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Two Kinds of Samadhi

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

Samadhi is of two kinds—Savikalpa, Samprajnata or Sabija, and Nirvikalpa or Asamprajnata or Nirbija.

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

Mudra (cont)

Posted by Swami Saradananda on June 4, 2011 at 11:14pm

The most common mudras for meditation is Chin mudra (palms upward) and Jnana mudra (palms down). The fingers may be joined in one of two ways:1) Touch the tip of your thumb to the tip of the index finger to form a circle, indicating that the individual ego is joined with universal Self. Using this mudra for meditation invites calmness and helps you to tune in to a new awareness and knowledge.OR2) Bring the tip of your index finger to the first joint of the thumb, indicating that the individual e

The five Kleshas, afflictions

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on June 4, 2011 at 2:00pm

Avidya (ignorance), Asmita (egoism), Raga-Dvesha (likes and dislikes), Abhinivesha (clinging to mundane life) are the five Kleshas or afflictions. Destroy these afflictions. You will attain Samadhi

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.

Meditation on OM

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on June 3, 2011 at 2:00pm

Meditation on OM with Bhava and its meaning removes obstacles in Sadhana and helps to attain Samadhi .

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

Kriya Yoga, the Yoga of Action

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

Tapas, Svadhyaya, Ishvarapranidhana constitute Kriya Yoga. Kriya Yoga purifies the heart quickly.

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

How to control the Mind

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

Control the mind by Abhyasa (practice) and Vairagya (dispassion)

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.

TRY TO CONQUER GREED '''NOW'''BECAUSE ''WHILE MAN BECOMES OLD,HIS GREED BECOMES YOUTHFUL''

Posted by VISHNU ER on June 1, 2011 at 3:10am

TRY TO CONQUER GREED '''NOW'''BECAUSE ''WHILE MAN BECOMES OLD,HIS GREED BECOMES YOUTHFUL''

Vairagya, Dispassion

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

Dull Vairagya will not help you in attaining perfection in Yoga. You must have Para Vairagya or Theevra Vairagya, intense dispassion.

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

ONCE YOU EXPERIENCE GOD, THERE IS NO NEED TO LOOK FOR ANYONE BETTER

Posted by VISHNU ER on May 30, 2011 at 7:17pm

ONCE YOU EXPERIENCE GOD, THERE IS NO NEED TO LOOK FOR ANYONE BETTER

UNLESS I DEVELOP SELF -RESPECT,I WILL REMAIN UNDER SOMEONE ELSE'S FOOL

Posted by VISHNU ER on May 30, 2011 at 7:13pm

UNLESS I DEVELOP SELF -RESPECT,I WILL REMAIN UNDER SOMEONE ELSE'S FOOL

In Indian philosophy, your body is made up of five elements, with each of your five fingers representing one of these elements: Thumb: fire, sun, radiant matter, heat, light – the energy that drives a

Posted by Swami Saradananda on May 30, 2011 at 5:29pm

In Indian philosophy, your body is made up of five elements, with each of your five fingers representing one of these elements:Thumb: fire, sun, radiant matter, heat, light – the energy that drives all other matterIndex finger: air, wind, matter in gaseous formMiddle finger: sky, space, akasha etherRing finger: earth, matter in solid formLittle finger: water, matter in liquid formMost mudras are formed by using your thumb (fire) to lightly stimulate one or more of the other elements by touching

Concentrate on the Third Eye

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

Concentrate on Trikuti (the space between the two eyebrows) with closed eyes. This is the best spot for concentration. The mind can be easily controlled, as this is the seat for 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

What is Abhyasa, practice

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

Any practice which steadies the mind and makes it one-pointed is Abhyasa. You must practise Yoga steadily with great patience and zeal. Then alone will you attain perfection.

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

LONELINESS IS OFTEN THE RESULT OF THE ONE'S LACK OF ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE

Posted by VISHNU ER on May 29, 2011 at 3:25am

LONELINESS IS OFTEN THE RESULT OF THE ONE'S LACK OF ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE

Il est une fois O (Part 2)

Posted by Benjamin Nemopode on May 28, 2011 at 5:28pm

Je me souviens en 1994 avoir bu beaucoup d’eau et avoir semblé vivre une expérience métaphysique, entendant deux voix dans un jardin semblant parler de mon sort ou de ma naissance. Ce fut alors comme si mon ventre se gonflait et accouchait dans l’invisible de quelque chose. Le lendemain j’entendis encore autre chose, deux autres voix et encore une naissance me sembla t-il d’ailleurs. Peut être ma future naissance pensais-je alors car la scène me sembla future. Plus tard je suis sorti dans la vil

Samyama

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

A Raja Yogi practises Samyama or the combined practice of Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi at one and the same time and gets detailed knowledge of an object.

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

Mudras 2

Posted by Swami Saradananda on May 27, 2011 at 5:48pm

Perhaps the best known mudra is “Namaskar” which signifies “the divinity within me salutes the divinity within you”

Siddhis and spiritual progress

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

Do not run after Siddhis, spiritual powers. Siddhis are great temptations. They will bring about your downfall.

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

Control your thoughts

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

By controlling the thoughts the Sadhaka attains great Siddhis, mental powers. He becomes an adept. He attains Asamprajnata Samadhi or Kaivalya.

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

IT IS GREATER TO GIVE A HANDFULL OF RICE WITH LOVE AND HONESTY THAN TO GIVE A THOUSAND DOLLERS WITH THE DESIRE FOR NAME AND FRAME

Posted by VISHNU ER on May 26, 2011 at 12:54pm

IT IS GREATER TO GIVE A HANDFULL OF RICE WITH LOVE AND HONESTY THAN TO GIVE A THOUSAND DOLLERS WITH THE DESIRE FOR NAME AND FRAME

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Two Kinds of Samadhi

Mudra (cont)

The five Kleshas, afflictions

Meditation on OM

Kriya Yoga, the Yoga of Action

How to control the Mind

TRY TO CONQUER GREED '''NOW'''BECAUSE ''WHILE MAN BECOMES OLD,HIS GREED BECOMES YOUTHFUL''

Vairagya, Dispassion

ONCE YOU EXPERIENCE GOD, THERE IS NO NEED TO LOOK FOR ANYONE BETTER

UNLESS I DEVELOP SELF -RESPECT,I WILL REMAIN UNDER SOMEONE ELSE'S FOOL

In Indian philosophy, your body is made up of five elements, with each of your five fingers representing one of these elements: Thumb: fire, sun, radiant matter, heat, light – the energy that drives a

Concentrate on the Third Eye

What is Abhyasa, practice

LONELINESS IS OFTEN THE RESULT OF THE ONE'S LACK OF ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE

Il est une fois O (Part 2)

Samyama

Mudras 2

Siddhis and spiritual progress

Control your thoughts

IT IS GREATER TO GIVE A HANDFULL OF RICE WITH LOVE AND HONESTY THAN TO GIVE A THOUSAND DOLLERS WITH THE DESIRE FOR NAME AND FRAME

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