By Kalidas.
This poem was written in the 4th–5th century CE, in classical Sanskrit, by Kalidas. He was a poet and philosopher. It could well be written today and it emphasizes living in the present. Continue reading
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The Will of God
As explained by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
God’s will is known as Divine will and is a universal reality. It is the most powerful force that conducts each and every activity seen as well as unseen. When one is attracted by maya one is led away from the Divine will. One becomes full of fear and anxiety. However, when one can transcend the barriers of the mind, one begins to realize the will of God, which is the destiny of all creation. Once one knows the will of God, then one knows how to manage one’s affairs and how to work. Continue reading
Aditya Hrudayam
Aditya Hrudayam is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. It is a very powerful prayer and was known to the Rishi Agastya, a revered Vedic sage of Hinduism, who saved humanity and helped the Gods in their battle against Evil. He recited it to Rama, before his battle with Ravana. It is hymn which brings victory, courage and strength. It also calms the mind and restores vitality. Continue reading
May Karuna fill your heart with compassion
May the love of Jesus fill your heart with strength and joy. Yesterday was Good Friday which is the day to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice. May it remind us all to be kind, compassionate and full of grace. Continue reading
Quotes
from Alice in Wonderland
If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn’t. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn’t be. And what it wouldn’t be, it would. You, see? Continue reading
Are we selfish of selfless?
According to ancient scriptures and yoga, the human body is nothing but energy. We are not identifying with essence of life but with something that is created from that essence, and which is material and gross. Our collective consciousness is based on the body and the senses. Continue reading
Bhagwad Gita–High on Waves
Look upon the spirit as the rider,
Take the body for the chariot,
Regard the mind as reins,
The senses as steeds,
And objects of the senses
As the way they trample on.
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We cannot ignore the importance of food
The spiritually minded who eat food that is first offered in sacrifice are released from all kinds of sin. Others, who cook food for their own enjoyment, verily eat only sin. – Bhagwad Gita: 3—13
With Spring comes Karuna
Spring means change in the weather and new burgeoning happen. The spring flowers burgeon once the warm weather is around the corner. Burgeoning means growing, expanding and developing rapidly. Continue reading
Centre for Communication–Visshudhi Chakra
The Visshudhi chakra is the chakra for communication. I am discussing the visshudhi chakra in isolation for a specific reason. The visshudhi chakra is purple and it is associated with Aakash (ether). The udana prana rules this chakra and the function of this prana is to purify our body of toxic substances, while exhaling. Purification occurs at all levels, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Continue reading
Why are we behaving so badly?
How can we change our behavior?
The behavioral outcome of Raja Yoga as stated in the Yoga Sutras (1:33) explains how it is possible to change our behavior.
Maitreekarunaamuditopekshaanaam
Sukhadukhapuyaapunyavishayaanam
Bhaavanaatashchittaprasaadanam. Continue reading
What is the power behind a refusal?
I find that replying in the negative gives one a high. It is adrenalin pumped into the system. It is human nature. One is not doing it intentionally; however, one feels that one is in control. I can say this with comfort as I am 75 years old and being a Yogi and a psychologist, I am a keen observer. If only one was in touch with thoughts, feelings and emotions, one would understand why one does this.
Think of all the times you have said no and the others, who have said no to you. Continue reading
Let us pray to Rama
–the mortal avatar of Vishnu and become free of pride.
Abandon pride, which is the same as tamas guna (darkness) rooted as it is in ignorance and is a source of considerable pain; adore Sri Ram, chief of the Raghus and an ocean of compassion. – Tulsidas
Ram is a source of inner peace, inspiration and bravery. Ram was born as a mortal, and he is considered the perfect being. He followed the Hindu Code of Conduct and did not let any trial or tribulation affect it. He is considered the Akal Purukh and is the inner soul of every being. Akal Purukh means the one who is beyond the sphere of birth and death; the supreme positive power as opposed to negative power. He is a timeless and eternal being.
Aim Hrim Klim
Peace in the Garden of our hearts
Salutations to the Supreme Lord of the Universe.
Peace is a divine attribute. It is the quality of the soul. It fills the pure heart.
Peace, God, Atma, Freedom, Moksha—are synonymous terms.
Realize
Peace through meditation, devotion, Japa and prayers.
Cultivate peace in the garden of your heart by removing the weeds of
Lust, hatred, greed, selfishness, and jealousy.
Calm the mind. Be still.
Be in tune with the Divine will.
Be good. Do good to others. Make others happy.
See God in all. – ‘Message of Peace’ by Swami Sivananda
I have extracted this message from Swami Sivananda’s words. Continue reading
Socratic Yogi
Who knows if to live is to be dead, and to be dead is to live? And we really, it maybe are dead; in fact, I once heard sages say that we are now dead and the body is our tomb. – Socrates
What is the meaning of this quote? Continue reading