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Gopala: The Rasa Lila
Swamini Sri Lalitambika Devi
978-09960236-8-9
Chintamani Books, 2017
The story of Sri Krishna and his midnight revelry with the milkmaids of Vrindavan is a timeless tale that reveals the irresistible qualities of a true devotee, one who loves not with worldly passion but with bhakti, pure devotion. The true devotee awakens to parabhakti, divine union beyond body and mind, time and space. READ MORE…
Bhagavad Gita
Sadhviji Sri Lalitambika Devi
978-0-9960236-6-5
Chintamani Books, 2015
A spiritual treasure house of wisdom, the Bhagavad Gita is said to contain the essence of every Upanishad. Its pages enshrine the sacred lore of ancient India. The teaching opens with Arjuna’s indecision on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. He slumps in his chariot, confused over duty, and refuses to fight. The sincere disciple’s despair moves the Lord to reveal wisdom that is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago; like Arjuna, we each face the battlefield of life and mind. Stand up and fight! the Lord tells us. Surrender only to me. READ MORE…
Comfort of the Afflicted
Lalitamba Mandiram
ISBN 978-0-9960236-9-6
Chintamani Books, 2015
Comfort of the Afflicted includes the Blessed Mother’s direct words and guidance, a new meditation on the Rosary, traditional Catholic prayers in English and Latin, and contemporary devotions. The book was compiled during the 2015 Lenten season as an offering for prison inmates. It is a call to each of us for repentance, forgiveness, and renewal of heart. READ MORE…
Atma Bodha
Swamini Sri Lalitambika Devi
ISBN 978-1-78099-398-0
Mantra Books, 2012
Who we are is not who we think we are. Truth is simpler than mind and deeper than thought. It cannot be learned but only experienced. When at once we awaken, our doubts are alleviated. All is one, beyond time, space, and causation. Such is the direct realization expressed through Advaita Vedanta. READ MORE…
The Atma Bodha is a beautiful Sanskrit Poem composed by the great Sad Guru Adi Shankara to lead sincere aspirants to Self Realisation. Because it was composed in Sanskrit, most translators have only been able to convey its meaning in prose, but here Swamini Sri Lalitambika Devi has inspiringly captured its full meaning in the most delightful modern free verse, yet remaining faithful to the text. I strongly recommend this book for those aspirants who require the necessary guidance, only obtained from the great Shankara, but here conveyed beautifully by the Swamini. This well presented book also contains a collection of inspiring devotional hymns and a transliteration of the Atma Bodha in the original Sanskrit. This book will prove to be a faithful companion for all those walking on the path of freedom, away from the dread cycle of birth and re-birth.
–Alan Jacobs, President of the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK
These are excellent translations of popular devotional hymns and give a flavour of the devotional path within Hinduism.
–International Spirit Guide (Wendy Stokes’ Column, quoting Dr. Lorenzo da Costa)
The Lotus Within
Swamini Sri Lalitambika Devi
ISBN 978-0-9778633-8-9
Chintamani Books, 2012
The Lotus Within is a companion guide to inner peace. A tapestry of folklore, poetry, wisdom, and prayer, it includes teachings that have been collected from Swamini Sri Lalitambika Devi’s early outreach work in New York City. These thoughts have been shared in psychiatric wards, recovery units, prisons, and shelters, with people whose courage continues to inspire. READ MORE…
Grief: A Path of Loss and Light
Swamini Sri Lalitambika Devi
ISBN 978-0-9778633-6-5
Chintamani Books, 2013
A testament to the strength of love, Grief is a compassionate guide during difficult times. Swamini Sri Lalitambika Devi shares an intimate portrait of life and mind, as she cared for a loved one who was dying. The journal she kept during this time explores the natural feelings of sorrow that arise, as well as ways to find meaning and stay centered in faith, when someone we love is at the end of life. These teachings are profound, moving, and courageous. READ MORE…
Mandukya Upanishad
Varuna
with Swamini Sri Lalitambika Devi (Translation, Commentary)
ISBN 978-0-9778633-5-8
Chintamani Books, 2013
Mandukya Upanishad is about leaping into enlightenment. The scripture tells of the relationship between life and dreams, and awakening through the depths of sleep. It is about a sound so mystical that it cannot be heard. Ultimately, it is about liberation. READ MORE…
The Free Spirit: Simple Joys for Wise Living
Swamini Sri Lalitambika Devi
with Zen Master Wu Kwang (Foreword)
ISBN 978-0-9778633-5-4-1
Chintamani Books, 2014
The Free Spirit: Simple Joys for Wise Living is a handbook for self-discovery. Playful yet profound, the book touches on simple ways to be happy, including self-care, transformational thinking, emotional healing, relationship success, empowered communication, and spiritual awakening. Like any true teacher, the book doesn’t answer all of life’s questions. It encourages the seeker to look within, to that most trustworthy guide-the free spirit. READ MORE…