Mouni Sadhu was an occultist, a spiritual teacher and author, who lived in the 20th century. He was born in 1897, but there isn’t much known about his early years. Some sources state Poland as his place of birth, while others say he was born in Russia.
His name was Mieczyslaw Demetriusz Sudowski, but he chose the pseudonym in his books.
Mouni Sadhu studied and practiced occultism and magic for years, but after reading Paul Brunton’s book, “A Search in Secret India”, his focus in life changed.
Mouni Sadhu was fascinated by Paul Brunton’s account about his meeting and conversation with the Indian sage Sri Ramana Maharshi, who taught self-enquiry as the principal means to remove ignorance, gain self-realization, and abide in self-awareness. From then on, he developed a strong interest in the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi.
At that time, he was living in Paris, but in 1946, he moved to Brazil.
In 1949, Mouni Sadhu visited Sri Ramana Maharshi at his ashram in Tiruvannamalai, where his spiritual quest reached its heights. Later, he narrated his experiences at the ashram in his book “In Days of Peace”.
In 1948, Mouni Sadhu immigrated to Australia and settled there.
Mouni Sadhu’s Books
Mouni Sadhu wrote seven books. All the books are very practical and full of useful information and advice, written from his rich experience.
His books cover subjects such as concentration, meditation, spiritual growth, the higher consciousness Theurgy, and the Tarot.
If you are a spiritual seeker desiring to gain control over your mind, to understand what the mind is, and to find who you really are, then Mouni Sadhu books have much to offer you.
In Days of Peace
One of his books, titled “In Days of Peace”, is a diary of a spiritual seeker. It is a captivating, inspirational, and lucid account of his spiritual experiences.
I have read this book several times. The mere reading of a few paragraphs was enough to bring a great sense of inner peace and bliss.
Concentration – a Guide to Mental Mastery
He had written a textbook for concentration, titled “Concentration – a guide to mental mastery”.
This is a textbook for strengthening the power of concentration.
Samadhi – the Superconsciousness of the Future
Another one of his books is “Samadhi – the superconsciousness of the future”, which was written from his personal experience. It is an important book for anyone wishing to raise the consciousness to high spiritual levels.
Finding such lucid descriptions, instructions, and guidance about the higher consciousness is rare. Just reading it can transform your consciousness and bring it to a higher dimension.
It is difficult to describe spiritual experiences in words, but Mouni Sadhu had the talent for expressing these experiences clearly and logically, making it easier for others to walk on the same path.
Ways to Self-Realization
In his book “Ways to self-realization”, he examines the paths leading to self-realization.
The subtitle of the book explains clearly what the book is about: “A modern evaluation of occultism and spiritual paths”.
Meditation
His book “Meditation” is a guide with practical information about meditation, leading the seeker through various stages of meditation to self-realization.
This does not mean that by reading the book, one gains self-realization. To gain it, one needs inner work and persistence.
In this book, the author brought a wealth of information about concentration, meditation, the mind, and what lies beyond it. It is an extensive and useful guide for meditation.
The Tarot
Another one of his books is “The Tarot”. This book is not about divination and does not teach how to read the Tarot cards. The book analyzes each card from the psychological, occultical, and magical standpoints.
In this book, the author speaks from his rich personal experience about the inner powers symbolized by each card and points to practical ways of using the powers of the mind and of magic.
Theurgy – The Art of Effective Worship
In his last book, “Theurgy – The Art of Effective Worship”, he teaches about the power of prayers with explanations, instructions, and examples.
Mouni Sadhu’s books offer the reader real, practical information and instructions, not mere theories. Few books describe the spiritual consciousness and the steps to self-realization as lucidly as he did and offer the reader practical tools and guidance to pass from theory to real experience.
How I Learned about Mouni Sadhu’s Books
I have come across Mouni Sadhu’s books many years ago.
One day, while walking past a certain bookstore, I stopped by and entered inside to see if there was anything interesting. A certain book immediately caught my attention. It was Mouni Sadhu’s book, “Meditation”. I picked it up, browsed through it, and was immediately fascinated by it. I bought it, took it home, and started reading it.
Through this book, I learned about Mouni Sadhu and became acquainted with his other books, all of which I have purchased and read many times. It was also through his books that I first read about the Indian sage Sri Ramana Maharshi.
Before reading his books, I was aware of the importance of the power of concentration, but after reading “Concentration – A Guide to Mental Mastery”, I came to realize how important concentration is, not just for spiritual growth but also for using the powers of the mind for success, and for handling the affairs of everyday life.
This understanding led me to follow and practice the exercises in this book, which took time and required effort but were also very rewarding. Years later, what I studied and practiced inspired me to write a book about the power of concentration and attention.
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More information is available at mounisadhu.com.
