How to Know God Deepak Chopra,
Publisher: Rider & Co
ISBN: 0712605487
DDC: 130
Edition: Paperback; 2001-02-01
Summary:
God is not a person or a thing but rather a process, according to
world-renowned author and spiritual leader Deepak Chopra. The purpose
of this ambitious book is to assure readers that anyone can engage in
this process--"it isn't a matter of faith, religious teaching, innate
goodness, luck or some other mysterious factor," Chopra explains.
"Our brains are hardwired to find God." This hardwiring is deftly
explored as Chopra lists the seven ways humans know God and how they
correspond to the anatomy of our human brains. He devotes a chapter
to each of the seven visions of God: "Protector," "Almighty," "God of
Peace," "Redeemer," "Creator," "God of Miracles," and "Pure Being--I
am." In every chapter he asks and answers the same questions for the
readers: "Who am I?" "How do I fit in?" "How do I find God?" The
format works well, helping to tame this broad discussion while also
illuminating the different personality types that are attracted to
these seven different visions. Fortunately, Chopra is a gifted
narrator, able to make human anatomy and quantum physics
understandable while also keeping spiritual and metaphysical
discussions grounded. As he drifts through the cloudy realms of ESP,
telepathy, clairvoyance, miracles, obedience, loyalty, evil, ego,
addictions, and mentors, readers can trust that there is a competent
pilot at the helm, deftly guiding this excellent book. Plan to take
some time with this one. It is perhaps his best yet and as such
deserves a slow and steady commitment. --Gail Hudson
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