3 Self-Realization Fellowship

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. A Note on Transliteration vii
4. Preface ix
5. PART I : BACKGROUND
6. 1 What Are Hindu-Inspired Meditation Movements? 3
7. 2 Laying the Foundation for American-Style Hinduism 26
8. PART II : THREE HINDU-INSPIRED MEDITATION MOVEMENTS
9. 3 Self-Realization Fellowship 55
10. 4 Transcendental Meditation 80
11. 5 Siddha Yoga 106
12. PART III: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
13. 6 The Guru-Disciple Relationship 135
14. 7 Mystical Experiences 161
15. 8 Worldview 186
16. Conclusion 215
17. Notes 235
18. Bibliography 243
19. Index 251
20. About the Author 261