Introduction: An Invitation to the Sovereign Self -- PART I. Recognize That You Are Sovereign: 1. Atma: The Self Awaits Your Discovery -- 2. Maya: The Illusion That Conceals Your True Self -- 3. Samsara: The Virtual Prison of the Suffering Mind -- 4. Raga: Breaking the Cycle of Attachment -- 5. Vasana: Healing Our Restless Relationship with Desire -- 6. Manoshuddhi: Shining the Light of Consciousness -- 7. Viyoga: Cultivating Detachment from Possessions and People -- 8. Guru: Recognizing a True Teacher -- PART II. Tools to Unmask Your Sovereignty: 9. Sakshi: Cultivating Your Inner Witness -- 10. Dhyanam: Meditating on the Inner Self for Inner Freedom -- 11. Viveka: Walking the Path of Discernment -- 12. Vairagyam: Practicing Non-Attachment -- 13. Shama: Managing Your Thoughts -- Really -- 14. Bhawashuddhi: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence -- 15. Nitya-Anitya: Meeting Impermanence and Death -- 16. Advaita: Recognizing the Truth of Unity Consciousness -- PART III. Embrace the Joy of Your Sovereign Life: 17. Dharma: Cultivating a Life of Meaning -- 18. Yamas and Niyamas: Nurturing Higher Values -- 19. Swadharma: Embracing Your Innate Purpose with Integrity -- 20. Atmashakti: Bringing Soul Power to Relationships -- 21. Vaaktapas: Employing Ancient Communication Protocols -- 22. Samatvam: Cultivating Equanimity by Accepting What is Arising -- 23. Moksha- Making Awakening Your Supreme Goal -- 24. Atmabodha: Knowing the Sovereign Self -- A Selection of Vedic Verses: Gems that Inspired the Author -- Glossary of Sanskrit words -- Bibliography -- Index -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author.
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