A Series Of Lessons In Gnani Yoga: The Yoga Of Wisdom
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A cornerstone of early twentieth-century Western esotericism, A Series of Lessons in Gnani Yoga: The Yoga of Wisdom presents the philosophical and metaphysical teachings of the Hindu tradition of Jnana Yoga in an accessible, lesson-based format designed for Western students. Written under the pen name Yogi Ramacharaka — the prolific pseudonym of American author William Walker Atkinson — the work instructs readers in the nature of the Absolute, the Self, and the universe, drawing on Vedantic philosophy to argue that true wisdom arises from direct inquiry into the nature of reality. Each lesson builds methodically upon the last, guiding the student through concepts such as the nature of the soul, the illusion of the material world, and the path toward spiritual liberation. The tone is earnest and authoritative, blending Eastern philosophical rigor with the accessible, conversational style of the New Thought movement that characterized Atkinson's broader body of work. Seekers of spiritual philosophy and students of comparative religion will find this a rich and thought-provoking introduction to one of yoga's most intellectually demanding paths.
Author: Yogi Ramacharaka
Format: Hardback
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of early twentieth-century Western esotericism, A Series of Lessons in Gnani Yoga: The Yoga of Wisdom presents the philosophical and metaphysical teachings of the Hindu tradition of Jnana Yoga in an accessible, lesson-based format designed for Western students. Written under the pen name Yogi Ramacharaka — the prolific pseudonym of American author William Walker Atkinson — the work instructs readers in the nature of the Absolute, the Self, and the universe, drawing on Vedantic philosophy to argue that true wisdom arises from direct inquiry into the nature of reality. Each lesson builds methodically upon the last, guiding the student through concepts such as the nature of the soul, the illusion of the material world, and the path toward spiritual liberation. The tone is earnest and authoritative, blending Eastern philosophical rigor with the accessible, conversational style of the New Thought movement that characterized Atkinson's broader body of work. Seekers of spiritual philosophy and students of comparative religion will find this a rich and thought-provoking introduction to one of yoga's most intellectually demanding paths.