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Books by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj
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.
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Amrita Gita
Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj has, in his inimitable characteristic styl
e, 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 kb), .html (59 kb)
Autobiography of Swami Sivananda
An honest, forthright, modest and inspiring self-narration of the worldrenowned saint and sage.
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Brahma Sutras
A clear and easy exposition by Swami Sivananda. This book is available a
t Sri Swami Krishnanandaji's site.
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Bhagavad Gita
Lord Krishna's Immortal Song. Sanskrit transliteration and English trans
lation of the Song. Each chapter is preceded by a short summary.
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.
Conquest of Anger
Highly practical methods for the control of anger.
Formats: .pdf (103 kb), .html (57 kb)*
Conquest of Fear
The causes of fear and its eradication.
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.
Essence of Yoga
This book was chosen for being sent to every new member of the Divine Li
fe Society on enrolment. It is, as it were, the 'Beginner's Guide to Divine Life
'.
God Exists
Swami Sivanandaji had brought forth interesting illustrations and illumi
nating 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 wo
rld--the believers and the non-believers.
A Great Guru And His Ideal Disciple
Inspiring letters from Swami Sivanandaji to Swami Prananvanandaji.
Guru-Bhakti Yoga
A compilation of Swami Sivanandaji's "sayings" on Guru and Guru Bhakti Y
oga.
Guru Tattva
Is a Guru absolutely necessary? Who is a Satguru? How far can he help hi
s Chela (disciple)? What are the duties of a disciple? What is the meaning of In
itiation? Swami Sivanandaji answers all these questions in this book.
Hindu Fasts & Festivals
All Hindu festivals have a deep spiritual import or high religious signi
ficance. All great Hindu festivals have religious, social and hygienic elements
in them. In this book Gurudev explains the significance and the philosophy of ma
ny of our fasts and festivals.
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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.
Ideal of Married Life
Guidelines for happy household and family life.
Karmas and Diseases
Goes into detail about which actions produce which diseases as a result.
Kingly Science Kingly Secret
A detailed commentary on select verses of the Bhagavad Gita from the pub
lished writings of Swami Sivananda.
Kundalini Yoga
The theory that underlies the cosmic power has been analysed to its thin
nest filaments, and practical methods have been suggested to awaken this great p
ristine force in individuals. It explains the theory and illustrates the practic
e of Kundalini Yoga.
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Life and Teachings of Lord Jesus
A collection of essays and lectures on the life and message of Lord Jesu
s.
Light, Power and Wisdom
This small book is your pocket Guru, handy friend, invigorating tonic an
d soft goad.
Lord Krishna, His Lilas and Teachings
The life, the Lilas and teachings of Lord Krishna depicted in a lucid an
d inspiring style by a realised saint. A condensed version for the busy person w
ithout time to go through the entire tenth and eleventh chapters of the Srimad B
hagavata.
Lord Shanmukha and His Worship
Swami Sivananda graphically portrays in this book the advent of Lord Sha
nmukha or Karthikeya, the purpose of His incarnation and its significance, highl
ighting the various aspects of the Six-faced Lord, with their esoteric significa
nce and spiritual import.
Lord Siva and His Worship
This is a most valuable and instructive
arly for the devotees of Lord Siva. It contains
instructions on practical Sadhana for attaining
The chapters will speak for themselves.
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fifteen chapters. It is full of
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The Master Said ...

Speech delivered by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj on the 26th December 1
954, at Sivanandashram, Rishikesh, for the celebration of the 34th birthday of S
ri Swami Venkatesanandaji.
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 tha
t defy description. A book for every thinking person.
Mind Its Mysteries and Control
For gaining mastery over the mind, you have to know what it is, how it w
orks, how it deceives you at every turn and by what methods it can be subdued. I
n this book, the subject has been dealt with; and the nature of the mind, the va
rious forms that it assumes, the secret of its inner workings and the way to con
trol it are fully and clearly explained.
Parables of Sivananda
The subtlest of spiritual truths in the form of Parables.
The Philosophy and Significance of Idol Worship

