Forty Steps To Liberation

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About the book :

Dive deep into the spiritual ocean of Vedanta with “Forty Steps to Liberation,” a transformative guide that unravels the intricacies of the Sadhana Pañcakam by Sankarācārya Commented with reverence by Kathirasan K, this book serves as a beacon for those genuinely seeking moksa or liberation, Rooted in the traditional teachings of Sankarācārya, and built upon the timeless wisdom of the Upanisads, this commentary walks you through the methodical spiritual practices leading to Self Knowledge. Whether you’re a seasoned spiritual practitioner or an eager seeker of truth, embark on this transformative journey to realizing oneself as the very Supreme Being This is not just a book, it’s a pathway to discovering the essence of Brahman within.

Appreciation for the book : 

Dr Kathirasan has crafted a brilliant piece of translation and commentary of one of the foundational texts of Advaita Vedants Sadhana Pañcakam. His expertise as a musician, artist, and mindfulness practitioner is seen in the way he explains the various concepts with dexterity, flow and clarity. As a philosopher he is successful in integrating his insights on the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gitä to explain the verses of Sadhana Pañcakam. I recommend this book for a novice as well as expert, a Mumuksu as well as a jijñasu.

Kathirasan’s ‘Forty Steps to Liberation’ is a brilliant exposition on Sadhana Pañcakam, a text that presents forty key-practices seekers must adopt in order to achieve the goal of Moksa defined as ‘brahma-atma-aikya jhāna’ in Vedanta. Kathirasan captures the heart of each of these key practices and provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of them. Another salient feature of the book is its thorough reliance on the Sabda pramana with relevant references to a wide range of texts and at the same time, presenting these teachings in a practical and easily digestible format very useful for Vedanta seekers. A very handy volume and a must-read book for all Mumuksus.

Publisher : Anvil Press ;Paper back ; Author : Kathirasan K ; Pages : 374

About the Author :

KATHIRASAN had his tutelage with Swami Satprakashananda Saraswati, who is a disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati. He studied the subject of Advaita Vedanta meticulously under Swamiji’s guidance for several years, before beginning to teach this knowledge to serious seekers. He is also the author of “The Advaita Vedanta of Siva Samhita, and several books on secular mindfulness. He holds a Ph.D in Yoga Philosophy and Meditation, and an MBA.

Kathirasan is also the esteemed founder of two successful companies and has dedicated over 25 years to impactful community service. Additionally, he showcases his musical talents as a member of the Vedanta-inspired extreme metal band, Rudra. He was born in Singapore and has been living there all his life.