Books By Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj

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1. All About Hinduism

"All About Hinduism" is intended to meet the needs of those who want to be introduced to the various facets of the crystal that
is Hinduism.
Formats: .pdf (556 k), .html (555 k)

2. Amrita Gita
Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj has, in his inimitable characteristic style, summarised in this small book the very essence of
all religious teaching, and he has strung together a garland of very powerful Yoga-assertions that will at once elevate and
inspire the reader.
Formats: .pdf (78 k), .html (60 k)

3. Autobiography of Swami Sivananda

An honest, forthright, modest and inspiring self-narration of the world-renowned saint and sage.
Formats: .pdf (395 k), .html (342 k)*

4. Brahma Sutras
A clear and easy exposition by Swami Sivananda. This book is available at Sri Swami Krishnanandaji's site under the "Books
on Bhagavadgita, Upanishads, Vedanta" category.

5. Bhagavad Gita
Lord Krishna's Immortal Song. Sanskrit transliteration and English translation of the Song. Each chapter is preceded by a
short summary.
Formats: .pdf (359 k), .html (358 k)

6. Bhagavad Gita for Busy People

An abridged edition of the Gita which contains its quintessence for the use of students, doctors, advocates and busy people.
Formats: .pdf (104 k), .html (53 k)

7. Conquest of Anger
Highly practical methods for the control of anger.
Formats: .pdf (102 k), .html (58 k)*

8. Conquest of Fear
The causes of fear and its eradication.
Formats: .pdf (99 k), .html (59 k)*

9. Easy Steps to Yoga

These Easy Steps to Yoga are laid out with a special view to enable the novice to ascend without much difficulty the heights
of spiritual attainment.
Formats: .pdf (552 k), .html (533 k)*

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10. Essence of Yoga

This book was chosen for being sent to every new member of the Divine Life Society on enrolment. It is, as it were,
the 'Beginner's Guide to Divine Life'.
Formats: .pdf (329 k), .html (293 k)

11. God Exists

Swami Sivanandaji had brought forth interesting illustrations and illuminating logic to support his declaration, to convince even
a confirmed atheist of the existence of God. They have all been brought together in this volume which is a boon to the
spiritual propagandist, the teacher, and people all over the world--the believers and the non-believers.
Formats: .pdf (318 k), .html (286 k)

12. A Great Guru And His Ideal Disciple

Inspiring letters from Swami Sivanandaji to Swami Prananvanandaji.
Formats: .pdf (172 k), .html (132 k)

13. Guru Tattva

Is a Guru absolutely necessary? Who is a Satguru? How far can he help his Chela (disciple)? What are the duties of a
disciple? What is the meaning of Initiation? Swami Sivanandaji answers all these questions in this book.
Formats: .pdf (199 k), .html (157 k)*

14. Hindu Fasts & Festivals

All Hindu festivals have a deep spiritual import or high religious significance. All great Hindu festivals have religious, social
and hygienic elements in them. In this book Gurudev explains the significance and the philosophy of many of our fasts
and festivals.
Formats: .pdf (511 k), .html (1.44 M)

15. How to Get Vairagya (Dispassion)

A clear, concise and compact knowledge of the foremost qualification for an aspiration suited to modern-conditions, tastes
and requirements.
Formats: .pdf (235 k), .html (188 k)*

16. Ideal of Married Life

Guidelines for happy household and family life.
Formats: .pdf (56 k), .html (38 k)

17. Karmas and Diseases

Goes into detail about which actions produce which diseases as a result.
Formats: .pdf (53 k), .html (38 k)

18. Kundalini Yoga

The theory that underlies the cosmic power has been analysed to its thinnest filaments, and practical methods have
been suggested to awaken this great pristine force in individuals. It explains the theory and illustrates the practice of
Kundalini Yoga.
Formats: .pdf (779 k), .html (1,120 k)*

19. Life and Teachings of Lord Jesus

A collection of essays and lectures on the life and message of Lord Jesus.
Formats: .pdf (309 k), .html (241 k)

20. Light, Power and Wisdom

This small book is your pocket Guru, handy friend, invigorating tonic and soft goad.
Formats: .pdf (197 k), .html (156 k)

21. Lord Krishna, His Lilas and Teachings

The life, the Lilas and teachings of Lord Krishna depicted in a lucid and inspiring style by a realised saint. A condensed
version for the busy person without time to go through the entire tenth and eleventh chapters of the Srimad Bhagavata.
Formats: .pdf (532 k), .html (500 k)*

22. Lord Shanmukha and His Worship

Swami Sivananda graphically portrays in this book the advent of Lord Shanmukha or Karthikeya, the purpose of His
incarnation and its significance, highlighting the various aspects of the Six-faced Lord, with their esoteric significance and
spiritual import.
Formats: .pdf (332 k), .html (317 k)*

23. Lord Siva and His Worship

This is a most valuable and instructive book for the aspirants, particularly for the devotees of Lord Siva. It contains
fifteen chapters. It is full of instructions on practical Sadhana for attaining Siva-Tattva or God-realisation. The chapters will
speak for themselves.
Formats: .pdf (482 k), .html (497 k)*

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24. The Master Said ...

