Mahayogi
Swami Umanand Saraswati,
is the Siddha Guru of our times, belonging to the Datta tradition manifested in the form of Bhagwan Nityananda, Gurudev Muktananda and Mahayogi Umananda. Gurudev Umanada has authored and written commentaries on some of the most important books known to spiritual aspirants. Her writings ooze with divinity and is undoubtedly graced by her Guru. Gurudev Muktananda has blessed all of her books, while blessing Jnaneshwari as Understood Baba wrote -
"You are going to put thousands and thousands on the Path of Guru Bhakti Yoga, I give my blessings to you"
Swami Umanand Saraswati,
is the Siddha Guru of our times, belonging to the Datta tradition manifested in the form of Bhagwan Nityananda, Gurudev Muktananda and Mahayogi Umananda. Gurudev Umanada has authored and written commentaries on some of the most important books known to spiritual aspirants. Her writings ooze with divinity and is undoubtedly graced by her Guru. Gurudev Muktananda has blessed all of her books, while blessing Jnaneshwari as Understood Baba wrote -
"You are going to put thousands and thousands on the Path of Guru Bhakti Yoga, I give my blessings to you"
Following are the books written by Mahayogi Swami Umanand Saraswati in English :
1. Shri Jnaneshwari As Understood ( Vol I to Vol III )
Jnaneshwari (very famous and pious commentary on Bhagwad Geeta by Saint Jnaneshwar) explained and interpreted, verse by verse with new interpretation which is meaningful and intelligent with beautiful thoughts filled with wisdom so finely and lucidly expressed, a must for every modern reader and student of Jnaneshwari.
2.Shri Gurugeetartheshwari
This book is a commentary of Shri Gurugeeta, which is in Sanskrit language, in poetry form.For the benefit of the devotees not knowing Sanskrit language, Swamiji has explained Shri Gurugeeta based on wisdom and experience in fine, lucid English with a brilliant flow. Shri Gurugeeta is the first and the foremost aid to obtain Gurubhakti Yoga and to get absorbed in it.
Following are the books written by Mahayogi Swami Umanand Saraswati in Marathi:
1. Shri Gurucharitra Bodheshwari ( Vol I to Vol VII )
The pious and famous Gurucharitra cannot be read by all due to certain restriction on itsrepeated chanting(Parayana). To make itopen to all and with the same benefit, Swami has written the Gurucharitra into Gurucharitra Bodheshwari in Marathi. This book is commentary on the famous and pious book the Guru Charitra. The commentary is based on knowledge, wisdom and experience of Swami Umanand Saraswati.
2. Shri Gurugeetartheshwari (Marathi)
This book is a commentary of Shri Gurugeeta,which is in Sanskrit language,in poetry form.For the benefit of the devotees not knowing Sanskrit language,Swamiji explained Shri Gurugeeta based on wisdom and experience in fine,lucid Marathi language with a brilliant flow. Shri Gurugeeta is the first and the foremost aid to obtain Gurubhakti Yoga and to get absorbed in it.
4.Shri Gurucharitra Siddhanteshwari
H.H. Tai has bestowed precedence to Shree Jnaneshwari and Shree Gurucharitra as a source of guidance and reference to disciples yearning to study Siddha yoga in more detail. The verses and principles outlined in these two holy scriptures were specifically written to enrich the lives of the disciples. These scriptures written in simple and plain Marathi is a deep source for the contemplative and serene mind of the serious seekers of truth.
The principles for making one's life more enriched, fulfilling and happy are all laid out in the text of shree Gurucharitra siddhanteshwari.
5.Shri Gurugeeta Pathaneshwari (Marathi)
Shree Gurugeeta which is a part of the original Gurucharitra is written in Sanskrit and therefore cannot be understood by those who do not know the language. If while reciting, one understands the meaning, then only the recitation will be fruitful. To realize that the grace of the Guru can bestow everything, one must first understand about Guru, his Powers and his all pervasiveness. Otherwise one will not develop modesty and will not be able to surrender completely. Hence Gurugeeta pathaneshwari is written in Marathi. Pathaneshwari introduces Guru to us; emphasizes his importance also professes for meditation on Guru's form.
6. Guru Paduka Archana Arthat Guru Smaraneshwari
Importance and benefit of remembrance of guru is highlighted in this book.
7.Shri Guru Mahimaneshwari and Shri Gurumanaspujaneshwari
Singing glory to Guru (Guru-Guna-Gan) one of the most important sadhanas in Guru-bhakti- Yoga is highlighted in this book.
And a number of unpublished books
Some Other Publications :
In English :
Dhyanyogini Shri Kusumeshwari Souvenir
A souvenir published on the ocassion of 60th birthday of Swami Umanand Saraswati.
In Marathi :
1. Swami Umanand Visheshank
A souvenir published on the ocassion of 62nd birthday of Swami Umanand Saraswati after Swamiji's ceremonial initiation into renunciation(Sanyas Diksha).
2. Mahayogi Swami Umanand Saraswati -- Charitra va Karya
This book is a biography of Mahayogi Swami Umanand Saraswati in Marathi language along with the work of the organisation after Mahasamadhi.
3.Shri Kundaleshwaricha Vivah (Marathi)
Kundaleshwaricha vivah is the first book authored by H.H.Kusumeshwari( Swami Umanand Saraswati). The main core of Siddhayoga is Kundalini yoga. This book describes the journey of the coiled Kundalini Shakti resting in muladhar chakra (at the base of the spine) and it's journey back to Sahasrar (top of the head) after being awakened by the Guru's command. This book written in a very lucid language uses analogies with Shakti as the bride rushing to meet Shiva as the husband and the culmination of the journey in Sahasrar as the marriage of Shiva and Shakti. The book uses stanzas from Shree Jnaneshwari as well as H. H. Tai's own personal experiences in meditation.
