 200 temples of Shirdi Sai Baba all over India and abroad and is also instrumental in establishing many School, Colleges, Hospitals and Veterinary care centres.
In the process of spreading the philosophy od Shri Sai Baba , he has authored a large volume of Sai related literature in Various languages. His books 'Shirdi Sai Baba and other Perfect Masters' and 'Baba May I Answer' have been translated and published in eight Indian language. The book 'Shridi Sai Baba and other Perfect Master' has also been translated and published in foreign languages like Ukainian, Nepalese, German, Spaish, French, Russian and Slovanian. His magnum opus entitled Guru Bhagavat in the Odia language runs into five volume containing 20,000 verses. He has also written 'Shri Sai Satcharita O Shri Sai Aradhana' in Odia language.
Similarly, his book titled Gopyaru Agopya (Sanskrit version entitled "Shrisshtitattwanuchintanam) has been well received. This book contains the theory of the creation of the Universe and many related topics. It illuminates the dual paths of knowledge and devotion and provides guidance to the spiritual seekers.
He is also an eminent lyricist and music composer and his audio compositions on Shri Sai are available in over thirty Cassettes and CD's in Hindi, Telugu and Odia languages. Besides this, he has composed the lyrics and music for bhajans (devotional songs) dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba in Hindi and Odia languages. These have compiled into entitled CD's Living with Sai, Aao Sai, Vardaan Do Sai, Tubhyam Namami by Times Music; Shriman Narayan Sai and Shri Sai Nathaya Namah Namah ny the HMV Sa Ma group, Sai Mera Palanhar by T. Sries, Shri Sai Charane, Shri Jagannath Stabaka, Shri Guru Bhagavata; Shri Jagannath Mahima, Sai Naibedya, Odiyare Anuvadit Shri Sai Aarti, Gopyaru Agopya by Visions Printers & Publishers (P) Ltd., Shri Jagannathaya Namah by Sa Re Ga Ma and Shri Guru Bhagavai in Odia, Telugu and Assamese language.
The Odia Bhagavat (pronounced as 'Bhagabata' in Odia language) written in the 15th century A.D. by Atibadi Jagannath Das, the crown saint of Utkal, is a precious and invaluable book in the history of Odisha. The influence of this experiential literature on spirituality in Odia language created by the five Saints namely Shri Jagannath Das, Shri Jashobant, Shri Shishu Anant, Shri Balaram Das and Shri Achyutanand Gosain of the Pancha-sakha era, particularly the Bhagavat of Shri Jagannat Das, Finds a mention in the history of Odisha in golden letters.
The Bhagavat, written by Atibadi Jagannath Das in Odia, had influenced the main stream of Odisha's life for centuries. The study of Bhagavat at Bhagavat Tungis (places of religious congregation in the villages or Odisha), in schools and at every home had become an indispensable part in the life of the Odia's for centuries. There is not an iota of doubt that Odia Bhagavat had deeply influenced the spiritual consciousness, social consciousness and the educational and literary world of Odisha. Today in Odisha, as a result of the modern educational system and the newly awakened social-consciousness, one may not find the past influence of the Odia Bhagavat, but there will be no Odia who would have some knowledge about Odia Bhagavat. Wven today, Odia Bhagavat is recited during religious festivals and in the templeas well as in religious and literary congregations where it is frequently referred to Hence, Atibadi Shri Jagannath Das and Shrimad Bhagavat Maha POurana are worthy of our reverence for all times to come.
Many years ago, I had heard one of my near relatives singing dome lines from this Odia Bghagavat. I remember four lines of the Bhagavat which I recite mentally at times and derive utmost delight. The same is quoted below:-
"Govinda Govinda Govinda, Padu Khyaruchi Makaranda
Se Makaranda Paana Kari, Hele Tarile Brajanaaree"
This means "Oh Govinda! From Your Holy feet, honey like nectar always floes. Drinking this honey nectar, the women of Vraj (Gopi of the Indian epic called Mahabharat) got salvation".
