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- What is our purpose? Why are we hustling every day? What do we want to achieve? - by Submitted on May 11, 2022 from Dada BhagwanEvery morning we wake up with the hope to do something, to achieve something. Right from childhood, our parents are after us to make us learn to sit without support at the right age, and then to make us stand, walk, talk appropriately at the right time, and so on. When we successfully learn ...
Views: 7 - A Gradual Reawakening Letting go of my world-weary blues and connecting with reality . . . again - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2022 from Bruce Mulkey“That is not a good look for you, sweetie,” I grumbled, as I perused the fifty-something woman in stylishly tattered jeans sauntering down the boulevard. “You might try pushing away from the dinner table every now and then, pal,” I sneered, as, red-faced and profusely sweating, the morbidly ...
Views: 30 - Is Inner Spiritual Growth Possible While Engaging with the External World? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2022 from santosh krinskyIf we look at the spiritual and religious traditions of the world, we find that a recurring theme is the need of the true seeker to disassociate himself from the outer life of the world. This is done to focus the attention on the spiritual quest and to avoid the distractions, disruptions and ...
Views: 48 - A Message from Ahwarah (My Spirit Guide from Within) Spiritual Reading for the Remainder of Feb 2022. - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2022 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonI bring you a message from Ahwarah, my spirit guide within, for the remaining month of February 2022. Your career path has led you in a higher direction, with positive changes to support your dreams, priorities, passions, and life purpose. Trust these changes will help release the old and ...
Views: 50 - What is the difference between your identity and your Soul? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2022 from Dada BhagwanNone! The Soul indeed is our real identity. We generally believe our name to be our identity and hence introduce ourselves as, ‘I am John (please insert your name here).’ However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, asks us a very simple question here: “Are you yourself John or ...
Views: 56 - A Recommended Method of Transition from Ego-Standpoint to Divine Standpoint - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2021 from santosh krinskyRejection of the calls and demands of the ego personality under the impulsion of the rajasic vital desires, can be considered the “negative” side or pole of the yogic practice. It is important, but there is another “positive” side or pole of the effort which involves re-tuning the being toward ...
Views: 72 - Why do men have crystal ball readings? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 from Pearls of WisdomWhy do men have crystal ball readings? It often depends on how seriously a person takes their life. Some can be very laid back and leave it to luck to sort out their aspirations and problems - of course, those are usually the ones whose life never improves and gets worse or stays bad and ...
Views: 86(1 vote) - Goddess Guidance for the Week November 21st-27th. - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2021 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonThis week is a significant time for spiritual growth and healing. Spirit wants you to know you are protected and guided by love and strength from the Higher Powers. Though this may be a rough time in your life, keep your head up and know the Divine Ones are by your side. You can let go and ...
Views: 90(1 vote) - FREE WILL OR GOD'S WILL? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2021 from Dr. Monica M. Burns, PhDThere is free will and then there is God's Will. You cannot work within both, so you must choose one or the other. Most people think that God gave you free will to live your life how you see fit without any consequences; however, when you use your own free will you are then bound by the Laws of ...
Views: 98 - YOU MUST PACK LIGHT WHEN YOU ARE ON "THE HEROES JOURNEY" - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2021 from Dr. Monica M. Burns, PhDYour life and the way in which you experience it, is called by many names. It is the "Spiritual Journey." It is the "Walk with God." It is also called "The Heroes Journey." The name you give your life's experience, as well as the roads you choose to travel on your journey will be different for ...
Views: 90 - Surprising Scientific Findings on Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOne of the best ways to get centered is through meditation. The feel-good state of meditation directly combats stress and anxiety, and helps to improve your overall outlook on life. Besides the many scientifically documented benefits (some of which we document below), meditation helps you ...
Views: 94 - Immortality in this Body is Not the Transformation Sought by the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe “fountain of youth”, the elixir of immortality, attaining eternal life… these are various ways the aspiration of humanity has found expression for the conquest of death. Some who take up the integral Yoga latch on to the eventual idea of the supramental transformation leading to immortality ...
