We often feel powerless in our lives. We have many desires but are limited in our ability to transform those wishes into tangible results. We are confused and unsure about what will really make us happy. In Eternal Dharma , Vishnu Swami guides you on a journey to align yourself with the natural flow of existence through the ancient Eastern knowledge of Veda. Eternal Dharma distills 5,000 years of spiritual wisdom so you can learn to live an enlightened, effective, and fulfilled life. Vishnu Swami inspires you to take action and manifest your fullest spiritual potential in everything you do: Explore the subtle and physical domains to achieve a totally new relationship with reality. - Learn the radical new system of effectiveness. - Gain clarity on all spiritual and religious paths. - Free yourself from pain and suffering to reach pure, transcendental love. "Whether you're looking to jumpstart your spiritual journey, or are looking for an inspiring and thought-provoking new book to read, Eternal Dharma is an excellent spiritual guide for both mind and soul." -- Cassie Cartaginese , Yogi Times -- Cassie Cartaginese ― Yogi Times "We launched some of the best titles in the world-- Chicken Soup for the Soul , The Secret, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Men Are From Mars --I can't count them all. We've broken the Guinness Book of Records six times and Vishnu Swami has written something internally that is going to bring a transformation to you that's like Uncle Ben's Minute Rice; you're going to set the timer on your microwave oven, read through these pages, and you're going to have an eternal shift that is going to forever change you. Vishnu Swami has written the truth in a form for tomorrow, today. This will change you, and give you abundance in your personal life, your workspace life, and your life with your relationship with eternity. I think for peace, joy, happiness, breakthroughs in performance, and having the balance that you were looking for in this crazy world we live in--I can't recommend enough that you get the next best-seller, that we think will break the Guinness Book of Records all over again. Get the book. Get five, to thrive." -- Berny Dohrmann , Chairman of CEO Space International -- Berny Dohrmann Vishnu Swami , also known as the Maverick Monk, relocated to study Veda at a monastery in India at the age of 11 and later became the youngest swami to be honored with that position at the extraordinary age of 23. He has appeared on television and radio and in newspapers internationally, and was featured in an award-winning spiritual documentary in Hollywood. He continues to empower and inspire thousands through his writings, speaking, and online college-accredited courses at Vishnu-Swami.com. Eternal Dharma How to Find Spiritual Evolution Through Surrender and Embrace Your Life's True Purpose By Vishnu Swami, Jodi Brandon Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC Copyright © 2017 Vishnu Swami All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-63265-037-5 Contents Introduction: Welcome: A Spiritual Journey, PART 1: Foundational Knowledge, Chapter 1: Inherent Function: The Principle of Dharma, Chapter 2: Finding Your Dharma, Chapter 3: Spiritual Surrender and Integration, PART 2: The Unprecedented Elemental Reality System, Chapter 4: Introducing the Unprecedented Elemental Reality System, Chapter 5: Elemental Foundations, Chapter 6: Earth's Steadiness, Water's Flavor, and Fire's Passion, Chapter 7: The Power of Air — Prana — Chi, Chapter 8: The Serenity of Ether, Chapter 9: The Echoing Mind, Chapter 10: The Calculations of Intelligence, Chapter 11: The Hidden Power of Identity, Chapter 12: Creating and Using the Elements as a System, PART 3: The Dharma of the Divine, Chapter 13: The Constitutional Nature of the Soul: Dharma of the Soul, Chapter 14: The 3 Stages of Spiritual Evolution, Chapter 15: The 3 Stages of Enlightenment and the Divine, Chapter 16: A Loving Relationship With the Divine, Chapter 17: How to Grow Spiritual Love, Next Steps, Index, CHAPTER 1 Inherent Function: The Principle of Dharma Welcome. I am Vishnu Swami, the one they call the Maverick Monk, and though we have not met in person, I look forward to assisting and guiding you on your spiritual journey throughout this book. Life can sometimes be a tough and complicated mess; navigating through it is a challenge we all face. Luckily the great kings, thinkers, and enlightened beings of the past have left us with a treasure trove of wisdom that not only can help us make sense of life, but practically empowers us to live effectively, powerfully, and in passionate, blissful spiritual serenity. This book has two goals. The first is to guide you in your spiritual evolution so that you can progress to the highest states of pure Passionate Enlightenment. The second is to guide you in Effective Action so that you can achieve all that you want in life, be it a flourishing business, a passionate relationship, or a vibran