PKYC Spiritual Book Service

The PKYC Spiritual Book Service offers hard to find books on Yoga, Vedanta, and Kundalini Vidya.

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Kundalini Vidya: The Science of Spiritual Transformation, Joan Shivarpita Harrigan, 2005, 155 pgs. $25.00.

Kundalini Vidya is a description of the scripture based oral teachings of Traditional Kundalini Science, a 500 year old lineage of Kundalini specialists. It defines Kundalini Shakti, lists the signs of a Kundalini process, describes the kinds of Kundalini risings, indicates the ultimate outcome in spiritual realization, and offers ways to support a healthy, spiritual Kundalini process.

Food is Spiritual Practice. Joan Shivarpita Harrigan, 2002, 125 pgs. $9.00.

Offers basic instruction in Ayurvedic cuisine and cooking for health of body, mind, and soul. Contains almost 100 recipes.

The Beatitudes and Yoga-Vedanta, Joan Shivarpita Harrigan, 2000, ~150 pgs. $25.00. *CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE*

Offers the perspective of Yoga-Vedanta philosophy on the heart of Jesus’ teachings presented in the Sermon on the Mount, especially the Beatitudes. Includes instructions for a simple method of mantra meditation.

Shanti Mantras. Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati, 2012, CD, $15.00.

Swamiji chants ten prayers of invocation that open various Upanishads. The set is continuously repeated for the duration of the CD, providing a meditative atmosphere and opportunity to learn the mantras.

The Sacred Science of Spiritual Transformation. Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati and Bri. Joan Shivarpita Harrigan, 2010, 5 DVD set, 16 hours, $108.

Reviews the profound sacred teachings of Kundalini Vidya, describing the ways of spiritual development from the beginning to the culmination in Oneness. Based in Yogic and Vedantic scripture and presented by a Vedic monk steeped in the tradition who is the holder of the 500-year oral teachings of his lineage of Kundalini experts. Ellucidated by Swamiji’s American disciple, Shivarpita. Recorded live at the 2010 PKYC Maha Satsang in Knoxville, TN.

KUNDALINI

Chakras and Esoteric Healing. Zachary Lansdowne, 1986. 144 pgs. $12.00.

Reviews and synthesizes the writings of several authors with a theosophical perspective. Presents background material on the chakras, considers various aspects of consciousness, and examines pranic, telepathic, and radiatory healing.

Devatma Shakti (Kundalini): Divine Power. Swami Vishnu Tirtha, 1948. 160 pgs. $12.50.

An explanation of the Kundalini process according to the Upanisads, Tantras, and Puranas. The text describes four kinds of manifestations of Kundalini, characteristic symptoms of a partial or full Kundalini rising, and mantras as phoneme vibrations correlated to the Kundalini process. An excellent overview.

Kundalini: An Indian Paradigm of Creativity. G.D. Bakshi, 2004, 238 pgs. $15.00.

An interpretation of Kundalini including quantum physics, biology, and creativity by a student of Swami Pravananda.

Kundalini Tantra. Swami Satyananda Saraswati, 1984, 70 pgs. $15.00

A collection of information on Kundalini from various yoga Tantrik texts. Explains the awakening of Kundalini, the chakras and practices for each, and research on Kundalini.

Kundalini Yoga. Swami Sivananda, 1935, 216 pgs. $10.00.

Provides the theory of Kundalini yoga, yoga sadhana practices, and a commentary on the Yoga Kundalini Upanisad, which describes a method for having a rising.

Kundalini Yoga. M.P. Pandit, 1993, 74 pgs. $16.00.

A summary of Woodroffe’s Serpent Power by a scholar from the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Primal Power in Man: The Kundalini Shakti. Swami Narayanananda, 1950, 311 pgs. $14.00

Describes the nadis and chakras, the correct rising of Kundalini, problems in a rising, and experiences of a rising.

Saundarya Lahari of Sri Sankaracarya. Subrahmanya Sastri and Srinivasa Ayyangar, 1992, 288 pgs. $8.00

A hymn of worship to the divine goddess Shakti by Adi Sankaracarya. In poetic language, it explains Kundalini Shakti, the chakras, and Sri Yantra.

The Serpent Power. John Woodroffe, 2004, 500 pgs. $15.00.

An English translation of Sat Chakra Nirupana, “Description of the Six Chakras,” Swami Purnananda’s classic Sanskrit text on the chakras, nadis, and Kundalini Shakti. With introduction and commentary by a British lawyer turned student of Indian philosophy of the early 20th century. Includes the Paduka-Panchaka, “Five Footsteps” describing Brahma Randhra.

