{"id":51672,"date":"2017-10-05T00:03:06","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T22:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=51672"},"modified":"2017-10-05T00:23:59","modified_gmt":"2017-10-04T22:23:59","slug":"new-book-bhakti-yoga-the-easy-path-of-devotional-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=51672","title":{"rendered":"NEW BOOK Bhakti-Yoga: The Easy Path of Devotional Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the Depths of Illusion To Making Contact with God<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

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By Stephen Knapp<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

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        This is a systematic description of how bhakti-yoga works, the practice and philosophy of it, and how to become successful on this spiritual path. <\/font><\/p>\n

        Bhakti-yoga is the process that can take a person beyond mere faith and give direct experience of the spiritual strata and one\u2019s real spiritual identity, beyond the body, and to the joy that is on that plane of consciousness. It is the spiritual process that is especially recommended for these difficult times. <\/font><\/p>\n

        Herein is a revelation that such a realization and experience is not only possible, but leads us to taste the greatest happiness when the soul finally reconnects to its natural condition and joyful disposition. It is like finding the home you have been looking for all your life. And now, at long last, you can reach the ultimate platform of realization, peace, comfort, bliss, and connection with Divine Love. The hankering for this has motivated all of us to seek out our real spiritual nature for many lifetimes, and now upon attaining this knowledge we have found our real destiny. <\/font><\/p>\n

        Some of the additional topics within include:<\/font><\/p>\n

* What is so special about bhakti-yoga, the universal path.<\/font><\/p>\n

* Mantra-yoga, the importance of it in this day and age.<\/font><\/p>\n

* How to make sure you have a genuine guru.<\/font><\/p>\n

* Feeling ecstatic reciprocation from the Lord. <\/font><\/p>\n

* Beginning to understand and perceive God.<\/font><\/p>\n

* How the Lord reveals Himself to His devotee.<\/font><\/p>\n

* Having your own realizations of the highest levels of spiritual truth.<\/font><\/p>\n

* Manifesting your spiritual identity.<\/font><\/p>\n

* And ultimately attaining freedom from material existence and entering the spiritual world.<\/font><\/p>\n

        This book is based on and includes numerous quotes and references from the Vedic literature to authorize the knowledge that is presented within. <\/font><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

CONTENTS<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

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INTRODUCTION<\/font><\/p>\n

Why so Many Quotes in this Book * Use of the Srimad-Bhagavatam<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER ONE<\/font><\/p>\n

RECOGNIZING LIFE IN THE ILLUSION<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TWO:<\/font><\/p>\n

BHAKTI IN ALL RELIGIONS<\/font><\/p>\n

Bhakti: The Universal Religion<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER THREE:<\/font><\/p>\n

WHY KRISHNA?<\/font><\/p>\n

Krishna as Bhagavan * The Attractive Qualities of Krishna * The Loving Nature of the Living Being *The Advantage of Devotion to Krishna * Srimati Radharani: The Feminine Aspect of Krishna<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER FOUR:<\/font><\/p>\n

WHY BHAKTI-YOGA?<\/font><\/p>\n

The Easy and Joyful Path of Bhakti-Yoga * The Easy Release From Karma * Reaching the Goal of Bhakti-Yoga * An Overview of Bhakti-Yoga * Other Important Factors About Bhakti-Yoga * The Stages of Bhakti-Yoga<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER FIVE:<\/font><\/p>\n

STARTING WITH FAITH<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER SIX:<\/font><\/p>\n

SADHANA-BHAKTI: THE REGULATIVE STAGE<\/font><\/p>\n

Thinking of the Form of Krishna * Molding One\u2019s Life for Spiritual Advancement * Climbing the Ladder of Success * Attaining the Higher Levels of Bhakti<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER SEVEN:<\/font><\/p>\n

ADOPTING THE PRINCIPLES<\/font><\/p>\n

The Lord Accepts Our Devotional Mentality * Approaching a Spiritual Master * Association With Devotees * The Food We Eat<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER EIGHT:<\/font><\/p>\n

RISING ABOVE MATERIAL DESIRES AND OBSTACLES AND ATTAINING THE SUPREME PEACE<\/font><\/p>\n

The Main Factors That Ruin One\u2019s Spiritual Advancement * How the Immature Devotee Can Be Successful<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER NINE:<\/font><\/p>\n

THE HIGHEST PRINCIPLE FOR THIS AGE\u2013CHANTING THE HOLY NAMES<\/font><\/p>\n

Chanting the Holy Names is the Recommended Process for this Age of Kali-Yuga * Some Important Benefits of Chanting the Holy Names * Chanting the Maha-Mantra Purifies the Consciousness * The Advanced Position of One Who Chants Hare Krishna * The Bliss in Chanting the Holy Names * Self-Realization Through Chanting * The Significance and Meaning of the Holy Names of the Lord * How the Maha-Mantra can Deliver All Living Beings * The Most Worshipful Object is the Holy Name * The Most Important Principle in Bhakti-Yoga * How to Chant the Holy Names<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TEN:<\/font><\/p>\n

