Books

  • GURU’S GRACE

    In this autobiography of Mother Krishnabai (rendered into English by Swami Ramdas), she describes in her own inimitable style her years of great struggle, fiery ordeal, intense aspiration and providential meeting with her Guru, culminating in her realisation of the Supreme within a very short period. Available in English, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and French. Free e-books also available in English.
  • THE GOSPEL OF SWAMI RAMDAS

    Presents a factual account of some of the incidents and conversations of Swami Ramdas and Mother Krishnabai, recorded (intermittently from 1953 to 1957) by Swami Satchidananda. A unique depiction of the activities and movements of Swami Ramdas and the Mother in and outside the Ashram, their close personal rapport with the devotees comes out in bold relief. Available in English and Kannada.
  • SWAMI RAMDAS ON HIMSELF

    The thoughts and reflections of Swami Ramdas recounted in expansive moods with disarming frankness and artless simplicity have been gathered and presented in this book. Swami Ramdas sheds light on how whole-souled, unswerving devotion coupled with utter joyous resignation to the Divine Will led him to the summit of spiritual experience. Available in English and Telugu.
  • VISHWAMATA KRISHNABAI

    Mother Krishnabai’s words at Satsang sessions in Anandashram, noted down by Sriram. Even though the record covers only a limited period, yet it is valuable, as it spreads light on some aspects of the Mother’s divine personality. The contents of this book, in two volumes, are of deep interest to the seekers. Available in English.
  • WITH THE DIVINE MOTHER

    Mother Krishnabai’s words at Satsang sessions in Anandashram, noted down by Sriram. Even though the record covers only a limited period, yet it is valuable, as it spreads light on some aspects of the Mother’s divine personality. The contents of this book, in two volumes, are of deep interest to the seekers. Available in English.
  • SWAMI SATCHIDANANDA

    A thumbnail sketch; Prof U S Ramachandran, one of the oldest devotees of the Ashram, gives an insight into the outer and inner life of Swami Satchidananda—what led him to the Holy Feet of Swami Ramdas and how he has been living a life of dedicated Seva. Available in English, Kannada, Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu.
  • POINTS TO PONDER

    Compilation of Swami Satchidananda’s talks from 1989 to 1995. While paying homage to Swami Ramdas and Mother Krishnabai on occasions like their Jayanthi, Mahasamadhi days etc., Swamiji highlights their inspiring life and enlightening teachings. He also stresses on salient points about Sadhana. Available in English.
  • PREM SUDHA

    A collection of Marathi renderings of over eighty English Poems of Swami Ramdas. Sung in Anandashram during the devotional sessions, these poems exude the aroma of Swami Ramdas’ spiritual life, and present the fascinating vistas of his inner evolution from his initial Sadhana days to his attainment of the Highest and abidance in that exalted state thereafter. Available in Marathi.
  • JNANESWARI

    Translated into Malayalam by Sri M P Chandrasekharan Pillai, this meritorious work has won the Kendriya Sahitya Academy Award, 1996. Jnaneswari is one of the most popular commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, written 700 years ago by Saint Jnaneswar—the foremost among the saints of Maharashtra. This precious gem of Maharashtra literature, still exercising a profound influence over Maharashtrian society, is known for the beauty of its expression and clarity of its thought. Its contributions to spiritual knowledge is so widely recognised, as is its literary value. Available in Malayalam.
  • CHERISHED MEMORIES

    Enlivening experiences with Beloved Papa and Pujya Mataji, recorded by devotees. Available in English.