Meditation: Man-Perfection in God-Satisfaction

This is a great book! If you read this book with an open mind and open heart you will "experience" meditation while reading. Sri Chinmoy expresses the beauty of the inner life with his poetic use of language (like all true masters), yet with a purity, simplicity and clarity that reaches and teaches the heart rather than the mind. There is no doubt in reading this book that Sri Chinmoy is writing from his direct and first-hand experiences and is clearly a leading authority on this subject.

Sri Chinmoy is a fully realised spiritual master dedicated to inspiring & serving those seeking a deeper meaning in life. He teaches that love is the most direct way for a seeker to approach God. Through his teaching of meditation, writings, & lectures (he conducts peace meditations for ambassadors and staff at the United Nations), and dedicated service to humanity, he tries to show others how to find inner peace and spiritual fulfillment. Yoga means spiritual union with God (not performing exercise postures), and meditation is the single most important thing a person can do to attain peace, love & advance themselves spiritually. This book describes in detail and clarity, the various techniques for concentration, visualization, meditation and contemplation (the stages of Yoga). Sri Chinmoy also discusses the philosophy and idealogy of Yoga, so that it is an invaluable aid/reference to meditation students of all levels of expertise. I have personally given numerous copies to family and friends, and consider "Meditation" by Sri Chinmoy to be one of the most important books a person can purchase in their life.

I am standing at the entrance gates of a huge Spiritual Bazaar. Every vendor within this bazaar has a "Sri" before his name. Who do I approach first? Who is sincere? How can a journey begin when so many True paths present themselves? This book by Sri Chimnoy answers: Meditation.How do I meditate? What is the best time? Where is the best place? In what manner should I sit? Is what I am experiencing normal? Are the experiences during meditation taking me beyond or are they only the mind deceiving me?The book is in question and answer format and you will find your question(s) here because all the questions come from those who are meditating, from those who are wondering, experiencing, doubting and celebrating the same as you. This was of great value to know that what I experience; the sometime bliss and the often frustration, the phantom and the concrete, have been experienced by others, that their questions are my questions. We walk upon the same path, bruise our heels on the same stones, marvel at the same vistas. What a revelation and a relief to know this!

Sri Chinmoy is a modern spiritual master (an enlightened being) who lives in Queens, New York and has written prolifically on the spiritual life. Meditation is his most famous book on how to meditate. In it he gives the steps, elaborates on all of these, and answers questions about the process of meditation. What is amazing - and unique - about Sri Chinmoy's books is his highly advanced level of consciousness, the intensity and clarity with which he addresses spiritual matters, and the fact that he breaks new ground. He discusses - and gives answers to - spiritual matters not discussed by others. He is VERY DETAILED about the minutiae of spirituality, and has definite ideas as to the FORM it should take. In person, he is an amazing person, filled with POWERFUL spiritual energy, seemingly endless stamina, and overflowing creativity. He radiates purity and strength. His viewpoint is unique - he does not come out of the Christian tradition (although he embraces the divinity of Christ), but the Eastern tradition, so his style is quite different from a Western one. I recommend this book, and his books, for exposure to the spirituality he offers, and for those who feel personally called to follow his path. In addition, the meditation he offers is sound. It is heart-centered, and can be applied to any tradition in which one feels comfortable.

To give this book only 5 stars is a great disservice. This is no ordinary book. This is a book of spiritual disciplines, discussion, information, practical teaching to help enable and inspire us to achieve our only purpose for being on earth - to approach God.