Views: 102 - Spiritual Experiences and Transformation of the Nature - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe vital nature is always interested in, even fixated on, the idea of having dramatic ‘spiritual experiences’. These experiences can open the eyes of the seeker to a wider reality, and can help reorient the direction of the life, sometimes in unusual or unexpected ways. There are many instances ...
Views: 112 - Death, the Conquest of Death, and the Supramental Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2021 from santosh krinskyIn his lectures on Raja Yoga, Swami Vivekananda points out clearly that chasing after powers or siddhis as they are called, is not the aim of the yoga and can be a distraction from the primary goal. They may come, but should not be sought after or made a primary determinant of the yogic process ...
Views: 109 - The Four Steps of the Supramental Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe full manifestation of the supramental consciousness in the world is the objective of the integral Yoga. This does not mean, however, that such a radical change in earthly life is expected to come about quickly or without any preliminary steps to be taken. In terms of the evolutionary ...
Views: 103 - The Supramental Evolutionary Development Engages With, Rather Than Renounces, Life in the World - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2021 from santosh krinskyMuch of the history of spirituality in the world is focused on achieving an inner, or subjective, realisation, and avoids addressing the outer life to any great degree. Most paths try to simplify the outer life. The intention is to avoid distractions that can take one away from the immense ...
Views: 94 - Conditions for Preparation for the Supramental Change, Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe practice of the integral Yoga does not rely on prowess of physical postures (asanas) or breathing techniques (pranayama) or external rituals or practices. It is focused on creating the right internal ‘landscape’ in the psychology in order to achieve specific psychological asanas, so to ...
Views: 112 - Conditions for Preparation for the Supramental Change, Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2021 from santosh krinskyOnce the psychic being is in front and directing the aspiration, focus and receptivity of the being to the action of the Divine Force, it is necessary to maintain the correct psychological posture, which implies not allowing either rajasic or tamasic energies to dominate the effort, avoiding ...
Views: 100 - The Supermind and the Transformation of the Physical Body - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2021 from santosh krinskyWith the advent of the supramental evolutionary principle in the physical world, certain expectations arise as to the physical body and its capacities. Supramental consciousness, infused into the very cells of the body, clearly would make the body more adaptable, more powerful and more able to ...
Views: 81 - The Supramental Force and the Quest for the Conquest of Disease, Decay and Death - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2021 from santosh krinskyIn his book Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda describes the ability of various yoga practitioners to extend the capacities of the body far beyond what we consider to be normal, including prolonging the life span dramatically. One example he described was of Babaji, a yogi who ...
Views: 81 - What are karmas and how does the soul remain connected with them? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Dada BhagwanAn intriguing question! And here is the scientific answer to what are karmas and how does the Soul remain connected. To begin, we will explore karma and then look at the connection to the Soul. Karma Supporting any action with the claim, ‘I am doing it’ is karma. To confirm the action with ...
Views: 81 - Spiritual Realisation Is Not the Same as Supramental Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe supramental transformation involves the manifestation in the world of the next stage of consciousness beyond the mental level. Just as the evolution of mind brought about enormous changes in life on earth, the evolution of supermind will have a transformative effect on all existence, on the ...
Views: 82 - The Differences Between Spiritual Realisation and Supramental Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe goal of traditional spiritual paths is mainly to achieve individual liberation or realisation of the Self, although some, such as Mahayana Buddhism, add an element of self-giving in action by having the realised soul, the Bodhisattva, renounce full liberation until such time as all other ...
Views: 85 - The Kundalini, the Tantra and the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe opening and activation of the subtle energy centres described in the Tantras and known generally as Kundalini Yoga, differs from the practices of integral Yoga as to process, but not necessarily as to the end result. In both cases, the subtle centres, or chakras, are opened and energy is ...
Views: 81 - The Need for the Guidance of the Guru - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe snares of the desire-soul of the vital nature are often subtle and can easily overpower the mind. Thus, motivations that represent the gratification of the ego are frequently justified by the mental processes and thus, can continue even when the seeker believes that he is carrying out the ...
