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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

Mudras

Posted by Swami Saradananda on May 25, 2011 at 11:13pm

Your body is a subtle and powerful antenna that is continually receiving energy and also transmitting it. Mudras are hand positions that seal psychic energies into specific channels; they powerful spiritual tools that assist you in purifying your physical, mental and psychic bodies. They can enable you to receive, transmit and utilize energy more efficiently. With regular practice, mudras can sharpen and expand your inner awareness. They help you to restore balance within your physical body, the

States of the Mind

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

The mind passes into many conditions or states as it is made up of three qualities—Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. Kshipta (wandering), Vikshipta (gathering), Mudha (ignorant), Ekagra (one-pointed), and Nirodha (contrary) are the five states of 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 So

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.

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

Relax in Meditation

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

Never wrestle with the mind during meditation. Do not use any violent efforts at concentration.

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

Take the Middle Path

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

Do not mix too much. Do not talk too much. Do not walk too much. Do not eat too much. Do not sleep too much. Do not exert too much.

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

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

Obstacles tto Concentration

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on May 19, 2011 at 2:00pm

Sleep, tossing of mind, attachment to objects, subtle desires and cravings, laziness, lack of Brahmacharya, gluttony are all obstacles in meditation

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.

TIME IS LIFE .WASTING TIME IS WASTING ONE''S LIFE

Posted by VISHNU ER on May 19, 2011 at 12:47pm

TIME IS LIFE .WASTING TIME IS WASTING ONE''S LIFE

Aids to Concentration

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

Retention of breath, Brahmacharya, Sattvic food, seclusion, silence, Satsanga , not mixing much with people are all aids to concentration.

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

What is Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara

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

Any easy, steady, comfortable pose is Asana, posture for meditation. Asanas steady the body. Pranayama, breathing exercise, checks the outgoing tendencies of the mind. Pratyahara, directiong the mind inside, gives inner spiritual strength. It removes all sorts of distractions. It develops will-power.

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 Sivan

NO MATTER HOW BAD A PERSON MAY BE,HE MUST BE POSSESSING AT LEAST ONE VIRTUE .BE LIKE THE HUMMING BIRD AND PICK THE SWEETNESS OF VIRTUES.

Posted by VISHNU ER on May 15, 2011 at 6:12pm

NO MATTER HOW BAD A PERSON MAY BE,HE MUST BE POSSESSING AT LEAST ONE VIRTUE .BE LIKE THE HUMMING BIRD AND PICK THE SWEETNESS OF VIRTUES.

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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

Mudras

States of the Mind

Be regular in meditation

How to deal with unwanted thoughts in Meditation

Relax in Meditation

Take the Middle Path

Dispassion

Obstacles tto Concentration

TIME IS LIFE .WASTING TIME IS WASTING ONE''S LIFE

Aids to Concentration

Raja Yoga, the Yoga of Mind Control and Meditation

What is Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara

NO MATTER HOW BAD A PERSON MAY BE,HE MUST BE POSSESSING AT LEAST ONE VIRTUE .BE LIKE THE HUMMING BIRD AND PICK THE SWEETNESS OF VIRTUES.

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