Sivananda: Biography of a Modern Sage (Life and Works of Swami Sivananda) by Swami Sivananda - 2006

The Divine Life Society, 2006. 2nd edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. In this book the many-faceted personality of Swami Sivananda is depicted through examples and stories as told by his close disciples, as well as from his letters and official accounts in The Divine Life Magazine. They relate the story of a very great human being in a most effective manner. All the complexities of sage of infinite wisdom, compassion and Love are explored. His unparalleled selfless service of humanity (first as a Medical doctor and later as a realised sage) provides an inspiring example of strength, humility and devotion. His dedication to the welfare of not only his own disciples, but mankind at large, is described-in this volume. Contents Introduction How God Came into My Life Chap. I : Heritage AND CHILDHOOD Chap. II : Medical Career : 1. Malaya 2. Senewang Estate 3. Johore 4. Life with the Doctor Chap. III : RENUNCIATION : 1. Sannyas Chap. IV : SWARG ASHRAM : 1. A Glimpse of Real Sadhana 2. Samadhi Chap. V : Birth OF THE MISSION : 1. The First Book 2. The First Disciples 3. The First Evangelical Mission 4. Swarg Ashram Sadhu Sangha Chap. VI : THE SECOND RENUNCIATION : 1. The First Step-Sivananda Ashram 2. The Divine Life Trust Society 3. The Divine Life Society 4. The Ashram Grows 5. Treatment of Visitors 6. Training in Self Reliance 7. Blueprint for the Institution Chap. VII : FORMAL TRAINING : 1. Definition of a Disciple 2. Maker of Saints 3. Touchstone of Discipleship Chap. VIII : UNCONVENTIONAL METHODS : 1. Freedom and Discipline 2. Laziness 3. Sannyas Chap. IX : Guru AND DISCIPLE : 1. Discipleship 2. Supreme Solicitude 3. Sowing the Seed 4. Self-purification 5. Welfare of Disciples Chap. X : INTEGRAL PERFECTION : 1. Religious Freedom 2. Attitude to Money 3. Health Re-defined Chap. XI : DEVOTION : 1. Satsang 2. Songs 3. Prayer 4. Worship 5. Japa : Mantra Repetition Chap. XII : SIVANANDA`S DAILY LIFE Chap. XIII : MIRACLES Chap. XIV : THE ASSAILANT Chap. XV : MILESTONES : 1. All India Tour 2. Parliament of Religions 3. Platinum Jubilee 4. Sivananda Literature Festival Chap. XVI : THE MISSION SPREADS : 1. Western Disciples 2. Branches 3. The Divine Life Spirit 4. All-world Religious Federation 5. All-world Sadhu`s Federation 6. Dynamic Spiritual Awakening 7. Sadhana Weeks 8. Birthdays 9. His Voice Immortalised Chap. XVII : SIVANANDA MEDICAL ORGANISATION : 1. Sivananda Hospital 2. Sivananda Eye Hospital 3. Eye Camps 4. Health Education 5. Universality of Outlook 6. Sivananda Ayurvedic Pharmacy 7. Ideals of a Selfless Worker Chap. XVIII : COMMUNICATION AND Education : 1. Photographic Studios 2. The Post Office 3. Sivananda Primary School 4. Sanskrit 5. Sivananda Music School 6. The College of Yoga and Vedanta 7. Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy 8. The Sivananda Regalia 9. Yoga Museum Chap. XIX : DISSEMINATION OF SPIRITUAL Knowledge : 1. Swarg Ashram 2. The Mighty Spirit 3. The Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy Press 4. Spread of Teachings 5. Physical, Mental and Moral Welfare 6. Sivananda Literature Research Institute 7. Translations 8. Sivananda Literature Dissemination Committee 9. Journals Epilogue Chap. XX : LAST DAYS Printed Pages: 444. NA