Bhakti Yoga Sagar (Vol. 5)

by Swami Satyanananda Saraswati

Every year Paramahamsa Satyananda opens his gates to the world. This book is a faithful record of his talks during these times, in which he expounds on various topics including: his vision and understanding of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion) as the yoga of the 21st century, answers to the myriad questions posed by devotees, expounding on the vedic philosophy of Yajna, from death to the state of the nations, familial relationships. Throughout he quotes extensively from the great poets and scriptures of India.

He has as his central theme throughout these books that it is the necessity for each individual to discover his or her own relationship with God. He speaks authoritatively on many subjects, with an all-encompassing vision that is both pragmatic and compassionate, Sri Swamiji addresses the spiritual and social needs of the 21st century.

The text is supported by colour plates and a comprehensive glossary.

Bhakti Yoga Sagar Volume V consists of satsangs given by Swami Satyananda Saraswati in 1997 during the Sita Kalyanam festival in Rikhia, India.  During this festival, organised for the welfare of the newly wed brides from the local villages, Sri Swamiji answered questions on such topics as how to develop love and compassion for others through giving and serving, how to manage the mind and emotions through devotion to God, the guru-disciple relationship, his work to uplift the needy villagers living in his neighbourhood, the position of women in society, marriage, family life and education.

With his incomparable wisdom and humour, Sri Swamiji explains how and why people must change and adapt in order to meet the needs of the 21st century. 

About the Author:

Swami Satyanananda Saraswati,a disciple of Swami Sivananda founded the famous Bihar School of Yoga in 1964. A prolific writer he is the author of some of the outstanding Books on Yoga like Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, A systematic course in the Ancient Techniques of Yoga & Kriya and many other Books.