Journey With The Enlightened : Understanding The Contemporary World Through Vedic Philosophical Scientific And Practical Wisdom

<p>o   What is the meaning of liṅga in Śiva Liṅga?</p><p>o   How old is Hinduism?</p><p>o   How does one develop the act of taking the right decision at the right time?</p><p>o   Why does the mind get distracted while chanting <i>mantras?</i></p><p>o   Should one believe in palmistry?</p><p>o   Why do the youngsters today go abroad?</p><p>All of us have asked these questions and many more at some point in time. </p><p><i>Journey with The Enlightened</i> is based on such questions raised by the devotees of <i>Śrīmajjagadguru Śaṅkarācārya Svāmī Niścalānanda Sarasvatījī</i> across the country and around the year during his various programmes. Written language is a powerful medium to understand the viewpoint of <i>Śaṅkarācāryajī.</i> With great insight and vast scriptural knowledge he analyses all the complex issues faced in the modern world. He offers solutions and open discussions on them. He concludes by putting a counter-question - how will our country and the world change unless we work together for a better world? With His blessings this book is a humble attempt to bring the wisdom of these discourses to a larger audience.</p><p>The quest dealt with in <i>Journey with The Enlightened</i> can be categorised under three headings:</p><p>o   Above Self: Quest regarding God—the highest self <i>‘Paramātmā.’</i> How is he? How does he look like? What are his attributes? Why should we believe in him? What goes wrong if we defy him?</p><p>o   Self “I”: Who am I? What should I do to see myself? How should I uplift myself?</p><p>o   Selfless: These questions are the stepping stones to becoming selfless.</p><p>If anyone wants to understand the contemporary world the problems that it faces and wants to be a part of the solution not the problem - <i>Journey with The Enlightened</i> is the book for them.</p>