With due respect to this sri sri guy, why not read something more and modern and relevant. The holy science of sri yukteswar i never felt a connection to paramahansa yogananda, i always felt he was somewhat of a fruity spiritualist, but i felt a strong connection to his guru sri yukteswar, his name meanining honorable or venerable yoked to ishwar. Masters voice, free of any resentment, held a note of genuine admiration. Sri yukteswar was a disciple of lahiri mahasaya and attained the spiritual stature of a jnanavatar, or incarnation of wisdom.
Swami sri yukteswar was an illumined master and the guru of paramahansa yogananda. Holy science by sri yukteswar paramahansa yogananda. Swami sri yukteswar is renowned as the revered guru of the great pioneer of yoga in the west, paramahansa yogananda author of autobiography of a yogi. Sri yukteswar was born priya nath karar in serampore, india to kshetranath and kadambini karar. This extraordinary treatise explores parallel passages from the bible and the hindu scriptures to reveal the essential unity of all religions.
The holy science presented is a guide for the sons of god living to overstand the great work. Yukteswar was an educator, astronomer, a jyotisha vedic astrologer, a yogi, and a scholar of the bhagavad gita and the bible. Jun 11, 2015 the holy science of sri yukteswar i never felt a connection to paramahansa yogananda, i always felt he was somewhat of a fruity spiritualist, but i felt a strong connection to his guru sri yukteswar, his name meanining honorable or venerable yoked to ishwar. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Aug 09, 2004 yukteswar giri 10 may 1855 9 march 1936 is the monastic name of priya nath karar, the guru of satyananda giri and paramahansa yogananda. The holy science ebook by swami sri yukteswar 9781614278962. To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science. Sri yukteswar recognized that a synthesis of the spiritual heritage of the east with the science and technology of the west would do much to alleviate the material, psychological, and spiritual suffering of the modern world. Buy a cheap copy of the holy science book by sri yukteswar giri. This book is best for those who have read autobiography of a yogi and would like an insight into the enlightened mechanical wisdom of his teacher, who, en route to delineating the steps of a 4fold spiritual ladder, also ties connections between revelation and old hindu sutras. Swami maharaji did not write a lot during his passage on earth.
In early manhood, i undertook the responsibilities of a householder, and have one daughter, now married. Buy the holy science book online at low prices in india. Sri yukteswar lovers of sri yukteswars galactic book find here a free download of the original 1920 edition of the holy science pdf 7 mb, published privately in. Swami sri yukteswar, the revered guru of paramahansa yogananda, outlines the universal path that every human being must travel to enlightenment. The law of gravitation worked as efficiently before newton as after him. Quoting the words of the blessed lord jesus, i showed that his teachings are in essence one with the revelations of the vedas. Yukteshwar was an educator, astronomer, a jyotisha vedic astrologer, a yogi, and a believer in the bhagavad gita and the bible. In his book, the holy science, sri sri yukteswar giri. May, 2010 the writings of swami sri yukteswar giri.
Revered swami sri suddhananda giri ji interview duration. The book compares parallel passages from the bible and upanishads in order to. Yukteswar 18551936, a disciple of shyama lahiri, taught astrology, expounded the bhagavad gita and the bible, and wrote the book the holy science. His real name was priya nath karar and was born in serampore, westbengal, india he is one of the famous people who appears on the cover of the beatles sgt. Swami sri yukteswar yogoda satsanga society of india. The holy science the writings of swami sri yukteswar giri. Upon leaving college, he married and had a daughter, and in 1884 he became a disciple of lahiri mahasaya. Do you know how much science has advanced since the 19th century when this book you mention was written. His pathbreaking book, the holy science, received much accolades in the past and is currently being researched by the researchers at the binary research institute. Prophets of all lands and ages have succeeded in their godquest. Sri yukteswar states that he wrote the holy science at the request of mahavatar babaji. Yukteswar giri 10 may 1855 9 march 1936 is the monastic name of priya nath karar, the guru of satyananda giri and paramahansa yogananda. The book compares parallel passages from the bible and upanishads in order to show the unity of all religions. In the quiet of night i busied myself over a comparison of the bible and the scriptures of sanatan dharma.
