How often do we experience anger daily? What does anger do to us? Do we feel good after an outburst or do we feel exhausted?
Speak when you are angry, and you will make the best speech you’ll ever regret. – Ambrose Bierce
Dear ones, pray for the grace of the Divine Mother.
The cosmic Shakti manifests in the human body as Kundalini and Prana. Kundalini is the static support for the moving pranic forces. Kundalini is the primordial energy that lies in mooladhara chakra in a dormant, potential state. Continue reading
In Tantra, Padukapanchaka means the “Fivefold footstool of the Guru”. It is a hymn praising the key centers in the body, particularly within the Sahasrara (Crown chakra). It represents the divine seat of consciousness where Kundalini energy culminates leading to liberation and realization through visualization the Guru’s feet resting on the mystical throne. It is central to Kundalini and Laya Yoga, describing the ascent of consciousness through stages like the twelve petalled lotus, sacred triangles, Nada-Bindu, and Mani-Pitha culminating in union with the Divine. Continue reading
The Mooladhara chakra is the residence of the Kundalini and the three major nadis. It is also the center of smell. We associate so many memories with fragrances.
I am giving you a list for different fragrances which activate our planets, elements and our chakras. You can choose for yourself. Continue reading
Brahmari Sadhana is the practice of Brahmari pranayama, with the mantra Soham. In Sanskrit Brahmari is bee, and the pranayama is akin to a bee humming. It comes from the humming sound made while exhaling. Brahmari pranayama is the life-force that vibrates the whole brain by control of the pituitary gland. Continue reading
Why should we perform Hridayadi Nyasa? The answer is to connect with the Divine and to become aware of our inner divinity. Continue reading
Nyasa means a ritual practice that involves placing Bija (seed) or shakti mantras often in conjunction with a specific deity or chakra. I am describing Shakti Nyasa and Bija Nyasa. Nyasa are advanced forms of Hindu worship. They are performed to energise the Sadhaka’s body with Shakti and Bija mantras. Continue reading
The lotus is used as a symbol to represent the chakras. The lotus bud symbolizes the spiritual energy, which is within all of us. The opening of the lotus represents the unfolding of our consciousness. Continue reading
Dear Ones, we are all aware of the five elements, which comprise the universe, mother earth and all sentient beings. The five elements are earth, water, fire, air, and ether. We practice sadhanas to purify these elements. Continue reading
From the thousand petalled lotus to the two petalled lotus, and from the two petalled lotus back to the thousand, from the thousand-petalled lotus to the entire body, the Goddess Consciousness travels through our entire range of experience.
From the thousand-petalled lotus to the two petalled lotus, from the two petalled lotus to the hidden lotus of the heart, for those whom the Queen of the Universe descends, for them is eternal adherence in their own nature.
Thus, turning from the body into the most inward state, or into the root center and abode of kundalini, those of steady wisdom gain the eternal adherence in their own nature. – Ganapati Muni, Uma Sahasranama, 38.3, 6,7.
Ganapati Muni (1878—1936) was the foremost disciple of Ramanna Maharishi. He was a great Tantric. Continue reading
Bhuvaneshwari as the mother can be worshipped through the mantra Ma, which is the natural sound for mother. Ma can be used for the divine mother in all her forms. The Divine Mother is called Sri Ma (respected, beautiful or resplendent Mother). Continue reading
Worship of the Shivalingam is a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva and is a central practice in Hinduism. It is believed to embody Shiva’s boundless cosmic energy and is revered as a source of divine wisdom and liberation. Continue reading
Surya Devata shines brilliantly. His rays pervade all the ten directions. He has seven horses, and he is called Saptasaptih. The seven horses draw the chariot with one wheel. The wheel has three hubs. Nothing can destroy this immortal wheel. All life in this world exists because of the horses and this wheel. The wheel is the cycle of time. The three hubs are the past, present and future. The seven horses are the seven rays of the spectrum of light and each horse represents a chakra. Continue reading
Tummy upsets can happen any time. A meeting, a lecture, an engagement or some other important event missed because of it. Oh dear, a perfect holiday spoilt because of it. No one is immune of it. What if one had many plans, maybe a seminar to attend, enjoying ice cream, swimming or sightseeing.
Uddhava was the recipient of Krishna’s final teachings. He was Krishna’s cousin and counsellor and he asked Krishna how should Paramatman be worshipped? Krishna answered his question in detail. Continue reading