The beautiful and exotic to me in which she had sung these few lines had attracted me immensely and touched me to the quick. In 2001, I again had the chance of listening to her recital of these line. This had illuminated my mind with exalted emotion, rhythm and emagination. One around 11 p.m in the latter half of 2001 (I don't remember the exact day) as I settled down to write a song on Sadguru Shri Sainath Maharaj, four lines in "Nabakshari Chhand" (a poetic meter of nine letters in each line in a couplet) started following spontaneously in my mind in the same sweet tune as heard earlier. The same is quoted below:-
"Shri Gurudeba Gurudeba, Praana Mo Khoje Paada Taba
Tuma Shri Payara Dhyaanare, Ekaagrataa Aase Manaer"
This means "Oh Shri Gurudev (Oh the Master)! My soul ever yearns for Your feet. When I meditate on Your feet, only then my mind gets absorbed in it".
While writing these four lines, I had entered into the plain of divine ecstasy imperceptively and my entire night passed away in that state. Those four lines of the first day have taken the shape of "Shri Guru Bhagavat" containing about sixteen thousand lines. My eagerness to write had so accentuated that I arranged that I arranged to keep a thick note book (diary) always with me.
I had never imagined that whatever I was writing in "Nabakshari Chhand" and singing mentally during 2001-2008 would be published in an appropriate from and in the shape of a book named "Shri Guru Bhagavat". As the thoughts started flowing spontaneously, I went on writing keeping Guru in my mind, there was no conscious effort to write in a subject-wise or chapter-wise form.
While at home or while going to the office or while travelling outside Delhi, I used so carry the diary with me and wherever any thought relating to my Sadguru appeared in Nabakshari style, I used to record it immediately. Sometimes at night,, I went on writing hundred of lines till the early hours of dawn. It will not be an exaggeration to say that this had become my second nature.
Later, when the time came for the publication of these writings in the form of a book, I rearranged these writings theme-wise and chapter-wise.
Volume I of the Shri Guru Bhagavat contains three chapters. The first chapter is no Sadgurus (Perfect Masters), Gurus (Masters), santhas (Saints) and Sanyasai (Ascetics). The second chapter deals with Guru-Shishya relationship. The third chapter deals with Spiritual Initiation by the Guru in a detailed manner.
Volume II described the Divine characteristics of the Sadguru, the Divine signs on the body of Shri Guru, the power of miracles of Shri Guru, the relationship between the Guru and the disciple, Divine Grace, the transference of Power, the theory of Universe and the theory of Guru and some portions from the science of Death.
Volume III deals with Dharma (Religion), the knowledge of Death (Mrityu-Vidya), the theory of Karma-Phala (action-reaction syndrome of Hindu spiritual science) and Guru Sadhana (Meditation of Guru).
Volume Iv is devoted to God realization (Ishwar Prapti), difference between Guru's worship and wordhip of the Hindu Deities, Yoga-Sadhana (Principles of Yogic Practices), Devotion, Spiritual/Occult etc.
Like 'Brahma Tattwa' (Root theme of the Absolute Reality), 'Maha Tattwa' (True knowledge of the Creation), this 'Guru Tattwa' (True knowledge of Guru) is an essential part of the all-pervasive Nature (Mahaprakriti).
The contributory role of Guru in the spiritual evolution of the Sadhakas (spiritual aspirants), Yogis and Devotees is unimaginable.
This not only seen in Hinduism, but in other religions as well. Gurus are of many types and are called by different names like Shiksha Guru (Guru imparting education), Kul Guru (Family Guru), Mantra Guru (Guru who initiates by reciting mantra in the ears), Varna Guru (Guru of the clan), Deeksha Guru (Guru Giving initiation) etc. but it is only the Sadgurus (Perfect Masters), who through their power spiritually evolve the Jeevatmas (the beings) and lead to God realization.
It is said that there can be difference of opinion even among the Saints. I pay due respect to every view in the spiritual world even if they seem to be at a variance with each other. I am of the firm view that by appreciating the essence of different paths, a spiritual aspirant can acquire the knowledge and can realize 'Brahma' by holding on to the path ordained for him.
