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Behavior of a Self-realized soul |
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I have been initiated into Bhakti Marga by a Swamiji who belongs to a well-known Sanyasa order. I have deep respect for him and genuinely try to follow his teachings and advice. At times, however, I doubt whether he himself is a Self-realized person or not. He is always held in high esteem by his close disciples. Especially when I stay in his ashram at times I see him talking and behaving just like an ordinary person. I know it is not proper to think about your own Guru this way but more than doubt it is curiosity. So my question is - is it possible that a Self-realized person engages in mundane activities? How does he maintains his spiritual level? |
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Posted On : 05 Jul 2010 |
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Khechari Mudra and spiritual progress |
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I am learning and practicing Kriya Yoga techniques for about an year now. I keep reading about Khechari Mudra on several websites, forums and books. I tried to lengthen my tongue using few techniques but in vain. I simply can't do it. Is it that without Khechari one cannot attain Samadhi? Is it a must for making spiritual progress? I am feeling nervous because of this. Kindly clear my doubts. Thank you in advance. |
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Posted On : 28 Jun 2010 |
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Choosing Ishtam and Mantra |
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I have been doing Iyengar yoga on and off, and have been reading philosophical for many years. I have consulted a few people on what is an appropriate Upasya Daivat and Mantra for me, and received varying answers. How to decide on the Upasya Daivat and Mantra? Please advise me on it. |
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Posted On : 21 Jun 2010 |
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Five types of liberation |
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All types of Yoga or spiritual practices in general aim at liberation or mukti. Liberation is said to be of five types viz. salokya mukti, samipya mukti, sarupaya mukti, sayujya mukti and kaivalya mukti. |
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Posted On : 15 Jun 2010 |
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योगव्याख्या विवरण |
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शिवसंहितेमधे भगवान शंकरानी योगशास्त्राचे महत्व विशद केले आले. संसारचक्रातून सुटण्याचे अनेकविध उपाय सांगण्यात आले आहेत. मुक्तीकरता कोणी सत्याची प्रशंसा करतात तर कोणी तप आणि शौच यांची. कोणीकोणी क्षमा तर कोणीकोणी शम यांची प्रशंसा करतात. त्याच प्रमाणे कोणी श्राद्ध तर्पणादी क्रियांची प्रशंसा करतात. कोणी वेदोक्त काम्य कर्मांची उपासना श्रेष्ठ मानतात. कोणी वैराग्याला पर्याय नाही असे म्हणतात. काही विद्वान एकच आत्मा अनेक बनला आहे असे सांगतात. काही असे म्हणतात की जे इंद्रियांना जाणता येते तेच काय ते खरे! अजून काही पंडीत शून्यवादाचा मार्ग सुचवतात तर अजून काही पुरुष आणि प्रकृति मतात गुरफटलेले असतात. |
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Posted On : 08 Jun 2009 |
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I am not a liar |
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Once upon a time there lived a retired school teacher in a small village. In spite of his poor financial condition he used to teach the interested and needy students free of cost. He had great faith in Lord Krishna and the teachings of Bhagvat Gita. One day his wife complained, "There is nothing in the house today for us to eat. Get some grocery items from the shop. He is your friend and will surely lend you something." |
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Posted On : 04 May 2008 |
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Is Nadishodhana Kriya a must? |
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There are many styles of Kriya Yoga around and each style presents you a set of recommended techniques. Many beginners believe that Kriya Yoga doesn't include the Nadishodhana Pranayama. This is of course not true. Just because some famous Kriya Yoga teachers didn't teach Nadishodhana doesn't make it inferior or unnecessary. In fact I consider this kriya as a very important cleansing and brain balancing practice that all the practitioners (especially beginner to intermediate level) should include in their practice routine. |
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Posted On : 31 Mar 2008 |
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Do Not Curse Your Mind |
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Few days back a reader contacted me with his problem. He said - "You are teaching us meditation techniques to calm our mind. But I simply can't control my mind. It is causing me a lot of trouble. As soon as sit for meditation my mind is becomes restless, constantly thinking about all other matters of life except meditation! My mind is the culprit for my tensions and stress in the life." |
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Posted On : 16 Mar 2008 |
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Kriya Yoga - What's in the name? |
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Some readers have requested me to throw more light on the word "Kriya Yoga" as they find multiple meanings of the same in various resources. Actually speaking a practitioner need not know these details at all because more than the name your practice is more important. However, just to quench your inquisitiveness I am writing in bit detail about the same. |
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Posted On : 03 Mar 2008 |
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The Stages of Spiritual Life |
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Spiritual life is unique for individual Yoga practitioner. However, broadly speaking it can be classified into four stages. An average practitioner undergoes these four stages progressively. Depending on his progress a practitioner can be termed as Worldly Person, Spiritual Aspirant, Spiritual Seeker and Spiritual Master. |
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Posted On : 25 Feb 2008 |
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