Here are some of the reviews on the books written by our Swamiji...
On Shree Maa: Life of a Saint...
Shree Maa is one of India's most beloved and respected Saints. At last her extraordinary story is being told to the English speaking world!
Sushil Choudhury, Inspector of Schools,
Government of West Bengal
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Shree Maa is the real thing. What a story! Everyone in the spiritual path should read this book.
Swami Vishnudeva Vairagi, Mahanta,
Kalpataru Math, Orrisa
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On Before Becoming This...
Before Becoming This offers a unique and fascinating exploration of the teachings of two masters, one from the East and one from the West. Their give-and-take discussions of enlightenment and spiritual practices are insightful and joyful.
Deepak Chopra,
author of How to Know God
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This book is amazing! I absolutely love it. Reading Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda humbly and candidly telling their stories was incredibly inspiring. This book is a valuable contribution to the spiritual literature of the world.
Linda Johnsen,
author of Daughters of the Goddess
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Before Becoming This is a rare glimpse into the mind and heart of a living saint. Steven Newmark's conversations with Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda are refreshingly intimate and deeply wise. They offer the reader an understanding of the path of devotion that will inspire, challenge and fascinate.
James Baraz,
co-founder of Spirit Rock Buddhist Meditation Center
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Before Becoming This is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read.
Diana von Welanetz,
author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Cookbook
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On Sadhu Sahib...
This book tells the extraordinary story of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. It is a story of love, understanding, compassion and the journey to enlightenment. I really enjoyed it.
Deepak Chopra, Author,
How to Know God
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On the Puja Series...
Swamiji has been worshipping with the Cosmic Puja for more than thirty years. Anyone who has seen him perfoming puja knows that he knows what it means. Now we are all invited to understand.
Shree Maa, Devi Mandir,
Napa, California
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The Cosmic Puja is one of the most important compendiums of worship for the Divine Mother. Its origins are in antiquity, but its message is relevant for all posterity. Swami Satyananda's translation is accurate and inspiring.
Swami Shivanandagiri,
Joshimath
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Shiva Puja is a treasure chest! It makes available a wealth of spiritual knowledge about worship and sacrifice, with the original mantras, yantras, pictures and directions. Jai Swamiji! Another major contribution!
Swami Shuddhatmananda,
Badrinath
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The Rudrashtadhyayi is without doubt the most important Vedic text for the worship of Lord Shiva. Shree Maa and Swamiji have made a magnificent contribution, which empowers the entire Bengali community to enter into the Vedas.
Sushil Choudhury, Department of Education,
Government of West Bengal
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Hanuman Puja is thoughtfully written and translated. It is well organized according to our ancient traditions. Swami Satyananda Saraswati sings to Hanuman with such devotion that the temple becomes filled with our dear divine Lord!
Vashishtha Chatterjee, Purohit,
Adya Pith Temple, Dakshineshwar
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If you want prosperity, fulfillment, good health and the ultimate attainment, you must worship Lakshmi. This presentation of Lakshmi's worship is the best way to share your love and devotion.
Shree Maa, Devi Mandir,
Napa, California
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Lakshmi is known as the Goddess of Wealth. Swami Satyananda's translations convey so much of that inspiration. I knew him when he walked the footpaths of the Himalayas. Now he is sharing the wisdom that he found. We are so proud of his contribution. His work is the epitome of wisdom and devotion.
Swami Dindayalagiri,
Almora, UP
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The Thousand Names of Vishnu and the Satya Narayana Vrat Katha are important works for sharing the love of God through scripture. Swami Satyananda Saraswati has done an excellent presentation, and the applications to our daily lives are extremely relevant today, in keeping with the vision of our ancient rishis.
Swami Purnananda Giri, Mahant,
Moksha Dham, Jageshwar
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Annapurna Puja is an excellent resource for worshippers of the Divine Mother Goddess. Swami Satyanandaji has put into his scholarship the same joyous devotion that he shows in his worship. This work will inspire many devotees.
Mahanta Shree Goswami Tribhuvana Puriji,
Annapurna Mandir, Varanasi
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati's Annapurna Puja allows devotees from all around the world to share the love of the Divine Mother Goddess. It is our great delight that the Mother who feeds everyone around the world will now have her names sung by devotees around the world.
Abhadesh Pandey,
Purohit, Annapurna Mandir, Varanasi
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Swami Satyananda's translation is full of bhava. His work is accurate, inspiring, the true statement of the ancient rishis.
Swami Vasudevananda,
Rishikesh