Swami Sivananda explains the philosophy behind the much misunderstood pr
actice of the Hindus.
Philosophy of Dreams
Swami Sivananda's inspiring and enlightened thoughts on the interesting
subject of dreams.
Practical Lessons In Yoga
A practical but non-technical presentation of Yoga.
Practice of Brahmacharya
Deals with the subject of celibacy, sex and sex sublimation.
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Practice of Karma Yoga
How to spiritualize ones activities. The doctrine of Karma and Reincarna
tion is also covered.
Radha's Prem
On the path of Bhakti Yoga for God-realisation.
Satsanga and Svadhyaya
The glory, the importance and the life-transforming power of holy compan
y and spiritual books.
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 i
n every walk of life. How it is so, is explained in these pages.
Self-Knowledge
These are the lessons of love, peace and unity. My philosophy and teachi
ngs are not for the chosen few, the cultured and the wealthy alone. I am a frien
d of the poor, the outcaste, the sick, the oppressed, the forlorn, the guilty bu
t penitent transgressor.
Sivananda Vani
Personal notes of Sri Swami Sivanandaji to his beloved disciple, Shri Pa
nna Lalji of Amritsar. These notes cover every aspect of spiritual life and is a
pplicable to every aspirant.
Formats: .zip (8.2 M), .html
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 ar
ticles on Glory of Lord Siva, and Puja and Ishta Devata.
Temples in India
Contains brief descriptions of the prominent places of pilgrimage in Ind
ia, their location and the important spiritual legends that are connected with t
hem.
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.
Thus Awakens Swami Sivananda
A pocket-treasure, every sentence of which charges the reader with a wav
e of spiritual exhilaration, giving him a flash of divine awakening, however mom
entary it might be.
Thus Spake Sivananda
Swamiji clearly explains the defects of material life and earnestly call
s us from the bottom of his heart to lead a spiritual life.
Vedanta for Beginners
The under-pinning of Indian philosophy shorn of abstruse jargon and writ
ten in simple, lucid style. A great book for beginners as well as a handy refere
nce for one and all.
What Becomes of the Soul After Death
All you wanted to know about death and the life beyond.
Yoga in Daily Life
This is a book with a message of hope, success in life, of peace, of bli
ss and of the secret of life itself.
Books by Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj
A Call to Liberation
This book has been compiled from Swamiji s inspiring early morning meditat
ion talks given in the Samadhi Hall of Holy Master Swami Sivanandaji s sacred Sama
dhi Shrine in Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh.
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A Guide To Noble Living
This small book of the Life Spiritual answers questions such as to what
the real purpose of life is, what the meaning of true Yoga is, what the spirit o
f true renunciation is, and how to start with virtue, pass through holiness and
culminate in Godliness.
A Message To New Initiates
A concise booklet containing important instructions on mantra meditation
.
A New Beginning
Words spoken by Swamiji for a few minutes during morning Meditation Clas
s to mould one's life anew in the light of Gurudev's teachings.

Advices on Spiritual Living
This book contains the first 60 Sivanandashram letters by Swamiji spanni
ng from October 1963 to January 1969. This book is like an autobiography as Swam
iji describes his travels and experiences at the various places that he has visi
ted. Read about Swamiji's meeting with Gandhiji when Swamiji was 29 years old; t
ravels to Malaysia, South Africa and various other places; learn about the vario
us Hindu festivals as well as Christmas and New Year celebrations at Holy Ashram
and much, much more.
Bliss is Within
Life-transforming lectures on a wide variety of subjects on the life spi
ritual.
Essentials of the Higher Values of Life
A series of lectures on Vedanta given to students at the Yoga-Vedanta Fo
rest Academy.
Eternal Messages
A collection of spiritual advice given periodically to earnest seekers b
y Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj, through his correspondence.
The Eye of the Hurricane
A lecture delivered at the Fritchman Auditorium, Los Angeles, on August
21, 1975.
Five Inspirational Talks
Lectures delivered during a year-ending retreat at Maryland, USA, in 198
5.
The Gita Vision
Inspiring lectures on the first three chapters of the Bhagavadgita the qui
ntessence of the wisdom of the Vedanta.
God As Mother
A series of illuminating lectures on the significance of worship of the
Divine Mother delivered during the Navaratri festival (festival of Mother worshi
p).
Guidelines to Illumination
This book vividly gives the fundamentals of spiritual life and serves th
e purpose of giving some practical and useful information in this direction.
Lectures on Raja Yoga
These lectures on the Yoga of meditation have been given in very simple
language avoiding technical terms as far as possible. They are easy to understan
d as they were originally addressed to a group of persons who were strangers to
Indian philosophical thoughts and the subject of Yoga-Darshana.
Light Fountain
The philosophy underlying and the practical lessons embodied in many of
Sri Swami Sivanandaji's ordinary activities.
Light on the Yoga Way of Life
A collection of questions pertaining to spiritual life, and answers give
n to them by Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj.
Message of Swami Chidananda to Mankind
A series of inspiring messages on the life spiritual.
The Path Beyond Sorrow
A volume dealing extensively with spiritual values of life and suggestiv
e methods for transcending mundane existence.
Path To Blessedness
Quintessence of the Ashtanga Yoga of Sage Maharshi Patanjali, the well-k
nown eight stages or Limbs of Yoga.
The Philosophy, Psychology and Practice of Yoga
Series of lectures given by the author highlighting the most essential a
spects of Yoga Sadhana and bringing Yoga Darsana (Patanjali's Yoga Sutras) to ne
w life as a vibrant, living guide to spiritual practice.
Ponder These Truths
Early morning meditation talks delivered
Swami Chidananda covers a wide range of subject
ful source of inspiration and motivation for the
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at Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh.

