What is Prana? What makes any movement possible, starting from the blink of an eye, movement of the hands, germinating of seeds, the flow of water in rivers? Thousands of years ago the yogis who meditated and contemplated understanding the inherent quality of motion called it Prana. Etymology of Prana The term “Prana” originates from Sanskrit, …
After meeting the Yogi, the mantra changed the station master’s entire life. This story is from the book “Living with the Himalayan Masters” by Swami Rama. Swami Rama spent many years in rigorous meditation in the Himalayas, meeting various saints and yogis. Some incidents surprised Swami Rama, such as this one. Once Swami Rama, along …
In Arthashastra by Chanakya, “He’s the most powerful person who has conquered himself.” And “He who has conquered his six Arishadvargas is not just peaceful but also powerful.” In simple words, Kautilya suggests that he who has conquered Arishadvargas or six detrimental qualities is the most powerful person. So what are those Arishadvargas: As a …
I recently had a chat with a parent, and they said something that got me thinking: “Kids these days can’t finish what they start.” I agree. One big problem for us nowadays is sticking with the things we begin with. Think about New Year’s resolutions. How many times do we set goals with good intentions, …
Whenever I talk about meditation, people will tell me that with meditation you should go to a no-thought zone, some people say that you should see some colors, and some others say just sit with closed eyes and you will enter a meditative state when your time comes. Others do not begin meditation practice at …
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Let’s begin with understanding the definition of Yoga according to Patajali’s Yoga Sutra – योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः॥२॥yogashchittavRuttinirodhaH “Yoga is the ability to control the fluctuations of the mind” To calm the Vrutti’s (fluctuation) of mind it’s very important to have a deep understanding of the mind and its functions. To understand the mind and its function one …
The story begins with Sati, the daughter of Dakshaprajapati, who deeply loves Shiva. But Daksha was not on good terms with Shiva due to past events, so he always opposed the marriage of Shiva and Sati. Despite her father’s disapproval, Sati chooses to marry Shiva, inciting Dakshaprajapati’s wrath. In retaliation, Dakshaprajapati organizes a grand sacrificial …
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When most people think of yoga, they picture stretching into all sorts of complicated postures. Sure, the physical postures called asanas is a part of this journey. But yoga is about way more than just exercise. It’s an entire way of life and a spiritual journey. At its heart, yoga comes down to one key …
The ancient Indian story of Mahabharata tells the tale of the Pandavas, five brothers debating the most crucial thing to strive for in life. Each brother championed a different aspect: This discussion beautifully shows the four important parts of life i.e Dharma, Artha, Kaama, and Moksha, each with its unique purpose: 1. Dharma: The Guide to …
Many people start yoga seeking to address a health concern, while fewer approach it for its ultimate purpose, which is enlightenment. For most, yoga appears to be solely a series of physical postures. However, as we delve deeper, we discover that yoga is a path to enlightenment.. When dive deeper into yoga, the first sacred …