Aghora: At The Left Hand Of God

This is a good book not excellent ,it traces life and experiences of protagonist vimlananda and his spiritual journey the beautiful thing about it is that along with the story proper explanation of the knowledge also given, for the newbees in spirituality this contains unimaginable amazing things ,but who are already tantrics (in true sense) and those who knew about tantra would not be much amazed, but overall its a good mix of philosophy story and theory,an its best among the series as i read all three of them , i bought it because of hype it generated but have not found to be ultra enlightening as amateur readers have suggested, though its excellent for spiritual seekers and people intersted in spiritual mysticism of india, though at many places i found that vimalananda has not been able to risen above his psychology and projected his theory as right only which cant be the case as spirituality is wast and there are many methods, saying that other methods are tough or not for kaliyug only proves over emphasis on your diety and obsession of your own genertaed theories as many times the writer himself seemed not thoroughly convinced, vimalananda,s extreme emphasis on rinanubandhan has overtly streched unproptionately over three books,and many other facets he also seem like contradicting or not explaining things carefully may be to let his diety got impressed theres a smell of egoism in all three books which vimlananda himself accepted though indirectly,some sentences seem like absurd and insolent towards particular diety whos not vimlanandas most favourites, but anyhow its a good book whith a very nice flow though its has only one aspect the life of vimalananda ,but the concepts are explained intelligently and journey it takes you on is really amazing as the time when i just got the book from amazon and just wanted to oversee it before reading thoroughly ,it mesmerized me from the first word and i spent noon evening and night reading the book it is certainly that interesting as you ,ll know the amazing beautiful horrific magical and very myterious world of tantra,though through eyes and limited perception of the protagonist which is quite authentic some times ,definately very good book must read for spiritual seekers

This book is so good that you will finish it quickly even if you are very busy. Must read for spiritual aspirants.

Wonderful read

It is refreshing to see a book that gives glimpses of a true Aghori. Not that Vimalananda ji needs my approval, but reading this book really invoked a lot of respect for him. There is no opposition to the other paths while Aghora and Vimalananda ji's own experience is explained. The experiences and perspectives shared are like vivid images that immediately make a mark on the heart. Of course, such a book is only meant for those firmly rooted in their experience of spirituality which makes their heart open to exploring radical avenues like Aghora. My background/experience with Advaita Vedanta and my own experiences certainly helped me appreciate this book a lot more. Truly overjoyed to have read this. Particularly, the introduction made my heart dance with joy.

This new edition has few changes made by the author when compared to the first edition. All you will miss is one chapter dedicated to Spirits, if you need to read this one particular chapter, you can find it in the first edition only. However, the rest of the content in this new edition is similar to the first edition. If one is looking to find out the richness of spirituality in India, please read this series. The Aghori Vimalananda is so kind to us, in sharing his experience via this book series. I love him so much. Thanks to Mother Goddess Tara for this wonderful real knowledge via The Aghori Vimalananda. You all will love this series, give it a try and find out for yourselves.

This book blew my mind. The concepts in the words of Vimalananda are pure bliss. It won't be excess to say that if one understand the point of this book, one won't be needing a lot of other books at all. This book suffices in a major part of the spirituality as whole. The real spirituality and not what is called what and all the bookish part!!

Awesome book

This book gives information on deeper aspects of spirituality. Also, it is written in a first-person format of aghori vimalananda. The experiences shared by the Aghori vimalananda is truly amazing and also the teachings of his experiences expose us to deeper aspects of spirituality and life. Also he shares less-known facts about spirituality, spirits, and aghori sadhanas. Must read for serious spiritual seekers !!!

Je pensais recevoir l'édition de la photo lors de la commande. J'ai reçu une édition différente, avec une couverture différente, et une impression Amazon France de mauvaise qualité. Certaines pages manquent d'encre et ne sont pas agréables à lire. J'aurais aimé l'édition correspondant à la commande. je vais peut-être retourner ce livre.

This book is a treasure of knowledge. Everything you need to know is in this trilogy. To read this book is a process of life-transformation. I am not even joking. It is not for the faint hearted. This book is love or hate. If you are a serious sadhaka,then don't think twice and buy this book now. Even, if you have nothing to do with aghora or tantra. If you are westerner like me,then many things are going to shock you or make you feel disgust and shame.But there is a purpose behind everything. This is my second read of the book and I find many gems and new understandings of the hidden meanings and truths. I love Vimalananda's journey and determination to find the truth. I truly respect the people who follow that path,with that new understanding. Jai Mahakal!

Aghora: At the Left Hand of God is not a casual spiritual read. It’s a deep, intense, and often unsettling exploration of the Aghori path—an unconventional and rarely understood stream of Indian Tantra. Written by Dr. Robert Svoboda based on his time with his guru, the Aghori Vimalananda, this book challenges Western perceptions of spirituality and forces the reader to confront shadow, paradox, and the limits of rationality. Key Concepts: 1. The Aghori Path – Aghoris seek liberation (moksha) by embracing everything that society rejects—death, taboo, impurity, ego dissolution. They don’t turn away from the “dark” but use it as a mirror to find truth. 2. Transcending Duality – A central tenet is moving beyond the binaries of good/evil, pure/impure, right/wrong. Aghora is about total acceptance of reality, including its most uncomfortable and hidden aspects. 3. Karma and Consequences – Vimalananda offers unique perspectives on karma—not just as a system of rewards and punishments, but as a complex, living force that can be worked with consciously, sometimes in shocking ways. 4. Power, Discipline, and Detachment – The book explores how real spiritual power requires fierce discipline, emotional detachment, and surrender of the ego—far from the feel-good spirituality that’s often popularized. 5. Gurus and the Sacred Madness – Through stories of Vimalananda, Svoboda conveys the unconventional methods of enlightened beings. The Aghori way is not for the masses—it’s a razor’s edge path walked only by those ready to meet the divine through chaos, fear, and surrender. ⸻ This book isn’t easy to digest, and at times it’s intentionally disorienting. But that’s the point. If you’re looking for a spiritual text that doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable truths of existence—and one that invites you to reexamine everything you think you know—Aghora Book 1 is a rare and powerful read.

Best!

Wonderful book and a unique perspective and voice of authenticity and authority. Wonderful to study and reread your gain glimpses into places where words cannot enter.