Introduction: An Invitation to the Sovereign Self
PART I. Recognize That You Are Sovereign: 1. Atma: The Self Awaits Your Discovery
2. Maya: The Illusion That Conceals Your True Self
3. Samsara: The Virtual Prison of the Suffering Mind
4. Raga: Breaking the Cycle of Attachment
5. Vasana: Healing Our Restless Relationship with Desire
6. Manoshuddhi: Shining the Light of Consciousness
7. Viyoga: Cultivating Detachment from Possessions and People
8. Guru: Recognizing a True Teacher
PART II. Tools to Unmask Your Sovereignty: 9. Sakshi: Cultivating Your Inner Witness
10. Dhyanam: Meditating on the Inner Self for Inner Freedom
11. Viveka: Walking the Path of Discernment
12. Vairagyam: Practicing Non-Attachment
13. Shama: Managing Your Thoughts
14. Bhawashuddhi: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence
15. Nitya-Anitya: Meeting Impermanence and Death
16. Advaita: Recognizing the Truth of Unity Consciousness
PART III. Embrace the Joy of Your Sovereign Life: 17. Dharma: Cultivating a Life of Meaning
18. Yamas and Niyamas: Nurturing Higher Values
19. Swadharma: Embracing Your Innate Purpose with Integrity
20. Atmashakti: Bringing Soul Power to Relationships
21. Vaaktapas: Employing Ancient Communication Protocols
22. Samatvam: Cultivating Equanimity by Accepting What is Arising
23. Moksha- Making Awakening Your Supreme Goal
24. Atmabodha: Knowing the Sovereign Self
A Selection of Vedic Verses: Gems that Inspired the Author
Glossary of Sanskrit words