A Series of Lessons in Gnani Yoga: The Yoga of Wisdom (eBook)

William Walker Atkinson (1862–1932) was a prominent figure in the early 20th-century's New Thought movement, contributing significantly to the development of its philosophical and metaphysical principles. With a prodigious literary output under various pseudonyms, his works encompassed topics from mental science to Eastern philosophy, manifesting a deep fascination with the human potential and the laws of the universe. Atkinson's influence extended far and wide, marked by the blending of Western esoteric traditions with Eastern mysticism. Among his much-acclaimed work, 'A Series of Lessons in Gnani Yoga: The Yoga of Wisdom' represents Atkinson's foray into the realms of Jnana Yoga, the path of knowledge and wisdom in Hindu philosophy. In this work, Atkinson elucidates the complex concepts of non-duality and the higher Self, aimed at the Western audience with clarity and insight, grounded in the New Thought tenets of the power of the mind and self-mastery. His literary style is often recognized for its didactic nature, coupled with an ability to simplify intricate spiritual ideas for the lay reader. Atkinson's legacy lives on in the continued popularity of his teachings on mentalism, the law of attraction, and personal transformation.