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THE WORRIED CONVICT DIES MANY TIMES BEFORE HE REACHES THE GALLOWS.

Posted by VISHNU ER on April 16, 2011 at 4:21am

THE WORRIED CONVICT DIES MANY TIMES BEFORE HE REACHES THE GALLOWS.

Spring cleaning - Saucha

Posted by Swami Saradananda on April 15, 2011 at 2:36pm

Many people misunderstand yoga to be a “cult of the body”. However, whilst yoga does not see the body as evil, neither does it intend to glorify your physical body. Even hatha yoga practices are designed to remind you that your body is the vehicle of your soul. It is an instrument that works best when you keep it clean and strong. If your body breaks down, you won’t reach your goal.
As the first of the niyamas, saucha represents purification on all levels. It includes the physical cleanliness of

Communion with the Lord

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on April 15, 2011 at 2:00pm

Devotion is the seed. Faith is the root. Service of saints is the shower. Communion with the Lord is the fruit.

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

Effects of Bhakti, Devotion

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

Bhakti is the greatest power on this earth. It gushes from one’s pure heart. It redeems and saves. It purifies the heart.

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

What is Bhakti

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on April 13, 2011 at 2:00pm

Bhakti is supreme love towards God . It is love for love’s sake. The devotee wants God and God alone. There is no selfish expectation here.

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

Obsolete Spiritual Legacies and Dogmas

Posted by Mukundan P.R. on April 13, 2011 at 8:39am

Gurucharanam SaranamIf the present age is witnessing unprecedented clashes and turmoil arising out of socio-economic disparities, religious fundamentalism, plunders of nature and natural resources, it is because man has failed to comprehend the original spiritual script of the Creator. Unless humanity understands the correct spiritual perspective behind life and Creation, which has an un-patentable universality, the world will, as we see today, go on in opposite directions giving torment to the

The very secret of Guru–Disciple spirituality.

Posted by Mukundan P.R. on April 13, 2011 at 8:26am

Gurucharanam SaranamThe Very Secret of Guru-Disciple SpiritualitySwami Navananma Jnana Tapaswi, Santhigiri AshramGuru-Disciple Spirituality is a discipline to be learned by individuals in their life. It is not a matter of rituals; it is a way of life through practice. Therefore, there should be an authority to learn from. Spirituality is not a philosophy to be learned from books. Instead of books, the spiritual philosophy is decoded through the way of action (karma) and the status embedded in th

What is God ?

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

God is love. Love is God . God is nectar. God is Prema

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.

NO MATTER HOW GREAT YOUR WORDS MAY BE ,YOU WILL BE JUDGED BY YOUR ACTIONS.

Posted by VISHNU ER on April 12, 2011 at 2:19am

NO MATTER HOW GREAT YOUR WORDS MAY BE ,YOU WILL BE JUDGED BY YOUR ACTIONS.

Effects of inner sound meditatin

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on April 11, 2011 at 2:00pm

The sound entraps the mind. The mind becomes one with the sound as milk with water. It becomes absorbed in Brahman or the Absolute. You will then attain the Seat of Eternal 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

IF GOD IS MY FATHER ,TEACHER ,GUIDE,ETC .HOW CAN I HAVE FEAR OF ANYTHING IN THIS PHYSICAL WORLD????

Posted by VISHNU ER on April 11, 2011 at 4:50am

IF GOD IS MY FATHER ,TEACHER ,GUIDE,ETC .HOW CAN I HAVE FEAR OF ANYTHING IN THIS PHYSICAL WORLD????