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Shri Guru Prarthana | 1 | |
Chapter 1 | Shri Sadguru | |
Definition of Guru | 6 | |
Descritption of The Guru's Appearance | 8 | |
Evolution of Ordinary Human Being To The State of Sadguru | 10 | |
Types Of Guru | ||
Divine Activities of Five Sadgurus | 16 | |
Role of Five Sadgurus In The Evolution of Jeevatma | 18 | |
Classification of 'Sanyasis' (Mendicants) | ||
Six Type of 'Sanyasis' in Hindu Religion | 22 | |
shuddha Yogi (Pure Yogi) | ||
Definition And Characteristics | 24 | |
Prabhu-Leena' (Merged In God) | 26 | |
Prabhu-Matta' (God Intoxicated) | 28 | |
Prabhu-Paagal' (Mad For God) | 32 | |
Prabhu-Lipta' (God Engrossed) | 34 | |
Prabhu-Prayaasi' (Seeker Of God) | 36 | |
Desirable Conduct Towards Pure Yogis | 36 | |
Evil Yogis | ||
Definition | 38 | |
Harmful influence of Evil Yogis Over Devotees | 40 | |
Methods of Protection From The Evil Yogis | 42 | |
Yoga Bhrashta' (Incompete Yoga Practitioner Of Previous Life) | 44 | |
Sahaj-Yogi' (Natural Yogi) | 46 | |
The Pivotal Group Of Masters | ||
Definition | 48 | |
Divine Role of The Group of Sadgurus In The Evolution of Universe And World | 52 | |
Jeeva-Beeja' (The Seed Of Life Forms) And 'Jeeva-Praana' (Life Force Of The Living Being) | 56 | |
Chapter 2 | Devotees Of TheMaster Classification Of The Devotees | |
Classification According To The Stages Oof In-Volution Towards The Guru | 58 | |
Classification According To The Desire of The Devotees | 60 | |
ClassificationAccording To The Karma of The Devotees | 66 | |
Classification Accardance To The Compliance with Guru's Orders | 66 | |
Classification According To The Stages Oof 'Bhakti' of the Devotees | 70 | |
Classification According To Differences In Qualities And Actions of The Devotees | 72 | |
The Characteristics of A 'Su-Bhakta' (Good Devotees | 76 | |
Prarthana' (Prayer) | 78 | |
Subhakta According To Quality And Activities of The Devotees | 88 | |
Subhakta According To Performance of Duties of Guru | 88 | |
qualities of A Good Devotee | 94 | |
The Eight Sattwik Bhavas (Spiritual Emotions) of The Devotee | 96 | |
Subtle Indicators From Guru | 100 | |
Workers of The Guru | 102 | |
Qualities Required To Be a Servant of Guru | 104 | |
Devotees Putting Questions To The Guru | 110 | |
Guru And Devotee Fighting A Holy War Of Righteousness | 114 | |
The Test/Trials of Bhaktas By The Guru | 114 | |
Worship of Guru-Shisya Together | 116 | |
Characteristics of Impure Devotees | ||
Definition | 116 | |
Foolish (Witless) Devotee | 118 | |
Greedy Devotee | 120 | |
Cunning Devotee | 120 | |
The Actor Devotee | 124 | |
Redemption of Devotees | 130 | |
Guru's Ankit Santan (Sapiritual Children) | ||
Definition | 132 | |
Ankit Santan't Actions And Qualities | 134 | |
Guru Possessed State | 140 | |
Prayer | 142 | |
Fundamental Principles Of Devotion Towards Hte Guru | 144 | |
The Para-Bhakti (Highest Devotion) Towards Guru | 144 | |
Sysptoms of 'Para-Bhakti' | 146 | |
Para-Bhakti Bhaba of Shri Krishna And Gopis | 148 | |
Peayers Bhakti | 148 | |
Prema Bhakti | 150 | |
Ardhanareeshwar' (God As Man And Woman Together) | 152 | |
Meaning of supreme Love | 152 | |
Maha Prema or Raga-Anurag Bhakti | 154 | |
The Physical Symptoms of 'Maha Prema' | 154 | |
Para-Bhakti Towards Guru | 156 | |
Chapter 3 | Spiritual Initiation By Guru | |
