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Breaking the Death Habit: The Story of Bhartriji Immortal Yogi of 2000 Years

Orr, Leonard
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📚 ABOUT THE BOOK

Discover the ancient yogi who defied mortality through simple, practical spiritual discipline.

Leonard Orr presents the extraordinary narrative of Bhartriji, a yogi who allegedly lived for two millennia by mastering the art of sustaining life. This volume transcends mere biography; it serves as a manual for breaking the ingrained habit of death. Through channeling and direct transmission, Orr offers readers accessible instructions on consciousness expansion and out-of-body awareness. It is not a dense theoretical text but a collection of straightforward life guidelines designed to unlock the body's latent potential for immortality, inviting you to witness the miraculous through practical application.

Key themes
Longevity Consciousness Expansion Yogic Mastery
Historical context

This work sits firmly within the modern esoteric tradition of channeling and practical occultism, bridging ancient yogic concepts with contemporary spiritual self-help methodologies. It reflects a period where Western seekers actively integrated Eastern ascetic practices into accessible frameworks for personal transformation.

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🏛 North Atlantic Books 📖 168 pages 📔 Paperback 📐 Paperback ISBN: 9781883319687
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Orr succeeds in demystifying immortality, offering a refreshing, non-dogmatic approach to longevity that feels both ancient and urgent. It shines for those seeking practical, mind-body integration. However, skeptics seeking rigorous evidence or traditionalists preferring orthodox yoga texts may find its channeling origins and miraculous claims unconvincing. It sits firmly in the niche of practical occultism, bridging the gap between esoteric biography and self-help.

📝 Description: Breaking the Death Habit: The Story of Bhartriji Immortal Yogi of 2000 Years

Breaking the Death Habit is a statement of the incredible, the miraculous--the crack in the cosmic riddle; yet it is presented here as a set of simple and obvious life instructions.

💎 Expert review

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Esoterica Books editorial team
Occult literature desk
This volume succeeds as an inviting entry point into yogic immortality concepts, prioritizing accessibility over academic rigor. However, it does not suit readers seeking rigorous historical verification or complex philosophical debate, as its strength lies in practical instruction rather than scholarly analysis. Those expecting a traditional biography may find the channeling elements unconventional. It is best for individuals ready to embrace experiential spiritual work and out-of-body awareness without demanding extensive textual critique or empirical proof.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking a tangible path to spiritual expansion will find immense value in this straightforward guide. It appeals to those weary of dense theoretical dogma, offering instead practical life guidelines designed to unlock the body's latent potential for immortality. If you are drawn to the idea of mastering consciousness through simple disciplines and wish to witness miraculous transformations through direct application, this manual provides a clear, accessible route to breaking ingrained habits of mortality.

⭐ Reader reviews

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⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.7/5
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Seekers tired of abstract theory who want tangible methods for physical vitality. If you are curious about the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern psychic phenomena, this guide offers a direct path to exploring your own potential for extended life.

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Daniel A. ✓ Verified purchase
March 26, 2025
Mixed feelings

Not my usual area but wanted to branch out. The language takes some getting used to, but it becomes part of the charm. A text you study rather than simply read. Delivery took a bit longer than quoted. Happy enough with the purchase.

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June F. ✓ Verified purchase
September 1, 2024
Worth the read

Arrived faster than expected and well packaged. It reads better in small doses — a chapter at a time with notes.

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Esoterica Books editorial team

This volume succeeds as an inviting entry point into yogic immortality concepts, prioritizing accessibility over academic rigor. However, it does not suit readers seeking rigorous historical verification or complex philosophical debate, as its strength lies in practical instruction rather than scholarly analysis. Those expecting a traditional biography may find the channeling elements unconventional. It is best for individuals ready to embrace experiential spiritual work and out-of-body awareness without demanding extensive textual critique or empirical proof.

❓ Frequently asked questions

No, it is a spiritual narrative and instructional guide based on channeling, not empirical data. It invites faith and personal experimentation rather than offering laboratory verification.
The text emphasizes simplicity. While rooted in yoga, the instructions are framed as universal life principles accessible to anyone willing to explore consciousness and bodily awareness.

📖 Who should read this

Seekers tired of abstract theory who want tangible methods for physical vitality. If you are curious about the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern psychic phenomena, this guide offers a direct path to exploring your own potential for extended life.

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Longevity

Consciousness Expansion

Yogic Mastery

💬 Quotes from the book

“It is a statement of the incredible, the miraculous--the crack in the cosmic riddle.”

“Presented here as a set of simple and obvious life instructions.”

📜 Historical context

Emerging from the New Thought movement’s emphasis on mind-over-matter, this work bridges Eastern yogic traditions with Western esotericism. It reflects the early 20th-century fascination with immortality seekers and channeling, positioning Bhartriji within a lineage of mystics who claimed to have transcended biological limits through disciplined mental and spiritual practice.

📚 Glossary

Bhartriji
Death Habit
Channeling

📔 Questions to reflect on

  1. What beliefs do you hold about the inevitability of aging that might be limiting your sense of vitality?
  2. How would your daily routine change if you viewed your body as a vehicle for eternal consciousness rather than a temporary shell?
  3. Which of the 'simple instructions' described in the text feels most resistant to your current understanding of life?

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