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self observation

Posted by amit agarwal on September 18, 2011 at 4:52am

Introversion (self-observation) strengthens the self. Just as a tortoise withdraws from the external environment after its work is done, we too need to find time for ourselves.In the middle of the activity of the day, we need to make time to look within and find the beauty that is hidden there. When we do this as a practice it brings a positive experience that strengthens the self. We need to give ourselves a little time everyday at regular intervals. During this time, we need to look within and

Effects of Kundalini Yoga

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

A Kundalini Yogi attains Bhukti (enjoyment) and Mukti (liberation)

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.

blessings

Posted by amit agarwal on September 17, 2011 at 7:16am

The way to accumulate the account of blessings is to remain content and make others content.While you are doing something, check if there is any limited desire for name or fame. The instant fruit of the service that you do is that you are happy, it is not what you get later that is important. So check how much you are experiencing this fruit and remaining content. Whatever you are doing for yourself or for others throughout the day, make sure that you are enjoying it. When you start enjoying wha

Signs for Kundalini Awakening

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

These are the signs that indicate that Kundalini has been awakened—viz., dispassion, fearlessness, joy, ecstasy, peace, unruffled state of mind, Siddhis or powers, contentment.

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

not be I

Posted by amit agarwal on September 16, 2011 at 7:45am

You can always be successful when there is a desire to serve others.At the end of each day, check if you have done anything for others. Also check if there is any consciousness of 'I' in all the things that you do for others. When there is even the slightest trace of a desire for benefit for yourself you cannot experience either contentment or success. Each day take up at least one thing that would bring benefit to others, irrespective of whether it will get you anything or not. When you serve w

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 water

Posted by amit agarwal on September 15, 2011 at 8:23am

Be fluid like water and adapt your nature to your surroundings.Your practice is not to resist. Instead of forcing things to be the way you want them to be, go with the flow.www.spiritualsoul.netdiamond rosary

Sahasrara

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

When it reaches the Sahasrara, he gets the highest knowledge and bliss. He reaches the highest rung in the ladder of Yoga. He becomes free in all respects. He is a full-blown Yogi.

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

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

soul-diamond rosary

Posted by amit agarwal on September 13, 2011 at 8:25am

Instead of identifying yourself as a body, identify yourself as a soul, a subtle (non-physical) star without any physical form and dimensions, a point source of light energy and consciousness. Whatever you do or say, it is you, the soul, who is performing that action through the body. The soul is like a driver and the body is the car. To be in complete control, the driver has to sit in the place where he has access to the controls and also can collect all the necessary information to make decisi

The Minor Siddhis

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on September 12, 2011 at 2:00pm

Doora-Darshana (clairvoyance), Doora-Sravana (clairaudience), Manojaya (control of the mind), Kamarupa, Parakaya Pravesha, Iccha-Mrityu are the minor Siddhis.

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

life

Posted by amit agarwal on September 11, 2011 at 7:28pm

Tasha RamesarLifes blows cannot break a person whose spirit is warmed at the fire of enthusiasm

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

The Path of Kundalini Shakti

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on September 10, 2011 at 2:00pm

Kundalini Sakti passes through the Muladhara, Svadhishthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha, Ajna Chakras and finally enters the Sahasrara at the crown of the head. The Yogi attains different Siddhis at each Chakra and experiences Ananda or bliss in various degrees.

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 Th

Purity of Heart

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on September 9, 2011 at 2:00pm

He who has Chitta-suddhi or purity of heart will be benefited by the awakening of Kundalini Sakti. He who is addicted to sensual pleasures, who is arrogant, proud, dishonest, untruthful, who disrespects the Guru , Sadhus and Saints can never attain success in Kundalini Yoga.

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

Kundalini and Sushumna

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on September 8, 2011 at 2:00pm

Kundalini, when awakened will pass through Sushumna Nadi which passes through the spinal column. Sushumna Nadi extends from Muladhara Chakra to Brahmarandra or crown of the head. When Prana flows through both nostrils, then Sushumna Nadi is activated. You will have wonderful concentration and meditation. You can change the flow of breath in Ida and Pingala Nadis through concentration on the left and right nostril, through Khechari Mudra, etc

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divi

sarvangasana

Posted by Rekha Chatterjee on September 7, 2011 at 9:34pm

This asana, as the name suggests ''sarvanga'' means all the parts of your body are utilized and tones up the whole system.For this, you have to lie on your back and raise your legs slowly together vertically upwards balancing yourself on your shoulders.Use your hips as a support for your hands as you raise your legs.Keep your chin pressed against the chest and try to remain in this position for a minute to start with and as you gradually become more confident to do this asana, you can hold on fo

Kanda and Nadis

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on September 7, 2011 at 2:00pm

Kanda is situated between the anus and the root of the reproductive organ. It is like the shape of an egg. It is the centre of the astral body. The Yoga-Nadis spring from Kanda. Nadis are the astral tubes made up of astral matter. They carry Pranic currents. There are 72,000 Nadis. Of these, three are most important. They are Ida, Pingala and Sushumna.

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

Purification and Kundalini Yoga

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on September 6, 2011 at 2:00pm

The first step in Kundalini Yoga is the purification of Nadis.

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 prepare for Kundalini Yoga

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on September 5, 2011 at 2:00pm

He who has firm faith in the scriptures, who has Sadachara (right conduct), who constantly engages himself in the service of his Guru , who is free from lust, anger, delusion, greed, vanity, hatred and egoism can awaken Kundalini, attain perfection and enter into Samadhi quickly.

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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self observation

Effects of Kundalini Yoga

blessings

Signs for Kundalini Awakening

not be I

The Highest State

be water

Sahasrara

The Ascent of Kundalini

soul-diamond rosary

The Minor Siddhis

life

Names of the Major Siddhis

The Path of Kundalini Shakti

Purity of Heart

Kundalini and Sushumna

sarvangasana

Kanda and Nadis

Purification and Kundalini Yoga

How to prepare for Kundalini Yoga

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