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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Well I'm still (physically) on the same planet after reading this book, but it certainly opened my mind to few things. The nature of consciousness is explored, and how with rigid Yoga practice one can transfer one's inner self into higher dimensions of being. The mantra method really does have an effect when you get into it !!
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The author - His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada 1896-1977 - was the founder-acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. He wrote numerous books upon various aspects of Brahmanical (Hindu) philosophy throughout his life, from the perspective Gaudiya Vaishnava theology. Although originally a layman, with a business and a family, he renounced this life and took spiritual vows, worshipping Vishnu and his Avatar Lord Krishna.
The paperback (2001) edition contains 81 numbered pages, and comprised of a Preface, a Glossary and two distinct chapters, as well as eight coloured photographs:
Dedication: 'To the Scientists of the World.'
Preface.
Antimaterial Worlds.
Variations of Planetary Systems.
Glossary.
This is a delightful book. The reader does not have to be a Hindu or a practitioner of Yoga to benefit from its interesting premise. Essentialy, through the practice of Bhakti-Yoga (Devotional Yoga), one may, through the focus of the mind, travel to other planets on the immaterial plane. Interestingly, the bok is 'anti-science' as such, but rather emphasises that an 'antimaterialist' world exists, that the 'wranglers of gross materialism' have not yet realised. There is an article published in the Indian Times (27.10.1959), conveying that two American scientists hadbeen awarded the 1959 Nobel Physics Prize for the discovey of the antiproton, proving that matter exists in two forms - as particles and antiparticles. From this observation, an extrapolation of another existent world comprised of 'antimatter' is assumed.
The author equates the theoretical world of antimatter, with that of the spiritual realm, as advocated by Brahmanical literature. Antimatter is the spiritual realm that can be traversed through Yogic training. This training is essentially a meditative method that is designed to transcend the physical senses, and in so doing, gain access to a free-flowing spiritual universe that can be moved through with ease. When the physical body is transcended in stages, through the guidance of a meditation master, then the ethereal spiritual realmopens-up, and all becomes possible. This training of the mind to transcend gross matter, allows the spirit to travel to other planets, and witness all kinds of unusual phenomena. Brahmanic literature is a vast subject. This book presents essential knowledge about certains aspects, such as matter is always subject to change and therefore not permanent, and that humans become trapped within the world of matter through attachment to fleeting, enjoyable experiences. Breaking this spell allows for the spirit to be set free - through the developed mind. An interesting book.
The paperback (2001) edition contains 81 numbered pages, and comprised of a Preface, a Glossary and two distinct chapters, as well as eight coloured photographs:
Dedication: 'To the Scientists of the World.'
Preface.
Antimaterial Worlds.
Variations of Planetary Systems.
Glossary.
This is a delightful book. The reader does not have to be a Hindu or a practitioner of Yoga to benefit from its interesting premise. Essentialy, through the practice of Bhakti-Yoga (Devotional Yoga), one may, through the focus of the mind, travel to other planets on the immaterial plane. Interestingly, the bok is 'anti-science' as such, but rather emphasises that an 'antimaterialist' world exists, that the 'wranglers of gross materialism' have not yet realised. There is an article published in the Indian Times (27.10.1959), conveying that two American scientists hadbeen awarded the 1959 Nobel Physics Prize for the discovey of the antiproton, proving that matter exists in two forms - as particles and antiparticles. From this observation, an extrapolation of another existent world comprised of 'antimatter' is assumed.
The author equates the theoretical world of antimatter, with that of the spiritual realm, as advocated by Brahmanical literature. Antimatter is the spiritual realm that can be traversed through Yogic training. This training is essentially a meditative method that is designed to transcend the physical senses, and in so doing, gain access to a free-flowing spiritual universe that can be moved through with ease. When the physical body is transcended in stages, through the guidance of a meditation master, then the ethereal spiritual realmopens-up, and all becomes possible. This training of the mind to transcend gross matter, allows the spirit to travel to other planets, and witness all kinds of unusual phenomena. Brahmanic literature is a vast subject. This book presents essential knowledge about certains aspects, such as matter is always subject to change and therefore not permanent, and that humans become trapped within the world of matter through attachment to fleeting, enjoyable experiences. Breaking this spell allows for the spirit to be set free - through the developed mind. An interesting book.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Breathtakingly bizarre
28 July 2008
Format:Paperback
This book sets out to discuss and prove that Vedic swamis have been travelling to other planets for thousands of years through meditation. They are not embarking on a mental journeys but are actually physically travelling to other planets. As all of Prabhupada's other works, this one is completely engrossing and highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Interesting
23 Sep 2011
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If anything, this book presents the idea of non-local conscioussness as not only a futuristic idea, but an ancient one as well.
6 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Could be expanded and be a real book.
7 Jun 2009
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I usually like A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada books. His vedic knowledge cant be denied. This like some other of his books is really not a book but more like a long phamplet. Not that I have a problem with that as its whats inside that counts but to others who might be buying this book just know its small. One thing I dont like about this book is A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's presistent name calling of westerners and scientist as fools and blind. I really do not see reason for that, as everyone finds the path when they are ready and being that this is not a spiritually advanced planet A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada must understand that people need more help then what is availaible. I think he does understand this but must find frustration in mankinds ignorance being so enlightened. Basically what he is stating is that all our science is leading us back to what we allready have recorded in the Bhagavade Gita. Also A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada makes fun of mans advancment in science and in space exploration as foolish and spaceships as toys. This book must have been written right before man landed on the moon becouse in the first half he says men will never be able to go to the moon so why try. But in the second half he states so what that men have walked on the moon. So these statement contradict themselves. There are also many grammer errors. I can overlook them but then sanscript words are misspelled,so its tough becouse I am trying to pronounce them correctly. Start with A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada a journey to self discovery first this one is for the more advanced student.
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