G.V. TAGARE, a former Member of the Maharashtra Education Service, retired as Professor of Education from the Government Secondary Training College, Kohlapur.

A versatile scholar, untiring researcher and prolific author, he has written on diverse themes from Indology, linguistics and education. In addition, his published work includes translations of over half-a-dozen Mahapuranas, critical editions of Sanskrit texts, and histories (in Marathi language) of Prakrit, Pali and Assamese literatures. Dr. Tagare is also known for discovering several old, unpublished manuscripts: in both Marathi and Sanskrit.

Books from this author - Saivism

Gangaben Patel, was a freedom fighter and a social worker from Bombay (Mumbai). She, along with her entire family, was very badly shaken up at a tragic misfortune that occurred in 1944: Her eldest son drowned to death even as his mother witnessed the tragedy from the shore. After a few months, Mr. Chaganlal Yogi, a close disciple of Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi, suggested that she should go to Sri Ramanasramam. When Gangaben saw Bhagavan for the first time, she was so impressed that she came back to take the whole family – her husband, daughter and the newly-widowed daughter-in-law – to Ramanasramam. Gangaben later translated books related Bhagavan’s life and teachings into Gujarati. Her daughter, Dhiruben, a popular Gujarati novelist, has also translated Bhagavan’s works into Gujarati.

Books from this author - Mahayog – Gujarati, Sri Raman Charitamrut – Gujarati

With a background in advertising, Gautam Sachdeva sought to self-publish his mother's books on her spiritual journey, and founded Yogi Impressions in the year 2000. Little did he know that Yogi Impressions would be publishing works by other spiritual masters in the years ahead. Gautam started his spiritual journey under Justice M. L. Dudhat and over the years has been under the specific influence of masters of non-duality like Ramesh Balsekar and Eckhart Tolle. He has spent eight years in close association with Ramesh Balsekar, which included working together closely in the publishing of quite a few books of one of the world's leading Advaita sages. Gautam writes articles regularly for Life Positive, India's leading spiritual magazine. He lives in South Mumbai.

Books from this author - Pointers From Ramesh Balsekar

Gudrun Bühnemann is a Professor of Sanskrit and South Asian Religions in the Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Her recent publications include The Iconography of Hindu Tantric Deities (2 volumes, E. Forsten, 2000-2001) and Mandalas and Yantras in the Hindu Traditions (E.J. Brill, 2003; revised edition by D.K. Printworld, 2007).

Books from this author - Eighty-Four Asanas In Yoga A Survey Of Traditions, Tantric Forms Of Ganesa According To The Vidyarnav, Mandalas And Yantras In The Hindu Traditions

Guru Dayal, an unassuming, simple village boy, was inspired deeply by Swami Sivananda’s narration of Yoga Vasishta in story form. Boundless compassion of Mahesh Yogi and Rajneeshji deepened his quest of the unknown.

In 1976, Guru Dayal’s series of articles on the scientific analysis of non-existence of man and universe were printed monthly in Divine Life Society’s journal.

Swami Chinmayananda, Raman Maharshi and Nisargadatta Maharaj’s teachings fascinated him. On his journey, he connected with many spiritual masters such as Acharya Rajneesh, Swami Amar Jyoti, Swami Muktananda, Dadaji, Swami Dayanandji and various yogis, thinkers, seekers and many less known but divine luminaries living ‘ordinary’ lives, absorbing wisdom of Advaita, Vedanta, Tantra, Experiential Buddhism, New Thought Movement and also Bhakti.

Ramesh Balsekar’s very close association inspired him to write what he has understood. His first book was personally edited by Sri Sri Ramesh Balsekarji – Echoes from Eternity.

His books Essence of Yoga Vasishta: Secrets of Advaita Vedanta, Reality Behind Visible Cosmos and Is life Mere Dream or Reality? as well as various teachings of spiritual saints were rhymed in poetry and published as books in Hindi and English.

Books from this author - Echoes From Eternity

After his matriculation, Guru Nitya left home as a wandering mendicant to familiarize himself with the land and people of his country of birth. He met great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and poets of high repute and sat at the feet of several spiritual masters, including Sufi fakirs, Jain munis, and Buddhist monks, and Hindu teachers such as Ramana Maharshi and Nityananda.

In 1947 he joined the University College, Alwaye, Kerala to continue his academic studies. After specializing in philosophy and psychology, he taught these subjects in Indian universities. In 1951, he accepted Nataraja Guru — founder and head of the Narayana Gurukula — as his spiritual preceptor. In 1973 he followed him as head and Guru of the Gurukula, a world community of spiritual seekers. Between 1970 and 1980 he taught courses in psychology, philosophy, yoga, and aesthetics at universities in the US and other countries. He also was the chairperson of the East-West University of Unitive Sciences and the Commissioner for World Education.

Books from this author - Living The Science Of Harmonious Union, Neither This Nor That But... Aum, That Alone, The Core Of Wisdom

On the pleasant evening of 4th October 1969, a 27 year old photographer met Osho for the first time and silently handed him a note. It said... "Please look into my eyes and see if they can be set aflame... if they have the potential to see the light. If yes, then I have all the energy and courage to move on those paths which are unknown." On reading it, Osho looked at him, smiled, and said... "Ab aa gaye ho to wapis nahin laut paoge." (Now that you have come, there is no turning back) Since then, the young photographer never looked back. When Osho started initiating disciples into Neo-Sannyas in 1970, this photographer was fortunate to be amongst the first six disciples to be initiated into sannyas by Him. He was given the new name – Swami Chaitanya Bharti. Since then, Swami Chaitanya Bharti -- now lovingly addressed as Gurudev has conducted over a 100 meditation camps in India and abroad. Now in his sixties, Gurudev lives in Mysore and continues to conduct meditation camps with undiminished energy, enthusiasm and commitment. As he says... "This is my way of repaying the Master for all the blessings he has showered, all the wisdom he has shared, all the love he has poured on me... a debt which is basically impossible to repay." Gurudev is also the founder of Oorja Music, a spiritual music company dedicated to creating music based on Osho's vision of music, dance and meditation. He is the author of 3 books : "Osho aur Inner Circle" in Hindi ; "Out of His Ashes" in English... and just released Gurudev's third book titled…and nothing has ever happened

Books from this author - …And Nothing Has Ever Happened