1000 Full Moons The Satabhiseka Celebration of Guru Muni Narayan Prasad

Publisher: D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Author: Vyasa Prasad
Language: English
Edition: 2022
ISBN: 9788124611579
Pages: 198
Cover: Hardcover
Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 21.5 cm
Weight: 600 gm

About the Book:

1000 Full Moons is an anthology that celebrates the wisdom and legacy of Guru Muni Narayana Prasad on the occasion of his 80th birthday. This collection of 21 insightful essays and poems, penned by students and admirers of the Guru, offers a deep philosophical exploration into his teachings and the spiritual lineage that he upholds.

The anthology features contributions from distinguished scholars and devotees, including Swami Tyageswaran, Swami Tanmaya, Swami Vyasa Prasad, Scott Teitsworth, Deborah Buchanan, Andy Larkin, and others. The essays delve into various aspects of spirituality, philosophy, and self-realization, reflecting the continuing influence of Narayana Guru’s vision, which has shaped the life and teachings of his disciples, particularly Guru Muni Narayana Prasad.

Through personal reminiscences, serious philosophical reflections, and a few heartfelt poems, the book offers readers a profound understanding of the Guru's philosophical outlook, devotion, and the timeless teachings of Narayana Guru. This collection serves as a tribute to Guru Muni Narayana Prasad's dedication to the legacy of his predecessors and to the mission of spreading the wisdom of Brahma-vidya (the Science of the Absolute) to the world.

The book also features photographs capturing key moments from Guru Muni Narayana Prasad’s life, providing a visual context for the philosophical and spiritual journey that he has embarked upon.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Guru Muni Narayana Prasad
  1. Narayana Guru: Philosopher and Yogin – Muni Narayana Prasad
  2. The Interpretation of Isavasya Mantras: Observations of Muni Narayana Prasad – K.P. Sreedevi
  3. Ontological and Axiological Vision in Brahmavidyapancakam – B. Sugeetha
  4. Contemplative Devotion – Swami Tanmaya
  5. Nataraja Guru – S. Omana
  6. In the Stream of Consciousness – Swami Vyasa Prasad
  7. Education and Self-Realization in the Light of Narayana Guru’s Wisdom Teachings – Anjumol V.
  8. A Modern Myth – Sathyabai Sivadas
  9. Gee You Are You, Too – Scott Teitsworth
  10. Moments by the River – Deborah Buchanan
  11. Sacred Art and Sacred Seeing – Andy Larkin
  12. How My Guru Revealed Himself to Me – Sathyabai Sivadas
  13. Close Encounters with the Fourth Dimension – Swami Vyasa Prasad
  14. Narayana Guru’s Prasadam – Deepanjali
  15. Basic Lessons on India’s Wisdom – Pooja Lal
  16. Philosophical Traditions of India and the Empowerment of Youth from the Viewpoint of Swami Vivekananda – C.M. Neelakandhan
  17. An Advaitic Christology and Liberative Spirituality for Integral Renaissance of India – Acharyasri
  18. Caitanya Jyotis (Dynamic Effulgence) – Swami Tyageswaran
  19. Maha Guru – Swami Tyageswaran
  20. Rain Inside – Rani Jayachandran
  21. A Silent Seeker – Rani Jayachandran

Meet the Author:

Swami Muni Narayana Prasad is the Guru and Head of Narayana Gurukula, a foundation that promotes the teachings of Narayana Guru, emphasizing Brahma-vidya (the Science of the Absolute). A disciple of Nataraja Guru and Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati, Swami Muni Narayana Prasad has traveled widely, sharing the wisdom of Indian philosophy. He has authored over seventy-five books in Malayalam, with several English works, including commentaries on the Upanishads, Vedanta Sutras, and teachings of Narayana Guru.

1000 Full Moons is an essential read for those interested in Indian philosophy, spiritual teachings, and the legacy of Narayana Guru.