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Kirtan, a talk by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati

Posted by Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Sarasawti on November 7, 2009 at 2:05am

Kirtan, God in Seed FormChanting gives expression to the soul’s innate yearning for the Divine. The primary methods of chanting are japa, the mental repetition of a mantra in meditation, and kirtan, the singing of God’s names, usually accompanied by musical instruments such as harmonium, drum, cymbals. Since ancient times, kirtan has been the cornerstone to the devotional schools of Indian religion, combining the artistry and disciplines of traditional music with the transcendent power of mantra

Spiritual Alphabeth

Posted by Michael Linde on November 2, 2009 at 4:44pm

This is one of the nicest and most beautiful uses of the alphabet that I have ever seen. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Have a good day!

Although things are not perfect

Because of trials or pain

Continue in thanksgiving

Do not begin to blame

Even when the times are hard

Fierce winds are bound to blow

God is forever able

Hold on to what you know

Imagine life without His love

Joy would cease to be

Keep thanking Him for all the things

Love imparts to thee

Move out of "Camp Complaining"

No weapon that i

PALO SANTO

Posted by Rafael Parducci V. on October 27, 2009 at 8:00pm

The oils of Palo Santo (Bursera Graveolens), of the mark SAINTWOOD, can be obtained in three presentations: Essential Oil, Oily Resin and the combination of both or Palo Total.ESSENTIAL OIL: Is obtained through a careful and harmonious process of tri-distillation that begins with the eco-collection of the raw material on the private forest of San Mateo – Manta. It energy properties is the type Yang. Is the most powerful of the essential oils by its broad spectrum of healing and aromatic use. Imp

SACRED OILS

Posted by Rafael Parducci V. on October 27, 2009 at 7:30pm

"TREES THAT PERFUME THE AXE THAT WOUNDS"

EL PALO SANTO (BURSERA GRAVEOLENS) "Belongs to the sacred lineage of the trees that for centuries had been the source of the principal essential oils"

PALO SANTO TREE (Bursera Graveolens) Products are: The essential oil, the resin oil and the natural wood incense.

This Products contained a New Vegetal Spirit of the New Age who bring an exotic and great power in it perfumes.

Both, Palo Santo’s Essentials oil & resin oil, have a complete new healing aroma, we

The Greatest Wonder – Words from Sri Ramakrishna

Posted by Reddy Kilowatt on October 25, 2009 at 8:30pm

One day somebody asked Sri Ramakrishna “What is the greatest wonder?”

Thakur immediately replied, “The life of a sadhu [see definition below]. All – men, devatas, gandharvas, birds, beasts and insects, even trees and creepers, tread one path but the sadhu treads another – just the opposite one, upstream. Everywhere man and woman unite but the sadhu goes alone. Unless one is alone, one cannot attain to Him. Sadhus goes in company for some time – that of the guru – then he has to go alone till th

Conditions for the Coming of a Spiritual Age - By Sri Aurobindo

Posted by 1d5d6sq1rv7ao on October 23, 2009 at 5:33pm

A CHANGE of this kind, the change from the mental and vital to the spiritual order of life, must necessarily be accomplished in the individual and in a great number of individuals before it can lay any effective hold upon the community. The Spirit in humanity discovers, develops, builds into form in the individual man: it is through the progressive and formative individual that it offers the discovery and the chance of a new self-creation to the mind of the race. For the communal mind holds thin

FAMOUS HINDUS ON THE SUBJECT OF NON VIOLENCE

Posted by VIJITATMA DASA on October 23, 2009 at 1:31am

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way in which its animals are treated. Mahatma GandhiAs long as human society continues to allow cows to be regularly killed in slaughterhouses, there cannot be any question of peace and prosperity. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Founder- Acharya of ISKCONRefrain from killing knowingly even the trifling insects like a louse, a bug or a mosquito. Use no violence even to gain possession of a woman, wealth or kingdom. Never

MEAT AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Posted by VIJITATMA DASA on October 20, 2009 at 4:19pm

"Today, millions of people are consuming countless hamburgers, steaks, and roasts, oblivious to the impact their dietary habits are having on the biosphere and the very survivability of life on earth. Every pound of grain-fed flesh is secured at the expense of a burned forest, an eroded rangeland, a barren field, a dried-up river or stream, and the release of millions of tons of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane into the skies." from "Beyond Beef" by Jeremy Rifkin.Varshana, Uttar Prades

Swami Vivekananda's Biography in Comics

Posted by Eduardo Mendoza on October 19, 2009 at 2:08pm

Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, is one of the great yoga masters who shared his teachings in the West. The link below is about his life as it is shown in comics. Language: Spanish.http://scenia.jalbum.net/swami%20vivekananda/

Happy Diwali

Posted by Sukadev Bretz on October 17, 2009 at 1:44pm

Today is Diwali, the Indian Festival of Light. May your inner light shine forth - may you attain peace and happiness. May your Meditation lead you to the realization of that light within.

