The Heart of Awareness: A Translation of the Ashtavakra Gita (Shambhala Dragon Editions)

This book is a translation in english poetry of the great book of lifetime ASTABAKRA GITA . Its class is a Noble Prize grade in worldly classification and Bliss in Silence in Spiritual attainment . Both the original source and and the translation in English is a life changing subject matter . So much so that the day I received the book I uploaded the reading from the first chapter including the cover picture in Youtube for the public awareness . For let everyone on earth know that we all are nothing but Pure Awareness as individuals as well as One in All and the taste is Pure Bliss in Knowledge as WITNESS .In this apparent conflicting existence in the world fighting with each other in relative ego we are forgetful about our true nature Atman Absolute in SAT CHIT ANANDA , ETERNALLY EXISTING IN BLISS AS PURE CONSCIOUSNESS PURE KNOWLEDGE AS WITNESS . ONLY WE HAVE TO FEEL IT AS NATURAL HERITAGE OF MANKIND. This book if read in concentration is sure to guide the reader to that realm of wisdom and devotion from which the Revered scholar translator Dr Byrom was blessed to complete his work of the life time . On 1st of January 1886 in Kashipur Garden House Sree Ramakrishna Deva blessed the world , LET YOU BE ILLUMINED. This is the exact subject matter of this original book and its grand translation in English. It is the ever guide to Peace Station. Reverence to All .

A slightly more compact hardcover edition, perhaps a couple of inches shorter in both length and breadth, would be appreciated. This is not a matter of mere preference but rather one of convenience.

Classical and highly probing. Watch sarvapriyananda’s videos on the essence of Astavakragita before you read the book we can understand better. A must read for advanced spiritual seeking. My pranams to the author for his courage to attempt to translate and his very clean writing.

A beautiful book that takes you into a journey of your own being. Simple and direct words. No unnecessary translation or commentary. Thanks to Swami Sarvapriyananda for highlighting this book in his ashtavakra talks. Holding the book itself gives one the vibrations of different kind.

Mighty expensive for a really thin book, I understand the knowledge is concise, but that doesn't warrant the hefty price just because it's a foreign publication.

This translation brings out the essence of the Ashtavakra Gita, most esoterically. Reading it will electrify you and touch your soul.

The Author has, it is clearly visible that, put in lots and lots of efforts and translated. The English words are weighted and are with full of meaning. In nutshell, a must read for those who do not know Sanskrit.

The orderer of this book expected that the original sanskrit verses should have been mentioned before their translation. So he was a bit disappointed. Translation seems to be good to him.

I never heard of this classic of Hindu philosophy until it came up in a search a few months ago. Thomas Byrom's translation is sensitive and poetic, just like his translation of the Dhammapada. Very inspiring.

AMAZING WORDS AND DEEP WISDOM I USE IT AS A MESSAGE OR ORACLE! ✨🙏

Best buy of the year! I love this book, and have it nearly always with me.. Just as perfect to read when you've a few spare minutes in public transport or at the dentist, just as well as reading it in the comfort of your own home on the couch. Deeply inspiring, and moves one deeply into Presence & Consciousness.

Ord räcker knappt till för att uttrycka betydelsen av det som finns i denna bok. Det är en djupgående vägledning som berör hjärtat och sinnet, och som verkligen behöver upplevas genom läsning för att förstås fullt ut. Jag rekommenderar den inte bara, jag anser att den är avgörande för livet och själens utveckling. Om Tat Sat (ॐ तत् सत्). Words can hardly express the depth and significance found in this book. It is a profound guide that touches the heart and mind, and it truly must be experienced through reading to be fully understood. I don’t just recommend it, I believe it is essential for everyone’s life and spiritual growth. Om Tat Sat (ॐ तत् सत्).

Traduction anglaise parfaite. L’énergie est parfaitement véhiculée par ces mots qui transportent. Ma version préférée !