Table Of Content“In this simple and elegant book, Daaji reveals the ancient secrets of
Heartfulness meditation for a well-integrated life. A must-read for
anyone interested in incorporating meditation into their lifestyle.”
––Sanjay Gupta, MD, neurosurgeon, Emmy® Award-
winning chief medical correspondent for CNN, and
bestselling author of Monday Mornings
“This book, The Heartfulness Way, is truly transformational and is
going to make a big difference in the lives of so many people across
the globe.”
—Pankaj Gupta, PhD, executive director, Centre for
Ethics, Spirituality and Sustainability at O.P. Jindal
Global University, Delhi NCR
“All of us long to belong and try to connect to the Creator and this
universe in various ways. This book helps us to connect holistically,
meaningfully, and more importantly, ‘simply,’ through Heartfulness
meditation. Giving ourselves the space to look within for just a few
minutes in a day can keep us going, growing, and glowing through-
out the day. The Heartfulness Way makes the journey as enjoyable as
the destination.”
—Latha Rajan, cofounder of the Chennai Literary
Association, and managing director of the Ma Foi
Foundation
“The Heartfulness Way offers an eminently clear and practical path
to the Divinity that lies within each of us. Highly recommended.”
—Robert Schwartz, author of Your Soul’s Plan and
Your Soul’s Gift
“The Heartfulness Way represents a revolution in the field of spiritu-
ality. Spiritualism is a process of self-realization. Every individual
being unique, they experience this in different ways. But all seekers
can be benefited by The Heartfulness Way, including experienced
meditators. A practical and inspirational guidebook, its clarion call
is that personal experience is greater than any spiritual knowledge or
belief can ever be. But this book goes much further than that! It
provides a well-honed method for spiritual awakening. Moreover, it
shows us how to receive yogic transmission, or pranahuti, which
easily enables any seeker to experience states of being that were once
thought to be reserved for great yogis and renunciates. Read it, try its
practices, experience yogic transmission, and see for yourself!”
—Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce and Industry
of India
“If you have picked up The Heartfulness Way, then you are one of the
many of people looking for answers. Congratulations. You have
found the key. This book will take you on a journey of self-compre-
hension, leading to the eventual discovery of your true potential.
Meditation is an age-old practice, and a successful one. This is
perhaps the only way a person can face their own self and set them-
selves free. Put together from a series of conversations between
teacher and student, the authors of this book have created some-
thing so powerful and profound that it makes me wonder how many
lives it will potentially change.
I find immense pride in my association with Kamlesh D. Patel,
and this book fills me with utmost respect for its two authors, who
have embarked on the holy path of spiritual transformation. It is rare
in today’s age to see people share their insight and teach from their
experiences.
Om Namah Shivay.”
—C.B. Patel, owner, Gujarat Samachar; Asian Voice
“The Heartfulness Way is a truly extraordinary book, and a valuable
guide to the serious spiritual seeker on the path to self-revelation. It
is addressed to the heart, and if for that reason alone, cannot fail to
profoundly move the reader. If approached in the right spirit, The
Heartfulness Way can trigger a far-reaching, inner transformation. It
is warmly recommended.”
—Ramnath Narayanswamy, IIM Bangalore
“Since 2000 when, as Beavercreek mayor, I officiated the grand
opening of the Dayton Heartfulness/Natural Path Meditation C
enter, I have been a major supporter of this valuable community
resource that provides free training in Heartfulness relaxation and
meditation not just locally, but also globally! The local Heartfuness
Center now services hundreds, including many of our community’s
first responders. It is my hope that many more people can take
advantage of this wonderful resource and learn these simple yet pow-
erful techniques through The Heartfulness Way.”
—Rick Perales, Ohio State Representative
“Over twenty years ago, when I was introduced to the Heartfulness
meditation practice, I could not have anticipated how much it would
come to mean to me with each passing day. Nor could I have antici-
pated the harmony and purpose that I would find in my life as a
result. Whether you are ardent practioner of meditation, just curious,
or perhaps even skeptical, The Heartfulness Way is a must-read.
Answers leap magically from its pages, making it simple to under-
stand meditation and its purpose. To read this book is to be immersed
in a symphony of revelations.”
