Sadhana Chatushtaya

Book Details:
• Publisher: The Divine Life Society
• Author: Swami Sivananda
• Language: English
• Pages: 80
• Edition: 2019
• ISBN: 8170521661
• Cover: Paperback
• Dimensions: 18 cm × 12 cm
• Weight: 120 gm

About the Book:
Sadhana Chatushtaya by Swami Sivananda explains the four essential qualifications required for a seeker on the path of Vedanta and spiritual realization. In Vedantic philosophy, Sadhana Chatushtaya refers to the fourfold discipline that prepares the aspirant for the pursuit of higher knowledge and self-realization.

The book clearly explains these four qualifications: discrimination between the eternal and the non-eternal (Viveka), dispassion toward worldly pleasures (Vairagya), the six virtues that include self-control and mental discipline (Shatsampatti), and an intense longing for liberation (Mumukshutva). Swami Sivananda describes how cultivating these qualities helps purify the mind and make it ready for deeper spiritual understanding.

Through simple explanations and practical guidance, the author encourages readers to develop inner discipline, detachment, and devotion as part of their daily spiritual practice. The book highlights the importance of ethical living, meditation, and self-inquiry in the journey toward realization of the Self.

This concise yet profound work is valuable for students of Vedanta, spiritual aspirants, and anyone seeking a clear introduction to the fundamental disciplines required for spiritual growth.