Awakening the Inner Self: The Spiritual Disciplines and Meditation of Swami Vivekananda

Book excerpt: Awakening the Inner Self" offers priceless teachings and helpful advice, whether you are a beginner wishing to start a spiritual journey or an experienced practitioner looking to expand your understanding. Discover the transformational power of spiritual disciplines and meditation to awaken your inner self and live a life of meaning, purpose, and spiritual fulfilment as you immerse yourself in the timeless knowledge of Swami Vivekananda. The book will take readers on a spiritual journey through Swami Vivekananda's teachings, one of the most influential Hindu philosophers. The book analyses and advises on many spiritual practices. Sacrifice as a spiritual practice shows how selflessness can help one grow spiritually. Readers will learn about self-inquiry, a powerful tool for self-discovery and ego removal. The book also discusses Raja Yoga, a self-control and meditation approach, and its methods for inner peace. Swami Vivekananda's meditation teachings are simplified in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, making it easier for people to implement meditation into their daily lives. Pranayama, the art of breathing, helps focus the mind and recharge the body, and the book covers it. Vedanta philosophy emphasises divinity and meditation. Vedanta meditation illuminates reality and the purpose of life. "Awakening the Inner Self" concludes with Bhakti Yoga's devotional practises and philosophy. Devotional practises can help people connect with God and discover spiritual fulfilment.