“Guru Parampara” means transmission of the spiritual lineage from teacher to disciple, who then becomes a teacher for others, and so on. The transmission of Sarada Ramakrishna Vivekananda flows to us through Babaji Bob Kindler and Lex Hixon from their teachers, Swami Aseshananda and Swami Nikhilananda, both of whom were disciples of Holy Mother, Sri Sarada Devi. The wisdom and devotion manifesting through books, music, and classes in SRV is a direct result of this sacred transmission, and it is our privilege and duty to make these dharma teachings accessible as widely as possible.
Publishing
Printed Books
In 2014, we added two new books by Babaji, which he believes synthesizes certain key teachings running through the Sanatana Dharma, and which Westerners in particular need to comprehend on a deeper level. This particular grouping of books includes Reclaiming Kundalini Yoga, published in 2013, and also:
Dissolving the Mindstream
The Wisdom Particle
In 2015, Manasana, The Superlative Art of Mental Asana, will be published.
eBooks
2014 was quite a year for getting Babaji’s works out in digital format. The first Nectar Compilation, featuring, in true Guru Parampara fashion, Swami Aseshanandaji’s lectures, was also published. Following is a list of the releases in this format:
- The Ten Divine Articles of Sri Durga (Insights and Meditations)
- Strike Off Thy Fetters (Commentary on the Song of the Sannyasin)
- Hasta-Amalaka Stotram (Translation and Commentary)
- Nectar Compilation: Walking the Wisdom Path, Lectures in the Jnana Marga (Discourses by Swami Aseshanandaji) The beautiful cover was designed by Prakasha.
- SRV Sangha Life, An introductory booklet of questions & answers concerning sangha life, SRV’s history, and recommended reading. This internally published pdf is for SRV initiates and those who are considering initiation. [email us for a copy]
Early in 2015, we will see Reclaiming Kundalini Yoga in eBook form, and The Nectar of Advaitic Instruction — a compilation from 14 years of Babaji’s answers to student’s questions from 14 years of Nectar of Non-Dual Truth. Many thanks to Mahesh Madhav for his contribution of time and effort in this area.
Nectar of Non-Dual Truth
Last year, all previous issues of Nectar were uploaded to Google Play [see link below]. Printed versions can also be ordered from our website, or online. Please see our announcement for Nectar #30 in this issue of Mundamala [left sidebar]. Order your printed copy today.
[https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Nectar%20of%20Non-Dual%20Truth&c=books&hl=en]
YouTube Teaching & Sacred Music Videos
In 2014, we added two more of Babaji’s class series, 10 satsangs, and created a new genre: Music Videos! These music videos capture, musically and visually, the spirit of Jai Ma Music combined with profound devotion to the highest Ideal. Music is God’s Voice, and the open heart cannot help but hear the Divine Call upon listening to such pure offerings:
Music Videos
- Adoration (instrumental)
- Vivekananda Pranjalih (vocal)
Video Classes & Satsangs
- Tibetan Buddhism and Vedanta
- Gaudapada’s Non-Touch Yoga
- Divine Q & A
More coming in 2015!