Meaning | 158 | |
Different Procedures of Spiritual Initiation | 160 | |
The Methods of Spiritual Initiation | 162 | |
Proper And Improper Initiation | 168 | |
Initiation In Different Ages | 168 | |
Initiation In Kaliyug | 168 | |
Initiation In Secrecy | 170 | |
Three Stages of Initiation | 170 | |
Initiation Through Shaktipaat | 172 | |
Results of Different Spirituaal Initiations | 172 | |
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Introductory Prayer | 1 | |
Chapter 1 | The (Divine) Personality of Sadguru | |
The Greatness of Sadguru | 4 | |
Avadhoota Shri Sadguru | 6 | |
The Divine Sentinel in The Royal Path | 6 | |
Sadguru Is Like A Mirror | 16 | |
Sadguru is Like A Magnet | 20 | |
The Guru Rendering Service To His Devotees | 22 | |
Shri Guru - In State of Dual Consciousness | 24 | |
Prayer | 26 | |
Chapter 2 | The Divine Sings on The Body Of Shri Guru | |
The Resplendet Bodyof The Sadguru | 28 | |
The Body of The Guru | 28 | |
The Importance of The Divine Touch of The Guru's Hand | 28 | |
The Water of Guru's Feet | 32 | |
The Halo Around The Guru | 32 | |
Appearance of The Guru At Different Places At The Same Time | 36 | |
Chapter 3 | The Power Of Miracles Of The Guru | |
The Powes of miracles of The Guru | 36 | |
Prayer | 38 | |
The Power of The Deities And The Power of The Guru | 40 | |
The Activities of The Sadguru | 42 | |
The Sphere of His Activities | 42 | |
The Divine And Extensive Activities of Hte Sadguru | 46 | |
The Selfless Activities of The Sadguru | 48 | |
The Court of Hte Sadguru | 50 | |
The Relationship Between Two Sadgurus | 54 | |
Scriptures And The Importance of Scriptures Of The Sadgurus | 56 | |
Prayer | 58 | |
The Effects of Dishonoring A Guru | 58 | |
Religious Donations | 60 | |
The Selfish Guru | 66 | |
Chapter 4 | Relationship Between The Guru And the Disciple Devotion Towards The Guru | |
The Basis of Devotion | 68 | |
The (Physical) Manifestations of Eight Divine Emotions | 70 | |
Emotional Interplay Between The Guru And The Disciple | 72 | |
Guru-disciple Interdependence | 74 | |
Acceptance of thE Disciple By Hte Master | 74 | |
The First Meeting of Hte Devotee With The Guru | 76 | |
Experiencing The Divine From of The Guru | 78 | |
The Companionship of Shri Guru, Its Importance | 78 | |
Outer Companionship | 80 | |
Inner Compaionship | 80 | |
THeSowing of The Seed of Devotion of Guru | 80 | |
Gur's Role As A Gardener | 80 | |
Annihilation of Desire | 82 | |
The Evolution of The Devotee's Consciousness | 84 | |
Devotees In The Divine Aura of The Guru | 84 | |
Guru's Control Over The Devotees | 86 | |
Divine Influence of Shri Guru | 88 | |
he Game of The Three Attributes of Nature | 90 | |
Dualism And Monism | 90 | |
Human Soul And Over Soul | 92 | |
Appearance of The Guru In The Form of Deity | 94 | |
Shri Guru As A Doctor | 94 | |
Guru's Methods of Imparting knowledge | 96 | |
Guru's Help In Noble Deeds (of Hte Devotee) | 98 | |
The Guidance Given By The Sadguru | 100 | |
the Relationship of The Guru And Disciple From Hte Past Lives | 102 | |
Showing Path In He Nbew Life of Hte Devotee | 106 | |
Age And Spirituality | 108 | |
Trial of The Devotee | 110 | |
The Tomb of Hte Guru | 110 | |
Forewarning The Devotee About Dangers | 112 | |
Prayer | 114 | |
Forgiveness of The Sadguru | 118 | |
The Successor of The Spiritual Adepts | 120 | |
