At the Feet of a Saint: Lessons, Stories, and Experiences with Swami Kriyananda
By David and Anaya Gamow
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What is it like to receive training from a gifted spiritual teacher? Like the greatest teachers and coaches, Swamiji guided people individually according to their natures. He was often indirect and gentle. Sometimes he waited years to correct someone, and did so with such subtlety that they might not even notice. Sometimes he was very direct. His students marveled at the sensitivity of his training. On many occasions, he answered someone’s unspoken thoughts. We never met anyone who understood people as deeply.
Many people know Swamiji from his extraordinary collection of talks available online and from his extensive writings. This book is a contribution to the growing collection of books by his students, about what it was like to receive his training and serve on his projects. This collection of stories is offered to help make his presence more real and accessible to you.
As Swami himself said often, Jesus did not come to Earth to show how great he is, but to show how great we can each become. Swami’s presence is kept alive through stories like these — each one a gem with many facets. May there be many that shine as brightly along your spiritual journey as they have for us.
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Testimonials
—Nayaswami Shankara
“Thank you for this beautiful, devotion-filled book. I was deeply inspired by your stories; the faithful loyalty, the humble self-honesty, the many nuggets of wisdom, and many sprinkles of humor. A real gem of a book.
—Sambhava Burke
“I wanted to share how deeply inspiring and uplifting I found your book. It is bringing Swamiji's presence alive so dynamically that it feels as if I were sitting with him in the room absorbing his love, his wisdom, his joy. He also answered some questions that were on my mind lately, through it. It is also a joy to read. Well written, clear, easy flowing. Thank you for this labor of love and discipleship. It is very deeply appreciated.
—Arudra Slisko
“Thank you for your beautiful book on Swamiji. I loved it. I felt like I was living with him the whole time I was reading it. Most especially, I appreciate the fact that, even though the stories, are personal, they contain teachings and principles that every devotee can relate to and apply. Really well done!”
—Ramesha Nani
“Each one of your stories is precious. I’ve read many of them twice. They are great examples of how to have the right attitude when spiritual lessons are, at first glance, difficult or confusing. They made me feel closer to Swamiji, and to the two of you. I'm so grateful you both took the time to share with all of us.”
—Satyana Hall
About the Author
David and Anaya Gamow
Anaya worked on many of Swamiji’s projects over a period of 30 years, including Ananda’s publishing company, his public lectures, music promotion and performance, outreach ministry, and Ananda marketing. She and David were present for many public talks, satsangs, and meetings with Swamiji. She played key roles in Village community planning, and with The Expanding Light and Meditation Retreat. She supported Asha’s outreach work in her early years touring. Since 1996, she has done marketing, website development, and directed music at Ananda Palo Alto. She recently published the Ananda Songbook with a small team.
David has been involved in managing many businesses at Ananda, including Master’s Market, Ananda Country Products, the Meditation Retreat, and East West Bookshop. He helped to manifest Rajarsi Park, the Sierra Family Medical Clinic, and the Meditation Retreat Temple, and worked with Vidura and the management team.
David and Anaya were part of the Joy Singers group that Swamiji sent on tour throughout Italy in the early 2000s, and both have been active with Swamiji’s music since they arrived at Ananda in 1983.
Since 1996, they have been based at Ananda Palo Alto, and have provided stress management, meditation, and leadership training to corporations and government agencies, based on the teachings they received at Ananda.
Product Details
Pages: 226
Trim: 6" x 9"
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