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Lately I have been reading "Vivekananda - A Biography" by Swami Nikhilananda. It's a really good book, and if you are interested in knowing about the great yogi and sannyasin Swami Vivekananda and how he did a lot to bring eastern thinking and vedanta to America, this is the book for you.
I especially like this quote from the book which is a story about an event that happened with Swami Vivekananda and which I think demonstrates the detachment of a true sannyasin's mind:
"He [Swami Vivekananda] w
samadhi is the formula of application..any application. all type.. either physical #adhibhauthic, spiritual #adhiyatmic or natural #adhidaivic.
samadhi's physical state could varies as per its nature of form physical, spiritual or natural n there ratio of formation.
sanyam is its orientation in life.
so samadhi sanyam is getting the clue or answer of problem of life through the formula/samadhi. and then applying in life through sanyam.
this is the most result orienting applica
("The Miraculous Draft of Fishes" - Author Unknown - photography by TTaylor)
"Asking For A Miracle" is a short instrumental piece arranged for acoustic instruments, and written in a time of dire need.
While working on it, I recalled a tarot reading I gave to the fiancée of my sole nephew, sometime after she had lost her first unborn baby. Although she never voiced her question, I felt that she was hoping to try to give birth again. The cards clearly told that the possibility was there despite what
("Climbing Plant" by Popperipopp)
“Creeper” is directly inspired by the following aphorism from The Dhammapada :
The streams flow everywhere; the creeper, having sprung up, becomes established. When you see that creeper sprout, sever its root by intense insight. – (XXIV. Craving, #7)
and accompanying translator’s note :
The “creeper” is insidious suggestion, rooted in ignorance and craving, developing into bondage, aggression, and folly. To sever it the moment it sprouts is what the Tao Te Ching ref
("Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-Ji Meditation Hall" by Michael Dougan)
"The Door Of The Law" is a suite in six parts inspired by "A Parable About A Parable" from RAWilson's "Quantum Psychology," itself inspired by Kafka's "Before The Law." (There is also a video version by jackhalfaprayer.)
The 4th part is entitled "Pedagogue" and tells the story of the roshi's response to his student's plight.
Now I see
Dear Simon why you looked so weary
Don't worry
I will explain the allegory
And from its bind you will be
Feelings of aversion come and go during meditation. They are the natural response of the mind to recognizing or recalling somethingunpleasant. Acknowledge them and try to smile. Let them go withoutgetting caught up in them. Rest your attention on the sensations inyour body.
"Reinfused" is basically a rehash of the material presented in "Lifeforce," but with an emphasis on shifting time, forward movement, and dynamism, to suggest the removal of obstacles from the path of a process which is then finally allowed to follow its course toward completion.
The piece is an instrumental. Here is the related poetry :
Tell me when are these times that I have dreams about
Are they mere memories of better days gone by
Unsubstantial fancies fated to fade away
Or horizons waiting to b
Notes, videos audios and explanations about this Mantra on http://mein.yoga-vidya.de/profiles/blogs/krishna-krishna-mahayogin
energize others. Emotional wealth - so you can touch others by your
love. Mental wealth - for unfoldment of you talents. Spiritual wealth -
for connection with the Divine.
Look at the Photographs - and recite the Mantra - with the intention to get the energy to better serve others.
Find more photos like this on Yoga Vidya International
("Guardian Angel," sculpture by Josep Llimona, photography by P. B. Obregón)
Do you remember when
Things would happen
Have we wandered since then
Far from heaven ?
Seems to me
Roads to hell and
Good intentions, oh anything
For a taste of liberty
And a kiss from my
Guardian Angel
The door opens again
I still want in
If I had known back then
The price of sin
C'est la vie !
Blindfolded
But the seer says everything
Is the way it needs to be
On the wings of my
Guardian Angel
And if at first you don't succeed
Just wait fo
Surya Namaskar for muscle strength: Navasana Variations for developing the abdominal muscles:
Make sure you do postures which are demanding for your muscles. Hold them for about 10-30 seconds. Find out ways how you can make the postures more demanding for strength. Most important muscles to develop are:
- Thighs and buttocks through Vira Bhadrasana, Warrior Pose
- Abdominal Muscles through Navasana and ab
If today you notice your mind being unsteady, be aware that the movement of the mind is a divine manifestation.
If you have problems controling your mind, pray to the Lord to smoothen your thoughts.
If you feel your heart narrow, closed or suffer
