Spiritual Practices (Training Aid)

Vladimir Antonov

Translated from Russian
by Maxim Shafeyev

 

In this book the author expounds a system of practical methods of the spiritual self-development: starting from the entry level up to the highest ones, which lead to the complete spiritual Self-Realization through cognizing God in His Abode and Merging with Him.

The book is addressed to those who want to know and to realize the meaning of their lives, to attain ultimate happiness, to find God, and to immerse themselves in the Embrace of His Love.
 

CONTENTS

God and Us. Stages of the Spiritual Path Multidimensionality of the Universe The “Creation” and the “End of the World” Where Should We Seek God? Hell and Paradise How Can We Fall in Love with God? God — and Divine Teachers God versus Pagan “Deities” Spiritual Heart as the Organ of Love “Babaji’s Formula” Truth Simplicity Love Karma Yoga (Selfless Service) Abandonment of the Lower Self for the Sake of Merging with the Higher Self Practice of the Straight Path Preliminary Methods Initial Methods Ethic Self-Correction Impressions as Food for the Soul Initial Control of Emotions Self-Discipline and Energy Hygienic Advice Hatha Yoga Visualization Basic Methods General Information The “Cross of Buddha” Warm-Up Relaxation Asanas Pranayamas Psycho-Physical Exercises Shavasana Latihan. Baptism of the Holy Spirit Cleansing of Chakras. Opening Up of the Spiritual Heart Exits from the Body Development of Chakras. Dantyans Work with Meridians. Sushumna, Chitrini, Zhen-Mo, “Microcosmic Orbit” and the Middle Meridian The “Cocoon” “Bubbles of Perception” Development of “Power in Subtlety” (Correct Crystallization of Consciousness) Winter Swimming Meditative Running Higher Methods Their Aim and Scheme of Work Pranava. “Birth” and “Maturing” in the Holy Spirit Driving out Demons “Total Reciprocity” (Nirodhi) The Baptism of Fire. Merging with Fiery Divine “Mahadouble” The “Root” “Raising of Kundalini” Entering the Abode of the Creator Conclusion Bibliography