Chapter 5 | Divine Grace | |
Definitio of Compasion | 122 | |
The Divine Grace of Guru | 128 | |
Prayer | 128 | |
Guru's Kindness And Activities of Devotees | 128 | |
The Deserving And The Underserving Devotees | 130 | |
The External And Internal Compassion of Guru | 132 | |
Experiencint The Desired Deity Due To The Kindness of Shri Guru | 132 | |
Vision of Deities Through The Guru | 134 | |
Chapter 6 | Definition | 134 |
Group Empowerment (blessing) | 138 | |
Empowerment of The Devotee By The Guru | 138 | |
Awakening of The Disciple's Kundalini | 138 | |
Disciple Using Guru's Powers | 140 | |
Effects of Shri Guru's Powers | 140 | |
Prayer | 144 | |
Chapter 7 | The Theory Of University And The Theory Of Guru | |
The Theory of University And The Theory of Guru | 146 | |
The Non-manifested Power of God | 146 | |
Guru, Devotee And The Brahma | 146 | |
Chapter 8 | The Science Of Death | |
Remembrance of Hte Guru At The Time of Death | 148 | |
The Condition of Human Beings At The Time of Death | 150 | |
Condition At The Time of Death | 154 | |
Experience of Divine Light | 156 | |
Death-swoon And Later Condition of He Jeevas | 156 | |
Movement of Vital Airs At The Time of Death | 162 | |
Death of Hte Yogi | 164 | |
The Indicators of Imminents Death | 166 | |
Pre-death Experience | 168 | |
The Compassion of Hte Sadguru At The Time of Death | 168 | |
Prayer | 170 | |
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Chapter 1 | Religion (Bharma) | 2 |
Chapter 2 | Mrityu-Vidya (The knowledge of Death) | |
The role of Sadguru at the time of death of devotee | 8 | |
The role of Divine helpers after death | 16 | |
Prayer | 20 | |
The death of Yogis (ascetics) | 22 | |
wilful Death | 24 | |
Wilful discordance of body a Siddha Yogi | 28 | |
Karmic debtas of human beings | 30 | |
Siddhas and Maya | 32 | |
(Videhi Stithi) Beyond - Body Consciousness | 36 | |
the State of the Jivan-muktas | 38 | |
Mahar-Loka-A spiritual plance | 40 | |
Prayer | 42 | |
Adi Jyoti (Primordial Celestial light) | 42 | |
Jivatama in Lunar region | 46 | |
Significance of Ekadashi | 46 | |
Sattwa and Tama Vritti (mental mode) | 48 | |
Travels of the jinvatma in the Solar Region | 50 | |
Jivatma's journey of Vishnu-Loka | 52 | |
Swarga-Loka (Heaven) and Narka-Loka (Hell) | 54 | |
Experience of Narka-Loka (Hell) | 56 | |
Experience of Deva-Loka (Heaven) | 60 | |
Relationship with th eAncestors | 60 | |
Relevance of Pindadana | 62 | |
The effects of Suicide | 64 | |
rebirth of Jiva | 66 | |
Prayer | 70 | |
Chapter 3 | the theory of Karma-Phala | |
The drama of human life through multiple life cycles | 72 | |
The complex game (features) of Karma | 76 | |
Types of Karma | 76 | |
Karma Rina (Debt of Karma) | 78 | |
The seed of Karma | 80 | |
The incarnations and their divine activities | 82 | |
Tynes of Prarabdha | 86 | |
Life in Heave and Hell | 88 | |
Paap and Punya | 88 | |
Unrealised Sins | 92 | |
The shakle of debts (Rinanubandha) | 92 | |
Debts through numerous births | 96 | |
Rulers-Their Karmas and effects | 104 | |
Karma-phala (results) of Accidental Death and Murders | 110 | |
(Results of ) Suicide | 110 | |
Birth of men and women | 110 | |
Karmic debt to group activities | 114 | |
Paap-Punya of Childern | 116 | |
Ego | 116 | |
Paap and punya of inferior species | 118 | |
Prayer | 120 | |
