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A traditional painting illustrates the creation of the world according to Hindu cosmology. The image is divided into four realms: Ambhah (heaven and beyond), Mareecheeh (sky), Marah (earth, the mortal realm), and Aapah (underworld, the realm of water). Each realm is depicted with unique colors and intricate details, symbolizing their cosmic significance. The painting features Sanskrit labels and English descriptions, visually representing the layers of existence in Hindu thought.

Essence of Aitareya Upanishad: Part-A

Atman includes everything and everyone. It is the Total of all created beings, and so it is called Brahman. The ultimate in us is Atman. The ultimate in the cosmos is Brahman. Atman is Brahman. There can not be anything other than this Universal Reality.

Death the Quantum Transition – Bhagavad Gita 8.6 on final thoughts at death

My Journey Through Books—A Path to Transformation

Books hold the power to transform lives and ignite new journeys. Just as life-saving drugs alleviate ailments, books have the potential to rescue individuals from ignorance and apathy, guiding them towards enlightenment and growth.

Essence of Taittiriya Upanishad- Brahmananda Valli-Part-1B

He who lives in Man, He who lives in the Sun are one. He who knows this spiritual joy, mind cannot grasp, nor tongue speak, fears nothing.” “He who knows this, cries goodbye to the world, goes beyond elemental Self, living Self, thinking Self, knowing Self, joyous Self.

Ashtanga Yoga in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Eightfold Path

Ashtanga Yoga in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: From Discipline to Samadhi

Yoga means union. Union of inner self with higher Self. Yoga brings perfection, peace, harmony in life. It will help in leading a disciplined successful life with good health and mind. Through Yoga one can have a calm mind and peaceful sleep. And these are all normal achievements.  If followed properly what Maharshi Patanjali has taught us “Ashtanga Yoga”, we can raise our nature to a divine nature. 

Golden lotus radiating light upward toward a shining sun, symbolizing Prāṇa — the life force connecting the individual and the cosmos, inspired by the Prashna Upanishad.

Essence of Prashna Upanishad: The Third Question:

“He who knows the sources and power of Life, the Prana, how it enters, where it lives, how it divides itself into five, how it is related to the Self, attains immortality; yes attains immortality”
Prana as a whole is  composed of five Pranas (prana, udana, vyana, samana, apana.

Essence of Katha Upanishad Part 3 – The Path Beyond Death

Absence of knowledge brings fear of Death. With vidya( knowledge), people become fearless. Knowing this knowledge, people will welcome Lord of Death, Yama, not repel Him. He who knows the soundless, odourless, tasteless,  intangible, formless, deathless, supernatural, unchangeable Reality, springs out of the mouth of Death

Ashtanga Yoga: Kriya Yoga Explained [Part 6]

“Kriya Yoga” is preliminary preparation for entering into the state of Samadhi. Sadhana Pada, the second section among four sections of Patanjali Yogasutra starts with the instructions in “Kriya Yoga”.  In this section Maharshi Patanjali gives us guidelines to make proper foundation through some practical methods to enter into state of “Samadhi”. First part of Sadhana Pada deals with philosophy of “klesha”. Klesha means pain, misery , sufferings , problems and difficulties in life. Different types of kleshas which are obstacles must removed to achieve goal.  Our goal is to attain state of Samadhi. Through practice of kriya yoga, kleshas can be attenuated. Calmness of body and mind will come through Tapas. Through Svadhyaya will come true knowledge, self realisation and tranquillity of mind through Ishwara Pranidhana.

Illustration representing Ashtanga Yoga – Vrittis (Part 5): a silhouette of a person meditating in lotus posture sits before stylized lotus petals. Above the figure, blue wavy lines symbolize the fluctuations (vrittis) of the mind. The beige background conveys calmness, and below are the five vrittis labeled — Right Knowledge, Wrong Knowledge, Imagination, Sleep, and Memory.

Ashtanga Yoga: “Vritti”—Part 5

Mental modifications are the cause of unstable mind. Instability of mind can be stopped ,if we concentrate on our thoughts appearing in mind. Whatever we think in waking condition are among five types of Vritti as mentioned in Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Most of the time, the thoughts are found to be baseless and they are originated due to ignorance only. This ignorance is due to absence of knowledge of our real nature, true nature which is “purusha”.  Ignorance is removed by regular and persistent practice of Yoga. Ignorance can be removed by gaining more insight into the nature of our mind and going beyond mind.

Digital artwork showing a meditating figure surrounded by a radiant golden aura, symbolizing inner illumination and the state of Samadhi — The State of Cosmic Consciousness, with the title and name Aadya Meditation Centre and Academy (AMCA) displayed elegantly.

Ashtanga Yoga” the Eight limbs of Yoga~ Part-4

Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi: These three limbs together lead aspirants to the ultimate goal.  When Dhyana enters into Samadhi , the Gate which leads into the world of realities opens. Samadhi means a state of mind which through the practice of Dharana and Dhyana has become so  completely tranquil and the person meditating  is so absorbed that the he or she even forgets own existence.   

Ashtanga Yoga Explained -Part-3

“सङ्कल्पप्रभवान् कामान् त्यक्त्वा सर्वान् अशेषतः ।मनसैवेन्द्रियग्रामं विनियम्य समन्ततः ॥शनैः शनैरुपरमेद् बुद्ध्या धृतिगृहीतया ।आत्मसंस्थं मनः कृत्वा न किंचिदपि चिन्तयेत् ॥”Ashtanga Yoga Explained can help deepen your understanding of this practice. — Bhagavad Gītā 6.24–25 “Abandoning all desires born of worldly imagination, one should restrain the senses on all sides by the… Read More »Ashtanga Yoga Explained -Part-3

A detailed digital painting of Rishi Patanjali, the ancient sage and author of the Yoga Sutras, depicted in a meditative pose with a serene expression. He is adorned with traditional attire, seated on a sacred serpent (Adi Shesha), symbolizing divine wisdom and yogic knowledge. The background radiates a spiritual aura, emphasizing his enlightened presence.

Ashtanga Yoga ~ Part-1

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga Yoga, meaning the “Eight Limbs of Yoga,” is a profound spiritual discipline rooted in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. This structured path to self-realization offers a systematic approach to achieving mental clarity, self-discipline, and spiritual enlightenment. Codified by Maharshi Patanjali, Ashtanga Yoga serves as a… Read More »Ashtanga Yoga ~ Part-1

What is Joy?-part-3 (concluding part)

What is Joy? — Part 3 (Concluding Part) This is the final part of the series on what is joy. In the earlier articles, we explored how Vedanta defines joy as something far deeper than pleasure. If you haven’t yet read the first two parts, you may begin with Part… Read More »What is Joy?-part-3 (concluding part)

What is Joy? Part-1

He who lives in Man, He who lives in the Sun are one. He who knows this spiritual joy, mind cannot grasp, nor tounge speak, fears nothing.”
“He who knows this, cries goodbye to the world, goes beyond elemental Self, living Self, thinking Self, knowing Self, joyous Self. Here is my Authority. ”

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