Yogic master meditating on mountain cliff with Himalayan sunrise

Spiritual experiences cannot be described in words – Swami Sivananda

Spiritual experiences cannot be described in words. Language is imperfect. They are to be felt and realised by the aspirants. Experiences vary. A devotee,...
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Ego Teachings – Sri Ramakrishna Teachings On Ego

A collection of teachings on ego by Sri Ramakrishna, Ego alone the cause of bondage Sir, why are we bound like this? Why don’t we...
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Fifteen Ways To Understanding The Nature of Mind

In the process of realizing the self, the role of the mind is vital. It is also very difficult to understand the mind. Therefore,...
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Is this mind permanent, or temporary?

Is this mind permanent, or temporary? – Yoga Vasishta Answers In one aspect, it is permanent and in the other, it is temporary. What is...
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Vahana Vehicles of Hindu Gods

In Hindu mythology, Janardhana is one of the 1,000 names (Sahasranama) of Lord Vishnu, found in the Vishnu Sahasranama of the Mahabharata. The name...
Mythical sacred river flowing gently past ancient forest ashram

Story – Saraswati Protecting Sage Vasistha – Sage Vishwamitra Cursing Saraswati...

There is an interesting story that connects Sage Vasistha and Sage Vishwamitra. Both these sages had difference of opinion and this often resulted in...
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The Metaphysics of Self Power

Discover the building blocks of Self Power and refuse to be the victim. The Metaphysical Aspects of Self Power Power is a broad reference to the...
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More Yokes for More Folks

The Buddha told a famous story about a blind turtle and a golden yoke to illustrate how rare the chance to discover the dharma...
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Healthy Self or No Self?

Modern psychology encourages us to have a healthy sense of self, but Buddhism teaches that the self doesn’t even exist. Barry Magid says there’s...
Sage in deep philosophical contemplation under starry night sky

Abstract Thinking and Self-Reflection In Human Beings Explained in Hindu Scriptures

Brahman projected this universe—first cosmic, then organic—at various levels of evolution. However, he was not satisfied with all these animals, serpents, fishes, trees, etc....