Prahlad was born to a demon named Hiranyakashipu. Hiranyakashipu had prayed to Vishnu and had obtained a boon. He wanted immortality but Vishnu said, that cannot be given but ask for anything else. Hiranyakashipu then got the boon that he could not be destroyed indoors or outdoors, in daytime or nighttime, by anything living or …
February 2010 archive
Feb 28
Swarodaya or knowledge of the breath
Swar : means flow of breath through the nostril. Odaya means arise. Swarodaya is the knowledge of the breath. This knowledge of the breath is absolutely necessary for everyone – whether one is walking on the path of Yoga or not. If you are a Yogi, you must have a detailed knowledge of the breath. …
Feb 28
The path of Yoga (union wih God)
When I use the word Yoga, many people have the vision of someone chanting Om om or sitting in various Yogic postures or doing breathing exercise. Those things are a small part of Yoga. The true meaning of Yoga means to be united with God. Choose whatever path that suits your fancy but the fastest …
Bhavin