Happiness

There is trouble in the body, trouble in the tongue and troubles in the mind. Having renounced these troubles, I live happily in life’s supreme goal. – Astavakra Gita Chapter 13, Verse 2

However, by practicing penances, the body becomes free, the tongue becomes free by reciting the scriptures and the mind becomes free with meditation. Continue reading

The sacred syllable of the Goddess

Hrim is the Bija mantra for the Goddess. The letter H is the gross body. The gross body is the physical, tangible form. The letter R is the subtle body encompassing the mind, intellect and vital energies. I is the whole causal body which is the Karana sharira which is the most refined of the three bodies. It is karmic repository and the seat of one’s ego. The sound Hrim is I myself as the transcendent fourth, when one has gone beyond physical needs and realities. One has entered a spiritual state. Continue reading

Live in the present moment

My Guru, Swami Satyananda stated that freedom was living in the present moment. He said that it was important to be present without being influenced or entrapped in the past or future.

It happens in little steps by being conscious of one’s actions and not being swept away by the fluctuations of the mind. Continue reading

The last message of Sri Krishna

Extracted from the Uddhava Gita.

The Uddhava Gita is also known as the Hamsa Gita. It is a discourse delivered by Sri Krishna to his devotee, Uddhava. It is considered a sequel to the Bhagwad Gita. It offers a detailed explanation on detachment and devotion. It takes place before Krishna departs from the material world. Uddhava was a scholar, disciple and a cousin of Krishna. He wanted to follow Krishna as he could not contemplate his existence without him. Continue reading

Antahkaran Shuddhi

Antahkaran is the inner instrument, through which one experiences the world. It is made up of four parts: mind, intellect, consciousness and ego.

  • Mind is manas and it is constantly engaged with one’s thoughts, attachments and impressions.
  • Intellect is buddhi and it is the discriminating faculty that helps in understanding and making decisions.
  • Consciousness is Chit and it is the inner awareness that enables the soul to experience the world.
  • Ego is ahankara and it is the sense of Me, I and the feeling of being separate. Continue reading

Consciousness enables one to make the right decisions

God lives in every part and pore of one’s body. It is believed according to science that there are millions of cells in the body, and each one contains intelligence. So, the power of God is in every cell. However, it lies dormant. All the Gods and Goddesses lie asleep in the body. Continue reading

Centre for Communication–Visshudhi Chakra

The Visshudhi chakra is the chakra for communication. I am discussing the visshudhi chakra in isolation for a specific reason. The visshudhi chakra is purple and it is associated with Aakash (ether). The udana prana rules this chakra and the function of this prana is to purify our body of toxic substances, while exhaling. Purification occurs at all levels, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Continue reading

Peace in the Garden of our hearts

Salutations to the Supreme Lord of the Universe.
Peace is a divine attribute. It is the quality of the soul. It fills the pure heart.
Peace, God, Atma, Freedom, Moksha—are synonymous terms.
Realize
Peace through meditation, devotion, Japa and prayers.
Cultivate peace in the garden of your heart by removing the weeds of
Lust, hatred, greed, selfishness, and jealousy.
Calm the mind. Be still.
Be in tune with the Divine will.
Be good. Do good to others. Make others happy.
See God in all. – ‘Message of Peace’ by Swami Sivananda

I have extracted this message from Swami Sivananda’s words. Continue reading

Argala Stotram unblocks the Blessings of the Divine Mother

Argala Stotram means to open the argala, which is the impediment or bolt to seek the blessings of the Divine Mother by chanting the Stotram.

Roopam Dehi Jayam Dehi, Yasho Dehi, Dvisho Jahi. This verse is chanted at the end of each sloka.

Give the form, give the victory, give the glory, kill the enemies. Continue reading