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Although millions of Westerners practice yoga simply for its health benefits, the philosophy and wisdom behind the multifaceted discipline have far more to offer. In The Jewel of Abundance, award-winning author and Kriya Yoga teacher Ellen Grace O’Brian reveals an overlooked aspect of yoga: its powerful teachings on prosperity. She draws upon the ancient Vedic tradition of yoga philosophy and practice and shows how spirituality and earthly success can complement each other, leading to realization of the higher Self. O’Brian presents a clear explanation of both the philosophy of yoga and the nuts and bolts of practice, such as setting up a daily meditation routine, incorporating mantras, discerning how to cooperate with universal principles for complete well-being, and cultivating mindfulness in action.
Along the way, she illustrates her lessons with personal stories and timeless sayings from great sages, both Eastern and Western. With O’Brian’s insightful guidance, readers will discover an inexhaustible source of abundance that is available to them whenever they look within.
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“Yoga is the science of the self. It is a practical science that
validates the knowledge that the self of the individual is the self of
the universe. When you are one with the Source of existence, you are
one with infinite abundance and with the unlimited potential of all
manifestation. This jewel of a book will show you how to tap into your
inner intelligence, the ultimate and supreme genius that mirrors the
wisdom of the cosmos. Cultivate wealth consciousness, and affluence
and prosperity will effortlessly flow toward you in all their
manifestations.”
— Deepak Chopra, bestselling author of The Seven
Spiritual Laws of Success and You Are the Universe
“The Jewel of Abundance will inspire, challenge, and motivate readers
to discover and express their innate potential to experience
excellence in all aspects of life. Having known Ellen Grace O’Brian
for almost four decades, I am pleased to affirm her good character and
total commitment to living the principles she so clearly explains.”
— Roy Eugene Davis, founder and director of Center
for Spiritual Awareness and author of Paramahansa Yogananda as I Knew
Him
“The Jewel of Abundance lays out a well-defined perspective on
prosperity, wealth, and abundance. It presents a balanced view that
takes into account common human needs and shows us simple ways to find
happiness and satisfaction that lie beyond the accumulation of
material objects. Ellen Grace O’Brian carefully and simply presents
ancient wisdom so that one can easily begin to make the necessary
changes to one’s lifestyle. One does not have to be a saint to follow
the path of righteousness; one simply has to learn the ways of dharma,
kama, and artha and apply them to one’s daily life. The Jewel of
Abundance is a very valuable book containing gems of wisdom. It can
help the world change its course from the present crisis of
materialism to a sustainable lifestyle.”
— Ela Gandhi, peace activist and founder of the
Gandhi Development Trust
“A perennial issue for professional yoga teachers and therapists is
the perceived tension between the need for reasonable material
prosperity and the desire for spiritual growth. Hence, The Jewel of
Abundance is a timely, practical, and indeed inspiring guide for
reconciling these conflicts based on the classic teachings of the
purusharthas — the four aims of human life — and many other timeless
lessons from the yoga tradition. As Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian
says, ‘Prosperity provides the means to fulfill our divine potential;
it’s the vehicle for the divine dream to manifest.’ She writes
paragraphs that are jewels in their own right. Thus my advice is to
read as I did — slowly, to allow the time required to savor and
reflect on her wisdom. Do her suggested practices. You will find
yourself refreshed and renewed in both your work and your spirit.”
— John Kepner, MA (Econ), MBA, C-IAYT, executive
director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists
“Wealth (artha) is a difficult and yet necessary topic for all to
contemplate, as we live in a world of greed, competition, and
selfishness motivated by scarcity and desires. Ellen Grace O’Brian has
dived to the depths of the soul to transform our fears into courage
and our sense of lack into our joy of abundance. She not only
enlightens the reader about what true abundance is but also reassures
the reader that it is reachable step-by-step. The Jewel of Abundance
is accessible to a vast audience with transparent, graceful, and wise
words.”
— Swami Sitaramananda, acharya of International
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers
“To live well is to thrive physically, emotionally, intellectually,
and spiritually. But how? Most self-help books focus on one of these
factors, often at the expense of the other three. Ellen Grace
O’Brian’s The Jewel of Abundance recognizes the interdependence of all
four. That’s because this is not a self-help book, but a Self-help
book: a manual for liberating the soul that optimizes body, heart,
mind, and spirit as well. Please don’t read this book. Practice
it.”
— Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author of Perennial Wisdom for
the Spiritually Independent
“Many of us aspire to purpose, and perhaps even enlightenment, in our
lifetimes, but few realize that the path leads through prosperity and
pleasure as equally important steps on the journey. Ellen Grace
O’Brian’s clear and compelling words bring unique perspective to
wisdom from ancient teachings, in language that is even more powerful
today.”
— Scott Kriens, chairman and former CEO of Juniper
Networks and cofounder of 1440 Multiversity
“Gaining true prosperity rests upon understanding our karmas and
fulfilling our dharma, or soul’s purpose. Then we can achieve the
outer success we need while continuing to progress along our spiritual
path. In The Jewel of Abundance, Ellen Grace O’Brian provides us with
the yogic keys to this process of realizing our inner abundance and
letting it manifest in the world around us.”
— Dr. David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), author of
Yoga and Ayurveda and Shiva: The Lord of Yoga
“Happiness, beauty, and abundance, symbolized by the goddess Lakshmi
in yogic thought, arise along with Lord Vishnu, who represents wisdom,
self-control, and detachment. Ellen Grace O’Brian reminds us that our
outer life must be a mirror of our inner life in order for us to
achieve our full potential in all that we do.”
— Yogini Shambhavi, author of Yogini: Unfolding the
Goddess Within and Yogic Secrets of the Dark Goddess
“The Jewel of Abundance by Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian is an
excellent template to truly understand the meaning of artha as a tool
to fulfill your dharma and continue to strive toward moksha. Perfect
health is the foundation for right action, contentment, and
nonsensorial happiness. O’Brian offers wonderful yogic tools to help
you attract abundance and make a difference in your own unique way.
Read, practice, and enjoy the gifts of human potential.”
— Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), author
of The Art and Science of Vedic Counseling and Change Your Schedule,
Change Your Life
“This epiphany-provoking, majestically written book, rich with life
lessons and ancient wisdom, is a must-read. Every word rings with
truth — it is a gem to be treasured. I stand in awe of Yogacharya
O’Brian’s honesty and brilliance as a spiritual teacher and writer.
The majesty of her prose powerfully yet gently guides humanity along
an awakened journey toward thriving both materially and spiritually,
despite crisis and loss or deep-seated patterns of depravity and lack.
This book imparts truth, courage, inspiration, and hope. I recommend
it to Vedic, yoga, and Ayurveda students worldwide.”
— Acharya Shunya Mathur, founder and preceptor of
Vedika Global and author of Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom
“You are holding in your hands definitive proof that spirituality and
prosperity are aligned. Even better, it’s an easy-to-read guidebook
for letting go of limiting beliefs and the behaviors that are likely
blocking access to happiness and abundance — what we might call
‘spiritual clutter.’ In this book, Ellen Grace O’Brian gives us the
tools and instructions to set ourselves free and to thrive in this
fast-paced, unpredictable world. The Jewel of Abundance shows us how
simple and attainable wealth is, in every form. And the best news is,
as with every great coming-home story, she reminds us that we were
born with everything we need to succeed already!”
— Andrew Mellen, speaker, professional organizer, and
author of Unstuff Your Life!
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