The Obstacle Is the Way is a modern interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Written by Ryan Holiday, the book draws on the wisdom of philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus to …
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You Are A Badass Summary
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life is a self-help book by Jen Sincero, a self-described "spiritual badass" and motivational speaker. The book was …
Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14
Swami Aseshananda
The swami received mantra-diksha from Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi in 1917 and joined the Order in 1921. He was given brahmacharya diksha by Swami Brahmanandaji in 1922 and snnyasa-diksha by Swami …
Rules and Regulations
Brahmananda was more interested in building the character of the members of the Order than in framing rules and regulations that would restrict the monks’ freedom. He knew from his experience that …
Swami Advaitananda
Early Life Swami Advaitananda in his pre-monastic days was known as Gopal Chandra Ghosh. He was the oldest of the monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, being older than even the Master …