Devotion

Contents

Preface 

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PART ONE: The Nature of Devotion

          I.    The Nectar of Devotion

                by Swami Tejomayananda

                    Developing Devotion

                    Overcoming Obstacles

                    Types of Devotees

         II.    Shri Chaitanya: Embodiment of Divine Love

                by Swami Pramathananda

                    Distinct Feature of Divine Love

                    Expressions of Divine Love          

        III.    Divine Love

                by Hazrat Inayat Khan

                    Preparing for Divine Love

                    Crushing the Ego

        IV.    Love for God

                 by Swami Ashokananda

                    Obstacles to Spiritual Growth

                    Practices for Developing Devotion

        V.    Tommy

                by Father John Powell

                    Opening of Love

 

PART TWO: The Way of Love

 

       VI.    Questions and Answers 

                by Swami Chinmayananda

                    Necessary Conditions for Devotion

       VII    Deepening Our Love for God

                by Sri Daya Mata

                    The Value of Group Meditation

                    Cultivating a Personal Relationship

    VIII.    The Alchemy of Devotion

                by Sogyal Rinpoche

                    The Stream of Blessings

       IX.     The Holy Mother and Simple Faith

                by Swami Swahananda

                     A Mother First

        X.     Pervasion of the Mantra

                by Swami Shraddhananda

                    A Divine Body

       XI.     A Dialogue with Jean Vanier

                Edited by Tim Kearney

                Love: Our Priority

      XII.     Longing and Belonging

                by Swami Viprananda

                    Getting Acquainted

                    Belonging

                    Never My God to Me

                    Setting Up the Alter

 

PART THREE: Surrender Unto HIM

 

    XIII.    Self-Surrender

               by Swami Yatiswarananda

                The Blessing of Uncertainty

                The Main Cause of Suffering

                Convert Suffering into Spiritual Strength

                Some Practical Suggestions

                Transforming Work into Worship

    XIV.    What Personal Life?

               by Rev. Michael Beckwith

                   Creating a Personal Relationship

     XV.     Love, Grace and Surrender

              by Swami Ramdas

                    The Power of Grace

                    All are Prodigal Sons

                    Faith and Grace

                    Surrender

                    Awareness is Everything

    XVI.   Mira: God's Love Personified

              by Swami Bhudhananda

                    The Birth of Love

                    Facets of Love

                    The Highest Devotion

                    The Love of Mira

                    Language of the Heart

                    Understanding Grace

                    Fruit of Holy Company

                    Embodiment of Devotion

    XVII.   Total Surrender

               by Swami Tejomayananda

                    The Need for Surrender

                    The Six Factors of Surrender

 

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