The heart glows at each turning of a page
until when the last one is reached, telling us to
‘Retreat into Eternity and awake in ecstasy,’ one is
drawn to open the first page again or else sit
in silence and experience the proof.
—Yes International Publishers Book Review
If we knew of a certain place within us where
we could be our Self, where we could find rest
and rejuvenation, probably we would love to
retreat there . . . ” So begins the stunning book of
aphorisms, Retreat into Eternity, by Swami Amar
Jyoti. This book is an incredible treasure filled
with heart-probing words and stunning photos
of the divine in nature and religious forms.
The author descended from the Himalayas
in the early 1960s to spend the last four decades
guiding disciples around the globe with classical
yoga spirituality and obviously a heart full of
love for fellow seekers. His words seem to touch
the deepest center of the reader while the artwork
sends the memory reeling into past experiences
of beauty. Swami Amar Jyoti touches on all
aspects of our lives to show how all of them can
contribute to our quest for enlightenment. The
one who writes, “Habit is a dead branch of the
tree of life,” and “It takes heroic courage to decide
that any habit is a bondage,” also tells us: “First
know yourself; there lies the secret of knowing
everything.” |
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Such books of inspiration are one of the
greatest aids on the path of Self-seeking,
particularly if one knows that the writer has
personally experienced the many steps of the
journey. To learn from a Himalayan master is gift
in itself; to turn pages of the Master’s thoughts,
reflections, and conclusions after many years
of practice is the best gift we can give ourselves
beyond sitting at his feet.
When beauty surrounds us in the pages of
this book, then the teachings and truths written
therein—even when showing us where we are
failing—become easy to accept. The reader
immediately wants to begin afresh, to continue
practicing with greater zeal, to explore the inner
reaches of pure consciousness as instructed.
—Reprinted from Yes News and Views
To open this magnificent book is to move from
the surface of the ocean into its depths.
—Gladys McGarey, M.D.
The whole world needs Retreat Into Eternity.
—Richard Kirsten Daiensai, Artist/Writer
The Upanishads are classics in spirituality, short
books in which ancient Indian sages encapsulated
the wisdom of the ages. With similar illuminating
force, Swami Amar Jyoti has created a modern
Upanishad.
—Linda Johnsen, Author |
