Le Nectar du Chant : Mantras et Textes Sacres Chantes dans les Ashrams de Swami Muktananda Tapa dura - 1982

St-Ouen (France): SYD [Suddha Yoga Dham], 1981. Hardcover. Fine, no jacket (presumably as issued). Octavo in blue boards; frontis; 180p, glossary, bib. Scarce. In French, with transliteraed Sanskrit chants. ¶ "Siddha Yoga is a spiritual path founded by Swami Muktananda (1908-1982). The teachings of Siddha Yoga are rooted in the ancient philosophical and spiritual traditions of India, and the path is dedicated to the attainment of self-realization and the recognition of the inner Self in everyone. The term "Siddha Yoga" comes from the Sanskrit words "Siddha," meaning "perfect" or "accomplished," and "Yoga," which means "union." Thus, Siddha Yoga can be interpreted as "the path of perfection" or "the path of union." The practices of Siddha Yoga include meditation, chanting, selfless service (seva), and the cultivation of virtues such as love, kindness, and compassion. A central aspect of Siddha Yoga is the awakening of the Kundalini energy, a spiritual energy described as residing at the base of… Leer más