Articles in the yogic philosophy category

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[Jul 13, 2012]

Swami Vivekananda gave a great many public lectures, wrote books and even poetry. If you’d like to learn more about this saint who so inspired Guruji, as Shri Anandi Ma tells us in her Guru Purnima talk, there are many sources for you to discover. The Dhyanyoga Centers bookstore carries, Raja Yoga, the book that
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teachings, the Guru's talks, yogic philosophy »

[Apr 9, 2012]

The following is part one of a talk given by Shri Anandi Ma in 2012. Dear Brothers and Sisters, I welcome you all with love and peace. It is often quite surprising when it is asked by a person in the later years of his or her life, What is my goal, Why am I
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[Feb 2, 2012]

Of the three major deities—Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Preserver) and Shiva (the Destroyer)—it is Lord Shiva who represents the archetype of Guru. The following stories from Lord Shiva’s life illustrate how He came to embody the Guru archetype. Stories of Shiva Shri Sati, the daughter of Dakshaji, who was the son of Lord Brahma,
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on the path, teachings, yogic philosophy »

[Sep 7, 2011]

In India, the nine days of Navratri* (see NOTE below) are spent in festivities that celebrate the victory of Shakti over negative influences. On the spiritual level the goal is for the individual soul to reach the state of Shiva gradually by sadhana (spiritual practice).

ayurveda, teachings, yogic lifestyle, yogic philosophy »

[May 11, 2010]

by Dr. Vasant Lad Editors note: Part One of this series is available here. Astrological Time A person’s life has different planetary periods, called dashas. These are governed by one or other of the astrological planets. For instance, when a person passes through a Saturn period, it can be a very difficult time. In the
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ayurveda, teachings, yogic philosophy »

[Apr 20, 2010]

By Vasant Lad The ancient Ayurvedic texts speak a great deal about time. According to Vaisheshika’s philosophy of the creation of the Universe, there are nine causative substances: The five elements (Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth), Atma (the conscious principle), manas (the mind), dig (direction), and kala (time). In the journey of consciousness into matter,
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[Mar 16, 2010]

This talk was originally published in the January 2009 issue of Shakti. Part Two is available here. Shri Anandi Ma’s Birthday Blessing Antioch, California October 11, 2008 Artha na dharma na kaama ruci Gati na cahaun nirabaana, Janama janama rati Raama pada Yaha baradaanu na aana Very dear and worthy of worship, my parents, and
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scripture, teachings, the Guru's talks, yogic philosophy »

[Mar 15, 2010]

This talk was originally published in the the first issue of Shakti Journal. Part One is available here. Shri Anandi Ma’s Blessing from the 2009 Mahasamadhi Retreat in Antioch, California Who was Ram, and what is the Ram tattva, the essence of Lord Ram? That is the main thing for us to understand, to realize
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