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Ashtavakra Gita

By: Swami Nityaswarupananda
Narrated by: Sukhbir Kalsi
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The Aṣṭāvakra Gītā|also known as the Aṣṭāvakra Saṃhitā|is a short treatise on Advaita Vedānta|ascribed to the great sage Aṣṭāvakra. Sage Aṣṭāvakra demonstrates a profound knowledge of Brahman that Swami Nityaswarupanand of Ramakrishna Mission has placed before the readers in this book in simple|easy-to-understand English.
The subtle philosophical truths are expounded in the form of a lucid dialogue between the teenage sage Aṣṭāvakra and his royal disciple|King Janaka. To Aṣṭāvakra|self-knowledge through direct mystical intuition is the only goal to be reached and experienced in the dynamic silence of one’s own deepest meditation.
Swami Nityaswarupanand’s English translations|word definitions|commentary|and scholarly introduction have all significantly increased the worth of the original text.

This classic collectable is a must-read for all!
• It is one of the famous spiritual books that has captured the hearts of people for decades
• It will deliver humbling|comforting truths about life and existence
• The thought-provoking ideas will lead you to deep introspection
• A promising read to begin your spiritual journey
• Wisdom to lead a better and meaningful life

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