Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part One: Rasa Sadhana
1 Nine Rasas
2 Rasas in the Body
3 Body Emotions in Western Science
4 Indian Philosophy and Rasas

Part Two: The Nine Rasas
5 Shringara: Love
6 Hasya: Joy
7 Adbhuta: Wonder
8 Shanta: Calmness
9 Raudra: Anger
10 Veerya: Courage
11 Karuna: Sadness
12 Bhayanaka: Fear
13 Vibhatsa: Disgust

Part Three: Working with Our Rasas
14 Mastering Emotions
15 Rasa Sadhana
16 Balancing Sensory Input
17 Cooking Emotions
18 Daily Routines
19 Emotional Emergencies

Part Four: Our Rasas in Society
20 The Emotional Evolution of Humankind
21 Rasas and Western Science
22 Rasas, Religion, Spirituality, and Yoga
23 Power to the Artists
24 Social Work and Politics
25 Mood Marketing
26 Rasas in Therapy

Conclusion

Sanskrit Glossary

References and Recommended Reading

Index

About the Author

Peter Marchand became a student of Harish Johari in 1983 and is one of the founders of Sanatan Society, a networking organization of family and students of Harish Johari. He travels to India annually and teaches Rasa Sadhana in Europe, America, and Asia. He lives in Belgium. Harish Johari (1934-1999) was a tantric scholar, poet, musician, composer, artist, and gemologist. He authored twelve books, including Chakras, Tools for Tantra, and Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine.

Reviews

"This guide to mastering your emotions through traditional yogic, Tantric, and Ayurvedic practices is definitely the most fascinating book that I've read in a long while. . . . provides both the information and inspiration to utilize our emotions to promote better health, spiritual growth, and enduring happiness."
*Timothy Burgin, www.yogabasics.com, Nov 2006*

"The book is honest, straight-forward, and designed to help the reader. For those interested in the practice of Rasa Sadhana, this is the book for them. Peter Marchand is to be congratulated on a fine, clearly written book, one that will be of immense help to many people."
*Lee Prosser, Ghostvillage.com, Nov 2006*

"I seriously recommend this book, for the explanation of the nine rasas alone; although the rest of the book is fantastic as well! I feel I've been introduced to my emotions . . ."
*Amanda Bugeaud, Timeless Spirit Magazine, Jan 2007*