Views: 83 - The Static and Dynamic Aspects of the Higher Spiritual Self - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2021 from santosh krinskyWhen the seeker initially passes the limits imposed by the body-life-mind complex and the ego personality, the experience can be one that is totally disorienting, raising fear and a shrinking back within the limits of the outer being. This is the experience of the boundary where the ego must ...
Views: 89 - The Divine Consciousness - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe Divine Consciousness encompasses both a vast peace which can fill the being and bring the seeker to a realisation that all the external life details, about which so much worry and fretting take place, are relatively inconsequential in the larger scheme of things. When the peace descends, the ...
Views: 83 - The Necessity of the Psychic Transformation - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2021 from santosh krinskySri Aurobindo emphasizes the need for the psychic transformation, which is the coming forward of the soul or psychic being in man to provide the central focus, and overcome the promptings of the ego-consciousness as it normally acts in the mind, life and body. Spiritual experiences, on their ...
Views: 95 - The Elements of the Psychic Transformation - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe first of the three major transformations of consciousness that Sri Aurobindo describes as required to actually effect the needed change in human nature, is the psychic transformation. With this transformation, the soul comes forward, takes control of the mind, life and body and turns them ...
Views: 92 - The Importance of the Psychic Transformation - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2021 from santosh krinskyAs the seeker traverses the unknown realms of the inner being, the various worlds of the physical, vital and mental planes and the spiritual heights and widenesses, he is confronted with many circumstances, events, beings, and actions which he simply does not have any reference point to ...
Views: 97 - What Is Transformation of the Nature? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2021 from santosh krinskySri Aurobindo describes a goal for humanity which involves a change of consciousness and the transformation of human nature. There is considerable debate about whether it is possible to change human nature, or whether we are doomed to be stuck in our animal nature for all times. Sri Aurobindo ...
Views: 125 - The Necessity of Transformation of Human Nature - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2021 from santosh krinskyFor most of human existence, there has been a deep divergence between those who seek spiritual development and those who are focused on the material life in the world. In The Life Divine, Sri Aurobindo describes the two paths as ‘the refusal of the ascetic’ and ‘the materialist denial’. It would ...
Views: 95 - Safely Transitioning Between the External Physical Consciousness and the Mental, Vital and Subtle Physical Realms of Inner Experience - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2021 from santosh krinskyWhenever an individual enters into a new situation or circumstance, there is a period of disorientation, which may involve misinterpretation of what is being experienced, as well as failure to understand the rules, laws or protocols that may apply in that new situation. In society this may lead ...
Views: 103 - Cosmic Truth and Cosmic Ignorance: the Unity and the Multiplicity - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe Isha Upanishad describes the dual aspects of Reality, the Ignorance and the Knowledge: “Into a blind darkness they enter who follow after the Ignorance, they as if into a greater darkness who devote themselves to the Knowledge alone. Other, verily it is said, is that which comes by the ...
Views: 115 - Cosmic Consciousness and a Shift from the Ego-Standpoint to the Divine Standpoint - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2021 from santosh krinskyHow can anyone describe or comprehend an experience of consciousness so foreign to our normal human individual experience? Sages and seers have used many illustrative images to try to provide the mind some vague notion of the significance of the shift in standpoint that is represented by the ...
Views: 105 - Transition to a New Higher Standpoint of Consciousness Is the Basis of Achievement of the Cosmic Consciousness - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2021 from santosh krinskyMany people can identify the experience of suddenly receiving an intuition or inspired or illumined knowledge on occasion. Some experience such things relatively frequently. Where does this sudden illumination come from? How does it act upon us? Generally, the occasional intuition is recognised ...
Views: 103 - The Nature and Experience of Cosmic Consciousness - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2021 from santosh krinskyWithout experience, it is difficult to comprehend the difference between the normal human ego-consciousness and the cosmic consciousness. Those who have had the experience try to disclose the type and quality of their experience, but using human words that relate to our normal body-life-mind way ...
