Advaita Vedanta is one of the most exquisite and influential schools of philosophy in the Hindu tradition. The word “Advaita” means “non-duality”, and Vedanta means “the end of the Veda”, referring to the ultimate teachings of the Upanishads. The Essence of Advaita Vedanta, Non-duality holds that: There is only one absolute reality – Brahman, which […]
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Advaita Vedanta had a profound influence on Indian thought and spirituality, being one of the most respected and studied schools of Vedantine philosophy. It also influenced Western thinking, in particular by means of writings and the teachings transmitted by modern scientists and spiritualists. Advaita Vedanta is a school of Indian philosophy and spirituality, part of
In my opinion it is something like this: When I say that, for now, I don’t know I’m already starting to know more and more; when I say I know (when I still don’t know), then I’m already starting NOT to know even more! It’s breathtaking! Indeed, I have even encountered, the situation in which
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The Secret of Spiritual Realization The secret is “There is no limit to bearability.” – Nelson Mandela It is, in fact, a form of continence, of self-mastery of nature “If I want YES, if I don’t want NO”. Same as with sexual continence. A form of inner BRAKE that we need to be able to
The mind is a mirror in which we look at ourselves and, even see ourselves, because we still can’t feel directly ourselves. From this non-dualistic perspective specific to these Paths – Abheda, the mind is a mirror. The mind is an extension of consciousness, which can rather be assimilated to the concept of Shakti. That
The structure of our being – our bodies Our body is not only the physical one, known and studied by official medicine. He is, for anyone, whether he is a yogi or not, much more complex, being an ensemble of three bodies: physical – stuhla sharira subtle or astral – linga sharira. and causal –
How do we acquire authentic Knowledge – that is, the opposite of ignorance? Knowledge means experiencing absolute Truth and truth about every aspect of our lives. In the west, knowledge has more of a theoretical asepct, mostly ignoring the fact that, in fact, knowledge is the process by which the connoisseur (we) come into contact
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Yin – Yang, Ha -Tha and Para In yoga and traditional Chinese medicine, it is considered that in the universe there are two fundamental principles, antagonistic and complementary and a third, which is neutral towards these two. One is the Ha(Yang) or Yang, of polarity plus, which is solar, masculine, dynamic, bright, expansive, emissive associated
How do we detoxify the mind? That is, the way we can eliminate mental impurities. What are mental impurities? Of course, impure thoughts or feelings, but it is important to understand that impure is what prevents us from connecting to ourselves, to our living soul, in order to succeed in the transition from ignorance to
Practicing fundamental meditation sometimes happens… to “haunt” us thoughts that, apparently, we also do not want to manifest obsessively and excruciatingly. Or not excruciating. It may even like us, but it diverts us from our goal or from the direction in which we, in fact, want to think. Other times we want to meditate. We
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Life story “It is said that in a village in the East lived a boy whom nature had endowed with more power than the other boys of his age. He was both kind-hearted and jumpy to help, but a little naïve in his kindness. Some robbers from a nearby forest attacked the villagers on their
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Vasagupta knew the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta and also it is likely that he would have also studied the Buddhist tradition of the eighth and ninth centuries. Kashmirian Shivaism is a branch of Shivaism and one of the most famous Hindu spiritual schools, which developed in India between the VII and XII centuries AD, taking
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It is an interesting nondualist concept that refers to the fact that when the state of yoga is reached, there are no more thoughts, defending the so-called mental void of nondual happiness. The “Yoga Sutras” by Patanjali states from the very beginning “Yoga citta vritti nirodhah” which means “Yoga is the cessation of all mental
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21 common mistakes in meditation There are many types of meditation and these tips are general In particular, each type of meditation has its precise indications, which must be followed. The advice of the teacher or master can help and boost significantly, sometimes even decisively. 1. To keep the spine flexed, the trunk or head
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12 Reasons to Practice Fundamental Meditation To practice fundamental meditation it is necessary to learn it with the help of a person who has practiced, achieved results and also has the ability to effectively transmit the method. 1.Effective control of the mind and emotions It is a traditional, direct and at the same time personal
I long to be Happy, Free and AliveAnd I feel more and more that I am truly my own Self,For which I am transforming my body and mind,And I discover that, even if apparently limited,I have always been and will be,In essence,Unlimited and Complete. …………………………………………………………………. Through my True SelfDark becomes LightIgnorance becomes KnowledgeThe pain becomes
Is meditation good when, however, we are sleepy? HERE a meditation for beginners We would be tempted to say that it is not worth the effort, because then we need sleep and not meditation. Meditation may seem ineffective, excruciating or pointless. That’s right… i.e. then we need sleep –
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Anuttara Stika is an anthem, written by the yogi master of Kashmiri Shivaism, Abhinavagupta. His own birth fits with the claims that he was actually an incarnation of the god Bhairava, conceived through extraordinary circumstances in which his mother and father engaged in ritual sexual union. In Kashmir it is
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What is useful, from a practical point of view, the study of the 36 tattve? 1) To relate effectively to the Identification with the Self, individual or universal, the Source, the Observer, the Utterance, the Thinker. 2) To understand our existence and that of the Universe, the meaning of existence,
What does detachment look like in the middle of the action? People who understand the necessity of detachment as an essential step in spiritual evolution towards ourselves and towards happiness, knowledge and freedom, expect that detachment will be a serenity, impertubable state, without variations in energies. And isn’t that right?
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So if we were to talk about what is the root of any sin, then the Bible has already answered this question a few thousand years ago. The Old Testament says: “Man’s main sin is hubris.” Therefore, hubris is not only the cause of disease, trouble, the pathology of the soul and character, but is
1 Thank you, Lord, for your body is the whole universe, and your being transcends all the worlds, to you, the light of eternal joy. To my self, encompassing endless energies and forces. 2 Thank you, Lord, where You are, and I am i.
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“What is the best religion”- one day asked a seeker of Truth. “Self-realization!” – replied Yogananda. “In fact, this is the finality of all religions, regardless of their form (Christianity, Buddhism, Mohammedanism, etc.), their definition, or the one they proclaim (Jesus, Buddha, Muhammad, etc.). They may argue that a particular ritual or temple is the only chance of salvation, but it depends only on the inner universe of each
It is therefore evident that the seat of consciousness is not in the brain or in any other part of the physical body.
So if our physical body dies, we still exist (but without a physical body) because the structure called “ourselves” is not in the body, which can even be destroyed to cause us to be destroyed.
This is a fundamental truth, long known by the great yogis and by realized people on any spiritual path, be it Christian or otherwise.
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