5 Books on Spirituality for Beginners

5 Books on Spirituality for Beginners: Spirituality is something that everyone talks about but in reality for most people it’s just restricted to their phone screens, quotes. Nowadays for most people it’s nothing more than a cool & intellectual small talk tool used in conversations. It’s correct that spiritual path and spirituality has no defined path or formula. But reaching a point where one is conscious or at least understands a little about the self is important. And books are one of the best ways to find answers, perspective or to develop your own understanding. So, here are the books that you must read to clear and create some perspectives on life and spirituality. 

The Shiva Sutras

This is an extraordinary book which sums up a lot about something as complex as Kashmiri Shaivism but the book isn’t just about a sect. The book holds the ancient wisdom of Shiva, which are like capsules of wisdom, knowledge and information. Its a handbook that you can finish in a day with ease but understanding it is a different thing.

These sutras are like small quotes or mantras which are explained brilliantly in simple and non technical terms by Ranjit which makes it easy to understand. The book has some simple yet hard hitting sutras which will give you a different & unique perspective on life, humanity, reality and oneness of the universe. However, I will advice you to go slow with few sutras a week.

Autobiography of a Yogi

This is one of the most celebrated and popular book in the self-help genre. It is an incredible book by a renowned Yogi himself. This Autobiography has been a game-changer for millions across the globe. From top celebrities, great athletes to world leaders many have benefited from this book and have mentioned it as a true game-changer in their spiritual journey.

Even after 70 years of its release, the book remains one of the most influential and hard-hitting book in the spiritual space. Autobiography of a Yogi is a true testament of a human’s potential and how this potential can be acquired by spiritual wisdom. Mind you its not an easy read, its a long book with tons of concepts, so have some patience.

Beyond Religion

Dalai Lama is one of the most loved & respected religious leader out there. His books too have been loved and cherished by readers across the globe. Be it happiness mantra through his book “Art of Happiness” or his “How to See Yourself as You Really Are” which gives us insights about dealing with our misconceptions about world and us.

This book “Beyond Religion” is another fantastic book by Dalai Lama where he talks about the secular ethics in our daily lives which are beyond any religion or believe. Its also a book for people who don’t align themselves with any religion yet can attain spiritual path in life.

Sex to Super-Consciousness

Osho is definitely the most controversial and polarizing public figure of the recent times. Many consider him an avatar, God, greatest guru while other see him as a smart trickster, master of manipulation. But hate him or love, you can’t ignore his work in the world of philosophy and spirituality. His contribution in the world of philosophy is second to known in the modern history.

Even his critics don’t question his literature but his lifestyle. As a beginner in spirituality there is nothing like Osho. The man breaks all boundaries, notions and barely leaves any space for counter arguments. In his book “Sex to Super-Consciousness”, he talks about sex, something that is considered taboo in almost all religions & communities but Osho talks about sex and its importance. But thinking that this book is just about sex will be like forgetting the main corse of the menus and seeing dessert at display.

Freedom from the Known 

Someone who comes close to Osho and even surpasses him at times through his work and life is J Krishnamurti. JK has been one of the greatest thinkers of our times. The man never claimed to be a God-MAN, guru or a spiritual guide. His believe of knowing yourself and understanding yourself on your own stands out. His work is more about unlearning than learning stuff.

Freedom from the Known is another classic from JK’s experiment and wisdom of exploring individual and human. JK talks about being free from pre conceived notions that are subconsciously embedded in our mind and life through religion, society, school, parenting and past experiences. It’s a must read for anyone who is looking to explore themselves and spirituality In life.