“Tattva Jnana” means the knowledge of the principles. This book outlines and enumerates these 36 principles as well as the three qualities of nature, the four objectives of life, the five elements, the six subjects of study, the seven levels of consciousness, the 8 limbs of yoga, the nine steps of devotion and much more! There is a compilation of the classical schools of philosophy as well as definitions and applications. In one small, simple book, all this information is in an abbreviated outline format, keeping the handbook’s knowledge extremely clear, accessible and efficient. Students of spirituality will find their time with this book well spent.
About the Author
Swami Satyananda Saraswati is considered to be one of the foremost Vedic scholars and Sanskrit translators in the West. He is the author of nearly 60 books in nine different languages representing a significant contribution to the understanding of Hinduism and Vedic religious practices.
Swamiji comes from the Dashnami lineage of Adi Shankaracharya, and belongs to the Saraswati tribe of renunciates and scholars who are living the life of a teacher and a knower of wisdom, worshiping with both spiritual knowledge and devotion. His Guru, Swami Amritananda Saraswati, initiated him into the Vedic Knowledge, Sanskrit, and the Chandi Path and sacred fire ceremony as his primary system of spiritual discipline in 1971.
He practiced the recitation of the Chandi Path in the Himalayan snow and in the hot springs of Bakreswar. Through this rigorous penance, he became impervious to the influences of heat and cold. Through his experiences walking the length and breadth of the Himalayas over 15 years, Swamiji fell in love with Sanskrit and became proficient in numerous languages including Bengali and Hindi. Wherever he went he would learn the local systems of worship and inspire those around him to participate. Swamiji’s expertise and experience spans many different religious traditions. His realizations and teachings make him a living example of Ramakrishna’s Gospel, “as many as there are individuals, so many are the paths to God”.
In 1979, Swamiji met Shree Maa when he was performing a vow of worship in a small temple in the interior of West Bengal. They toured India, spreading their divine love and inspiration by performing pujas, homas, and sharing their realizations, and teaching their methods of spiritual practice. In 1984 they came to America and established the Devi Mandir, where he and Shree Maa shine their beacon of light from Napa, California. Today, they share all their resources to give every individual an opportunity to access these spiritual teachings.
Product Details
Paperback
Publisher: Devi Mandir Publications (2004)
ISBN-10: 1877795623
ISBN-13: 978-1877795626
Book Reviews of Tattva Jnana
By Rita Gonzales, Brasilia
Tattvas are principles that help us to understand who we are. What an incredible goal? The Tattva Jnana book lists the concepts that lead us to this understanding. It is like a road map or clues in a treasure hunt. It is a great way to think more deeply into who we are and where we want to go.
By Larry Burbank, Tempe
Tattva Jnana book lays out the concepts and philosophies that underlie our very lives. It is great book to study to get a deeper understanding of the foundations of Sanatana Dharma. I recommend it to all students and spiritual aspirants.
By Gautam Shenoy, California
I am learning a lot every day from reading the Tattva Jnana book. The slender volume hides the enormous wealth of knowledge it contains. For example, in so many mantras and prayers we hear words being repeated three times (e.g., Om Shanti Shanti Shanti) what are these threes? Why are there threes? These types of questions are answered by studying the Tattva Jnana book. To obtain a solid understanding of what we chant, this book is very important. So I recommend it to all earnest sadhaks.
By Ralph Cooper, Boulder, CO
Very interesting and thought provoking book! I look forward to studying it and learning more.
By Bill McDonald, Columbus
I have reading the Tattva Jnana book over the past weeks and I am really struck by how much great material there is in this book: what are 7 levels of consciousness that we say in the Gayatri mantra? What do they mean? How does this matter to us in our every day life these and more questions I have been answering just by reading this book. It is an amazing eye opener!!! Strongly recommend to all!
