(Panchadasi, 10.14)
As a lamp reveals all objects while remaining in its own place, so does the witness-consciousness, itself ever motionless, illumine the objects with and without(including the workings of the mind).
(Panchadasi, 10.15)
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(Panchadasi, 10.14)
As a lamp reveals all objects while remaining in its own place, so does the witness-consciousness, itself ever motionless, illumine the objects with and without(including the workings of the mind).
(Panchadasi, 10.15)
The Opposite Positive Thought
Most people who practice yoga like to participate in the yoga asanas, or postures. Usually people go to a yoga studio, or a fitness location a few times a week. The benefits of this practice are enormous and many yoga students will gladly tell you about their experiences with reduced stress, better mental health, improved physical health and so on.
What many people are not aware of is that yoga is considered by many to be a holistic lifestyl
LINCOLN’S MISSION
In Light from Many Lamps: A Treasury of Inspiration (edited by Lillian Eichler Watson) there is a moving passage describingLincon's departure from his little town of Springfield in Illinois, OrWashington, to take up the office of President of the United States. A small crowd had gathered to give him awarm sendoff. Neither his wife nor his children accompanied him to the stationas she had quarreled with him that morning. It was a very rainy day, and as hespoke, before stepping on
Om Namo Bhagavate Chidanandaya!
Om Namo Bhagavate Krishnanandaya!
Namaste!
Today, November 5th, is the Deepavali celebration (festival of lights). There are several articles on the website of Sivananda Ashram/Divine Life Society on the significance of Deepavali. They
are:
1) Deepavali by Sri Swami Sivananda
2) The Significance of Dipavali by Sri Swami Chidananda
3) Dipavali-The Festival of Lights by Sri Swami Krishnananda
We would like to take this opportunity to wish ever
Great is the tenacity with which man clings to the senses. Yet, however substantial he may think the external worldin which he lives and moves, there comes a time in the lives of individuals andof races when, involuntarily, they ask, "Is this real?" To the personwho never finds a moment to question the credentials of his senses, whose everymoment is occupied with some sort of sense - enjoyment -- even to him deathcomes, and he also is compelled to ask, "Is this real?" Religionbegins with this qu
After 30 years I went to Rishikesh, India. I wish sooner but just to sit there on the banks of the Ganges, it all made sense. A place to visit for sure.
Swami Vishnu said Master celebrated the various Religion’s Feast days, spoke English, and gave women Sannyas. He was the most unorthodox person in the most orthodox place.
The Indian people would never support Him just a few people could understand who He was.
Anyone could come and go, Master never asked any questions. Swamiji said, many people too
Just a few hours a night. Master would come out of his Kutir promptly at 0400. Swami Vishnu had to be there to walk with Him. After an Assassination attempt, ( a man with an axe) Swamiji and another slept down by His door to ensure nothing happened. Swami Sahajananda said, “ I think Gurudev would snore”, He said,” A lot of saints did.”
Who knows.
He left the Ashram 2 X. Once for a weekend and He came back or they talked Him into coming back then another time He left for a year on His terms. He thought the Ashram was full of losers etc. He was Master’s personal assistant. When He did come back He wanted His personal assistant job back and Master pointed over to the new man currently in that position and said He was doing a fine job. It broke Swamiji’s heart.
When Swamiji had Dr. Sivananda the eye surgeon over to Canada, Swamiji asked Him d
I think just about everyone loves a steaming hot cup of miso soup! With a soothing and mild flavor, miso soup is light and "brothy", not the type of soup that is a meal on its own, so serve as an
appetizer. Miso soup is a quick, easy and light soup and is a staple of
Japanese cuisine. This basic recipe is a simple version of the classic
miso soup you'll find served in Japanese restaurants. Try this Vegetable Miso Soup recipe for a heartier soup, or, try this easy Garlic Miso Soup.
appetizer. Miso soup is a quick, easy and light soup and is a staple of
Japanese cuisine. This basic recipe is a simple version of the classic
miso soup you'll find served in Japanese restaurants. Try this Vegetable Miso Soup recipe for a heartier soup, or, try this easy Garlic Miso Soup.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups
(Album Cover for « Samsara » by Christopher Stewart)
Poligraf’s first album will be entitled « Samsara » in reference to the cycle of reincarnation in Buddhist culture.
Samsara is a Sanskrit and Pali term derived from to « flow together, » « to go or pass through states, » « to wander, » and which translates as « continuous movement » or « continuous flowing. »
In Buddhism, it refers to the concept of a cycle of birth and consequent decay and death, in which all beings in the universe participate
Sunday night completed 9 days of The Divine Mother’s worship. We had the perfect Swami Vishnudevananda style celebration. Gajananum from the Devananda Yoga Center in Berkeley, CA did an outstanding job. The food was perfect. Narayan and Hari Das took care of the details.
Swami Vishnu when He came down from the cave to get medical help from His frostbite was first admitted to a Maternity Ward and the next day a Father came over to apologize for His wife’s labor pain and her making noise. Swamiji s
(Untitled Artwork by Fred Bonneau)
« Polygraph » is intended as a portrait of human relationships turning to the sour, hinting at the necessity of constant genuineness. The composition lasts a little over 10 minutes and is composed of the following four sections :
- Exposition
- Confrontation
- Consideration
- Vindication
I have a particular fondness for that piece of music. One fine evening many years ago, the TV was on to Robert Lepage’s movie « Le Polygraphe » as I stumbled upon the main motif while tryi