Speech delivered by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on the 26th December 1954, at Sivanandashram, Rishikesh, for
the celebration of the 34th birthday of Sri Swami Venkatesanandaji.
Formats: .pdf (811 k), .html (832 k)

25. May I Answer That?

Scores of the most-common and not-so-common questions on spiritual life and Sadhana are answered here by
Swami Sivananda with a clarity and lucidity that defy description. A book for every thinking person.
Formats: .pdf (376 k), .html (337 k)

26. Mind-Its Mysteries and Control

For gaining mastery over the mind, you have to know what it is, how it works, how it deceives you at every turn and by
what methods it can be subdued. In this book, the subject has been dealt with; and the nature of the mind, the various forms
that it assumes, the secret of its inner workings and the way to control it are fully and clearly explained.
Formats: .pdf (708 k), .html (692 k)

27. Parables of Sivananda

The subtlest of spiritual truths in the form of Parables.
Formats: .pdf (277 k), .html (237 k)

28. The Philosophy and Significance of Idol Worship

Swami Sivananda explains the philosophy behind the much misunderstood practice of the Hindus.
Formats: .pdf (77 k), .html (57 k)

29. Philosophy of Dreams

Swami Sivananda's inspiring and enlightened thoughts on the interesting subject of dreams.
Formats: .pdf (148 k), .html (136 k)

30. Practical Lessons In Yoga

A practical but non-technical presentation of Yoga.
Formats: .pdf (453 k), .html (627 k)

31. Practice of Brahmacharya

Deals with the subject of celibacy, sex and sex sublimation.
Formats: .pdf (1,180 k), .html (566 k)
Formats (Without Hatha Yogic Illustrations): .pdf (486 k), .html (481 k)

32. Practice of Karma Yoga

How to spiritualize ones activities. The doctrine of Karma and Reincarnation is also covered.
Formats: .pdf (473 k), .html (456 k)

33. Radha's Prem

On the path of Bhakti Yoga for God-realisation.
Formats: .pdf (132 k), .html (102 k)*

34. Satsanga and Svadhyaya

The glory, the importance and the life-transforming power of holy company and spiritual books.
Formats: .pdf (182 k), .html (159 k)*

35. The Science of Pranayama

Pranayama is an important limb in the Yoga of meditation. It is equally necessary for all in their daily life, for good health,
success and prosperity in every walk of life. How it is so, is explained in these pages.
Formats: .pdf (766 k), .html (905 k)*

36. Self-Knowledge
These are the lessons of love, peace and unity. My philosophy and teachings are not for the chosen few, the cultured and
the wealthy alone. I am a friend of the poor, the outcaste, the sick, the oppressed, the forlorn, the guilty but penitent transgressor.
Formats: .pdf (523 k), .html (523 k)

37. Sivananda Vani

Personal notes of Sri Swami Sivanandaji to his beloved disciple, Shri Panna Lalji of Amritsar. These notes cover every aspect
of spiritual life and is applicable to every aspirant.
Formats: .zip (8.2 M), .html

38. Sixty-Three Nayanar Saints

Apart from the biographies of the Sixty-three nayanar Saints, this book contains an authoritative article on the Saiva
Siddhanta Philosophy, the life of Saint Manicckavasagar, selections from the utterances of Nayanar saints, and articles on
Glory of Lord Siva, and Puja and Ishta Devata.

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Formats: .pdf (359 k), .html (293 k)

39. Temples in India

Contains brief descriptions of the prominent places of pilgrimage in India, their location and the important spiritual legends
that are connected with them.
Formats: .pdf (220 k), .html (135 k)*

40. Thought Power

A book of perennial interest and many-sided usefulness for self-culture, self-knowledge, acquisition of the power of
personality and success in life.
Formats: .pdf (254 k), .html (222 k)

41. Thus Awakens Swami Sivananda

A pocket-treasure, every sentence of which charges the reader with a wave of spiritual exhilaration, giving him a flash of
divine awakening, however momentary it might be.
Formats: .pdf (54 k), .html (28 k)

42. Thus Spake Sivananda

Swamiji clearly explains the defects of material life and earnestly calls us from the bottom of his heart to lead a spiritual life.
Formats: .pdf (49 k), .html (28 k)

43. Vedanta for Beginners

The under-pinning of Indian philosophy shorn of abstruse jargon and written in simple, lucid style. A great book for beginners
as well as a handy reference for one and all.
Formats: .pdf (213 k), .html (186 k)*

44. What Becomes of the Soul After Death

All you wanted to know about death and the life beyond.
Formats: .pdf (434 k), .html (423 k)*

45. Yoga in Daily Life

This is a book with a message of hope, success in life, of peace, of bliss and of the secret of life itself.
Formats: .pdf (361 k), .html (496 k)

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