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Foreword
by Swami Chidananda

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Table of Contents

  • Conversations
  1. June 22, 1977
  2. November 26, 1978
  3. December 18, 1978
  4. December 21, 1978
  5. December 23, 1978
  6. December 26, 1978
  7. March 19, 1979
  8. March 22, 1979
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  10. Undated-2
  11. May 1979: Part 1
  12. May 1979: Part 2
  13. May 1979: Part 3
  14. May 1979: Part 4
  15. October 1979: Part 1
  16. October 1979: Part 2
  17. October 1979: Part 3
  18. December 19, 1979
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Om Sri Sadguru Paramatmane Namah!

I deem it a spiritual privilege to have been asked to write a Foreword to this treasure house of spiritual inspiration, wisdom and practical instruction. This unique compilation of H.H. Revered Sri Swami Krishnanandaji's conversations, discourses, answers to the seekers' queries, writings, lectures, etc., testifies to the dedicated labour of love for which the author deserves not only our congratulations and deep appreciation but also our gratitude.

To modern man in quest of knowledge, the contents of this book come as answers to his deepest needs. Here in these pages is the quintessence of the highest Upanishadic revelations commingled with sound pragmatic common sense and humane understanding of the problems that vex the heart and mind of man today.

Sri Swami Krishnananda is at this moment one of the foremost thinkers and philosophers of the world. His writings like The Realisation of the Absolute, The Philosophy of Life, The Ascent of the Spirit have created a spiritual stir among the intelligent reading public. His wide-ranging knowledge of both Indian and Western philosophy, his almost intuitional grasp of the mysticisms of the East and the West combined with his own personal realisation have made him the spiritual teacher of eminence much sought after by seekers from all over the world. His illumined personality radiates spiritual light and wisdom to all those who draw near to him even for a brief period of time. He is both a sage and a saint at once. Sincere seekers receive from him deepest sympathy and love as well as highest insights, inspiration, and spiritual upliftment.

The author has done a great service to mankind by bringing out his personality and his hidden wisdom in this invaluable compendium of Swamiji's wisdom and wit and his practical spiritual teachings. I wish this publication fullest success and widest possible circulation throughout the world.

May the Divine Grace and the choicest blessings of the Almighty Universal Spirit be upon the author, the worthy publisher as also the fortunate readers!

Homage unto the Divine! Adorations at the feet of worshipful and beloved Gurudev Swami Sivananda!

SWAMI CHIDANANDA
Shivananda Nagar
May 30, 1983