Wise-Love: Bhakti and the Search for the Soul of Consciousness (The Bhakti Trilogy) Paperback – March 13, 2018

So many books on spirituality these days promise much and deliver little. Most miss the ground of being--consciousness--entirely, and construe anything other than gross matter to be "spiritual." A few succeed in making the distinction between gross matter, subtle matter, and consciousness to bring us to the threshold of the homeland of the heart yet leave us there with the idea that the cessation of suffering is the ultimate achievable end in life. Wise Love, with its intriguing title, promises much and delivers in spades. In her lucid and concise prose Pranada deconstructs our material egos and the phenomenal world we've come to identify so deeply with, bringing us to the threshold of the land of the heart with a glimpse of our true selves as eternal sparks of consciousness who, rather than merely loving to exist instead exist to love. Yet rather than leave us there peeking through the keyhole she flings open the door and invites us into the house of bhakti itself, constructed of the jewels of God's names. And finally, she shows us to one very special room in that house (Vraja) where the humanlike Godhead (Krishna) exists in all his sweetness and is made sweeter still by his heartfelt reciprocation in love with his feminine counterpart (Radha) and his other beloved devotees. This reciprocation is the Godhead's raison d'etre, and through wise love it can be ours as well. Pranada's obvious insight into the mysteries of the house of bhakti through her personal practice make this book all the more compelling. For those interested in loving from the soul rather than just the mind, this book is a must read!

Wise Love open my eyes to such a deep, balanced, and thoughtful presentation of genuine spirituality. My husband and I have read hundreds of "spiritual" books from all different paths, and this one is definitely in our top 3. Wise live was not only philosophically invigorating and very thought provoking, but has really touched my heart. It changed the way I see myself, the world around me, and the Divine in a tremendously positive way. I love how Wise Love presents spiritual truths in an intellectual way, as if it were a science, and yet it breaks down the ancient philosophy of Bhakti using logical modern day examples that I can really relate to. I've recommended this book to all my friends, and it's caused us to have the most incredibly deep conversations! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone of any path that seeks to dive into the realm of the heart!!! I love this book! !!!

We have been hearing the word “Bhakti” in Yoga and Kirtan communities more and more all around the world recently. Are you curious about it’s special meaning?In Pranada Comtois’s book, “Wise Love”, she explains that it refers to a heart awakening process that takes us beyond “simple human love to an all encompassing other worldly Love”. The kind of love that our soul is thirsty for, whether we’ve taken time to contemplate it or not.Even though the science of Bhakti Yoga has existed throughout eternity, in our western culture, we were only recently granted access to these teachings in our language about 50 short years ago by the heroic efforts of His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The wisdom texts of the Bhagavat that he introduced are as vast and deep as the ocean.Pranada has spent most of her life incorporating these teachings into her consciousness. How fortunate we are that a serious practitioner of this path has taken the trouble to condense essential teachings from these books into such accessible and beautiful descriptions for us.She offers an exquisitely delightful poetic rendering of the Bhagavat’s incredible insights into the inner life of Divinity. She shines a light on the path that allows us to reach the full potential of the open heart by cultivating devotion for the Beautiful Source of Love.Don’t’ stay on the surface of Yoga. The deeper you go the sweeter it gets!Whether you want to use this book for your own spiritual upliftment or as an excellent teaching tool for yoga students, it will bring insights that will surprise and enliven you.Gopi Sandal, Yoga Alliance ERYT 500Director of Yoga with Heart Teacher Training

Pranada hit this topic and sent it soaring out of the park!!!! “Wise Love” is a game changer. It’s so full of wonder and , well love. I appreciate so deeply the use of Swami Tipurari’s lectures and wisdom that she weaves intricately through this book. The book isn’t too feminine nor too masculine but rather a wonderfully balanced look into Bhakti. If you’re a devotee, or just wanting something to elevate your consciousness, this is the book for your library. Thank you Pranada for “Wise Love” and for being such a wonderful role model for other women.

I'm so glad that I bought the audio version of Wise Love when I heard it was available! I had read at least half of the book in its printed format, but Pranada's reading of her words touched my heart in a way that my silent reading had not done. I found her soothing voice penetrating the coverings to my heart. It was transformative to hear her message, presented with such obvious love for her reader. I am grateful for everything she put into writing and reading Wise Love.

Wonderful representation of the path of Bhakti, or devotional service. Inspiring all to elevate their experience of love to God and others.

I would highly recommend "A Journey Within" for an approachable insight into Bhakti Yoga.

This book is a delicious treat! A portal into the elusive but ever desired world of lasting, fulfilling love. Wise love is such a powerful title and the reader is not disappointed. The author's ability to share complex, esoteric subject matter simply and with an appealing insight is marvelous. I love this book!

Just what I needed to read. The book explains all aspects of bhakti yoga in a simple manner, making it accessible to the modern world. Pranada writes beautifully and has surely captured my heart through her writing. I had to sit with a highlighter in order to mark all the beautiful passages in the book.Seems like I will be revisiting this book time and again!

The book is exceptionally well written and outlines major points of the bhakti yoga philosophy, while also positioning it in the context of the entire Hinduism and explaining its differences to other Hindu spiritual paths. What is more, it is highly inspiring and thought-provoking. It unfolds petal after petal, like a blossoming rose, and each chapter makes you more willing to create a sensible and fulfiling life for yourself and the ones around you. It is suitable both for spiritual neophytes and for experienced seekers - the former will find a great introduction, while the latter will be able to structure their knowledge and put it into a wider perspective.

There are many complex detailed tomes that describe the philosophy of the ancient Bhakti tradition of Wise Love, this is not one of those. This book speaks in easy to read language yet still plumbs the depth of the tradition as well as lifting you up transcendentally when you realise you can understand and practice Wise Love in your life.As the book progresses things get clearer and clearer and you will find yourself planning how to refresh your way of thinking and acting to get yourself closer to realisation of your self and the transcendental Lord.I was really impressed by the authors ability to transmit deep ancient teachings in an easy to digest manner. No matter what spiritual tradition you follow this book will inspire and motivate you to dig deeper and fly higher.