Kurral means short verse, almost like a telegram. Each Kurral is self-explanatory. The ones given here are on listening and the importance of listening. Continue reading
835 – Listening to Kurrals
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196 – Lazy Meditation
I have taught for so many years that I cannot remember the number of years I have been teaching. My siblings and I would laugh at our parents when they would say that they met so and so in 1939. Then when discussing ages of various close relatives, they would lapse back to, ‘I was born in 1921 and he was born in 1930’. We were five brothers and sisters, and we would roll on the ground because it sounded so funny. Continue reading
176 – A simple Meditation
As given by Swami Satyanananda Saraswati.
Just breathe. Be aware of your natural and spontaneous breath. Be aware of your ingoing breath and be aware of your outgoing breath. No effort. Your breathing pattern can vary, sometime your breaths are short, sometimes they are long. Now when you inhale add So, and when you exhale add Ham. You are affirming that you are saying So with your ingoing breath and Ham with your outgoing breath. You are not making any loud sounds, it is normal breathing. You can do this anywhere and anytime. Practice for 2 to 3 minutes, or longer. You will feel calmer and centred. It will enable you in your daily meditation.
This little sadhana was given in1968. It is wonderful, try it, share it with kids, your loved ones and on people who are sick.
Aim Hrim Klim
144 – The fire and manipura within us
The fire element represents heat, appetite, digestion and thirst and our Manipur chakra represents our ambition, our digestive and professional health, our advancement, and awareness. Continue reading
094 – How to handle distractions
Distractions are part of our life. We cannot avoid them. Wherever you are, even in the midst of solitude, you will have distractions. I remember once I was sitting in a place which was so silent that the only sound was of my breath. This was at a height of 12,000 feet in a forest. I closed my eyes and then I heard the sound of dew drop. In the silence it was so loud. Of course I was distracted but I was so happy to hear the sound. Continue reading
029 – To feel lighter
Getting rid of our negative experiences and unhappy thoughts enables us to feel lighter. Our negativity, and isolationism excludes us and it is a vicious cycle. How do we come out of this cycle. It is at the back of our mind and it colours our feelings and we see everything in grey and black. Continue reading
026 – What is our will power
How do we develop it? I have learnt through the blessings of my master and his blessings led me to the worship of the Mother Goddess that sadhana is the answer. Continue reading
006 – 9 lives of the cat
Our breath is with us always and our life is measured in our breaths. We can prolong our life by taking deep breaths and being aware of our breathing initially and then it is a way of life.