Sadhana, our new life

Posted on 29. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

Sadhana is the beginning of a new life, a life of expansion, glory and divine splendor is the road to peace, happiness, prosperity and immortality. Draw inspiration from sadhana to grow, expand and evolve. Build up all the positive qualities: fortitude, patience, and courage, that are dormant within. Let life be a radiance of purity, now and forever. Purify the mind in the flame of devotion and wisdom. Tread on the path of truth, which the sages followed. Faith, hope and love alone will vitalize your sadhana. – Swami Sivananda

Dear ones, how do we follow Swami Sivananda’s wisdom? Continue reading →

The Will of God

Posted on 22. April 2025 by Dr. Nalini

As explained by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

God’s will is known as Divine will and is a universal reality. It is the most powerful force that conducts each and every activity seen as well as unseen. When one is attracted by maya one is led away from the Divine will. One becomes full of fear and anxiety. However, when one can transcend the barriers of the mind, one begins to realize the will of God, which is the destiny of all creation. Once one knows the will of God, then one knows how to manage one’s affairs and how to work. Continue reading →

681 – God’s Will

Posted on 11. September 2023 by Dr. Nalini

Who can question God’s will? It is the most powerful force, which rules and conducts every single activity, form, formless, visible and invisible. Maya is his play and when we are under the influence of maya, we become remote from divine will. Continue reading →

441 – What are Siddhis?

Posted on 3. December 2022 by Dr. Nalini

We are all interested to know more about Siddhis, and many of us are very keen to acquire them. What are Siddhis? Siddhis are supernatural accomplishments which control the mind and prana. There are eight paranormal powers obtained by Yogis as a result of sustained practice, which are considered to be obstacles on the path to realization because they maintain interest in samsaras (cycle of birth, death and rebirth; illusory world).

What are the eight Siddhis?

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410 – Above awareness is Samadhi

Posted on 31. October 2022 by Dr. Nalini

Do we understand the meaning of this word? It is used so liberally and also in fun. In India, while growing up, as children we would describe an inattentive person as being in samadhi. The actual meaning is the culmination of Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga. Continue reading →

263 – Shiva Yoga

Posted on 23. May 2022 by Dr. Nalini

The Yoga described in Pashupata Tantra, is neither hatha yoga nor raja yoga, it is a yoga named by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati as Shiva Yoga.

Shivenasaha yogah: Shiv yogah “The teachings of yoga as associated with Shiva will be called Shiva Yoga.” Shiva Yoga is the most important as it has four parts: hatha yoga, raja yoga, bhakti yoga and karma yoga. Continue reading →

253 – Why am I unhappy?

Posted on 13. May 2022 by Dr. Nalini

What can be the answer for my unhappiness? Is it my wrong attitude about my life in general? Is it about my kids? Is it about my childhood? Is it about my relationships, my job or my behavior? Am I too humble, too arrogant, or do I feel that I am too superior or inferior? Continue reading →

Mind and its Mysteries, part 2

Posted on 23. May 2011 by Sukadev

Learn about the mind, its mysteries and how to control it. Short Reading from the Book “Sivananda’s Gospel of Divine Life”. Recording from an evening Satsang at Sivananda Ashram Rishikesh.

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Mind and its Mysteries

Posted on 24. March 2011 by Sukadev

Listen to a reading from the Book “Sivananda’s Gospel of Divine Life”. Recording from an Evening Satsang at Sivananda Ashram Rishikesh. A short, elevating Podcast.