The Mantram Handbook - (Essential Easwaran Library) 5th Edition by Eknath Easwaran (Paperback)

About the Book

The mantram, or mantra, is a short, powerful, spiritual formula from the world's great traditions, repeated silently in the mind, anytime, anywhere. Examples of mantrams are "Rama, Rama, " used by Gandhi, or "My God and My All, " repeated by St. Francis of Assisi, or "Om Mane Padme Hum." Easwaran taught the use of the mantram for over forty years as part of his passage meditation program. He explains how the mantram works, and gives practical guidelines for using it to focus our thoughts and access deeper resources of strength, patience, and love. The mantram can help us replenish our energy, release creativity, and heal old conflicts. These resonant phrases work equally well for parents with young children, colleagues at work, couples in a relationship, in illness or depression, and even at the time of death. And Easwaran shows how repetition of the mantram can open the door to a life that is increasingly meaningful and fulfilling.

Book Synopsis

Use your mantram when you're ill or anxious, tired or restless, and it will guide you and comfort you like a true friend.

The Mantram, or mantra, is a short, powerful, spiritual formula from the world's great traditions, repeated silently in the mind, anytime, anywhere. Easwaran, the author of Passage Meditation and the best-selling translations The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads, and The Dhammapada, taught the use of the mantram for forty years as part of his passage meditation program.

The mantram can help you to steady your mind and free it from anxiety, anger or resentment. Easwaran explains how the mantram works, and gives practical guidelines for using it to focus your thoughts and access deeper resources of strength, patience, and love.

Review Quotes

"A brilliant and inspiring book. As study of the mantram, or
Prayer-word . . . this book is unparalleled." - B. C. Catholic

"A brilliant and inspiring book. As study of the mantram, or
Prayer-word . . . this book is unparalleled." -- B. C. Catholic

"An excellent book! . . . a splendid explanation of how
mantrams work, how to choose one, and above all, how to work on oneself in
general." - Journal of Transpersonal Psychology

"An excellent book! . . . a splendid explanation of how
mantrams work, how to choose one, and above all, how to work on oneself in
general." -- Journal of Transpersonal Psychology

"This clearly written little book is very pleasing. It is
helpful in an academic sense because it gives precise, clear information about
the power, uses, and variety of mantrams. It is helpful in a practical sense
because it gives detailed instructions in choosing and using the mantram for
psychological, spiritual, and intellectual development. . . . Eawaran's book is to be recommended in the highest terms." - Choice

"This clearly written little book is very pleasing. It is
helpful in an academic sense because it gives precise, clear information about
the power, uses, and variety of mantrams. It is helpful in a practical sense
because it gives detailed instructions in choosing and using the mantram for
psychological, spiritual, and intellectual development. . . . Eawaran's book is to be recommended in the highest terms." -- Choice

About the Author

Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is respected around the world as a teacher of meditation and an authentic guide to world wisdom. His method of passage meditation fits within any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle. In 1961 Easwaran founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work today.

Easwaran's books include commentaries on the great saints and sages of the world's traditions and have been translated into 26 languages. His translations of the Indian spiritual classics (The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads and The Dhammapada) have been widely acclaimed and are all bestsellers in their field, and more than 2 million of his books are in print.

A gifted teacher who lived for many years in the West, Easwaran lived what he taught, giving him enduring appeal as a teacher and author of deep insight and warmth.