Bhakti Yoga Pilgrimage: What Patanjali and Buddha Did Not Teach

by Sankirtana Das

Is Patanjali’s and Buddha’s approach to spiritual life the answer for defusing the threat of extremism, which is engulfing our world?  Is there an adequate life style to deal with the consequences of global meltdown?  

The pilgrimage described in this book is not concerned with moving from one geographical point to another but rather is intended to sanctify the consciousness and provide spiritual solutions to material problems. The teachings in this book originate from reliable sources and dismantle the protective walls that currently shield spiritual misleaders from being exposed.

Bhakti Yoga Pilgrimage, initially intended for Chinese Yoga students, depicts an authentic process of personal transformation, pertinent for every caring person of the twenty-first century. It discloses a realistic process that takes you beyond mere gymnastics or formless mysticism to tangible spiritual growth. Applying the directions in this book will elevate your awareness and empower you to remain ‘cool when the heat is on'.

Contents:
Foreword
Preface
Introduction to Locations; Introduction to Teachings
1. Embarking - The Origin of Yoga
2. Evaluating - The Yoga Philosophy
3. Riding On - The Chariot of the Mind
4. Climbing - The Steps of Astanga Yoga
5. Ascending - The Yoga Ladder
6. Walking with - The Buddha
7. Opting for - The Direct Path
8. Abiding by - The Law of Karma
9. Choosing - Albeit with Limited Freedom
10. Discarding - Old Paradigms
11. Diverting from - The Direct Road
12. Encountering - The Isvara
13. Employing - The Vedic Paradigm
14. Beginning - The Journey
15. Ending - The Journey
16. Upgrading - What Others Do Not Teach
17. Reviewing - The Foolproof Path
18. Sharing - Matchless Treasure
19. Epilogue: Happiness with Bhakti Yoga

Appendix:
(i) “Three modes of Natrue” Chart
(ii) Yoga Ladder
(iii) The Risikesh Connection
(iv) What is Wrong with Inpersonalism?

Glossary

Index.

About the Author:
Sankirtan Das, 48, was born in Switzerland and has been practicing Bhakti Yoga since 1986 in Australia. Sankirtan Das has gathered much of his experience about Yoga in India, where he has been living with Yoga masters since 1990. He holds a degree as Bhakti Yoga teacher from the VIHE (Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education), where he regularly teaches. After learning basic Chinese he functions for a travel agent from Beijing by taking Chinese tour groups to holy places in India and the Himalayan Mountains.