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A Search in Secret India
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The late Paul Brunton was one of the 20th century's greatest explorers of and writers on the spiritual traditions of the East. A Search in Secret India is the story of Paul Brunton's journey around India, living among yogis, mystics, and gurus, some of whom he found convincing, others not. He finally finds the peace and tranquility which come with self-knowledge when he meets and studies with the great sage Sri Ramana Maharishi. |
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Pages 320
Dimensions: Length: 1.25" Width: 5.25" Height: 8.25"
Weight: 0.76 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Mar 1, 2003
ISBN 1844130436
EAN 9781844130436
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Born in London in 1898, Paul Brunton published 13 books between 1935 and 1952. He is generally recognized as having introduced yoga and meditation to the West, and for presenting their philosophical background in non-technical language. He died in Switzerland, where he lived for 20 years, in 1981.
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 | Excellent book, captures you from the very begining. Aug 15, 2008 |
| Paul Brunton has such a great writing style that I could not put the book down. He approaches varioius mystics in and around India with a healthy skepticism while keeping an open mind. Some of the people he encounters range from outright frauds to the true mystic. I felt as if I were on an exploration of the region sitting side-by-side with Mr. Brunton and enjoyed every minute of it. | | | | Does India mystify you: This books for you. Mar 24, 2007 |
| A critical eye looks at the old world yoga. Great story! Great view into this world that few understand. This is one of my favorite books of all time. | | | | Genuine seeker's detailed account, this will also teach you intellectual honesty Jun 27, 2006 |
There are Yogis and there are Jnanis.
Yogis, are able to detach themselves from the world at will
and gain control over their mind enough to attempt and acquire union with God, Goodness, Soul, Spirit, at will.
The last phrase, 'at will' is the catch.
Yogis still have their ego (will) in tact.
Their accomplishments may feed and enlarge this ego rather
than help them see its illusoriness and get rid of its hold.
I had the impression that Yogis are ultimately evolved souls, but this book clearly showed that there are Yogis of different
levels of enlightment. A Yogi can gain enormous powers of concentration and become a master of subjects he chooses- even human subjects. He or she may seem and talk and act like an enlightened master (eg Osho), but the veil of Unreality ultimately will catch him or her.
The difficulty with the Yogic path is, and most likely thing to happen, is that one could 'slip' and settle for being a guru or a miracle-worker and thus become bound deeper into a happy, all powerful sense of ego.
Paul Brunton gives many many examples of such people and stays clear of them. As you read the story of his experiences, you
unconsciously internalize the intellectual honesty and quest for
Truth.
He then meets a few Jnanis - more than one is in here. His meetings with Sage of Kanchi and the Maharshi are the satisfying
climax of his Quest. But he also meets very many jnanis - at least two more in Madras (read the one with the outhouse meditator) and an astrologer in Kasi.
A Jnani is one who has understood the Reality of how World is put together and what the Mind is and how the only truth is Pure Awareness that permeates everything all the time. This understanding of the truth, not Yogic practices, characterize
the spontaneity of a Jnani.
Even though the original word Yogi means 'one who is united with God', it is currently being applied to practitioners of Yoga and in general, aspirants, which is why the distinction of yogi and Jnani is made here to point out that make sure to look for a Jnani (one who has attained the understanding of reality) and not to settle for other Gurus - who may be aspirants along the path little farther from us.
Even though a saint and a yogi will eventually attain this Wisdom, it is very important to remember that they are on the path and have to be treated cautiously - for their ability to mislead us. Searching for a guru, it has been said, is like a blind person trying to judge whether his helper can see. If he could say that, he does not need a helper.
Reading this book, the detailed and objective style of which is very characteristic of last century British writing, you can
actually re-live a journey in 1900s India or even rural india of today and gain a sense for clarifying your own quest. THAT, is a rare thing, and the most important.
First introduced to this book by a friends father, I have come back to the book once every two to three years over the last 20 years, each time I have felt the book is still relevant and it
re-vitalizes my outlook - sort of a spiritual compass.
Ravi Annaswamy
| | | | A Modern Mystic May 5, 2006 |
| With Paul Brunton we have a combination of three things, a Journalist who writes exceedingly well, someone who understands western mystical thought and history and an ardent student of eastern mysticism. This combination produces powerful books and 'Search in Secret India' is just one of them. I recommend Paul Brunton's books to anyone who is interested in Mysticism. Just read one of them and you are sure to become a fan. | | | | A NEVER BEFORE MANUSCRIPT Nov 5, 2005 |
| It is indeed a breathtaking effort by Paul Brunton which has rediscovered the lost acme of human thoughts and the peak of spirituality. | | | Write your own review about A Search in Secret India
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