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Escaping the Prison of the Intellect: A Journey from Here to Hereby Deepak ChopraAs the best-selling author of several books on longevity, physician Chopra here ponders the big questions of life as he challenges listeners to open their minds to new ways of thinking. Escaping the Prison of the Intellect explores the ways in which we perceive our existence through our physical bodies (whimsically referred to as “skin encapsulated egos”), our position in time, and others’ perceptions. Chopra neatly ties in ideas of such thinkers as Nietzsche and T.S. Eliot. Sacred Verses, Healing Sounds is comprised mainly of Chopra reading from the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu text of spiritual concepts or yogas. Chopra’s introduction focuses on the universality of language among all living things and its power to influence and heal. The conversational tone used by the eminently articulate author adds an intimate quality that is further enhanced by exotic Indian music. The excellent technical quality, however, cannot overcome the limited appeal of the subject matter. An optional purchase for most collections.Susan McCaffrey, Legg Middle Sch. Lib., Coldwater, Mich.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.Product DescriptionThis recording shows why Deepak Chopra is considered one of the great pioneers in the field of mind-body medicine. Here he offers compelling answers to the eternal questions of identity, origin, and meaning. Chopra’s thesis is that people rely on their senses to define their experience of reality — limiting their experience of the material world and making them prisoners, out of touch with realities that lie beyond the material. He explains that there is no difference between observer and observed; it is all one shared experience. Realizing this truth, says Chopra, frees people from their sensory-created prison to experience a more nurturing and fulfilling life. The author’s calm, uplifting voice gives these ideas heft and power, and his inclusion of relaxed guitar interludes let listeners pause to contemplate more deeply. Chopra expands the discussion by citing T. S. Eliot, Nietzsche, Rumi, Tagore, and Patanjali, as well as scientific experiments and spiritual texts.