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

Freedom From the Bondage of Karma

Politics & Social Sciences

Rama Himalayan Institute, Swami

Philosophy

Himalayan Institute Press

It is a common misconception that a spiritual seeker must have faith in a god or divine entity to achieve self-realization. When one understands the teachings of the Upanishads, enlightenment is possible here and now without the word “God.” The Mandukya Upanishad is for those students who want to practice spirituality without resorting to unnecessary abstract concepts.
The Mandukya Upanishad provides a comprehensive map for the inward journey that shows the individual the way from the mundane to the eternal. It describes this state as the ultimate reality and the goal of human existence.
When one understands the teachings of the Upanishads, then one realizes that life itself is a sort of worship that can shine on the altar of infinity. ―From Chapter 1, “Awakening”

Enlightenment Without God (Mandukya Upanishad)

Religion & Spirituality

Hinduism

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

Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad-Gita

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Practical information on the advanced practices of yoga presented in straightforward language.

Path of Fire and Light, Vol. 1: Advanced Practices of Yoga

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

Love and Family Life

Parenting & Relationships

Contains chapters on culture and civilization, religion, the existence of God, and self-realization with a message for society to return to fundamental values.

Spirituality: Transformation Within and Without

Outlines the basic physical exercises, mental disciplines, and ethical commitments of raja yoga

Royal Path: Lessons on Yoga

Clear, concise and easy-to-follow instructions cover all the basics of sitting postures, breathing, relaxation and using a mantra.

Meditation and Its Practice

"I will tell you how I grew up and how I was trained, about the great sages with whom I lived and what they taught me, not through lectures and books but through experiences."- Swami Rama

Living with the Himalayan Masters

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Sri Swami Rama teaches that holistic health depends on answering two questions: “What is the purpose in life?” and “How are you going to achieve that purpose?” Each of us already possesses the tools to regulate our own well-being, but through the wisdom in this book you can learn how to achieve optimum clarity and health through cleansing and nourishing, exercise and stillness, and understanding your emotions.
A Practical Guide to Holistic Health is the perfect book for those who feel stuck, or are simply looking to improve the quality of their lives in a holistic way.

A Practical Guide to Holistic Health

Alternative Medicine

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