Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy
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| Author | Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Spirituality, Yoga |
| Genre | Non-Fiction, Self-Help |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Spiegel & Grau |
Publication date | September 20, 2016 |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 271 |
| ISBN | 9780812997798 |
| OCLC | 936347280 |
Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy is a spiritual and self-help book by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. The book is intended to be a spiritual guide with practices for personal growth, and also a look at the author's own spiritual journey.
Overview
The fundamental premise suggested in the book is that "the way out is in."[1] The author suggests that our experience of life is determined by us, either consciously or unconsciously. The process of inner engineering is about "creating a climate within yourself "[2] to consciously choose how we experience life. Once we consciously choose, whether it is "health, peace, joy, ecstasy," an individual becomes the "source of it."[3]
Various practices are given in the book, to help the reader handle every aspect of life, "from food, the drinking habit, sex and love in human relationships."[1] The book combines elements of Sadhguru's Inner Engineering class[4] with aspects of his life story, "including his journey from a young boy"[5] to his mystic experience as a young man "of being one with everything. This book is now available in six Indian languages besides English."[1]
Structure
The book is divided into two sections. Part One contains five chapters: When I Lost My Sense; The Way Out Is In; Design Your Destiny; No Boundary, No Burden; ...And Now, Yoga. Part Two has four chapters: Body; Mind; Energy; Joy.[6] The first chapter in Part One sets the scene with a brief autobiographical account of Sadhguru's life, the primary focus of which is to recount the spiritual experiences of the writer which later paved the path of his life; hence aptly titled When I Lost my Sense. The second chapter, The Way Out is in, talks about the need for a paradigm shift in the seeking of joy, which Sadhguru believes is the ultimate goal of all human beings. He prescribes looking within at the source of experience to seek joy as opposed to trying to find it in the outside surroundings. Similarly, he advises not to find a way out of suffering, but rather find it inwards[6]. In the third chapter, Design your Destiny, Sadhguru gives a guarantee to the reader: do the right things and right things will for sure happen to you. Taking action in your hands is the key to designing your own destiny. The fourth chapter, No Boundary No Burden, is about the nature of the word responsibility in the context of Inner Engineering philosophy, and cultivating the ability to be responsible/responsive in life. Responsibility is defined as the ability to respond to everything that is in human experience and it is advised that humans understand their capacity to be limitlessly 'responsible' by shedding the burden of enslaving themselves with boundaries. The last chapter of part one, "...And Now Yoga", elaborates upon the true nature of yoga, the concept of the five koshas, the types of yoga, and finally the idea of finding the perfect alignment with existence.
Launch
Published on September 20, 2016 by Spiegel & Grau, the book was launched in the United States in New York's Times Square.[7] The author's subsequent book and lecture tour covered 17 cities in North America, with a total audience of 26,000 people.[8] Outside the United States, the book was launched on November 13 in London. In India, the book was launched in Mumbai on December 15 by filmmaker Subhash Ghai[9] and also at the Jaipur Literature Festival[10] and at the Kerala Literature Festival by actress Manju Warrier.[11] In Dubai, the book was launched on March 17, at a talk by Sadhguru.
Reception
After its United States launch, the book entered The New York Times Best Seller list in the health, religion, and self-help categories,[12][13][14] and The Washington Post bestseller list in the non-fiction hardcover category.[15] The book won the 2017 Crossword Book Award under the non-fiction category (popular choice awards).[16]
A review in Deccan Chronicle said the book recast Patanjali's Yoga Sutra in layman's terms.[1] The review further stated that the author neither takes a "moral high ground nor seeks to be prescriptive" but offers a "pragmatic approach".
References
- ^ a b c d "Book review: Demystifying yoga, redefining 'Ghar Vaapsi'". Deccan Chronicle. 2017-01-16. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ Chaudhary, Suchitra (2017-03-17). "Sadhguru enthralls Dubai crowd, gives crash course on achieving true happiness". Gulf News. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ Chaudhary, Suchitra (2017-03-18). "Sadhguru's message for Dubai residents". Gulf News. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy – The Isha Blog". The Isha Blog. 2016-09-22. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Isha founder pens new book on meditative yoga". 2016-11-22. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ a b Sadhguru (2016-12-12). Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy. Penguin Books Limited. ISBN 9789386057587.
- ^ "Sadhguru Preaches Spirituality, Writes Philosophy, Reads 'Dennis the Menace'". Huffington Post India. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Sadhguru's newly launched book is about exploring inner self". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Mumbai Diary: Friday Dossier". Mid Day. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2017: We are living in best time of human history, says Sadhguru". Zee News. 2017-01-20. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Kerala Literature Fest begins in Kozhikode today". Deccan Chronicle. 2017-02-03. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Health Books – Best Sellers". The New York Times. November 13, 2016. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Religion, Spirituality and Faith Books – Best Sellers – October 9, 2016 – The New York Times". Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Books – Best Sellers – October 9, 2016 – The New York Times". Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Washington Post bestsellers: Sept. 25, 2016". The Washington Post. 2016-09-21. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ^ "Josy Joseph, Sujit Saraf and Karan Johar among the winners of this year's Crossword Book Awards". Scroll.in.