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Building on ageless oral tradition, Kamlesh D. Patel – widely known as Daaji, the fourth guru in the Heartfulness tradition – traces a seeker’s journey as he examines the nature of spiritual search. Through a series of illuminating conversations between a teacher and a student, Daaji reveals the principles of the Heartfulness practice and philosophy to Joshua Pollock, a Heartfulness practitioner and trainer.
If you knew there was a practical way to transcend suffering and fly into the sky of hope and contentment, would you be interested?
That is exactly what Heartfulness offers – transforming us from the inside out so that we see the world in a new way, without the filters of our limitations.
“In this simple and elegant book, Daaji reveals the ancient secrets of Heartfulness meditation for a well-integrated life. A must read for anyone interested in incorporating meditation into their life style”
KAMLESH D. PATEL is known widely as Daaji. His teachings arise from his personal experience on the path of Heartfulness, while reflecting his deep spirit of enquiry and respect for the world’s great spiritual traditions and scientific advancements. Daaji practised pharmacy in New York City for over three decades before being named the successor in a century-old lineage of spiritual masters. Fulfilling the many duties of a modern-day guru, he travels widely, extending his support to spiritual seekers everywhere. A self-professed student of spirituality, he devotes much of his time and energy to research in the field of consciousness and spirituality, approaching the subject with scientific methodology – a practical approach that stems from his own experience and mastery in the field.
JOSHUA POLLOCK is a Heartfulness trainer and practitioner from the United States. An accomplished Western classical violinist, he has performed and taught throughout the world, including multiple collaborations with composer A.R. Rahman. Pollock is a dedicated spiritual aspirant, and is enthusiastic about sharing his passion for meditation, frequently lecturing at private seminars, holding practical demonstrations in corporate, educational and governmental settings, and providing ongoing individual support to local seekers. Pollock holds a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree from Indiana University and two master’s degrees from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He currently resides in India with his wife and their two children.
Jagdeshwari, a bibliophile from India, talks about how this book created in her, a fascination for the Heartfullness Way of life. She especially enjoyed reading the chapters dedicated to meditation.
M. Kikon, a lifestyle blogger, writes that this book helped in making a close connection with his own heart, just at that time, when his “To-Be-Reviewed” list had a lot of meditation related books.
This instagrammer explains how she was impressed by the candid and engaging conversation between the authors, Daaji and Pollock. She advocates this book with all her heart, and says – “it’s a must read in your lifetime”
Ritu Mantri sat on the pebbles at the banks of the river Ganga, and read this book. One thing led to another, and she found herself already meditating with this book on her lap. Her verdict is that if you are a layman trying to decode the art of meditation, this is the book for you.
Kalpana Mohan felt that this book was slightly boring in the vernacular, but soon had delved deep into it. She calls it a spiritual mirror which we have to ogle at every morning. This book did wonders to her soul.
Kiran Kumar Adharapuram, a TechnoSocial bookreviewer, tells how this book has taken a special place in his heart. In his words, this book is the answer to “the miracle waiting to happen” in our lives.
Nidhantrika started meditation after reading this book. At the end of her book review, she has made a compendium of quotes from this book which continues to inspire her everyday.
This 17 year old Instagrammer was not initially impressed with the book. But she says that she kept reading it and now vouches for it with all her heart. She says it has changed her life and pumped positive energy into her and reestablished her faith in life.
Vanya laid hands on this book when she needed it the most. She says that Daaji answered all her questions about spirituality and meditation through Joshua’s questions.The book came to rather than she reaching out for it, as all things in Nature ought to.
Purba Chakraborty says that this book would let you see the significance of prayer in a new light. She says that it is so simple to follow the steps of guided cleaning and prayer as explained in the book. She was especially enamored by how Daaji explains how not to fall into a trap while looking for a true Guru.
Article by : Amar Ujala
हार्टफुलनेस अभ्यास की विधि आत्मा के लिए सात्विक पोषण जुटाती और अनर्गल आवरण को हटाती है। फिर भीतर बच्चे जैसी मासूमियत को प्रकट कर देती है।
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He has conducted meditation classes across the United States, India, and Europe. He started his ‘talk’ by saying that he isn’t there just to speak as much as conduct. Meditation was something that had to be experienced to be understood.
Video by : Times of India
The Heartfulness Way, Joshua Pollock live in talk at TOI Festival
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Hear Yusuf Merchant, Joshua Pollock and Vishesh Gupta talk to Harshali Singh live in session, ‘In Pursuit of Happiness’ at #TLFDelhi
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