For the last year’s words belong to last year’s language.
And next year’s words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning. – TS Eliot Continue reading
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Category Archives: Prana Yoga Shastra
Santosha
What does Santosha mean? Santosha means contentment. It is to be happy, wherever we are, with whatever we have. Santosha also means letting go of one’s desires.
Ask yourself if it is possible for you to be santusht (satisfied). Continue reading
Perfect Health
What is perfection? Perfection is to be without flaws. It is a state in which everything is correct.
Are we perfect?
Yes, we are my dear ones. We have been created by the cosmic Mother and when we are born, there is no imperfection in us. We follow examples set by our parents, our teachers, our mentors and our Gurus. It is important for us to understand that those of us who are in the role of parent, partner, teacher, friend, boss and Guru to set an example. Continue reading
Welcome love, goodbye resentment
Dear ones, the year is going to end soon. Let us pause and think of all the good things that happened in 2024. In this category, I am putting what made you laugh, sing, dance and pleased. Continue reading
Please laugh
Please laugh as laughter lines make one look beautiful. Everyone loves a laughing person. I will share some quotes with you. Continue reading
Forgiveness
Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive. – Colossians 3:13 Continue reading
Different forms of Gods
Different forms of Gods are symbols of their virtues and powers. Vishnu is said to be in a slumber on the coils of Shesha Nag. He is in this state for four months. It is written in the Gita, that God does not rest, even for a blink of the eye. When we see Vishnu reclining in Yoga Nidra in this depiction, it means that God is fully aware, and nothing can go wrong. Continue reading
Gifting
Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ, and it is about thinking, about others, and sharing with others. We all love receiving gifts but we can also observe giving gifts to those who have very little. We can learn to apply what Christ taught us to practice compassion and forgiveness. Continue reading
Wear a gem for each day of the week
We have nine gems and seven days.
Monday is the first day of the week and it is related to the moon. It was named after the Nordic Mythical person ‘Mani.’
Tuesday is the second day of the week. It is named after Mars, the God of war and the Nordic god Tyr. Tyr is also known as the god of justice and war. Tyr has given his name to Tuesday. Continue reading
World Meditation Day
Dear ones, on 21st it was World Meditation Day. I have a few questions for myself and for you. Continue reading
My resolves for Christmas
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. It is a time to remember the importance of love, faith, generosity and service.
Dear ones, how do we celebrate Christmas? I know that many of us will put up a Christmas tree and decorate it. We will put up stockings for Santa to fill. We will buy gifts for our loved ones and friends. Of course, we do all these lovely things because we enjoy them. I do not want to dampen your ardor. Continue reading
The Great Preserver
Vishnu is revered as the Preserver and the element; water plays a very important role in his life. He is depicted as the cosmic ocean Nara, meaning water. Water was the only thing in existence before the creation of the universe. On account of this, he is known as Narayana, or one who moves on the waters. Vishnu’s Shakti is the sustaining energy because it refers to Vishnu, God of preservation. Continue reading
The spiritual connection of numbers
In all faiths numbers play a role. 108, 13, 3, 613, 786, 5, 888, 666 are spiritual numbers.
In my seminars, my students always ask, why is 108 important? In Hinduism 108 is a holy number. An individual breathes 21,600 times in 24 hours. When divided by two, it becomes 10,800 resembling 2 horizons – the north and south poles, emphasizing 108 as basic. The sky is divided into 27 nakshatras, each having four sectors of 30, i.e. 27×4=108. The moon crosses one nakshatra in 54 hours, which if divided into day and night gives 54×2=108. Continue reading
Happiness
Dear Ones, I have to share two joyful events with you. We had a shrew in our garden yesterday and she was eating Meeow, the cat food. Sighting a shrew in India is considered very auspicious for Hindus. The shrew is considered a Goddess and is associated with Lakshmi. When a shrew crosses your path or is in your house, it means that all your problems will be resolved. The shrew represents fertility, prosperity and wealth. Continue reading
Why does one sit in a classic meditative pose?
Swami Niranjananda explains the importance of performing sadhana in a classic meditative pose. There is a technique called Yantra pranayama, which is to be practiced in Kaya Sthairyam. I have written about it and there is a YouTube of mine on it. However, dear ones, I will refresh your memory. It is a guided meditation, where one learns to become still and comfortable. Its origin is in Yoga. Kaya Sthairyam is also a wonderful standalone practice. Continue reading