kundalini

The Highest State

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on September 15, 2011 at 2:00pm

Eventually the Yogi attains Nirvikalpa Samadhi , the state of superconsciousness. He gets intuition. Real knowledge flashes in him.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. More Informations: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video, Books by Swami Sivananda

Be regular in meditation

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on May 24, 2011 at 2:00pm

Never miss a day in meditation. Regularity is of paramount importance. When the mind is tired, do not concentrate. Do not take heavy food at night

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practical Guru. Following His teachings can lead you to the Absolute.

Go beyond Desires

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on June 30, 2011 at 2:00pm

Destroy the Vasanas, subtle desires, and Trishnas, cravings. This will lead to the annihilation of the mind. Destruction of the mind will lead to the attainment of Brahma Jnana or wisdom of the Self.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

The Ascent of Kundalini

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on September 13, 2011 at 2:00pm

During the ascent of Kundalini layer after layer of the mind becomes fully opened. The Yogi experiences various visions, knowledge and bliss.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

How to deal with unwanted thoughts in Meditation

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on May 23, 2011 at 2:00pm

If evil thoughts enter your mind, do not use your will force in driving them. You will tax your will. You will lose your energy. You will fatigue yourself. The greater the efforts you make, the more the evil thoughts will return with redoubled force. Be indifferent. Become a witness of those thoughts. Substitute divine thoughts. They will pass away.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who mad

Brahman and Atman are One

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on June 16, 2011 at 2:00pm

Brahman or Atman is beyond the reach of the mind and speech. He is beyond logic, reason, mental process, science. He must be realised through meditation.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. More Informations: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video, Books by Swami Sivananda

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Awakening of the Kundalini

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 31, 2011 at 2:00pm

The six centres are pierced (Chakra-Bheda) by the passing of Kundalini Sakti to the top of the head. Asanas, Bandhas, Mudras, Pranayama help in awakening Kundalini

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practical Guru. Following His teachings can lead you to the Absolute.

Body and Soul

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on June 15, 2011 at 2:00pm

This perishable body will certainly pass away. Indweller can never perish. Thou art the immortal soul. Therefore, over the inevitable thou shalt not grieve.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

Dispassion

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on May 20, 2011 at 2:00pm

Reduce your wants. Cultivate dispassion. You will have progress in Yoga. Vairagya thins out the mind.

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes from Amrita Gita copyright The Divine Life Society

Names of the Major Siddhis

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on September 11, 2011 at 2:00pm

Anima, Mahima, Laghima, Garima, Prapti, Prakamya, Vasitvam, Ishatvam are the major eight Siddhis.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Copyright of the texts of Swami Sivananda The Divine Life Society Rishikesh

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 29, 2011 at 2:00pm

Kundalini is the coiled up, dormant, cosmic power that underlies all organic and inorganic matter within us. ‘Kundala’ means coiled. Her form is like a coiled serpent.

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes from Amrita Gita copyright The Divine Life Society

Know Thyself

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on June 14, 2011 at 2:00pm

This Atman is eternal, immovable, secondless, self-existent, self-centred. Therefore, knowing this to be such, thou shouldst not grieve, when your father, mother, son, wife or relative dies.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Copyright of the texts of Swami Sivananda The Divine Life Society Rishikesh

Niyama – personal discipline

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on May 13, 2011 at 2:00pm

Niyama is observance of five canons, viz., Saucha (internal and external purity), Santosha (contentment), Tapas (austerity), Svadhyaya (study of religious books and repetitions of Mantras), and Ishvarapranidhana (self-surrender to God , and His worship).

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

Raja Yoga, the Yoga of Mind Control and Meditation

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on May 17, 2011 at 2:00pm

Real Raja Yoga starts from concentration. Concentration merges in meditation. Meditation ends in Samadhi .

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Copyright of the texts of Swami Sivananda The Divine Life Society Rishikesh

Offer everything to the Lord

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 30, 2011 at 2:00pm

Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer, whatever you give, whatever austerity you do, do it as an offering unto the Lord. Your heart will be purified. You will not be bound by actions. You will soon attain the Lord.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Copyright of the texts of Swami Sivananda The Divine Life Society Rishikesh

Supreme Devotion

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on April 18, 2011 at 2:00pm

Para Bhakti and Jnana are one. Bhakti melts into wisdom in the end. Two have become one now.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

Go beyond Ignorance

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on June 21, 2011 at 2:00pm

Ignorance is the cause for pain and sorrow. Annihilate this ignorance through Brahma Jnana. All miseries will come to an end.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

The Same Self in All Beings

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 28, 2011 at 2:00pm

Behold only the One Atman or the Self in all beings—in the ants, dogs, cows, horses, elephants and outcastes. This is equal vision or Sama Drishti.

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes from Amrita Gita copyright The Divine Life Society

Two kinds of Bhakti

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on April 16, 2011 at 2:00pm

Bhakti is of two kinds, viz., Apara Bhakti (lower type of devotion) and Para Bhakti (highest Bhakti or Supreme Love). Ringing bells and waving lights is Apara Bhakti. In Para Bhakti, there is no ritualistic worship. The devotee is absorbed in God .

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes from Amrita Gita copyright The Divine Life So

Repeat your Mantra

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on March 17, 2011 at 2:00pm

Name of the Lord is a boat to cross this Samsara. It is a weapon to destroy the mind. The repetition of the Mantra again and again generates great spiritual force and momentum and intensifies the spiritual Samskaras or impressions.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. More Informations: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video, Books by Swami Sivananda

kundalini (203)

The Highest State

Be regular in meditation

Go beyond Desires

The Ascent of Kundalini

How to deal with unwanted thoughts in Meditation

Brahman and Atman are One

Awakening of the Kundalini

Body and Soul

Dispassion

Names of the Major Siddhis

Kundalini

Know Thyself

Niyama – personal discipline

Raja Yoga, the Yoga of Mind Control and Meditation

Offer everything to the Lord

Supreme Devotion

Go beyond Ignorance

The Same Self in All Beings

Two kinds of Bhakti

Repeat your Mantra

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