The Beauty of Scriptural Wisdom

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About the Author Paramahamsa Hariharananda, born in 1907 in West Bengal, India, was a great realized master in Kriya Yoga. He attained nirvikalpa samadhi, the breathless, pulseless state, the long cherished goal of all aspirants in the spiritual path in 1948. A direct disciple of Swami Shriyukteshwar and Paramahamsa Yogananda the author of Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahamsa Hariharananda was a unique spiritual preceptor who spread the teachings of Kriya Yoga in the East and West and established ashrams in India, Europe, and the United States. Well versed in scriptures, he was the author of many books. He was a truly great, yet extremely humble soul with a deep compassion for humanity. He was an incarnation of love, compassion, and service. He attained mahasamadhi (the conscious departure from the physical body) in 2002, at the age of ninety-five.

A significant part of his legacy is evident in the charitable works he committed to throughout his lifetime. Through the Hariharananda Charitable Health Centers thousands of people in need receive medical care and supplies every year. A variety of outreach and educational programs have been implemented including mobile medical and dental services and a residential school for underprivileged youths. The legacy of this great teacher lives on through the love and lives of his students.

Foreword The scriptures are age-old wisdom. They contain the experiences of saints and sages who walked down the path of prayer, contemplation, meditation, and surrender. Undoubtedly. they faced many obstacles on their journey. But they learned a lot through their experiences. The scriptural wisdom is a treasure house for humanity. This wisdom transcends the limitations of time and place. No matter which religious life or faith one professes or practices, being universal in its message, it is useful for every human being in general, and for spiritual seekers in particular.

To study the scriptures is not so easy. It is because of myths, metaphors, and subtle messages incorporated in them. The subtlety of scriptural wisdom is clearly understood by a peaceful and meditative mind. As Gurudev Paramahamsa Hariharananda often said, "My way of teaching is like food for all. It is as simple as food for babies, and as philosophical as food for highly developed beings."

In this book, The Beauty of Scriptural Wisdom, the contemplative reflection of a realized yogi of our time has been compiled, and it speaks of deep scriptural knowledge that is useful for spiritual seekers. We hope this book will help readers on their spiritual journey and lead them to their ultimate goal.

**Contents and Sample Pages**