The Adventure of Life: On Yoga, Meditation & the Art of Living: On Yoga, Meditation and the Art of Living Paperback – 30 Nov. 2016

I found this book very insightful. I think it would help anyone who is trying to lead a more spiritual life in the modern day world. It has sections on diet, exercise, meditation and how you can live in a spiritual way with the demands of a job and family. So, I found it a practical book as well as one that has deepened my understanding of spirituality. It is written in a very direct and clear style - and the book is very beautifully presented too.

This is a beautiful book, presenting excerpts from Sri Chinmoy's writings, arranged under different topics – such as meditation and physical health – as well as deeper spiritual topics. The design is clean, modern, and richly illustrated, so it would make a great inspirational gift for those those wanting to find a deeper meaning to life, and to improve general wellbeing.

Very well put together book. Great photos and layout make it easy to read through and select passage of interest. Sense of light and clarity. The writings of Sri Chinmoy are also very clear and carry the conviction of someone who has experienced the spiritual goal of life. Recommended for those seeking greater meaning in life

A well written and illumining book. It provides many useful guidelines and inspirational ideas on how to lead a more peaceful and fulfilling life in today’s hectic world. The book has an excellent layout with beautiful graphics, and is easy to read and dip into. Highly recommended.

A wonderful introduction to meditation and how it relates to 'day to day' living. Sri Chinmoy offers a profound insight into Yoga, spiritual practice, diet and happiness. His words are simple and uplifting; the words of someone who has experienced the fullness of life. The book itself is an adventure and I can see myself dipping into it regularly for inspiration and direction.

A beautifully designed book with many interesting and original points of view on how to integrate spiritual principles into a daily life. Definitely worth of buying.

My Book Review On The Adventure Of Life by Sri Chinmoy.One of the joys of living, for many, is by discovering the jewels that add meaning to life; that enhances one’s sense of serenity and peace, in a world where one is constantly battling with shadows; pushing through the mists of this earthly sojourn. It is at times like these, that the wisdom-pearls of Love, filling the pages of a book, like the comforting rays of the sun, augments one’s vigour or vibrancy, so that life becomes a beacon of hope.My own adventure, began in the cool magenta-rose autumn of 1982, when, interestingly enough, I read a book called Meditation: Paths To Tranquillity, which led me to the author of this very book I’m reviewing, called The Adventure Of Life. Those sweet aphoristic, mantra-like sayings of Sri Chinmoy; those psalms of the Heart, had a profound effect on me then, as they do now, some thirty-four years later.A very practical, helpful and inspirational spiritual guide, this book comes from the Heart of a luminary, one of the foremost visionary Seers of the 20th and 21st century. The writing is lucid, sublime, powerful ... and will touch the core of aspiring seekers, yearning or longing for a more meaningful or purposeful life.The book is also relevant to today’s world, covering – with eloquence and authority – themes such as peace, yoga, spirituality, patriotism, concentration and meditation, among many others. For those with a deeper interest, it addresses the question of evil, the higher worlds, consciousness and the origins of man. It even touches on family life and health!While reading this uplifting text, one will find dispersed throughout the pages, many lofty poems or maxims, conveying the charm and beauty of the inner life. In this succinct and insightful piece below, Sri Chinmoy speaks gracefully about Love:“Love is the pioneer of all divine qualities. So when you cry for God, feel Love – immediate, spontaneous, unreserved and soulful Love.”I personally find the Chapter on Meditation essential, as Sri Chinmoy takes us through the basics; the A, B, C’s of this necessary subject, answering questions from aspirants in a most informative and illumining way. ‘Meditation is not an escape’, he says, ‘Meditation is the acceptance of life in its totality, with a view to transforming it, for the highest manifestation of the divine Truth here on earth.’This wonderful book serves as a beam of Light to awaken our Consciousness; to remind us of what deep down we already know – that we are all a spark of Light - to push forward in our quest for happiness, for harmony and Delight. – Manatita, 20th Jan, 2017.

This collection of Sri Chinmoy's writings covers a whole bunch of topics such as spiritual masters, health and fitness, the chakras and meditation in the workplace. I read it through the first time, and now keep it to read excerpts when i want, as each section is quite standalone and doesn't require a great deal of time. The colorful chapter pages and many scattered photos, as well as the inserts of Sri Chinmoy's poetry and small quotes, make this a great gift for anyone with interest in the world beyond the everyday.