Chapter 4 | Guru Sadhana (Meditation on Guru) | |
Meditation on form - Meditatiive Postures | 122 | |
Meditative posture | 124 | |
Different planes of spiritual ecstasy | 126 | |
Obstacles created by Maya during Guru Sadhna | 128 | |
Diffeiculties faced by the devotee during meditation | 136 | |
Meditation-Directions of Guru | 136 | |
Guru's instructions followed bt the devotee | 138 | |
Shri Guru's meditation-method | 140 | |
Meditation-Selection of Place | 140 | |
Meditation-Point of focus | 142 | |
Meditation - Movement of Vital Airs inside body | 142 | |
Meditation-Types | 144 | |
Guru-looking inwards | 144 | |
Guru-looking outwards | 146 | |
Meditation-Experience of divine light | 152 | |
Thousand-petaled Lotus | 152 | |
Spiritual ecstasty ibn meditation | 154 | |
Contnuous recitation of Name | 158 | |
Mental Wrship (Manas-pooja) | 160 | |
Eternal bondage between Guru and disciple | 162 | |
Halo around th Sadguru | 164 | |
Game of maya during meditation | 166 | |
Three Components of spiritual practice | 166 | |
Direct and Indirect experiences | 168 | |
Worship of numerous Deities | 170 | |
Worship of Guru-Shisya Together | 172 | |
Devorion of Great devotee | 172 | |
Will and Will Power | 176 | |
Seven leels of Sadhana | 178 | |
First Level | 178 | |
Second Level | 178 | |
Thirsd Level | 180 | |
Fourth Level | 182 | |
Fifth Level | 184 | |
Sixth Level | 190 | |
Seventh Level | 192 | |
Beyond-the-body state | 194 | |
Parama-hamsa | 194 | |
Siddhis (Occult powers) | 198 | |
Kaivalya State | 200 | |
Mantra-sadhna- Definition | 204 | |
Mantra-shakti (power of mantra) | 206 | |
Guru Mantra | 208 | |
Method of incantation of Mantra | 210 | |
Hte varying meanings of mantras | 216 | |
Yantra Pooja | 218 | |
Mantras of low efficacy | 218 | |
Cryptic Mantras | 218 | |
The Method of Mantra-intiation in Ears | 220 | |
Theory of Siddhas | 222 | |
Meeting with Siddha yogi | 222 | |
The Birth of Siddha's | 222 | |
Practices for physical control | 228 | |
Cleansing of body | 230 | |
Siddhas movenment in the space | 232 | |
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SriShri Jagannatha Prayer | 2 | |
Circumambulation of Shri Jagannath Tmple | 10 | |
God Realization | ||
Definition | 24 | |
Illusory concept abiout God Realization | 26 | |
The Path of Spiritual Practice-The theory of Siddhis | ||
The subtle dosies | 30 | |
The dosy of the Siddhas (Spiritual Adepts) | 32 | |
Wilful absication of body by the Siddhas | 36 | |
God and Human beings | ||
God and Human beings | 38 | |
The Worship of the Guru | ||
The Perfect Master | 40 | |
The right to be worshipped | 42 | |
Worship of Sadguru before Maha Samabhi | 42 | |
Sagun Puja of Sadguru | 44 | |
The ritulas pertainning to Saguna Parthiva Puja | 46 | |
Infusing the statue with life | 48 | |
Worship in the house of the Devotee | 50 | |
Worship of the Guru at the devotee's home | 50 | |
The worship of the Guru before Maha Samadhi - in Ashrams or in places of worship | 56 | |
Celebrating the birthday of the Guru | 64 | |
Maha Prayan Day | 64 | |
Celebration on special days | 70 | |
The eleventh day of the waxing Moon | 70 | |
Thursday | 70 | |
Guru Purnima | 70 | |
Maha Shiva Ratri | 72 | |
The Birthday of Lord Dattatreya | 74 | |
Celebration of Guru's birthday | 74 | |
Parayana and Purascharana | 76 | |
Religionous functions during eclipse | 78 | |
