New Book By Dada Gunamuktananda
Based on the TEDx talk of the same name, Consciousness: The Final Frontier takes us on a journey of self-discovery. Merging the esoteric and the mundane, combining philosophy and practice, tapping into ancient and contemporary wisdom, Dada Gunamuktananda explores the concept of our own consciousness as part of — indeed one with — a conscious universe; how a life lived in consciousness leads to an ever-increasing feeling of inner peace, love and fulfilment within oneself; how the outer expression of that inner peace and fulfilment can overflow into love and compassion for all people and beings of the world; and how even in times of crisis — even amidst the life challenges of today’s world — it is possible to not only survive but to thrive and strive for a better self and a better world.
Purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1881717909
The essence of the book:
Crises and struggles are an inevitable part of life. We should view them as positives in our evolutionary journey as individuals and as a society because they are the helping forces that propel us towards self-knowledge and inner peace.
There is a higher consciousness, a reality within which our everyday reality exists. It is possible to experience and live in that higher consciousness, the essence of which is infinite happiness, perfect peace and contentment — bliss.
Indeed, it is entirely within our power to attain our higher state of being. We each have a great purpose in life, a great mission to fulfil, and it is the same one for each and every one of us. Our life is a mission imbued with the deepest meaning and significance.
Knowingly or unknowingly the blissful realisation of ourselves as pure loving consciousness is inevitable for each and every one of us. The goal is within us. It is our innermost self. It is the essence of our being. It is inevitable that you will attain that state of blissful loving oneness that you are ultimately longing for. It’s just a matter of time and effort. Self-realisation is a self-fulfilling prophesy for us all. The total and absolute experience of that one and abiding love of all loves is your glorious destiny.
We are all on a journey to realising that ultimate state of eternal bliss. There is every reason to be hopeful and optimistic about the future. We only need to make sincere and regular efforts to live our lives in such a way that we attain our higher destiny as soon as we can, for our own happiness and emancipation as well as the happiness and emancipation of all people and all beings.
“Consciousness: The Final Frontier is filled with inspiring reflections that lead to change and transformation resulting in personal freedom, peace and fulfilment. A must-read for anyone seeking to be more effective in any area of life.”
— Anita Moorjani, New York Times bestselling author of Dying to Be Me, What if This is Heaven? and Sensitive is the New Strong
“Dada invites us to return to pure Consciousness by stilling the mind through meditation, which brings relief from the mental conflict of discursive thought.”
— Bhagavan Das, spiritual icon, first Western disciple of Neem Karoli Baba, chant artist and author of It’s Here Now: Are You?
“Dada clearly illustrates the immensity of the universe ‘out there’ while illuminating its seamless connection with the boundless realm within. By sharing insights, stories and practices, Dada encourages further exploration of one’s vast inner landscape as an access point to greater peace, bliss and liberation, as well as an increasing awareness of oneself as the Infinite Consciousness of the universe itself.”
— Amulya Maa, mystic, transformational healer, inspirational teacher, singer and writer
“Ram Dass, my beloved teacher, has said that consciousness was what God meant to him. Dada Gunamuktananda’s beautiful book about consciousness confirms, as he so eloquently says, that ‘a life lived in consciousness leads to a better self and a better world.’ I recommend this book to anyone who wants some help exploring that amazing possibility.”
— Sita Lozoff, spiritual director of the Human Kindness Foundation, best known for its Prison-Ashram Project
“If you are looking for yoga’s profound and practical wisdom beyond the physical postures, this book’s timeless ideas will inspire your heart and transform your mind. Dada Gunamuktananda has awakened millions with his TEDx talk on Consciousness as life’s spiritual source and humanity’s ultimate goal. In this groundbreaking book he shares his insights in more detail, with the same appeal as his talk — deep and insightful, yet easy to understand too.”
Ramesh Bjonnes, yoga scholar-practitioner and author of A Brief History of Yoga
“Distilled wisdom of the ages packed into a small book, its contents may be considered as a recipe for a better life and a peaceful society.”
— Dr Shambhushivananda, Chancellor (Kulapati) Ananda Marga Gurukula, author of Towards a Brighter Future