Synopses & Reviews
Leela is nothing less than the game of life, providing insight into our own consciousness and a key to divine knowledge. Four things are necessary for one or more to play: the book and game board, a die, and a significant object that belongs to the player, such as a ring, to serve as the player's symbol during the game. Each of the seventy-two squares on the board represents a virtue or vice, an aspect of consciousness or a plane of reality; the players' progress is dictated by the fall of a die corresponding to the forces of karma."
Designed by Hindu sages over two thousand years ago, this is the precursor to the popular game andquot;chutes and ladders.andquot;"
Simultaneously a game and a serious method of enlightenment, Leela parallels the spiritual journey toward liberation, advancing the player along that path by means of the self-exploration that the game demands."
Repeated playing of Leela will reveal past karmas, current concerns, and the cosmic patterns governing your life.
Review
"Leelais both a boardgame and practice on the spiritual path. The game is an analog to the spiritual journey. Following the roll of the die (which represents karma), the player advances along the path toward liberation of the soul."
Synopsis
Tantric scholar, composer, and artist, Harish Johari (1934-1999) authored"numerous books for Westerners on the spiritual practices of India, including
Ayurvedic Massage,
Tools for Tantra,"
Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine,
Numerology,
Numerologia,
Chakras,"
The Healing Power of Gemstones, and
Breath, Mind, and Consciousness. He has also produced several audiocassettes, including
Sounds of the Chakras,
Sounds of Tantra,
Attunements for Day and Night, and
Attunements for Dawn and Dusk.
Leela
The Game of Self-Knowledge
Prefaceandnbsp;
Introductionandnbsp;
1.andnbsp; Rules of Playandnbsp;
2.andnbsp; Meaning of the Gameandnbsp;
3.andnbsp; Numerology of the Gameandnbsp;
The Commentariesandnbsp;
4.andnbsp; First Row: The Fundamentals of Beingandnbsp;
5.andnbsp; Second Row: The Realm of Fantasyandnbsp;
6.andnbsp; Third Row:andnbsp; The Theater of Karmaandnbsp;
7.andnbsp; Fourth Row:andnbsp; Attaining Balanceandnbsp;
8.andnbsp; Fifth Row:andnbsp; Man Becomes Himselfandnbsp;
9.andnbsp; Sixth Row:andnbsp; The Time of Penanceandnbsp;
10. Seventh Row: The Plane of Realityandnbsp;
11. Eighth Row: The Gods Themselvesandnbsp;
Further Readingandnbsp;
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About the Author
Harish Johari (1934-1999) was a distinguished North Indian author, Tantric scholar, poet,musician, composer," artist, and gemologist who held degrees in philosophy and literature and made it his life's work to introduce the culture of his homeland to the West.
Here is a hot link to a web site dedicated to Harish Johari's work that was set up by his students." <>
Table of Contents
LeelaThe Game of Self-Knowledge
Preface
Introduction
1. Rules of Play
2. Meaning of the Game
3. Numerology of the Game
The Commentaries
4. First Row: The Fundamentals of Being
5. Second Row: The Realm of Fantasy
6. Third Row: The Theater of Karma
7. Fourth Row: Attaining Balance
8. Fifth Row: Man Becomes Himself
9. Sixth Row: The Time of Penance
10. Seventh Row: The Plane of Reality
11. Eighth Row: The Gods Themselves
Further Reading