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Mistakes are Stepping Stones to Success

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

Sin is only a mistake. Knowledge of Self will burn all sins. The Name of the Lord will destroy all sins. Therefore, repeat His Name and attain Wisdom of Atman

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.

Be Alert

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 1, 2011 at 2:00pm

Be cautious. Be vigilant. Be diligent. Be alert. The senses are very turbulent. They will hurl you down into the abyss of ignorance at any moment. Always do Japa, do Kirtan. Meditate ceaselessly.

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

HRIDAYA MUDRA

Posted by Swami Saradananda on July 31, 2011 at 11:52pm

Bring the tip of your index finger to the root of the thumb. Join the tips of your middle and ring fingers with the tip of the thumb. The little finger remains straight. Place your hands on your knees with the palms upward. Close your eyes and relax your body, keeping it motionless for 25-30 minutes.The middle and ring fingers relate directly to the meridians connected with the heart. The thumb closes the circuit.Hridaya mudra may prove very helpful to release pent-up emotion and unburden your h

Develop good Quality

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

Cultivate the divine qualities: humility, harmlessness, purity, steadfastness, self-control, dispassion, unostentatiousness, non-attachment, balance of mind, fearlessness, angerlessness, self-restraint, renunciation, straightforwardness, truthfulness, compassion, non-covetousness, steadiness. You will attain Wisdom of the Self or Brahma-Jnana.

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

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

Devotion to God and Service to Humanity

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

Give the mind to the Lord and the hands for the service of humanity. Always think of Lord only. You will soon attain God -realisation easily.

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

On Individualistic Spirituality

Posted by Christopher Stewart on July 28, 2011 at 7:01pm

In my opinion, on some social networks there appears to be a tendency to avoid challenges altogether in order to protect beliefs.The rationale seems to be that the intent of the challengers is merely to « make wrong, » and that those who challenge are just not « confident in their own beliefs. »But what then if the intent is not to « make wrong » ? What if the intent is to shed a different light ? What if the prompting comes from the heart and not the ego ? What if the ego tries to ignore the ov

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

Sakshi Bhava – Attitude of a Withness

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 27, 2011 at 2:00pm

Seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, eating, moving, speaking, grasping, etc., are actions of the senses. Atman is the silent witness. Thou art really the Atman or the Witness, Sakshi. Never forget this

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.

Jnana and Bhakti – Wisdom and Love

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 26, 2011 at 2:00pm

All actions culminate in Jnana or wisdom. Bhakti also terminates in wisdom. Without Bhakti, Jnana is impossible.

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

Guru helps to attain Self Realisation

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 25, 2011 at 2:00pm

Serve your Guru . Be devoted to your Guru . Obey him. Have implicit faith in his teachings. You will grow in spirituality. The veil will be torn down. You will attain Self-realisation.

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

Go beyond likes and dislikes – experience Pease

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

Conquer likes and dislikes which abide in the senses. You can conquer mind and attain the Peace of the Eternal.

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

Surrender to the Lord

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

Surrender all actions unto the Lord. Fix your mind on Him. Free yourself from egoism, attachment, desire. No action will bind you. Actions are burnt by the fire of Wisdom. Such actions are no longer actions at all. You will attain the Supreme Abode of everlasting bliss and peace.

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 power to concenterate[Pranayama]

Posted by Rekha Chatterjee on July 23, 2011 at 12:46am

By practicing Pranayama,one can achieve concentration which is very essential in our daily life. For this sit in padmasan i.e cross legged and take your right thumb to close your right nostril. Then slowly draw in air through your left nostril. Now close your left nostril too with the ring finger of your right hand.try to hold on the air as far as you are comfortable.Then slowly you release or exhale this air out from the right nostril by remaving your thumb.Now, you repeat the same way with you

Integration (The Chrome Lake part 7 - revisited)

Posted by Christopher Stewart on July 23, 2011 at 12:14am

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(Based on « 4D virtual 3x3x3x3 sequential move puzzle, scrambled » by SpinningSpark)

« Integration » is the seventh and final chapter of « The Chrome Lake. »

This instrumental section starts on a chaotic solo piano part which is soon backed up by the rhythm section that plays up the oddness and dissonance. The intent here is to convey the impression of having too many pieces to fit in a puzzle, combined with an urge to complete it.

The disarray slowly gives way to order and steady forward movemen

Become a Silent Witness

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 22, 2011 at 2:00pm

Think and feel that Prakriti or Svabhava or Guna does everything. Identify yourself with the Actionless Atman, the Silent Witness and thus free yourself from the bondage of action

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.

APANA MUDRA

Posted by Swami Saradananda on July 22, 2011 at 10:08am

Join the tips of your middle and ring fingers to the tip of your thumb. This mudra may help you to eliminate impurities from your body: excreta, urine, sweat. It particularly works with your kidneys, problems with gas in the digestive system, constipation and piles, and diseases related to your mouth, nose, ears and eyes. There are indications that can enhance the health of your teeth, and perhaps help you to control diabetes.

Practice Apana Mudra

for 45 minutes daily

Do your Duty

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

Constantly do your duty without attachment. Your heart will be purified. You will attain immortal bliss.

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

PRANA MUDRA

Posted by Swami Saradananda on July 20, 2011 at 3:15pm

Bring the tip of your little and ring fingers to tip of thumb; relax the other two fingers. Bringing these three fingers together creates a special flow of prana that rejuvenates your body and mind.
Prana is basic vital energy within the body. This mudra can increase vitality if practiced regularly. It may help to strengthen both your immune system and weakened muscles
Many people find it helpful to practice when they are suffering from eye defects or diseases.
For healthier eyes: practice at lea

Selfless Service

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

Selfless actions will purify your heart and lead to the attainment of wisdom of the Self.

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

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Mistakes are Stepping Stones to Success

Be Alert

HRIDAYA MUDRA

Develop good Quality

Offer everything to the Lord

Devotion to God and Service to Humanity

On Individualistic Spirituality

The Same Self in All Beings

Sakshi Bhava – Attitude of a Withness

Jnana and Bhakti – Wisdom and Love

Guru helps to attain Self Realisation

Go beyond likes and dislikes – experience Pease

Surrender to the Lord

The power to concenterate[Pranayama]

Integration (The Chrome Lake part 7 - revisited)

Become a Silent Witness

APANA MUDRA

Do your Duty

PRANA MUDRA

Selfless Service

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