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LIFE & TEACHINGS OF
SWAMI BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI
SHANKARACHARYA OF JYOTIRMATH (1941-1953)
by
PAUL MASON

“Thank you so very much for all that you are doing! Jai Guru Dev.”
- Jerry Jarvis, Director, Institute For Advanced Research

“I view your work as the most important in the movement since Maharishi's death. ... Capturing the historical and personal essence of Guru Dev and Maharishi is the only way to go, and you are going there.”
- Rev. Dr. John Reigstad, Educator.

“I'll be first in line to buy them.” - Lynn D Napper, Author
(‘Our Spiritual Heritage: An Informal History of the Masters of the Sankaracharya Tradition’)

“I am very happy with the final result of your hard works,
actually, i am really, very impressed...very impressed indeed!” - KDA of London

“You really did a great job. Thanks.”- BJ, Germany

“Just wanted to let you know that I just received the three volumes and they are beautiful.” - RM, USA

“Got the 3 books yesterday in good shape. They are sooo beautiful! I like the cover very much, so Indian in the design - like holding pure gold in my hand!. More than 1000 pages and more than 100 illustrations very well chosen also giving the air of India.” - BH, Sweden

“... you have done such a magnificent job, Paul. Thanks again for your excellent work.
I continue to ponder the words of Guru Dev with much gratitude to you for bringing them to me...” - TA, Canada

“They are a real treasure. Such lovely covers and the photos are great too. I am delighted with them. With very many thanks for your obvious tireless efforts in producing them.” - SM, UK

"I loved the book (which I took from my friend so that is why I am sending her a new one!).
It really touched me. It was so soothing to hear his words." - SM, USA

Amazon review by Michael Laughrin, awarding five stars

"The most important and BEST spiritual book written in the last 100 years, "
December 23, 2009
By Michael Laughrin (North Royalton, OH USA)

"108 Discourses of Guru Dev by Paul Mason is, in my opinion, the most important and BEST spiritual book written in the last 100 years. Swami Brahmananda Saraswati was affectionately known as Guru Dev.

Guru Dev was the Shankaracharya of Jyotir Math, the northernmost of the 4 seats of the Shankaracharyas established by Shankara between 1500 and 2000 years ago. This northernmost seat was vacant for many years until Guru Dev, who had been leading the life of a solitary saint living in the forest and mountains, finally agreed to take the seat.

These little 'sermons' (none is longer than 4 pages) are exceedingly clear, uplifting, and to the point. This volume has the discourses in the original Hindi and also in English (thank God, as my Hindi is not what is used to be). Of all the modern spiritual books that I have read, this one cuts through the junk like a sword and reveals the diamond truth that is at the core of the Vedic teachings. Most of the important topics are mentioned, such as Enlightenment (moksha), meditation, karma, the caste system, possessions, obstacles on the Path, Maya, dharma, and many, many others.

In my opinion, you must buy this book."

GURU DEV AS PRESENTED BY MAHARISHI MAHESH YOGI
LIFE & TEACHINGS OF SWAMI BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI SHANKARACHARYA OF JYOTIRMATH (1941-1953) Vol. III
by Paul Mason
Translation of अमृत-कण Amrit Kana, the Hindi discourses of Guru Dev compiled by Brahmachari Mahesh (later known as Maharishi Mahesh Yogi), with notes, transcription of Devanagari text & transliteration of Sanskrit quotations. Also included are transcripts of Maharishi speaking on Guru Dev and about his philosophies, with additional complementary material, including transcripts and translations of the Acharya Vandana Puja & the ‘108 Names of Guru Dev’.
Royal size (234mm x 156mm), 336 pages on quality coated paper - 35 illustrations
ISBN 978-0-9562228-2-4
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"Some weeks ago I ordered four books from you, "108 Discourses of Guru Dev", "The Biography of Guru Dev", "Guru Dev as Presented by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi", and "The Maharishi, The Biography of the Man who gave Transcendental Meditation to the World." I have found those books to be EXCELLENT!!!!. I cannot recommend them highly enough. I now find myself wanting to order more sets of those four books for Christmas and birthday presents." - LN, USA

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Guru Dev DVD
featuring specially digitally remastered movie film footage of
Guru Dev, Shankaracharya Swami Brahmananda Saraswati
+ recordings of Guru Dev with onscreen translations.
So now it is possible to view good quality film images of Guru Dev,
and also to be able to listen to his discourse
whilst tracking the specially prepared subtitled translation.
The closest thing to obtaining the darshan of Guru Dev.

"I chucked it in the player and voila!
It is really beautifully done" - TA, Canada

"This has been indeed a charismatic experience to see Shri Gurudev delivering the sermon , thus bringing us the inexpressible divine grace of "Sat, Chit, Anand". Your efforts are certainly commendable." US, India

DVD running time is over 75 minutes
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'Via Rishikesh' original art by Kathy Kathy

'Via Rishikesh - A Hitch-Hiker's Tale'
An account of the author as a teenager, hitch-hiking with his girlfriend from England to Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan & India in 1970, with only £40 apiece by Paul Mason

FREE pdf download of 'Via Rishikesh' (173MB) (click to download)

'MALA - A STRING OF UNEXPECTED MEETINGS'
An account of an inspirational visit to Rishikesh, India in 2000
by Paul Mason

'Mala - A String of Unexpected Meetings' is the tale of a recent visit by the author of 'The Maharishi' to the holy town of Rishikesh. Set beside the River Ganges and surrounded by the Himalayan foothills, Rishikesh is known as the gateway to the 'Land of the gods' and is an important point of pilgrimage for devout Hindus. For centuries saints and sages have come to practice meditation here. The area has also become associated with The Beatles after they paid a much-publicised visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram.

