Oct 31
Yoga Vasistha is one of the highest books ever. It has everything in it. Including details of life in other planets and universes. This statement is literally true. Few are lucky enough to experience immortality and nectar The book of course talks about those people!
Oct 30
How do you reach there? Non stop practice! Practice of? – not having thoughts! How do I stop thoughts? – proper meditation. Not the meditation that focuses on body or imagines things or imagines Chakra Help! I can’t stop thoughts – learn the trick. It is not in books. Universal problem. Takes time. Patience. How …
Oct 30
From ~ A Sadhu’s Reminiscences of Ramana Maharshi, P.22 Major Chadwick, a principal western disciple about Sri Ramana.; Bhagavan was a very beautiful person; he shone with a visible light or aura. He had the most delicate hands I have ever seen with which alone he could express himself, one might almost say talk. His …
Oct 30
So here is a logic used by Ramana Maharshi. He is accurate but that logic belongs to a higher realm. You cannot use his logic or discussion when trying to explain to someone only belonging to this world D.: If one is to withdraw oneself, why is there the world? M.: Where is the world …
Oct 29
I have said this before and also vaguely mentioned how to get rid of it Aurobindo wrote very well on it The only person who thought you can get rid of desire by satisfaction is Rajneesh. Osho. From what I understand – I could be wrong, my apologies – he said if you like sex …
Oct 27
Turn the mind within Read the statement! Applaud. Wow so great. So wonderful And everyone thinks they know how to turn the mind inside Some reactions I have seen Oh simple! Very simple – meditate. Its nothing – yoga!!!!! What is there to it? Sing and dance to the glory of God Surrender to God. …
Oct 27
So I tire of blogs And the spirtual talks Books and vedas Courses and yoga Have no scope Read the upanishad Read the Gita Read the Bible And the recitals They are like a tour book A charming promise Of things not seen To get there You need a passport A visa and a guide …
Oct 26
Voice Of Vivekananda: “Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this divinity within by controlling nature, external and internal. Do this either by work, or worship, or psychic control, or philosophy – by one or more or all of these-and be free. (I.257)” What you should understand it s work is the …
Oct 26
Doing something wrong from a moral or material standpoint is not the only meaning of temptation. Forgetting your soul by becoming too engrossed in the body and its comforts is temptation too. Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda The soul trapped in the body – when the body tempts you with worldly pleasure and falling in the …
Oct 26
My biggest trouble when I was young – any 15 / 16 is shown in the statement above Shankar Acharya says gyana or knowledge is brought about by vichara ( thought) At that age I had read all the scriptures in Hinduism. I constantly thought that vichara or thinking is needed for realization. My Guru …
Oct 25
The last sentence says it all. If you knew the mind Hint : you don’t know the mind. You know the brain. The function of the brain which is thoughts imagination. But neither is the mind which Ramana referred to
Oct 25
When you truly don’t want the glitter of the world, when sex does not allure you, food is a burden and you hate people saying your good and wonderful Then your ready to have an external Guru Until then within you get directions if only you will listen Be ready. Be prepared Be alert Be …
Oct 24
Nicolai was a Russian historian who believed and found documents that state Jesus was a Buddhist There is controversy if Jesus died on the cross or somehow survived. This would be convenient. Then you don’t have to believe in resurrection. This controversy is present even in christians. Some claim he lived his life in France. …
Oct 24
Nicolai was a Russian historian who believed and found documents that state Jesus was a Buddhist There is controversy if Jesus died on the cross or somehow survived. This would be convenient. Then you don’t have to believe in resurrection. This controversy is present even in christians. Some claim he lived his life in France. …
Oct 23
Stories of the Early Years With Paramahansa Yogananda Extracts from a letter written by Mr. Theodore Beck to Sri Sri Daya Mata on March 7, 1969 — published in the Yogoda Magazine, October-December 1970, pp. 23-30. …The following year the classes were held in Boston at Jordan Hall, where Swamiji also lectured on Sundays, and …
Oct 22
So we read the headline news. All we see is bickering. Totally worthless bickering. Almost everything anyone says is weighed out based on what party you belong too Nothing worthwhile is achieved. No national or international gain is there by headline battles. Media likes sensationalism. The average reader is totally emotional and carried by emotions …
Oct 20
Plato writes the allegory as a conversation between his mentor , Socrates, and one of Socrates’ students, Glaucon. In it, Socrates describes a group of prisoners who have lived chained to the wall of a cave for their entire lives, unable to move their heads. Day in and day out, they watch shadows projected on …
Oct 20
This is a very deep mental exercise. Not sure if I should share it Einstein came up with all his theory of relativity – just with a thought exercise. No instruments. And he found the basis of gravity, time travel issues, speed of light etc Now this mental exercise if done properly would be bad. …
Oct 19
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/theory-knowledge/201910/there-are-two-hard-problems-consciousness-not-one This is the take on consciousness by psychology and science Spirtuality has a different take Which do you believe?
