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Carlos Castaneda

The Eagle's Gift is not just a shamanic manual, but also a philosophical meditation on the nature of reality, death, and the possibility of transcendence. Castaneda invites the reader to question their own beliefs about the world and open themselves to ne

Carlos Castaneda's novel The Eagle's Gift is a deeply personal and spiritual chronicle of the author's journey through the world of shamanism, consciousness, and transformation. A continuation of his previous works, the book follows Castaneda's return to Mexico after the departure of his teachers, don Juan and don Genaro, where he discovers that they had nine students: five women and four men. This group, including characters such as Soledad, La Gorda, Lydia, Rosa, Josefina, Eligio, Benigno, Nestor, and Pablito, becomes crucial in his further learning and understanding of shamanistic practices.

The central metaphor of the novel is "The Eagle," a symbol of the universal force that governs the fate of all living beings. According to don Juan's teachings, the Eagle is an entity that "devours" the consciousness of the deceased, but warriors and seers have the opportunity to preserve their consciousness and escape this fate. Castaneda explores how warriors can "keep the flame of consciousness" alive and find a path to freedom, defying the natural cycle of life and death.

The book also explores the concept of the "nagual," a guide or spiritual teacher, and describes Castaneda's assumption of that role after don Juan's departure. Through introspective reflections and mystical experiences, the author depicts the transformation of consciousness and the challenges he faces on the path of spiritual development.

The Eagle's Gift is not only a shamanic manual, but also a philosophical meditation on the nature of reality, death, and the possibility of transcendence. Castaneda invites the reader to question their own beliefs about the world and open themselves to new dimensions of existence.

Original title
The Eagle's Gift
Translation
Ivan Ott
Editor
Dragan Milković
Graphics design
Nenad Dogan
Dimensions
19 x 12 cm
Pages
265
Publisher
August Cesarec, Zagreb, 1983.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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