'Mala' offers an opportunity for readers to share some of the author's experiences and chance encounters with fellow travellers, local inhabitants and holymen. The meetings with Dandi Swami Narayanand (a contemporary of Mahesh Yogi) and Baba Roopanand are of particular interest since both of them have apparently attained the goal of their practices, i.e. self-realisation or enlightenment. Mala' gives much attention to current spiritual teachings, with description of various meditation techniques and self-help systems. The traditional practice of hands-on healing, most often referred to as Reiki, is given detailed attention. Offering hope and reassurance to anyone embarked upon the quest for personal development, 'Mala' provides a gentle journey into the realm of spiritual beliefs and practices.

Note. Mala is the Hindi term for a garland, necklace or rosary.

Review of 'Mala: A String of Unexpected Meetings' - 'Spiritual oxygen', Mike Hutchinson

FREE pdf download of 'Mala' (121MB) (click to download)

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'The Maharishi:
The Biography of the Man Who Gave Transcendental Meditation to the World'
by
Paul Mason

Paul Mason's ground-breaking biography of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is now available once more, in a new and revised paperback edition from Evolution Publishing UK.

The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi leapt to prominence in the 1960s when his teaching of Transcendental Meditation (TM) and his widely-reported involvement with The Beatles and the Beach Boys provoked reactions ranging from reverence to mockery. Now Paul Mason takes us behind the scenes, drawing on scarce and previously unpublished material.

Much more than just a biography, this is a seminal enquiry into the aims and methods of the Maharishi Movement. We are taken deep into the Indian tradition of the Vedic scriptures, the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.

He describes the early days of the teachings in the 1950s, through the development of a sprawling bureaucracy, to the attempts to enter mainstream politics with the Natural Law Party.

(sample chapter as pdf)

revised edition, Evolution UK
Royal size paperback, 320pp + 16 pages b/w illustrations on coated paper. ISBN 0-9550361-0-0
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'The Maharishi:
The Biography of the Man Who Gave Transcendental Meditation to the World'
by
Paul Mason
original hardback edition- Element edition
320pp + 16 pages b/w illustrations on coated paper. ISBN 1-85230-571-1
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'Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: Die Biographie'
by
Paul Mason

Kein Meister der östlichen Tradition hat derart die Gemüter bewegt wie Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Seit den Tagen der Beatles, in den 60er Jahren, der Hippie- und Flower-Power-Bewegung, bis hin zur Verkündung des ""Zeitalters der Erleuchtung"" und der ""Naturgesetz Partei"", immer wieder forderte der Maharishi die Gesellschaft heraus.

Erstmals legt nun der Engländer Paul Mason, selbst langjähriger Meditierender, eine Insider-Biographie vor, die trotz aller Sympathie und Anerkennung auch einige kritische Anfragen stellt.

Mason zeichnet den abenteuerlichen Weg eines indischen Yogis nach, der völlig mittellos, nur mit einer Botschaft seines Meisters im Gepäck, in Los Angeles landet und in wenigen Jahren eine weltumspannende Bewegung ins Leben ruft. Niemand hat im Westen das Bewußtsein für die Notwendigkeit eines meditativen Weges stärker erweckt als Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Er hat dabei nicht selten partisiert, auch provoziert, aber er hat auch die Gralshüter der Orthodoxie aus ihrem Tiefshlaf geweckt.

German language - Aquarmarin Verlag 1995 edition - very limited stock
352pp + 16 pages b/w illustrations. ISBN 3-89427-071-3
£11.50 (inc. FREE postage and packing)
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'O MAHARISHI' - Paul Mason

A biografia do homem que trouxe a Meditação Transcendental para o Ocidente
Nova Era - 1997 - 413pg.

Homem santo profundamente humilde, guru dos ricos e famosos, conquistador dos corações e espíritos de milhões de pessoas, o Maharishi Mahesh Yogi foi guindado à fama no início dos anos setenta, quando sua técnica singular da Meditação Transcendental (MT) e seu tão difundido envolvimento com os Beatles e os Beach Boys causaram uma revolução popular no Ocidente.

Apesar disto, o que sabemos sobre este suave e influente revolucionário se resume às manchetes dos jornais e revistas. Agora, Paul Mason nos leva para os bastidores de toda esta movimentação, através de um vasto material inédito sobre sua vida. O autor revela detalhes do caráter deste extraordinário homem santo, desde suas origens humildes na Índia até suas intermináveis viagens pelo mundo, que acabaram por transformá-lo numa figura popular em qualquer canto do planeta. Conhecemos o poder da espiritualidade que repousa na base do seu ensinamento e a força impulsionadora que o leva a criar o Movimento de Regeneração Espiritual, primeiro estágio da atual Sociedade Internacional de Meditação.

Mais do que apenas uma biografia, o livro de Paul Mason é um questionamento corajoso a respeito dos objetivos e métodos da sociedade que se estruturou ao redor do Maharishi. Ele nos leva aos primeiros tempos da MT no Ocidente, e mostra de que forma ela se desenvolveu até se tornar uma força política, através do Partido da Lei Natural. Somos levados a conhecer as tradições hindus dos sadhus ou homens santos, as escrituras védicas, os Upanishads e o Bhagavad Gita.

Por tudo isto, O Maharishi é um livro essencial para todos os estudiosos da filosofia védica e da Raja Yoga, e que deverá ser esclarecedor para todos os que já praticaram ou pensam em praticar a técnica da Meditação Transcendental.

Portuguese language - Nova Era edition - very limited stock.
416pp + 16 pages b/w illustrations. ISBN 85-01-04644-2
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