This book represents the monumental work of Swami R. Vaidyanathan (1913-1990), who was a research student at Cambridge under Lord Rutherford from 1934 to 1938. Through nine aphorisms, it presents a complete and unique philosophy. It is an independent work, not based on any book or person or symbol, and offers a new view of a way of living and a new conception of self-regarding. Though the main aim of this philosophy is the reduction of human suffering and the promotion of world welfare, the foundation it gives to establish the philosophy to achieve that aim represents a complex network of ideas that are all amazingly interwoven and interrelated.

Discourses by Maharshi Ramana, 1879-1950, Hindu saint.

Introduced to the West by Paul Brunton, Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) is widely hailed as the greatest Indian saint and sage in modern times, whose teachings continue to influence thousands around the world today. This intimate biography by his disciple Arthur Osborne interweaves the story of Ramana's life with his spiritual journey, from his awakening as a teenager to his later teachings and writings, offering a detailed account of a unique life.Osborne shares many of Ramana's lessons, including his emphasis on the importance of self-enquiry - that self-knowledge cannot be gained externally, but only through becoming aware of our own state of pure being. With his emphasis on the qualities of insight, simplicity and kindness, Ramana has much to offer us today.

Verse work on self-realization.

HarikathÈ (lit. stories of the Lord) is the exposition of a religioustheme, usually the life of a saint or a story from one ofIndia s scriptural texts. Its purpose is to spread devotion to theDivine. HarikathÈ is a composite art containing story-telling,poetry, music, drama, dance, and philosophy. Any story aboutGod or about saints, who are the living exemplars for the existenceof God, is an appropriate subject matter for HarikathÈ.The greatness of HarikathÈ lies in the fact that it providesone of the easiest, if not the easiest path to attaining lastinghappiness and peace. Not only does a kathÈ please its listener,as other fine arts do, but it also comforts the mind and elevatesthe soul of the listener. Thus, as it entertains, it enlightens.Meera Grimes (also known as Balameera Chandra) is wellknown in India for her HarikathÈ performances. Meera is alsoa Bharata Natyam dancer and teacher.