on the life spiritual. A wonder
spiritual aspirant.
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Realization Through Devotion

Talks spanning the Bhakti Aphorisms of Narada Muni of ancient times as w
ell as of other sages such as Sandilya down to the great Bhakti Saints of more r
ecent times such as Ramanuja. The apparent distinction between the absolute moni
sm of Sankara and the qualified monism of Ramanuja is explained. Also, the Krish
na Lila with the Gopis which is confusing to many in the laity is described.
Formats: .pdf (112 kb).
The Role of Celibacy in the Spiritual Life
This book vividly gives the fundamentals of spiritual life and serves th
e purpose of giving some practical and useful information in this direction.
Special Insights Into Sadhana No. 1
Early morning meditation talks during Navaratri, Vijaya Dasami, Dipavali
and Skanda Shashthi.
Early morning meditation talks during Gita Jayanti, December Worships an
d Dattatreya Jayanti.

Early morning meditation talks during Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Y
ear.
Early morning meditation talks during Maha Sivaratri and Gauranga Mahapr
abhu's appearance day.
Early morning meditation talks during Gauranga Mahaprabhu's appearance d
ay, Ramanavami, Buddha Jayanti and Sankara Jayanti.
Early morning meditation talks during Gurudev s Sannyasa, Guru Purnima and
Gurudev s Samadhi.
Early morning meditation talks on Thursdays: The Day of the Guru.
Early morning meditation talks on Rakshabandhan, Krishna Jayanthi, Vinay
aka Chaturthi and Preparing To Receive The Most High.
Students, Spiritual Literature and Sivananda
This book consists of a series of questions and answers pertaining to th
e study of literature, the choice of books, the benefits of Svadhyaya and so on.
Success in Life A Young Person's Guide
Message to students from the compassionate heart of Swami Chidananda.
Formats: .pdf (153 kb)
Sure Ways to Guru Kripa
Swami Chidananda on how the disciple receives the Guru's grace.
Thus Speaks Chidananda
Contains brief elucidations by Swami Chidananda on Life, Sadhana, Mind,
Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Glory Of Renunciation.
Twenty Important Spiritual Instructions
A series of talks on Swami Sivananda's Twenty Important Spiritual Instru
ctions.
Books by Sri Swami Venkatesanandaji Maharaj
All About Sivananda
This book contain beautiful insights into the glorious life of Gurudev S
wami Sivananda.
Inspiring Talks of Gurudev Sivananda
An inspiring chronicle of Gurudev s talks and conversations with disciples

