The Path of the Mother : With the Divine Guidance of the Holy Mother, Ammachi
by Savitri L. Bess
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Author: Savitri L. BessEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-06-06
ISBN: 034542347X
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Wellspring/Ballantine
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Book Review: So impressed to see a spiritual book dealing with the Shadows!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read many spiritual books from varying perspectives, but find that I resonate most with those coming from Eastern traditions. This book was my official introduction to Amma, and what impressed me the most is that the author, Savitri Bess, did NOT shy away from the fact that the spiritual path is a painful one, as it necessarily deals with the Shadows in one's psyche which are home to the personal demons.
Spirituality necessitates that one confront the unpleasant parts of the self, and this experiences is often more frightening and disturbing than most would like to think. However, the healing that occurs as a result of these encounters that are triggered by earnest spiritual practice, far outweighs the discomfort of the trial itself. However this process is either only hinted at, or glossed over completely in most texts written for Westerners.
This book not only includes some great exercises that anyone of any level of spiritual experience and practice can incorporate into their lives, but talks frankly about the shadows that the increasing Light exposes. Of course throughout the entire book there are amazingly inspiring stories about Amma that will captivate any reader. And the meditations, instructions for beginning (or expanding) a devotional spiritual practice, and practical exercises for exploring one's psyche are easy to understand and implement, yet powerful and effective.
I highly recommend this book for those who want an uplifting and truely honest look at spiritual practice and progress.
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