Theories of the Chakras: Bridge to Higher Consciousness. Hiroshi Motoyama, 1981, 291 pgs. $12.00.

A description of the nadis and chakras by a modern Japanese researcher. Includes a translation of Sat Chakra Nirupana, chakra verses by Goraknath, and a report of the author’s chakra experiments.

VEDANTA

“AUM” Essence of the Vedas. Vivekananda Kendra, 1993, 43 pgs. $2.00.

A short explanation of the sacred syllable OM from various scriptural sources compiled by students of Swami Vivekananda.

Aparokshanubhuti: Self Realization. Swami Vimuktananda, 2005, 43 pgs. $4.00.

Shankara’s classic Advaita text on the identity of the individual self as the universal Self, which is revealed through inquiry, vichara.

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Vol I-IX. Swami Vivekananda, 2003, approx. 500 pgs. each. $6.00 each.

The entire body of writings and lectures by the learned, holy, and beloved monk who first brought the Vedic teachings to America by representing Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of World Religions in Chicago. A dynamic Advaitin, his language is clear, beautiful, and inspiring.

Eight Upanisads, Vol. I & II. Swami Gambhirananda, 1958, approx. 500 pgs. each, $14.00.

Volume I contains the Isa, Kena, Katha, and Taittiriya Upanisads. Volume II contains the Aitareya, Mundaka, Mandukya, and Prasna Upanisads. Both include the commentary of Sankara.

Laghu Vakya Vrtti. Swami Shraddhanananda, 1993, 40 pgs. $5.50.

Shankaracharya’s Advaitic treatise clarifying the application of one of the great Vedic Mahavakyas, “Aham Brahmasmi,” stating the unity of the individual self and the supreme Self, “I am Pure Consciousness.” Excellent for post Makara understanding of the deep sleep state.

Mandukya Upanisad. Swami Nikhilananda, 2006, 320 pgs. $5.50.

Classic Advaitin (non-dual) scripture with Gaudapada’s Karika and Shankara’s commentary and introductory remarks.

Meditation on OM and Mandukya Upanisad. Swami Sivananda, 2009, 117 pgs. $8.00.

Explains the philosophy and practice of the sacred syllable OM. Contains Mandukya Upanisad, which describes the waking, dreaming, and sleeping states and the fourth state beyond, Turiya.

Minor Upanishads. Swami Madhavananda, 2002, 82 pgs. $4.50.

Contains the Paramahamsa, Atma, Amritabindu, Tejabindu, Sarva, Brahma, Aruneyi, and Kaivalya Upanisads. Introduction on the Upanisads by the author.

Essence of Principal Upanishads. Swami Sivananda, 1997, 164 pgs. $8.00.

Contains the Isa, Keno, Katha, Prasna, Mundaka, Mandukya, Taittiriya, Aitareya, Chhandogya, Brihadaranyaka, and Svetasvatara Upanishads.

Tattva Bodha of Sankaracharya. Chinmaya Trust, 1990, 78 pgs. $7.50

Adi Sankaracarya’s introductory text outlining the fundamentals of Vedantic concepts and terminology. It describes the elements and their relation to the senses and mind, which is important in understanding healthy Kundalini process in the chakras.

Ten Upanisads. Swami Sivananda,1937, 263 pgs. $14.00.

Contains ten beautiful and profound Advaitic Upanishads: Yoga-sara, Vedanta-sara, Siva-jnanamrita, Advaitamrita, Svarupabodha, Brahmarahasya, Brahmanubhava, Vicharabindu, Jyotirbindu, and Anandabindu. With commentary.

Thirty Minor Upanishads. Swami Narayana Aiyar, 2000, 322 pgs. $12.00.

Contains 14 Vedanta Upanishads, 2 physiological, 3 mantra, 2 sannyasa, and 9 Yoga Upanishads, all concerned with interior development of the head, heart, and naval.

The Upanishads: An Introduction. Swami Harshananda, 1997, 50 pgs. $4.50.

A summary of the teachings of the Upanishads with a review of 16 principal Upanisads.

Vedanta & Advaita Saivagama. Jaideva Singh, 1985, 41 pgs. $1.00.

A comparison of Advaita Vedanta and Kashmir Saivism, two prominent non-dual schools of Indian philosophy.

Vedanta-sara of Sadananda. Swami Nikhilananda, 1990, 133 pgs. $6.00.

The essence of Vedanta, describing the three bodies, practices, obstacles, jiva, samadhi, Turiya, and the Jivanmukta.