The holy science written in 1894 and a commentary upon the first chapters of the bhagavadgita. This book was called the holy science and is an in depth look at the underlying harmony between the bible and hindu scriptures. In it, sri yukteswar compares sanskrit slokas to the writings of the new testament. There are excellent authors of popular science and. The holy science by sri sri yukteswar giri at vedic books. Swami sri yukteswar giri 18551936, indias jnanavatar, incarnation of wisdom. He also explains the vast recurring cycles of civilization, affording a profound understanding of history.
In 1894 swami sri yukteswar giri was instructed by mahavatar babaji, the gurudeva of his own guru, lahiri mahasaya, to write a book to point out the harmony underlying the various religions and to help in binding them together. The holy science hindi kaivalya darshanam yss bookstore. Sri yukteswar giri the holy science free download as pdf file. With incomparable wisdom and discernment, sri yukteswar explains the universal evolution of consciousness, energy, and matter the entire spectrum of. In this book he outlines the universal path that every human being must travel to enlightenment. Sri yukteswar giri simple english wikipedia, the free. Miracles of swami sri yukteswar giri great gurus of india. The holy science was written after babaji himself had asked yukteswarji to complete a work showing the eternal truths and similarities hidden both in christian and hindu religions. The holy science by swami sri yukteswar, paperback. The holy science part 1 swami sri yukteswar audiobook. The holy science isbn 9781614274551 pdf epub swami sri.
The holy science demonstrates, by explanation of parallel passages from the hindu and christian scriptures, the essential unity of the great religious teachings of east and west. After the death of his wife, priya nath karar became a swami and received the name sri yukteswar giri. Sri yukteswar was asked by babaji to write a book showing the underlying similarities between hinduism and christianity. At the behest of lahiri mahasayas guru, mahavatar babaji, he wrote the holy science, a treatise on the underlying unity of christian and hindu scriptures.
Home books other authors sri sri yukteswar giri sort by name. The holy science is a book written by swami sri yukteswar giri in 1894 under the title kaivalya darsanam. Their wisdom and spiritual counsel have become the scriptures of the world. It is 2 on the fictitious basic unity between the christian and hindu scriptures 3 by use of parallel references read.
Peppers lonely hearts club band he became known through autobiography of a yogi as the guru of the author paramahansa yogananda. A bright student, he passed the entrance exams and enrolled in srirampur christian missionary college, where he developed an interest in the bible. The yogi swami yukteswar, 1 although he thought he was not well versed versed in hindu scriptures, wrote a book called kaivalya darsanam. The holy science book download pdf written by swami sri yukteswar giri in 1894 under the title kaivalya darsanam. Markanday ahuja is speaking about swami sri yukteswar giri in a seminar. Swami sri yukteswar 18551936 of serampore, was eminently fitted to discern the underlying unity between the scriptures of christianity and of sanatan. Sri yukteswar giri may 10, 1855 march 9, 1936 was an indian guru and swami. Also explained is the great cycle of world ages yugas, of which there is currently a transition. Yogananda considered yukteswar as jnanavatar, or incarnation of wisdom.
My middle life was blessed with the guidance of lahiri mahasaya. The holy science by sri yukteswar full audiobook youtube. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. Priya nath lost his father at a young age, and took on much of the responsibility for managing his familys land holdings.
Sri yukteswar was born to a wealthy business man and his wife on may 10, 1855, in serampore, india. With incomparable wisdom and discernment, sri yukteswar explains the universal evolution of consciousness, energy, and matter the entire spectrum of experience. The past life of swami sri yukteswar, guru of paramhansa yogananda by richard salva. The holy science kindle edition by yukteswar, swami sri. He was a disciple of lahiri mahasaya of varanasi and a member of the giri branch of the swami order. The cosmos would be fairly chaotic if its laws could not operate without the sanction of human belief. In this remarkable work composed in the year 1894 at the request of the great indian sage, mahavatar babaji sri yukteswar outlines the universal path that every human being must travel to. His humility didnt prevent him, however, from giving a strong reply sometimes, if he felt that one might prove helpful. In it, he applies sankhya philosophy to bible fragments.
Sri yukteswar giri the holy science religious belief and. Aug 11, 2015 do you know how much science has advanced since the 19th century when this book you mention was written. Entering a state of true illumination, nirbikalpa samadhi, these saints have realized the supreme reality behind all names and forms. Swami sri yukteswar giri the holy science was written by sri yukteswar at the behest of mahavatar babaji.
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