How to hear the Anahata Sounds

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

Hear the sounds through the right ear. Change your concentration from the gross sound to the subtle. The mind will soon be absorbed in the sound. You will get knowledge of hidden things when you hear the seventh. You will hear Para-Vak when you hear the eighth sound. You will develop the divine eye when you hear the ninth. You will attain Para Brahman when you hear the tenth.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikes

Different kind of Anahata Nada – inner sounds in Meditation

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

Different kind of Anahata Nada – inner sounds in Meditation
The first sound is chini, the second is chin-chini, the third is the sound of a bell, the fourth is like that of a conch. The fifth is like that of a lute. The sixth is like that of a cymbal. The seventh is like that of a flute. The eighth is like that of a drum. The ninth is like that of a Mridanga. The tenth is like that of thunder.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Societ

CALMNESSS AND TOLERANCE ACT LIKE AIR--CONDITIONING IN A ROOM;THEY INCREASE MAN'S EFFICIENCY

Posted by VISHNU ER on April 9, 2011 at 3:25am

CALMNESSS AND TOLERANCE ACT LIKE AIR--CONDITIONING IN A ROOM;THEY INCREASE MAN'S EFFICIENCY

Practice of Anahata Nada Yoga – listening to the inner sounds

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

Sit on Padmasana or Siddhasana or Sukhasana. Close the ears with the thumb. This is Shanmukhi Mudra or Vaishnavi Mudra. Now hear the music of Anahata sounds. You will have wonderful concentration. Abandon all worldly thoughts. Subdue your passion. Become indifferent to all sensual objects. Practise Yama (self-restraint), or Sadachara (right conduct); concentrate on the sound which annihilates the mind.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one

How to hear the inner Sounds Anahata Nada

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

Do Japa or Soham with breath (Ajapa Japa). Practise Pranayama for one or two months. You will hear the ten sounds (Anahata sounds) clearly and enjoy the music of the soul. The sound that you hear will make you deaf to all external sounds

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 you Surrender

Posted by Kriyananda Maharshi Dayananda on April 7, 2011 at 1:09pm

The word devotion, surrender sounds very nice but did you ever think that the surrender or devotion shown to the almighty are completely pure and to whom you offer your worship, sing hymn or bhajan are coming from your within and it is not for show off.

The mantra you have been chanting for a long time but have you ever felt that mantra actually works and it is worthwhile. Did it make any difference in your life? If is not like that then you must think that there is some thing such which either t

WHY NOT BE INSTRUMENTAL IN SOLVING THE PROBLEMS OF OTHERS INSTEAD OF BEING A PROBLEM YOURSELF ???

Posted by VISHNU ER on April 7, 2011 at 2:20am

WHY NOT BE INSTRUMENTAL IN SOLVING THE PROBLEMS OF OTHERS INSTEAD OF BEING A PROBLEM YOURSELF ???

True Happiness

Posted by kamal on April 6, 2011 at 3:52am

When we are selfless, there is no anger, hatred, jealousy, greed, lust, good, bad, insult, humiliation, compliment, censure, success, failure, irritation, disappointment, fears, worries, happiness and unhappiness. When there are no more such impurities and duality, true compassion takes over the whole consciousness.

Effect of Mantra Chanting

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on April 6, 2011 at 2:00am

Sound helps to control the mind easily. When the mind is absorbed in melodious sound, it does not run after sensual objects.

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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THE WORRIED CONVICT DIES MANY TIMES BEFORE HE REACHES THE GALLOWS.

Spring cleaning - Saucha

Communion with the Lord

Effects of Bhakti, Devotion

What is Bhakti

Obsolete Spiritual Legacies and Dogmas

The very secret of Guru–Disciple spirituality.

What is God ?

NO MATTER HOW GREAT YOUR WORDS MAY BE ,YOU WILL BE JUDGED BY YOUR ACTIONS.

Effects of inner sound meditatin

IF GOD IS MY FATHER ,TEACHER ,GUIDE,ETC .HOW CAN I HAVE FEAR OF ANYTHING IN THIS PHYSICAL WORLD????

How to hear the Anahata Sounds

Different kind of Anahata Nada – inner sounds in Meditation

CALMNESSS AND TOLERANCE ACT LIKE AIR--CONDITIONING IN A ROOM;THEY INCREASE MAN'S EFFICIENCY

Practice of Anahata Nada Yoga – listening to the inner sounds

How to hear the inner Sounds Anahata Nada

How you Surrender

WHY NOT BE INSTRUMENTAL IN SOLVING THE PROBLEMS OF OTHERS INSTEAD OF BEING A PROBLEM YOURSELF ???

True Happiness

Effect of Mantra Chanting

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