Some important nights | 80 | |
The System of worship of Shri Guru's feet | 80 | |
Method of worship of the meditation of the Guru | 82 | |
Puja without forms or attributes | 84 | |
Puja of the Soul | 86 | |
Mental worship - with Attributes | 88 | |
Sadhana of Guru Mantra | 90 | |
Prayer | 92 | |
The difference between the Wordhip of the Guru and Worship of Deity | ||
he difference between the Worship of the Guru and Worship of a Deity | 92 | |
Yoga Sadhana | ||
The meaning of Yoga | 96 | |
Kundalini Practice/ Definition of Chakra | 100 | |
The description of the plexus | 100 | |
The functions of the Plexus | 106 | |
The Chakra in the Universe and Human body | 112 | |
The Minor Chakras | 114 | |
Chakra and the power of Siddhi | 114 | |
The results of Yogic kriya | 116 | |
Experience of the Seven Lokas | 116 | |
The wish of Siddhi | 118 | |
Types of Powers | ||
Power / Siddhi / Bibhuti | 118 | |
The use of Power | 120 | |
The Three Powers: | ||
Brahma Shakti-Shakti of creation-Siddha Shakti | 124 | |
Aadheya Shakti | 126 | |
Chit Shakti | 128 | |
Hladini Power | 130 | |
Aprokruta Shakti (power) | 132 | |
Power, Miracles & Beliefs | 132 | |
Mental Power - destruction of mind | ||
The theory of Meditation | ||
The meaning of Meditation | 136 | |
Experience in Meditation | 136 | |
Ebtry into the world od devotional emotion | 138 | |
Experience in Sadhana | ||
Use of gross and subtle organs | 140 | |
Three bodies of human being | 142 | |
The gross and subtle materials | 144 | |
The essence of Guru and mind | 144 | |
The Practice of Sounda (Swara Sadhana) | 146 | |
Spiritual Practice-an experience | 148 | |
Definition of samadhi | ||
Definition of Samadhi | 150 | |
Samadhi and Sadguru | 154 | |
The Compassion of the Guru and the Third Eye | ||
The Compassion of the Guru and the Thirs Eyes | 160 | |
Ancilliary knowledge for Meditation | ||
The knowledge of sky | 164 | |
The The Solar Sky | 164 | |
The Pure Sky | 164 | |
Mahakash | 166 | |
The Theory of Nada | 166 | |
The Theory of Nada | 166 | |
Dream Analysis | 170 | |
Types of Dreams | 174 | |
Spiritual Dream | 178 | |
Trataka Vidya | 180 | |
The Human Body and the Universe | ||
The science of God | 184 | |
The human body and the body of te universe | 186 | |
The seven celestial realms | 186 | |
Brahma;s Blueprint of Creation-Sanaka and the other Rishis | 190 | |
Brahma's creative will-the three elements | 192 | |
The conflict of the three Gunas | 192 | |
The Seven Rays | 196 | |
Deluge and Creation | 198 | |
The power of attraction and repulsion of the Univrse | 198 | |
The powers of attraction and repulsion of matter | 200 | |
Gross and Subtle powes of attraction | 202 | |
Emotional Attraction | 204 | |
The power of contraction at the time of Apocalyse | 206 | |
Rishi Tattwa | 206 | |
Daksha Prajapati | 208 | |
The abode of Shri Vishnu | 214 | |
The divine illusion of Shri Vishnu | 216 | |
The history of the living world | 220 | |
Evolution of the human race | 226 | |
Love of Creation and Love of the Creator | 226 | |
Sun Worship | 228 | |
The theory of Incarnations | ||
Role of Incarnations | 230 | |
The divine Precept of the Avatar | 234 | |
The sun God and Incarnation | 236 | |
The effect of Sattwa and Tama Gunas on earth | 238 | |
The Cross Road of time on earth | 240 | |
Different types of Incarnations | 242 | |
The last Prayer | 244 | |
