Swami Vishnu-devananda, a world-renowned authority on Hatha and Raja Yoga, was a close disciple of Swami Sivananda. He founded the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and is best known for his classic book, The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga. His teachings on meditation and mantras are deeply rooted in the classical yoga tradition, emphasizing the practical application of these ancient techniques for modern life.
Swami Vishnu-devananda (1927–1993) was a world-renowned yoga master and peace activist. A direct disciple of H.H. Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati, he was sent to the West in 1957 with a simple instruction: "People are waiting". Meditation And Mantras - Amazon.in meditation and mantras swami vishnu devananda pdf
: Includes various "Trataka" (gazing) and visualization techniques to help focus the wandering mind, which is particularly useful for those struggling with modern stress and digital distractions. Spiritual Context : Written by the founder of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Meditation And Mantras - Amazon
Swami Vishnu Devananda's book on meditation and mantras offers practical guidance on how to establish a meditation practice, use mantras effectively, and integrate these practices into daily life. He shares techniques for: use mantras effectively
The PDF provides explicit instructions on how to practice Japa (repetition of a mantra):
"Meditation is not a technique but a state of consciousness. The technique is only the preparation." – Swami Vishnu Devananda