and visitors to Sivananda Ashram.
Formats: .pdf (1,363 kb), .html (1,082 kb)
Sivananda Daily Readings
Read a page a day with faith, love and devotion. Your daily life will so
on be transformed into a divine life of peace, bliss and the highest wisdom. Thi
s book is available at the Sivananda Daily Reading's site.
Sivananda Yoga
An inspirational work on the teachings of the Gita for both seekers and
Sadhakas. Swamiji explains how Gurudev Sivananda puts the Gita teachings into pr
actice.
Sivananda's Integral Yoga
This book is not a theoretical exposition but how a life of Hatha, Karma
, Bhakti, Raja and Jnana Yoga was lived by Sage Sivananda. Examples are also dra
wn from Swami Sivananda's pre-monastic days as a doctor in Malaysia.
Books by Sri Swami Paramanandaji Maharaj
Sivananda: The Apostle of Peace and Love
Swami Paramanandaji reveals many intimate traits in one who is today acc
laimed by sincere seekers after Truth all over the world as an unrivalled man-of
-God.
Books by Sri Swami Premanandaji Maharaj
Meditation and its Utility in Daily Life
Swami Premananda's 'Meditation Classes' have become very popular and the
re is a great demand. This booklet will help aspirants and seekers.
Spotlights on the Ramayana
A unique analytical study of the Ramayana
Books by Sri Swami Brahmanandaji Maharaj
The Quintessence of Spiritual Practice
This book contains the five verses on spiritual practice (Sadhana Pancha
ka) of Sri Sankaracharya with commentary by Swami Brahmananda.
Books by Sri Swami Devanandaji Maharaj
Some Reminiscences of Gurudev Swami Sivananda
A day in the life of Swami Sivananda, Swami Sivananda's Sadhana, the day
s before Swami Sivananda's Mahasamadhi.
Books by Sri N. Ananthanarayanan
I Live to Serve
Intimate glimpses into Gurudev Sivananda's last days. How the Holy Maste
r lived a life of unremitting service till the very end.
What Does Swami Sivananda Teach?

This book is intended as a useful and handy introduction to people who a
re not adequately acquainted with the life and teachings of the Master. As the a
uthor says, "Its purpose is to arouse their interest in spiritual life in genera
l and the Divine Life chalked out by Swami Sivananda in particular".
Formats: .pdf (200 kb)
Books by various authors:
Swami Sivananda & The Divine Life Society
A book for those who want to know more about the Master and his mission.
Gurudev Swami And Dr. Devaki Kutty Mataji
A souvenir to commemorate Dr. Devaki Kutty Mataji's 75th Birthday Annive
rsary..
Harih Karta--Thy Will Be Done
A souvenir to commemorate Swami Chidanandaji's 80th Birthday Anniversary
.
How to Manage Oneself By A.K. Krishna Nambiar
How to manage oneself for success in both material and spiritual life.
Inspiring Thoughts
Sublime and elevating noble good thoughts to guide and inspire the youth
of present-day world.
Miracles of Sivananda
Devotees recollect their experiences of Swami Sivananda's miracles in th
eir lives.
Saint Sivananda
In a very lively and spontaneous way the author Sivaprasad tells how he
came in contact with Siva - Gurudev Swami Sivananda - or better how he fell in l
ove with him.
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Swami Sivananda-A Modern Sage
The life story of Sri Swami Sivananda has been given in a short form. A
study of his life will reveal to us the experiences of a man who rests in Univer
sal Consciousness.
This Monk From India By Yvonne LeBeau
On the saintly life of Swami Chidananda and Swamiji's way of teaching by
example from the point of view of a devotee from the west.
Books by Sri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj:
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A Messenger of Peace and Wisdom (355 KB)
Resurgent Culture (148 KB)
Self-Realization: Its Meaning and Method (151 KB)
The Song of God Almighty (108 KB)
The Struggle For Perfection (123 KB)
The Yoga System (209 KB)
A Short History of Religious and Philosophical Thought in India

A Messenger of Peace and Wisdom
An Analysis of the Brahma Sutra
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Yoga.
The Ascent of the Spirit
Bhagavan Sri Krishna
Brahma Sutras by Swami Sivananda
The Canons of a Perfect Life
Daily Invocations
The Divine Ambassador
Dr. Faust
The Epic of Consciousness
Essays in Life and Eternity
Essays on the Upanishads
The Essence of the Aitareya and Taittiriya Upanishads
Fruit From the Garden of Wisdom
Grace of the Lord Siva
Hymn to the Mighty God
Interior Pilgrimage
The Mandukya Upanishads
Moksha Gita by Swami Sivananda
My Life--An Autobiography of Swami Krishnananda
On Man
The Philosophy of Bhagavad Gita
The Philosophy of Life
The Philosophy of the Panchadasi
The Philosophy of Religion
Principles of a Higher Order of Life
The Problems of Spiritual Life
The Realisation of the Absolute
Resurgent Culture
Sadhana The Spiritual Way
The Secret of the Katha Upanishad
Self-Realisation: Its Meaning and Method
The Song of God Almighty
Spiritual Import of Religious Festivals
The Struggle For Perfection
Studies in Comparative Philosophy
To Thine Own Self Be True
The Tribal
Vaishvanara Vidya
Yoga, Meditation and Japa Sadhana.
Yoga as a Universal Science
The Yoga of Meditation
The Yoga System
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