The Light That Awakens

Consciously or unconsciously, we are all seeking fulfi llment in life. The Light That Awakens reveals that the source of our seeking is not outside of us but within--a boundless reservoir of wisdom, peace, power, light and bliss. That reservoir has been called consciousness. Speaking from direct experience of the highest spiritual attainment, Swami Amar Jyoti shows us that spirituality does not have to be austere or difficult. Aspirants from many paths and traditions will appreciate this gentle guide for finding the sublime in every moment. This book is divided into 5 sections: The Art of Living, Body Mind and Healing, The Spiritual Path, Consecration and The Ultimate God six to seven brief teachings for easy reading and meditation. In Praise of The Light That Awakens: With adamantine brilliance and crystalline clarity, Swami Amar Jyoti leads us on an exploration of what really matters. The Light That Awakens is a luminous teaching, which can transform lives. --Larry Dossey, M.D., author of The Power of Premonitions: How Knowing the Future Can Shape Our Lives Like the beloved sixteenth century mystic, Teresa of Avila, Swami Amar Jyoti is a practical saint, with a warm sense of humor and attainable teachings. In this new compilation of Swamiji's discourses, we have access to fresh, yet timeless guidance for the art of living--living awake, living lovingly, living in the light of the divine. --Mirabai Starr, author of new translations of the Spanish mystics: Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross The Light That Awakens: A Guidebook to Higher Consciousness will inspire a wide audience with its universal teachings, beautifully presented and written in clear, elegant prose. This is a truly helpful and deeply sensitive guidebook for spiritual living in a troubled world. --Shelley Brown (Kalpa Tree Press), co-author of Shafts of Light and other contemporary classics in Vedanta