Ma Kali’s essence is the fierce transformative power of the Divine Feminine, embodying time, destruction, and liberation by annihilating illusion (Maya). She destroys the ego to reveal the ultimate paradox of terrifying power and unconditional maternal love that purifies and renews. She represents the primal power and she destroys negativity and ignorance by granting wisdom. Continue reading
The bondage in life is represented by the circle of the Yantra, the cyclical continuation of life and death. When one becomes free from the influences of the senses, then one can identify with one’s inner nature. One becomes like the tortoise, which has withdrawn itself into its shell. The sadhana of Pratyahara enables one to achieve this state. Continue reading
There are eight, total primary Bija mantra according to the Mantra Yoga Samhita. Aum, Aim Hrim, Klim, Krim, Shrim, Trim and Strim. The Shakti Bija mantras are considered the most important of all mantras for meditation, worship of deities, energizing prana or for healing purposes. Continue reading
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Originally, the mantra system one needed to identify with the vibration as much as possible. That is why mantras are always repeated, not chanted just once. If for half an hour, one keeps repeating Aum, Aum, Aum or Soham, Soham, Soham and nothing exists beyond this repetition. When the mantra is sustained over a period of time in this manner, for five minutes, ten minutes or fifteen minutes, then one merges one’s consciousness in the feeling, chanting and repetition of the mantra and one begins to identify with vibrations that one is creating while chanting the mantra. This is called Mantra Meditative Awareness.
What is the real mantra sadhana?
One moves from the verbal, and wakeful state to the mental and internal state in mantra. 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
Nachiketa’s story is central to the Katha Upanishad, where his steadfast determination to seek knowledge and truth lead him to learn the nature of the soul and the truth from Yama (God of Death and Justice). Nachiketa was the son of a greedy sage, who was offered to Yama by his father. Continue reading
Are we under the control of our fears?
Do we allow the fears to rule us?
What does it mean to be governed by our fears?
What is fear really? 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
There is so much written about the moon. We all love the moon. It is magical and light up our senses. It can make us breathless. The moon effects one in different ways.
Everyone is a moon and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody. – Mark Twain
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
Om Mata Om Kali Durga Devi Namo Namaha,
Om Mata Om Kali Durga Devi Namo Namaha,
Shakti Kundalini Jagadambe Mata
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The Hindu path of penance is a way of self-improvement and spiritual growth involving self-discipline, atonement and a sincere effort to connect with the divine.
Several internal flames have to be lit for the sadhana of penance.
First flame to be kindled is for not being restless. Restless means distracted and constantly pursuing desires and trivialities in life. This flame then continues to burn and the impurities of this life vanish. Continue reading