Mouni Sadhu (1897–1971) is the pen name taken by Dymitr Sudowski an occultist, spiritual teacher and author. The word 'mouni' means silent and 'sadhu' refers to a wandering holy man. The author has studied many paths on the route to self-realization, from Western Magic and Hermeticism to the bhakti yoga teachings of Ramana Maharshi. His writings are a wealth of practical and useful information and advice. His books cover subjects such as concentration, meditation, spiritual growth, the higher consciousness Theurgy and the Tarot.

• PART I: PRELIMINARIESI. Definition of Samadhi and Its AimsII. Development of the Subtle Senses and the Superconscious-ness in ManIII. Occult Theories about the Higher WorldsIV. Different Forms Enveloping the Seat of Consciousness in ManV. Modern Psychology and Its Methods VI. The Two Ways Before UsVII. What Brings the Ecstasy?PART II: THE THRESHOLD AND THE FIRST STEPSVIII. Justice in Actions and IntentionsIX.The Building of the Inner SanctuaryX. The World and the 'I'XI. Inner Strength in UsXII. The Great Law of SacrificeXIlI. The Law of TransformationXIV. The Law of Balance in ConsciousnessPART III: EN ROUTEXV.Inner and Outer Obstacles to AchievementXVI. Defeats and DownfallsXVI. The Motive Power of HopeXVIII. Hostile Forces on the PathXIX. The Rising Sun of SamadhiXX. Discovery and Resurrection of the Eternal Principle in Man XXI. The Last Warnings on the PathPART IV: ATTAINMENTXXII. In the Orb of Full LightBibliography