I have been and still am a seeker, but I have ceased to question stars and books; I have begun to listen to the teaching my blood whispers to me. – Hermann Hesse
Dear ones, many of us have read Hesse and seen paintings by the artists like Kandinsky. They were all contemplative and thinking people. They were aware of the subtle breath, Prana and the Kundalini. They were questioning and also reading books about Hindu practices. Continue reading
In order to know, who we are we need to connect to our koshas. The Taittiriya Upanishad describes these five veils which are the five koshas. Continue reading
Hanuman is the embodiment of enthusiasm. If we can cultivate even a fraction of that enthusiasm, we will not be distressed with failure. Hanuman is an empowering hero. He is the son of Vayu; the Wind God and he is considered the God of Prana. Continue reading
Asteya, Bhrahmacharya and Aparigraha are the core sadhanas for spiritual awareness and detachment. Asteya refers to integrity, Brahmacharya refers to dedication to spiritual growth and Aparigraha means to be free of any baggage (be it emotional or mental) and to have inner peace and freedom. Continue reading
I have written about the Samvrit Pranayama so many times. Yesterday I came across it in a Whodunit novel. It was called Combat breathing. It took me by surprise. The assassin was practicing combat breathing, inhale to the count of 4, pause to the count of four, exhale to the count of four and pause to the count of four. Continue reading
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It is so easy to be angry. But after reading this, it makes one think.
Anybody can become angry—that is easy but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way—that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy. – Aristotle
Pippalda answers this question in Prashnopanishad. This question was posed by Kausalya, the son of Asvala. His question focuses on the nature and function of Prana (life force, vital breath). Continue reading
Swami Satyananda described sadness as a product of the mind, born from guilt, hurt and self-unacceptability, rather than an external event. He taught that emotions are a result of mental conditioning. Spiritual practices can help transcend suffering by shifting the mind’s attitude, gaining control over it and fostering inner acceptance. Continue reading
Who are my BFFs? My thoughts, they are my constant friends. They wake up with me and go to bed with me. I am never alone. Listen to Ramana Maharishi, a great modern-day Saint. He had a spontaneous spiritual awakening at the age of Sweet Sixteen. He realized that his true nature was beyond the physical body and the fear of death. His teachings reflect this. 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
How can we take care of our three bodies, five koshas and five elements? The three bodies are the physical, subtle (astral) and causal (karmic). The five koshas or sheaths are annamaya, pranamaya, manomaya, vijnanamaya and anandamaya. The elements are earth, water, fire, air and ether. Continue reading
Antahkaran is the inner instrument, through which one experiences the world. It is made up of four parts: mind, intellect, consciousness and ego.
The ultimate chant to remove fear and negativity – Hanuman Bija mantra
Om Aim Bhreem Hanumate,
Sri Ram Dootaya Namah. Continue reading
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