Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati - Gifts from the Goddess Selected Works of Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati Original writings of Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati

Amritananda Natha Saraswati dedicated himself to introducing a wide range of sincere seekers to the hitherto difficult-to -attain practical knowledge of Sri Vidya: a life-positive , body-positive spirituality that sees the Goddess in all, and respects as sacred her every aspect. In Gifts from the Goddess, his collected writings offer readers a detailed and succulent vision of just how spiritual life can be when we offer to her all that is most precious to us. Dr. Robert Svoboda , author of the Aghora trilogy; Ayurveda: Life, Health and Longevity; The Hidden Secret of Ayurveda and others

Sri Vidya has continued to be enshrouded in mystery and secrecy, lending itself to a host of misunderstandings. Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati, arguably the greatest modern exponent of the practice, strove to change this, not just through his teachings but in the way he lived them. Thoughtfully curated and compiled, Gifts from the Goddess will become the much-needed source book for Sri Vidya practitioner s as well as for anyone interested in the science of awakening. An explosive exposition. Kavitha Chinnaiyan, MD , author of Shakti Rising and The Heart ofWellness

Gifts from the Goddess brings millennia of Goddess-centered wisdom and practice together into one accessible and illuminating volume. This beautiful work is filled with gems of knowledge for new and old practitioners, spiritual seekers, devotees and scholars alike. It presents a treasure trove of Shakta, Tantra and, most specifically, Sri Vidya teachings and practice s all in the inimitable voice of the beloved contemporary Sri Vidya master and Goddess-honoring guru, Amritananda Natha Saraswati. Laura Amazzone , teacher and author of Goddess Durga and Sacred FemalePower

In Gifts from the Goddess, Sri Amritananda takes us on a mighty journey to uncover the mystery, meaning and techniques of the sacred Sri Vidya, not just for purposes of study, but to experience it for ourselves. At a time when many men (and women) consider the female physical form to be a constraint in the path of spirituality, Gurujis teachings turn that notion on its head. His teachings and interpretations of Sri Vidya emphasize the fact that a womans body is far from a limitation. In fact, it could be the very path to spiritual enlightenment, not just for women but for men as well. She is not the hurdle; She is the path. Sinu Joseph , coordinator, the Forward Foundation, and founder, Mythri Speaks

Truly a lexicon of devotion, knowledge and practice, Gifts from the Goddess takes readers on a unique scientific and spiritual journey through the teachings of Sri Vidya. Beyond the precision of its teaching and the depth of its psychological and spiritual insight, the book is a profound transmission that will penetrate your heart with love and awaken the essence of the Great Feminine within. It is an invaluable guide for practitioners of this tradition, or anyone who has an interest in the timeless teachings of the Goddess. Julie Brown Yau, Ph.D. , author, The Body Awareness Workbook for HealingTrauma

Reminding us not just how to practice but why, Gifts from the Goddess is exactly the book we need now to help restore our faith in both humanity and the divine, while living in an increasingly unstable world. Maya Devi Georg , founder and editor, Brahmaloka orBust

The secrecy which has for so long obscured the direct and authentic teachings of Sri Vidya has finally come to an end with the publication of this comprehensive and momentous compilation of works by Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati, one of the foremost Sri Vidya masters of modern times. Overflowing with wisdom and depth, Gifts from the Goddess makes the precious richness of Sri Vidya accessible for the first time without dilution. Uma-Parvathinanda Natha Saraswati , teacher of Amritanandas techniques in Latin America, the United States, Canada and Western Europe

Gifts from the Goddess is a treasure chest overflowing with golden nuggets from a beloved masters wisdom teachings. The very essence of authentic Tantra is offered to us in these pages, all with the uniquely sweet and light touch of Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati. His formulations of Vedic and Tantric mantras as genetic codes of the deitiesand his specific guidance on their use in meditatio n are both astounding and transporting. Sarah Tomlinson , artist, yogini and author of Nine Designs for Inner Peace, Coloring Yantras and more

Sri Vidya, a once highly secretive Hindu Tantric philosophy and practice, represents the oldest continuously practiced Goddess-based spiritual tradition in the world. This book is a crystalized compilation of the teachings of Sri Amritananda, a brilliant th -century nuclear physicist and mystic who was born to open these teachings to all seekers, regardless of caste, creed, nationality or gender. His timely and revolutionary insights speak directly to our tumultuous world. Gurujis teachings bridge the gap between science and religion, spirit and matter, and our limited and cosmic identities. For those of us who were graced to know him, this book is a priceless gift. For all genuine seekers, it will be a revelation. Roxanne Kamayani Gupta, Ph.D. , author, A Yoga of Indian Classical Dance, and founder, Surya Namaskar for World Peace

With utmost care, Gifts from the Goddess presents Sri Amritanandas profound and in-depth teachings through his own words, illustrations, geometric diagrams, pujas and teachings on Sri Vidya and Tantra: pathways by which to realize the nondual self in a refracted world cracking in chaos. The result is absolutely delightful, a loving must-have for those seeking immersion in these illumining and complex teachings, and a journey for anyone sincerely and profoundly attuned to embodied ancient teachings and practices. Gifts from the Goddess offers us an intricate worldview that embraces all sentient beings as interconnecte d while reminding us that nothing is outside the purview of divinity. Professor Ambika Talwar , Cypress College, author of My Greece: Mirrors and Metamorphoses, Sri Vidya practitioner

Gifts from the Goddess is a very special collection of sacred writings, infused with and inspired by love, tradition and the inner knowledge which can only be imparted by an illuminated being. This kind of writing you just dont find every day, in every book; thats what makes it so special. The words jump off the page and into your hear t and that, ultimately, is the most powerful quality of this collection. William Thomas , Sri Vidya teacher and practitioner, lecturer at Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam

Gifts from the Goddess is a gem that any aspiring serious spiritual practitioner must have. What is appropriate to reveal has been revealed her e and beautifully, at that. What needs to remain hidden (and revealed only by an experienced and competent teacher) is here as well, just waiting to be unveiled for those who are ready. There are diamonds, emeralds and rubies scattered throughout these page s but I will just say, Read it. Not as an information guide or textbook, but reverently; pausing, thinking, cross-referencing . Then you will understand it, and it just may become for you the universe that has guided me, and so many others, to the guru and beyond. N. Sankara Menon, Esq. , senior trial attorney and legal advisor, United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (Ret.) and lifelong Sri Vidya practitioner

The Goddess tradition lives and breathes in Michael Bowdens riveting account of Dr. Prahlada Sastry, a pioneering physicist who passionately engaged the provocative goddess of Indias Sri Vidya tradition. A must-read for explorers of Tantra, mysticism and the feminine divine. Linda Johnsen , author of