—Vani Kola, managing director, Kalaari Capital
“The Heartfulness Way beautifully highlights the timeless philosophy
of India’s yogic tradition, while clearly articulating a simple and
direct path for the modern seeker.”
—Shripad Naik, Minister of Ayurveda, Yoga and
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
(AYUSH), India
“In my many decades as a management consultant to governments
and Fortune 500 companies alike, I have realized that the external
success of any organization depends on its internal health and inte-
gration. Similarly, the external success of any individual depends on
their own level of personal integration and wellness. When you’re
too caught up in your own problems, you can’t achieve anything
great! But how to achieve that crucial level of personal integration
and wellness? I have personally found Heartfulness meditation to be
a critical tool in this regard. Through it, the heart assumes an execu-
tive function, and all of our faculties become aligned with it. When
all of our energies are aligned in their purpose and work in a single
channel, we become focused and empowered. As a result, we become
effective. And because we are guided by the heart, we also express a
deep and natural morality in all that we do. The Heartfulness Way
masterfully demonstrates how to achieve personal integration, and
should be indispensable to anyone who is serious about
self-development.”
—Ichak Adizes, PhD, MBA, founder and president of
the Adizes Institute
“The Heartfulness Way is an invaluable addition to the vast body of
literature on meditation. Its message is optimistic, pointing to the
innate goodness that lies in each of our hearts, and showing us how
to grow into our most authentic and best selves. As a mindfulness
practitioner, I have long felt that the root of mindfulness is
‘Heartfulness,’ so I am pleased to witness this concept taking hold,
and I look forward to the day that everyone aspires toward ‘heartful’
living.”
—Tim Ryan, US representative of Ohio, and author of
A Mindful Nation
“The terms ‘yoga’ and ‘spirituality’ have a lot of mystery attached to
them. In The Heartfulness Way, renowned yoga guru Kamlesh D.
Patel, more popularly known as Daaji, demystifies the whole concept
in layman’s terms. Daaji’s words are simple, lucid, and go straight to
the point. Joshua Pollock, a Heartfulness practitioner and trainer,
joins hands with Daaji in writing this groundbreaking book. Their
dialogues recall those of Arjuna and Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad
Gita, in which the guru satisfies the disciple’s spiritual hunger and
quest for knowledge. I am sure that The Heartfulness Way signifies a
new horizon in the field of yoga and spirituality.”
—Tejinder Sharma, MBE, General Secretary, Katha UK
“A truly praiseworthy effort in the direction of clarifying many of the
misconceptions about meditation. The one idea or discipline which
is engaging the attention of the East and the West today is medita-
tion. Through this book, Kamlesh D. Patel, more popularly known
as Daaji, has rendered a great service to the fraternity of spiritual
seekers. He has clarified beautifully the ideas such as sadhana (or
spiritual discipline), anubhuti (or experience), etc. But he is emphatic
that meditation should result in fundamental transformation and
lead one to an evolved way of life. I am sure this book would attract
many to attempt the discipline of meditation for a true and lasting
betterment of their lives.”
—Swami Shantatmananda, secretary, Ramakrishna
Mission, New Delhi, India
“The Heartfulness Way explains meditation’s higher purpose with
clarity and humility.”
—Philip Goldberg, author of American Veda
“With The Heartfulness Way, Daaji has demystified spirituality.”
—Lt. Gen. S.R.R. Aiyengar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Ret.)
“Throughout my musical career, Heartfulness has been a perennial
source of inspiration. This book beautifully describes how to culti-
vate that inspiration from within and share it with others.”
—Maestro Shashank Subramanyam, Grammy-nominated
Indian classical flautist
The
HEARTFULNESS
way
Heart-Based Meditations for
Spiritual Transformation
K A M L E S H D . PAT E L
JOSHUA POLLOCK
new harbinger publications, inc.
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regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the
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Distributed in Canada by Raincoast Books
Copyright © 2018 by Heartfulness Institute
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Cover design by Uma Maheswari
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Contents
Foreword v
Preface ix
Introduction xi
Part 1: Why Heartfulness
1. The Seeker’s Journey 3
2. Demystifying Meditation 15
Attitude
Yogic Transmission
Part 2: Practicing Heartfulness
3. Meditation 65
When and Where to Meditate
The Meditative Posture
Relaxation
How to Meditate
How Long to Meditate
The Meditative State
