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March 2020 archive
Mar 09
Vivekananda story
I am not sure if the story is true but the moral is wonderful Bhajan by sant Surdasji. There is a beautiful story about this Bhajan. Vivekananda had stopped for some time in Khetri, at the court of the Maharaja who had become his disciple. One day while he was sitting in Durbar, the court, …
Mar 08
The power of a true Lineage
“My body shall pass but my work shall go on. And my spirit shall live on. Even when I am taken away I shall work with you all for the deliverance of the world with the message of God. “Those who have come to Self‑Realization Fellowship truly seeking inward spiritual help shall receive what they …
Mar 08
From Yukteshwar
In shallow men the fish of little thoughts cause much commotion. In oceanic minds the whales of inspiration make hardly a ruffle. ~Sri Yukteswar Giri So what do they mean? In a mind with very little control, every thought will flow out of them – these are the kind of people who interpret and come …
Mar 08
Yoga
I had a blog on Kriya yoga. I had a few. I have a few blogs on Kevali Pranayama I have not shared much details although the article seems long However, the fastest way to enlightenment is doing Yoga. Why is it the fastest? 1. Our past Karma are binding to us. …
Mar 08
Dharma – religion
The meaning of Dharma – as per Vivekaanda (and Yogananda) comes from the Sanskrit root word Dhru. This means to uphold So what does Dharma uphold? It upholds all the properties of the universe. Thus the fact that the electron rotates around the nucleus , that is a property that does not get violated. What …
Mar 08
Kriya Yoga
Everyone “thinks” they do Kriya yoga. Sadly, people maybe on the way to learning how to do Kirya but it can take decades to truly learn it Once it is perfected, and the consciousness has become pure, then all it takes is a few kriya and the dirt that we accumulate by living in …
Mar 07
How a Guru May act
Many ways. Depends on the disciple. To change his errors. Flaws. The biggest flaw is not knowing he is the divine From Yogananda he said, Ignorance is the archenemy of man. Therefore, to guide yourself and others by wisdom is the greatest wisdom. To all those who are around me, I speak without weighing my …
Mar 07
Atheists and believers say the same thing!
You can deny existence of God, but you cannot deny existence of yourself. No matter where you are, birth or rebirth, gross world, dream world or in deep slumber ( I had a great nights sleep. Felt wonderful) , you cannot deny your existence. Even in the process it rebirth , you cannot deny your …
Mar 06
Based on comments on the post tamsic kriya yoga
Kriya is great if done like instructed The source is spiritual commentary by Shyam Charan Lahiri. It has 3 volumes It is a collection of letters and commentary by Lahiri Mahasaya – things that he constantly talked About. This was from a letter he wrote to a disciple. Beyond that I can give no authenticity …
Mar 05
Struggles of life
Rumi was enlightened. He was an attar merchant. Selling perfumes However with every perfume he distributed, people were cured. He often saw 200-500 patients a day. He is very much alive. And has left immortal words When life breaks us – we learn to pray. It was not designed to hurt us but just to …
Mar 05
What did Neem Karoli Baba preach
If you want to be with God kill desire Do exactly opposite to what your desire is and desires dies This Is similar to Yogananda story in Autobiography of a Yogi I wrote it in my blog titled adverse times Titiksha
Mar 05
Needs a little more than self inquiry
D.: Please tell me how I am to realise the Self? Am I to make an incantation of ‘Who am I?’ B.: No. It is not intended to be used as an incantation. Self-enquiry is a different method from the meditation ‘I am Siva’ or ‘I am He.’ I rather lay stress on Self-knowledge, because …
Mar 04
In the news today – daily observer
LONDON, Mar 4: Mysterious and invisible, dark matter is believed to be all around us and is estimated to make up 85 per cent of all matter in the universe. But why can’t we find it? Scientists are sure it exists because without the extra matter the movements and gravitational interactions of galaxies and stars …
Mar 04
Iron will
The ocean is ocean of life. Cross ocean of life – moksha nirvana Pierce the mountain – open the door / inner gateway Without opening inner gateway – there is no knowledge no progress no yoga no salvation . Do you know where the inner door is ? Are you sure? Or have you read …
Mar 04
Sacchidananda
Sacchidananda. A much better word than God God can often imply a tyrannical figure who hands out rewards and punishment, overseeing billions of people all day and night. What a lousy job. Sacchidananda is much better word It is 3 words united together Sat – meaning imperishable. Always existent immortal. ( generally people think sat …
Mar 03
Why is a True Guru rare?
The responsibility of a true Guru is enormous. They simply can’t take the burden of hundreds of disciples. At most a few Why? This is what Yogananda said It is the duty of the guru and the disciple to be loyal to each other, not only in one life, but for many lives if these …
Mar 03
Gyanmata
These are her words The Masters, the Good Shepherds of this world, come down from their high places and give their lives to searching for disciples who are lost in the darkness. They find them in desolate and dangerous places, arouse them, lift them to a divine shoulder, and bear them with rejoicing to a …
Mar 01
Why are people reborn?
Desires And repetition of desires makes it a strong habit. Like eating. Strong habit eating 3 times a day. And there is a favorite food item which will crop up repeatedly. And you’re back in this world. But the desire is food. Taste buds change from time to time. Just one is replaced with other. …
Mar 01
True light versus phosphene
Some people follow a “Jyoti mudra” They see light ! Yogananda describes it god talks with Arjuna in chapter 6 What he described is phosphene. Flickers if light. They are partly divine light but not completely. They tend to disappear quickly. It is a good start So when can you see true light in its …
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