Category: Mind and Body
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Eating Junk Food? Know Karana Sharira
People give highly mystic explanations of Karana Sharira as something exotic which is beyond the level of understanding and heavily fantasized. However, this is a completely bad interpretation. The definition is already given by Adi Shankaracharya in the book Tattvabodha. Anirvācanyam-anādyavidyā rūpam sarvakāraṇam | Svātmasvarūpājñānam yat tatkāraṇaśarīram || The direct translation would be: That which…
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Devi, Devatas and Disassociation
When identity misfires, you call it disorder. When identity is culturally allowed, you call it trance. When identity is trained, you call it sadhana. When identity dissolves, you call it moksha. The difference is not in the phenomenon. The difference is in your understanding.
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Societal Consciousness-Vaishnavi Shakti
The story goes that in Vaikuntha, both Lakshmi and Saraswati were consorts of Lord Narayana (Vishnu). They were both divine, powerful, and essential to him.
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Are You Meditating All Wrong? Panchakosha perspective
If your meditation practice feels like a constant, exhausting wrestling match with your own mind, then the technique you are using is fundamentally wrong for you.
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Brahman- Fulfiller of Desires
The Nasadiya Sukta suggests that desires are the seed cause of existence. You may have heard stories where Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, or other devatas appear before a sadhaka and ask, “What do you desire?”
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The Kundalini Code, Essence of “I” ness.
In last blog, we explored the Mahavidyas—the great cosmic wisdoms representing dormant feminine energy. But have you ever wondered what lies beyond this? This time, let’s dive into something equally intriguing—Kundalini. You’ve probably come across countless articles about Kundalini online, but how many really make you question your understanding of self? My approach will offer…
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Mahavidyas, the feminine within you
Mahavidyas, in Hindu philosophy, represent the absolute manifestation of nature, or what we call prakriti. To understand their significance, it’s helpful to compare them with the concept of Sankhya, a philosophical system that also deals with the relationship between purusha (consciousness) and prakriti (nature). However, there’s a key difference: while Sankhya takes a more agnostic…
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Hinduism and Science: The Scientific Relevance of the Vedas
The relationship between science and religion is often viewed as contentious, but this need not always be the case. For instance, when we delve into Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest religions, we find intriguing connections to modern scientific theories, principles, and discoveries. The ancient scriptures of Hinduism, the Vedas, are an excellent case study…
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5 Prana Vayus and Upa Pranas to purify your breath.
The 5 types of Prana are widely discussed in Upanishads. Also, yogic significance is great. In this article, we discuss the yogic techniques to purify them. 5 Prana Vayus appears in the great metaphysical book of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad also. The 5 prana vayus plays a vital role in Ayurveda along with Yoga. However, along with…
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Mental Health Essentials, from meditation to medicine.
Mental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being. It requires attention and care just like our physical health. Unfortunately, mental health issues are often stigmatized. This makes it challenging for individuals to seek help. However, there are several resources available to individuals who require mental health help. One effective way to manage mental…