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Few causes are more worthy than that of enlightening Westerners about India's sacred heritage, and this book succeeds in doing that wondrously.
-Huston Smith, author of The  World's Religions

An exquisite compilation of yoga wisdom revealing the heart of Indian spirituality.
-New World Library 

Sacred Jewels of Yoga presents in very powerful and inspiring language the eternal yoga wisdom of ancient India. I am sure that the spiritual teachings offered in this beautiful anthology will appeal to the modern seekers of America. May they be inspired to progress toward this life's goal.
-Swami Swahananda, senior monk, Ramakrishna Order of India

 

 

 

Two Selves

There are two selves,
the separate ego
and the indivisible Atman.
When one rises above
I and me and mine,
the Atman is revealed
as one’s real Self.

When all desires
that surge in the heart
are renounced,
the mortal becomes immortal.
When all the knots
that strangle the heart
are loosened,
the mortal becomes immortal.
This sums up the teaching of the scriptures.
— Katha Upanishad
(From Sacred Jewels of Yoga)