Mouni Sadhu (1897-1971) is the pen name taken by Dymitr Sudowski an occultist, spiritual teacher and author. The word 'mouni' means silent and 'sadhu' refers to a wandering holy man. The author has studied many paths on the route to self-realization, from Western Magic and Hermeticism to the bhakti yoga teachings of Ramana Maharshi. His writings are a wealth of practical and useful information and advice. His books cover subjects such as concentration, meditation, spiritual growth, the higher consciousness Theurgy and The Tarot.

CONTENTS

FOREWORD: THE WAY OF INNER POWER

PREFACE

PART I

INTRODUCTION

1. Foreword and Definitions

2. The Method

3. Use of Concentration

4. The Role of Concentration in a Spiritual Search

5. Who is Qualified to Study Concentration?

6. Conditions for Success

7. Advice to the Student

PART II

PSYCHOLOGICAL PRELIMINARIES AND KEYS

8. Eastern Methods or Yoga (Mind before Heart)

9. The Western Tradition (Heart before Mind)

10. Obstacles and Aids

11. Inner Attitude-the Key to Attainment

12. What is the Mind?

13. Different Aspects of Consciousness

14. Psychology of Success

PART III

TECHNIQUES

15. Direct Preparation for Exercises

16. First Series (Elementary Exercises)

17. Second Series

18. Third Series (Advanced Exercises)

19. Fourth Series

20. Fifth Series (Final Exercises)

21. On the Threshold of Meditation

PART IV

CONCLUSION

22. Resurrection into a New Consciousness

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX