Yoga of Siddha Tirumular: Essays on the Tirumandiram

Firstly why I truly loved this is book is that it doesn’t only reveal the teachings of Siddha Thirumular himself but also explains the great challenge that lies in knowing all about the great Siddhas of the past since their teachings came in what is described as the twilight language and have undergone many alterations through many different researchers. The author’s efforts to explain their challenges in sorting out the original, and to compile and hand down only that which could be stamped as authentic message from Siddha Thirumular himself, makes one truly discern the real value of reading this book, especially if one is seeking liberation. This book is excellent and describes in great detail the values that one must possess in order to reach the ultimate goal of life—- liberation. If one is new to yoga, he too can read it and get some idea about the very great importance of yoga in society today, and to teach us the ultimate truth, that every human ( and life form) is an embodiment of God. The book teaches not the techniques towards liberation but the technical terms and descriptions that one who practices them will be benefitted from. Many doubts about the yogic path, the different mudras and bandhas, mantras and yantras will be cleared simply by reading this book. The importance of a Guru, the characteristics of a true disciple, the true nature of a guru-disciple relationship, karma, control of senses, complete selfless service are other topics covered here.

If there's just one book you read on spirituality, let it be this. Put it into practice.