Sadhana, The Realisation of Life, version 2
Rabindranath Tagore
Read by Peter Yearsley
A collection of essays on the Hindu/Buddhist view of humankind's place in the universe. As the author says in his introduction: "in these papers, it may be hoped, western readers will have an opportunity of coming into touch with the ancient spirit of India as revealed in our sacred texts and manifested in the life of to-day."
Most of the essays were given as lectures before Harvard University in 1916 or before. (Summary by Peter Yearsley) (3 hr 52 min)
Chapters
Preface; The relation of the individual to the universe | 32:56 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
Soul consciousness | 31:14 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
The problem of evil | 29:27 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
The problem of self | 37:05 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
Realisation in love | 37:17 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
Realisation in action | 25:48 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
The realisation of beauty | 12:19 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
The realisation of the infinite | 26:40 | Read by Peter Yearsley |
Reviews
Excellent!
Avid Listener
Probably the best thing I listened to on Librivox since 2005 ... over and over again.
Wonderful text, wonderfully read.
A LibriVox Listener
The text is a marvelous illustration of the hindu/buddhist worldview/theology/philosophy. It is read in a clear, steady, calming voice. I imagine I will revisit this recording many times over the years.
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A LibriVox Listener
I found entirely new aspects of old ideas in Tagore, this book is well worth a few listens. I wonder who was it the original Harvard lectures
Dennis Murray
A fine read. There is much wisdom here, but also elements I find frustrating. Next stop is to read more about Bhuddhism.
I take refuge in the in the light of wisdom...thanks good work
Antoine
Wonderful thoughts to meditate on
Dbence
One of the best books covering all aspects of our current lives and how to live it to the full.