GETTING THE RIGHT INSTRUCTIONS FROM A PROPER GURU<\/font><\/p>\n

What is a Spiritual Master * Recognizing a Qualified Guru * The Rare Good Fortune of Meeting a Pure Devotee * Is It Necessary to Have a Spiritual Master? * The Importance of Approaching a Spiritual Master * Stages of Association with Pure Devotees * Transmitting Spiritual Sound * Taking Initiation of a Qualified Guru * The Significance of the Parampara or Disciplic Lineage * The Significance of Initiation * How the Spiritual Master Teaches * The Duty of a Disciple * If One Rejects His Spiritual Master * When to Reject a Guru * Conclusion<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER ELEVEN:<\/font><\/p>\n

STARTING TO GET THE TASTE FOR BHAKTI-YOGA<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TWELVE:<\/font><\/p>\n

FEELING RECIPROCATION FROM LORD KRISHNA<\/font><\/p>\n

How the Lord is Ready to Protect His Pure Devotees * Special Attention From Lord Krishna<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER THIRTEEN:<\/font><\/p>\n

BEGINNING TO UNDERSTAND THE LORD<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER FOURTEEN:<\/font><\/p>\n

ATTAINING LOVE OF GOD<\/font><\/p>\n

How to Attain the Stage of Love of God<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER FIFTEEN:<\/font><\/p>\n

DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOVE FOR GOD<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER SIXTEEN:<\/font><\/p>\n

THE TYPES OF DEVOTEES AND DEVOTIONAL SERVICE AND RISING TO THE TOPMOST POSITION<\/font><\/p>\n

The Types of Devotees Practicing Bhakti-Yoga * Kinds of Devotional Activity * Varieties of Activities After Liberation * Rising to Pure Bhakti<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN:<\/font><\/p>\n

THE OUTLOOK AND BEHAVIOR OF A DEVOTEE<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN:<\/font><\/p>\n

HOW THE LORD REVEALS HIMSELF TO HIS DEVOTEE<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER NINETEEN:<\/font><\/p>\n

ATTAINING THE EXPERIENCE OF GOD<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TWENTY:<\/font><\/p>\n

BEING ABSORBED IN GOD<\/font><\/p>\n

Reaching Trance or Samadhi in Bhakti-Yoga * Attaining Oneness with God on the Path of Bhakti-Yoga * Absorption in God is the Goal of Life<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE:<\/font><\/p>\n

REALIZING THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO:<\/font><\/p>\n

ATTAINING YOUR BLISS: THE HIGHEST HAPPINESS IS IN SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES<\/font><\/p>\n

Symptoms of Ecstatic Emotions * Why the Early Vedic Texts Often Do Not Describe This Bliss<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE:<\/font><\/p>\n

ATTAINING REALIZATION OF ONE\u2019S SPIRITUAL IDENTITY<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR:<\/font><\/p>\n

ENTERING RAGANUGA BHAKTI: SPONTANEOUS DEVOTIONAL ATTRACTION<\/font><\/p>\n

How to Attain Raganuga Bhakti * Raganuga Bhakti Brings the Devotee to Krishna * Devotion in the Feeling of Separation<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE:<\/font><\/p>\n

ATTAINING LIBERATION AND ENTERING THE SPIRITUAL WORLD<\/font><\/p>\n

How We Reach the Spiritual World * How a Devotee Attains a Spiritual Body * Attaining a Spiritual Body in the Mood of Your Devotion * Entering Krishna\u2019s Pastimes in Another Universe * Entering the Spiritual Realm * Additional Descriptions of Vaikuntha * Descriptions of the Lord\u2019s Supreme Abode * More Descriptions of Goloka Vrindavana * Entering Krishna\u2019s Confidential Pastimes * Conclusion<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX:<\/font><\/p>\n

HOW DEVOTIONAL YOGA BENEFITS OTHERS<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN:<\/font><\/p>\n

TELLING OTHERS ABOUT BHAKTI-YOGA<\/font><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT:<\/font><\/p>\n

HOW GOD CAME TO GIVE LOVE<\/font><\/p>\n

The Story of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu * Sri Caitanya Bhagavat (Adi-Lila, Chapter Three)<\/font><\/p>\n

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READING LIST<\/font><\/p>\n

GLOSSARY<\/font><\/p>\n

REFERENCES<\/font><\/p>\n

INDEX <\/font> <\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/font><\/p>\n

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ORDERING INFORMATION<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

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        This book is 460 pages, 6″x9″ trim size, $20.95, ISBN-10: 1977610196,  ISBN-13: 978-1977610195.<\/font><\/p>\n

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