I have been able to achieve results the most with short-term spiritual retreats. Why is that? Because – I could focus on a single intense effort – it had a clear duration, – they were “once”, when I was planning and when I had time and energy – I was looking for myself and finding […]
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Is it possible to overcome oneself “gently”? In my opinion, NO. Self-improvement always means to reach a limit of yourself that, for you, always, It’s something serious. Maybe it’s not for someone else, it can pass easily or with a little effort beyond that limit, because its limit is… above. But for you that’s the
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Why “look within”? “The self is refuge support and resource”. A practical explanation when “going hard” with life. Why “look within”? 1. Because “When I look outside I fall asleep And when I look inside I wake up.” 2. Assuming that we do not feel anything special when we turn inward
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Shakti and Devi are both terms used in Hinduism to refer to to the divine feminine energy or power as well as to the divine feminine being. However, there is a subtle difference in their meanings and uses. Shakti generally refers to: dynamic, creative and transformative energy which underlies the universe and all aspects of
Study and understanding of the powerlessness and dangers generated by the development of artificial intelligence has a lot to do with understanding of what spiritual awakening or falling asleep means. Spiritual awakening means to identify ourselves more and more, deeper, closer to the permanent, With the “Living Within Us” ourselves, the living being within us,
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Shivaratri and the New Moon The influence of the New Moon on us The influence of the Moon is manifested primarily on the liquids in the body, respectively on the psyche. It is precisely because of this that the lunar symbolism is connected with the subconscious. When it is a New Moon, the influence of
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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
Meditation with bija mantras – Ucchara and Japa Yoga Ucchara – the secret meditation with mantras – seed or bija-mantras: technique and benefits Ucchara is a simple, effective way to achieve two considerable benefits: 1. Amplification in our being of an aptitude / ability with the help of a key, which is the mantra-seed or
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Spiritual Heart It’sa concept that has nothing to do with the organ called the heart, which propels blood into the body. It refers to the ESSENCE, the CENTER of being, ourselves at an essential level. In the soul of the same person, as it evolves spiritually or within the same meditation, depending on the depth
The power of the present – or the meditation of concentration on the present moment In general, man’s inner attention turns, whether he is in the middle of life or in meditation, to a thought in his mind. This thought in general is something that is not connected to what is happening in this moment.
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Relaxation or meditation ? What does it mean to be relaxed? On the one hand it means – to lie down, to rest. On the other hand, we often say to ourselves “relax”, “be more relaxed”. Sometimes we consider relaxation as an important asset of success, other times we consider that a problem of failure
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How do we evaluate efficiency in meditation? I mean, is it working or not ? It is possible to sit for an hour with your eyes closed wondering: is it any point in what I’m doing here, or is it an awkward autopsy because I’m not progressing? If we could imagine what the final result
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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
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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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Shivaratri — also called “the night without the moon”- is a moment with profound spiritual valences. This is a night of divine transcendence, very important for yogis around the world. This moment claims: -deep meditation -unlearning unwanted habits and removing addictions -new beginnings or changes of mentality. *more about Shivaratri HERE. Maha Shivaratri is an
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A disciple fell asleep and dreamed that he had juns in paradise.
To his astonishment, he found here the Master and the other disciples…
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The rose is a wonderful flower that has many fascinating petals that open as if from a heart of the flower and then allow the manifestation of beauty bright and apotheotic. It symbolizes in many traditions the spiritual awakening. The Rose Meditation aims to: – the awakening of the soul, – wisdom, – amplification of
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It’sthe moment of sunshine that takes place at the time of the new moon is a privileged moment for the burning of karma. If, in general, the period of the new moon, the so-called night of Shiva Ratri – is an occasion for the burning of karma and to achieve great spiritual leaps through transcendence,
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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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Many times we find a “scroll” of thoughts in our minds, with unexpected thoughts, some related to our last concerns but many with no connection. If we do not notice any connection, however, where do our thoughts “come” from? Well, in our opinion they come from our mental, supramental and causal body, and there are
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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
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Trataka is a wonderful practice for anyone, and especially for an aspirant in the practice of meditation. In fact, it is classified as a method of purification in Yoga. If we look fixedly at the flame of a candle, and we feel with it clarifying our mind, we may have unknowingly experienced the yogic technique
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