The Trap

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Many ironies arise in this world of duality and illusion. The very things we think will bring us happiness, the things we habitually indulge in, often trap us and make us suffer. Just as the sweet aroma of nectar lures unsuspecting insects into a deadly pitcher plant, human beings fall victim to the fatal vices that hide in the pleasures of the world. Escaping them can be difficult.

How do we avoid the pitfalls that prevent us from realizing our divinity? How do we escape life's traps? In The Trap, Paramahamsa Prajnanananda shares practical insights into these questions. Written for young and old this illustrated book helps us see the world with heightened awareness and a fresh set of eyes. We learn to recognize traps and free ourselves using self-discipline and discrimination.

This book is created from informal teachings written on a slate in a class during my period of silence and seclusion. These teachings took place at a Foundation Day program commemorating Shri Gurudev's ashram in Homestead, Florida, USA. The book is illustrated with beautiful sketches by a loving disciple. It has been edited, proofread, and formatted with cover design by our team of loving and dedicated disciples. I pray for all of them.