Views: 100 - What Is Cosmic Consciousness? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2021 from santosh krinskyOur normal human consciousness revolves around the standpoint and awareness of our ego-personality. We look at things from our own viewpoint, and determine our relation to everything that takes place based on how we perceive these things to impact the ego. We tend to treat the universal creation ...
Views: 97 - Liberation Should Precede the Attainment of the Cosmic Consciousness - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe ego-personality actually can be a form of protection for the unprepared soul in the world, as it limits the range and power of action. If a person breaks out of the framework provided by the small ego-personality, and comes into contact with and active conscious interaction with the larger ...
Views: 108 - Distinguishing the Realisation of the Atman and the Higher Planes of Consciousness - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from santosh krinskyWhen an individual begins the spiritual quest, there can be considerable confusion about different directions, objectives and methods of attainment. In many cases, divergent goals are lumped together, while in other instances, there can be confusion about the sequence of the steps. Sri Aurobindo ...
Views: 121 - The Need to Overcome Fear in the Realisation of the Atman - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2021 from santosh krinskyIn the external world, fear plays a role that can both hinder progress, and protect from impulsive or rash action that would result in injury, loss or death. If fear is excessive, it paralyzes the individual into inaction. If it is insufficient, he may rush into circumstances far beyond his ...
Views: 103 - What is the Atman? How Do We Experience the Self? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2021 from santosh krinskyAs long as we are enmeshed in the ego-life, it is essentially impossible to conceive of the status or existence of the Atman. We relate to the physical world, we relate to other individuals as if we are just this limited human existence and being, we perceive and react to everything from our own ...
Views: 103 - The Self — the Atman and Individual Liberation - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2021 from santosh krinskyOne of the primary objectives of traditional paths of yoga has been the liberation from the bondage of the world of illusion, the phantasmagoria of the creation and the individual’s fixation on success and failure, gain and loss, pleasure and pain, happiness and despair that occurs as a result ...
Views: 142 - The Emergence of the Witness Purusha - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe recognition of the separation of the Purusha, the inner witness consciousness and the Prakriti, the active nature that operates in the mind, life and body, is an important step in the practice of yoga, whether for total abandonment of the outer world and liberation of the being, or as an ...
Views: 104 - The Transitional Stage of Shifting from the Outer Surface Consciousness to the Inner Consciousness - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2021 from santosh krinskyAt a certain stage of spiritual development, seekers tend to go through a phase where the world, its actions, objects, goals and results seem to be an illusion. The philosophical path of Mayavada resulted from just such an insight and experience. The seeker sees that everything is transitory and ...
Views: 89 - Understanding the Witness Consciousness — the Separation of Purusha and Prakriti - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2021 from santosh krinskyWe tend to identify with the perceptions, sensations, desires, feelings and thoughts we experience and through the ego-consciousness, we take ownership of them and believe that they are what makes up our unique individuality. When we sit quietly, and turn our attention away from the outer world, ...
Views: 126 - The Need to Open and Bring Forward the Inner Psychic Being - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2021 from santosh krinskyHumanity has tried countless ways to solve the existential questions and crises that we face living in the world around us and interacting with all other beings who share the space with us. Religion, law, social development, economic development, technology, and others have each had their chance ...
Views: 93 - Can a non vegetarian be spiritually rich compared to a vegetarian? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSpirituality is about attaining a unique awareness. Spiritual growth happens when one gains higher consciousness or awareness of his Self which is beyond the awareness of the five senses and the mind-ego-intellect. For the ones who want to grow in a higher spiritual realm and be spiritually ...
Views: 97 - Spiritual Experiences Are Real - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2021 from santosh krinskyFor the individual who has a spiritual experience, one of the most notable characteristics is the absolute and incontrovertible ‘reality’ of the experience. Yet, people who live primarily in the surface consciousness tend to treat such experiences, when related, as somehow less real or even ...
Views: 106 - Spiritual Experiences Are Real - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2021 from santosh krinskyFor the individual who has a spiritual experience, one of the most notable characteristics is the absolute and incontrovertible ‘reality’ of the experience. Yet, people who live primarily in the surface consciousness tend to treat such experiences, when related, as somehow less real or even ...
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