To people in Kali Yuga.

What is the meaning of Kali Yuga? In one word it is deterioration. It is the ultimate decline at all levels. It is said that Kali Yuga started 5,123 years ago, on the day Krishna left his physical body. In these years one has seen the development and destruction of human society. There have been major wars genocides, and adjustments. Struggle has existed throughout.

However, we as humans have the gift of intelligence, and discrimination between good and evil. Though we have this awareness, we are not progressing on the path of self-realization.

We are not identifying with the essence of life but with what is gross and material within us. Our senses are also tuned to this. The Ramayana describes this scene in the last chapter, fear, insecurity, disease and death. When the self is prominent, one cannot experience Ananada, bliss.

So, when Swamiji said that only the practice of Yoga will save one in Kali Yuga, it means that one has to observe and understand that only Yoga as a self-help tool will help mankind. Only Yoga will grant one health and happiness. Praying to Ganesha will grant one the wisdom and remove the obstacles which are blocking one’s path. Then the ongoing path of proactivity will enable one to lead a spiritual life.

Dear ones, all of us must inspire others to practice Yoga and be able to have health and happiness. Be selfless, love, serve and give.

Extracted from Yoga Magazine,4th April, 2021. Swami Niranjananda Saraswati.

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