Om Shanti Yours Sukadev

Centenary of Hymn to ' Durga '. - By Sri Aurobindo

Posted by 1d5d6sq1rv7ao on October 16, 2009 at 6:18pm

18 October 1909 - 18 October 2009MOTHER DURGA! Rider on the lion, giver of all strength, Mother, beloved of Siva! We born from thy parts of Power, we the youth of India, are seated here in thy temple. Listen, O Mother, descend upon earth, make thyself manifest in this land of India.MOTHER DURGA! From age to age, in life after life, we come down into the human body, do thy work and return to the Home of Delight. Now too we are born, dedicated to thy work. Listen, O Mother, descend upon earth, com

Happy Dhanvantri Jayanti !!

Posted by Adwait Tripathi on October 15, 2009 at 5:17pm

Dhanvantari Jayanthi – Day To Worship The God of AyurvedaDhanvantari Jayanthi (Dhanvanthari Jayanti or Dhanwantari Jayanti) is the third day of Diwali festival. Dhanvantari Jayanthi is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanteras. As you know, on the day of Dhan teras people worship Sri Mahalaxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. People also worship Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda on this day.Who is Lord Dhanavatari ?According to the Hindu scriptures and traditions, Dh

Hello beautiful souls

Posted by Solvei Kristin McKenna on September 29, 2009 at 8:21am

How are you today? Feeling good? Whatever you are experiencing... it will pass. Yes, time washes us down this eventful river of life, and the key is to be fully present, as we travel. And where is is our emotional state while traveling? Are we creating a higher, vibrant life today or are we digging a hole of anger and frustration?If we only knew the POWER of our emotions, our feelings set the tone for our future. I've had some crappy days, and it is not easy, shifting my misery fest into one of

Recitation of Devi Kavacham - The Armour of the Divine Mother

Posted by Sukadev Bretz on September 27, 2009 at 9:40am

Slow recitation of "Devi Kavacham", one of the most important Mantras from Markandeya Purana for the adoration of the Divine Mother. This Mantra serves as "protection" and is classically recited during Navaratri. You can download the text of Devi Kavacham here so you can recite along.

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Intuitive Guidance

Posted by amit agarwal on September 26, 2009 at 4:49am

Intuitive Guidance ---- Nurturing Mind Body and SpiritStrengthening our intuitive abilities and being aware of our surroundings allow us to recognize lucrative opportunities and make beneficial decisions. While our intuition speaks to us spontaneously, we can learn to use it as a tool for growth if we instead learn to access it on demand. Making time to clear our mental and spiritual channels and tune in to our inner wisdom gives us a heightened sense of clarity that can enhance every experience

" Spirituality and Healing "

Posted by Mukesh on September 26, 2009 at 4:44am

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What is ‘AUM’ (OM)

Posted by Dayamoyee on September 19, 2009 at 3:00pm

In the spiritual world, in India, ‘AUM’ is a very weighty word, used in the beginning of hymn and ‘Mantras’ (spell like words used in good purpose).Some of us think that ‘AUM’ is the first sound and seed of all sounds.In fact, ‘BOM’ is the first sound of the universe. It came into existence with the birth of the universe, or the beginning of the great creation, with a big explosion (Big bang).“AUM’ is the root of all sounds and the base music of cosmic organ. The great universe is in motion from

Reunion of Staff of Swami Vishnu-devananda

Posted by Swami Vishnu - Life and Teaching on September 7, 2009 at 9:58am

Video of the Reunion in August 2009 of Staff of Swami Vishnu-devananda from the 60s, 70s and 80s:

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Explanation by Bharata:
This was a reunion for yoga staff from years ago. It was held at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp in Val Morin, Quebec, Canada. Forty-four former staff attended. Many of the staff I had not seen in 15 or 20 years. It was a joyous time! (Videoed & photographed with iPhone!...with some help from iMovie & Photoshop!)

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The Music Of Poligraf : The Dam part 8

Posted by Christopher Stewart on September 4, 2009 at 8:26pm

("Masculine Wave" by Katsushika Hokusai)

"Ocean" is the concluding part of "The Dam" and symbolizes the dream, the goal, the calling.

The ocean is calling.

The Music Of Poligraf series are reposts of writings and audio clips that have been originally published on The Goal Was So Near from November 2008 to April 2009, made available for those who missed the original Clip Of The Day series.

Please note that poligraf.net will be offline for a few days while our servers are being relocated and upgrade

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Kirtan, a talk by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati

Spiritual Alphabeth

PALO SANTO

SACRED OILS

The Greatest Wonder – Words from Sri Ramakrishna

Conditions for the Coming of a Spiritual Age - By Sri Aurobindo

FAMOUS HINDUS ON THE SUBJECT OF NON VIOLENCE

MEAT AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Swami Vivekananda's Biography in Comics

Happy Diwali

Centenary of Hymn to ' Durga '. - By Sri Aurobindo

Happy Dhanvantri Jayanti !!

Hello beautiful souls

Recitation of Devi Kavacham - The Armour of the Divine Mother

Intuitive Guidance

" Spirituality and Healing "

What is ‘AUM’ (OM)

Reunion of Staff of Swami Vishnu-devananda

Take care friends

The Music Of Poligraf : The Dam part 8

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