Oct 19
Let’s say for example – you hear someone lie to you. A total lie. And something that would hurt you. You immediately get angry. Why? It is a lie and you don’t like lies. That is aversion. There are many different kinds. Now you may say and think you know self pure consciousness but that …
Oct 19
This simple statement has several secretes revealed Since this is a public web page, I cannot reveal everything – the deeper meaning
Oct 17
I read a magnificent statement a few days ago. Just a brief text ” true spirituality is very very rare ” I have said this many times. It was nice to hear this and get confirmation Right now, amongst all the public acclaimed figures there is none – at the level of Yogananda, Vivekananda. I …
Oct 17
To think that there is an object to be known, to act on it and to believe your body or thoughts or sensation is real – that is the state of a fallen person. That person is bound God being above it all – is free and ever at joy What do you want?
Oct 16
If you can understand this The point between sentient and inert is infinite Just like the heart. Here infinite means endless. Not just in the sense of space or time Those who understand it are getting closer. This who think about it – need more clarity from someone who has it
Oct 15
Nice step sure sequence But there are many more steps in between Why are there me steps in between? We created it! If only you could experience your…
Oct 14
However you can’t do that! If you’re mind is restless, if you can’t endure the pains of life, then you are not ready. If you still seek pleasures, company, the need to text , talk, food then your not ready If your mind wonders about spiritual experience, or what is next, curious to know that …
Oct 14
You are the divine and you know it not You seek yourself – how foolish it is Trapped in a dream – you fumble and grumble Wake up from the deep slumber Not much to be done The awake shakes you And you say ‘ let me sleep more ” People choose to stay asleep …
Oct 13
Love Dogs ― by Rumi “One night a man was crying, Allah! Allah! His lips grew sweet with the praising, until a cynic said, “So! I have heard you calling out, but have you ever gotten any response?” The man had no answer to that. He quit praying and fell into a confused sleep. He …
Oct 12
It us one of the most powerful upanishad. Even the story itself reveals many secrets. But teaching is unparalleled Only hinduism has been bold enough to say that reading scriptures is not of help
Oct 11
Enquire – not just inquire but to truly know How do I end my misery? Know your divine self How do I help others? Know your divine self How can I know true love? Know your divine self How can I find peace? Know your divine self How can I find unending joy? Know your …
Oct 11
Now everyone will like the above quotient given in the upanishad. How does one reach that state? By meditating What is the ideal place to meditate In chapter 2 verse 10 this is what it says In a clean level spot, free from pebbles, fire and gravel, Delightful by its sounds, its water and bowers,[42] …
Oct 10
The soul stays in any one of the three states Jagrat -Awake Swapna -Sleeping with dreams Sushupti -Dreamless deep slumber In these three states you are not aware of yourself The fourth is Turiya. In that state you are only aware of your divine self The other three are an illusion. What is it like? …
Oct 09
Death is born So it seems And now the living chase A futile dream Money and leisure And sensual pleasure But alas, the chase ends With loss of health And peace The body frail All is lost Oh What a loss The chase was wrong A beautiful song Was never longed Death continues Its tragic …
Oct 06
We talk about God. Debate. Fight. Argue. If only you saw and knew the light of God a the differences in all religions will vanish Although it is everywhere we can’t see it. Mind you I am not talking about the electric bulb light or the sun light or infra red, uv light – there …
Oct 06
Here is simple line from Ramana Maharshi The second line – ability to focus within to a single entity ( Maharshi uses the word to a single thought) Well first one has to find something within where you can focus your attention ( requires a Guru ) – Then hold to it steadfast Finally one …
Oct 06
Here is simple line from Ramana Maharshi This is nirvikalpa Samadhi. This is the final step when done while doing all activities This is a very high quality meditation. Almost all who read it should use this as a gauge to progress. Now if you think about it, this is peace isn’t it? Not a …
Oct 06
Here is simple line from Ramana Maharshi The second line – ability to focus within to a single entity ( Maharshi uses the word to a single thought) Well first one has to find something within where you can focus your attention ( requires a Guru ) – Then hold to it steadfast Finally one …
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