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Faith and Blind Faith | ||
Blind Faith And Its Effect Oin Society | 4 | |
The Paradox Of Being Prejejudiced With Blind Faith | 4 | |
Historical Anedotes On Bling Faith | 6 | |
Anecdotes On Blind Faith From Different Religions and Societies | 8 | |
The effect Of Blind Faith On A Child's Mind | ||
The Acts Of Cursing And Blessing | ||
The Dual Attributes Of Divine Power | 14 | |
The Curse And Blessings Of Saints | 16 | |
Epical Periods - Blessings And Curses | 18 | |
Blessings In The Guise Of Curse | 20 | |
Cursing And Blessing Are Special Acts | 20 | |
Curse Inflicted On King Dashharath | 22 | |
Repentance And Atonement | 28 | |
Papa Is Like A Hole In The Shield Of Punya (virtue) | 32 | |
Instances Of Putting A Curse In The Puranas-the Valiant Karna | 34 | |
Draupadi And Durvasha Muni | 36 | |
Gautam Rishi And Ahalya | 42 | |
The Sadguru And Curse | 44 | |
The Drama Of Curses And Blessings In The Present Era | 44 | |
Prayer | 50 | |
Divine Relationship Between Some Gurus And Disciples | ||
Samarth Ramdas And Shivaji | 52 | |
Shri Ramakrishna Paramhamsa And Shri Vivekananda | 54 | |
Sant Nivrittinath And Sant Gyaneshwar | 58 | |
Shri Machhendranath And Shri Gorakhnath | 60 | |
Bhagwan Shri Ramana Maharshi | 64 | |
Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu | 68 | |
Shri Lokenath Brahmachari | 74 | |
Shri Shri Maa Aanandamayi | 78 | |
Nizamuddin Aulia And Amir Khusro | 82 | |
The Religious Tradition of Sikhism | 86 | |
Shri Shirdi Sai Baba And Upasani Maharaj | 92 | |
The First Meeting Between A Guru And The Devotee | ||
The Entry Of Guru In The Life Of A Devotee | 106 | |
First Meeting With The Guru-the Devotees Reaction | 108 | |
Devotees Of The Guru - Their Desirable Conduct | 110 | |
Shri Guru's Compassion For The Evolution Of The Devote | 112 | |
Siddhi Tattwa | ||
The Illusion Regarding Siddhis | 114 | |
The Definition Of Siddhi | 116 | |
Siddhi - Material And Spiritual | 116 | |
The Manifestation Of The Siddhi Power | 118 | |
The Categorization Of Siddhis With Examples | 120 | |
Maha Siddhi | 120 | |
The Ten Minor Siddhis | 126 | |
Various Types Of Natural Powers | 128 | |
The Siddhas And Their Siddhis | 128 | |
The use Of Material Substances For Acquiring Siddhi | 130 | |
Salutations To The Miracles | 132 | |
The Proper Path Of A Devotee | 134 | |
Sadhana And Siddhi | 134 | |
The Principles Of The Family Life - Four Ashrams Of The Worsldly Man | ||
The Situaion/condition Of Asceticism | 142 | |
Asceticis Of Today | 142 | |
The Common Man's Deam To Become A Sanyasi | 144 | |
The Concerns Of The Family Man | 144 | |
The Psychology Of The Family Man | 146 | |
The Psychology Of Ambitious People | 148 | |
The Natural Evolution Of Human Beings | 150 | |
The Crookedness of The Fake Sadhu | 152 | |
The Importanc Of Domestic Saints | 156 | |
Guru's Compassion For The Householders | 158 | |
Prayer To The Shri Guru | 158 | |
The Principles (Dynamics) of Kala | ||
The Theory Of Evolution And Kala | 162 | |
Concept Of Kal In The Puranas | 164 | |
The Philosophy Of Kala | 166 | |
The Spiritual Interpretation Of Kal | 166 | |
The Hindu View About Kala | 168 | |
Experience Of Kala In Nirvikalpa Samadhi | 170 | |
Kala Purusha | 172 | |
The First Manifestation Of Kala | 172 | |
M Last Prayer | 174 | |
Prayer | 176 |