Viveka-cudamani of Sri Sankaracarya. Swami Madhavananda, 1995, 232 pgs. $4.00.

Essentials of Advaita philosophy presented to the qualified, yearning seeker by the revered Shankara himself.

YOGA

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha. Swami Satyananda, 1969, 543 pgs. $15.00.

A comprehensive yoga manual with illustrations and descriptions of the major poses, breathing practices, hand gestures, locks, purifications, and chakras.

Gheranda Samhita. Rai Chandra Vasu, 1980, 59 pgs. $8.00.

The classic Raja yoga text that describes practices to prepare the aspirant for a healthy Kundalini rising, including asanas, mudras, bandhas, pranayamas, and dhyana.

Hathayoga Pradipika of Swatmarama. Pancham Singh, 1992, 63 pgs. $8.00.

Like the Gheranda Samhita, this text provides practices to prepare the aspirant for a healthy Kundalini process and to address problems in the process.

An Introduction to the Yoga Philosophy. Rai Chandra Vasu, 1975, 70 pgs. $8.00

A commentary on the Gheranda Samhita, a text that teaches Hatha Yoga in seven successive lessons. (Samkhya philosophy)

The Original Yoga. Shyam Gosh, 2004, 254 pgs. $17.00.

Includes three major texts of Yoga: Sivasamhita, Gherandasamhita, and Patanjali Yogasutra.

Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood, $7.50.

An easy introduction to the Yoga Sutras.

Patanjali Yoga Sutra. G.L. Verma, 2010, 100 pgs. $12.00.

Includes devanagari script, transliteration, translation, and commentary on the great text of yoga science.

The Science of Yoga. I. K. Taimni, 1961, 448 pgs. $17.00.

Includes devanagari script, transliteration, word by word and sentence translation, and commentary on the great text of yoga science by a renowned scholar.

The Shiva Samhita. Rai Chandra Vasu, 2004, 87 pgs. $8.00.

This classic text of yoga addresses philosophical concepts and elements of practice, including Kundalini.

Siva Svarodaya. Ram Kumar Rai, 1987, 83 pgs. $9.00

Describes the science of breathing and its connection with the body, mind, and spirit. Also explains the elements’ connection with the breath and chakras.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Swami Venkatesananda, 2011, 392 pgs. $15.00. *CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE*

Includes transliteration, translation with words representing Sanskrit words underlined, and commentary on the great text of yoga science.

Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali. Sita Nambiar, 2005, 97 pgs. $7.00.

Includes devanagari script, transliteration, translation, and commentary on the great text of yoga science. Clear, concise, accessible.

Yogasutra of Patanjali (with Vyasa Bhashya and subcommentary of Sankara). Bangali Baba, 1990, 115 pgs. $10.00.

Non-dualistic commentaries on the Yoga Sutras by Vedantic sages who accepted yogic techniques for reaching absolute Reality. The Yoga Sutras describe samadhi, methods for attaining it, the siddhis experienced by yogis, and the final result.

INDIAN PHILOSOPHY

Garland of Letters. Sir John Woodroffe, 1974, 318 pgs. $14.00.

A collection of essays on the doctrine of sabda (sound) and mantra sadhana techniques to advance the Kundalini process according to the Tantras.

Sarva Gita Sara. Swami Sivananda, 1956, 239 pgs. $12.00.

A collection of gitas including the Bhagavad, Avadhuta, and Ashtavakra as well as 25 minor gitas.

Srimad Bhagavad Gita. Swami Swarupananda, 1998, 430 pgs. $9.00.

Devanagari script with word and sentence translation and short commentary on this profound presentation of the essence of Sananta Dharma.

MEDITATION & AYURVEDA

Amanaska Yoga. Brahma Mitra Awasthi, 1987, 95 pgs. $7.50.

A yogic text on no mind meditation.

Meditation and Its Practice. Swami Adiswarananda, 2003, 472 pgs. $12.00.

An articulate and highly useful presentation of Yoga-Vedanta meditation edited by the students of a Sri Ramakrishna order monk at an Advaita center in New York City.

Meditation: Its Process, Practice, and Culmination. Swami Satprakashananda, 1976, 246 pgs. $7.00.

A collection of prayers, meditations, and meditation methods compiled by a monk of the Sri Ramakrishna order.

Mind in Health & Disease. A. Lakshmipathi, 2011, 211 pgs. $15.00.

A helpful review of Ayurveda, mind, and spiritual living.

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In Woods of God Realization: The Collected Works of Swami Rama Tirtha.

The Forceful Yoga.

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