What is the definition of friendship? Aristotle describes it a single soul, dwelling in two bodies. Continue reading
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It is not the lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages. – Nietzsche
Must I understand about friendship?
We can read as much as we like about friendship and imagine that we have plenty of friends. However, when one is introspective and aware, then does one understand what friendship means. A few famous quotes for you to comprehend the true meaning of friendship. Yoga Sadhana enables us to appreciate what true friendship is.
The only way to have a friend is to be one. Continue reading
905 – 9 ways to practice bhakti sadhana
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Shravana: listening to the stories of the lord.
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Kirtan: singing about the qualities of the lord.
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Smaranam: remembering the name of the lord.
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Padaseva: cultivating a feeling of universal oneness.
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Archana: surrendering all one’s deeds to the lord through worship, ritual and reverence.
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Vandana: the humbling of one’s ego, the bowing of one’s head.
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Dasya: serving, seva.
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Sakhya: having the attitude of a friend.
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Atmanivedana: surrendering oneself totally.
Srimad Bhagwatam
Let us examine these methods of Bhakti Sadhana. Continue reading
754 – How do you view love and friendship?
Love and Friendship
Love is like the wild rose briar,
Friendship like the holly–tree
The holly tree is dark, when the rose–briar blooms
But which will bloom most constantly?
The wild–rose briar is sweet in spring,
Its summer blossoms scent the air;
Yet wait till the winter comes again
And who will call the wild–briar fair?
Then scorn the silly rose–wreath now
And deck thee with holly’s sheen,
That when December
Blights thy brow
He may still leave the garland green.
By Emily Bronte. Continue reading
507 – The release of prana in powerful words
What happens to us when we say potent words aloud?
Love, our face lights up. We have a warm feeling inside us.
Joy is an expression of delight and jubilation. We smile.
Friendship, when we have affection and respect for someone. We are included.
Compassion being sensitive to others.
Empathy when we relate to others’ problems.
Hate and anger are intense emotions. They result in an adrenalin rush. We frown, look cross and add lines to our face.
Fear triggers another release, when we say that we are afraid, it reduces our level of fear, or it can further exaggerate it. Continue reading