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- Enrich Your Soul & Relish the Perks of February Umrah Packages - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2023 from sitara GullUmrah is such a significant travel experience in every Muslim’s life that he can’t afford to have mismanagement during this sacred journey. Most travel agencies around the world work tirelessly to make this minor pilgrimage as convenient and manageable for pilgrims as possible. With several ...
Views: 182 - How to Prepare Oneself for the Practice of the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2023 from santosh krinskyIn the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, we find human beings innocent and acting out of their natural instincts, predilections, and their basic intelligence as human beings. They have no social setting or training to which they need to conform. They are essentially ignorant ...
Views: 195 - Difference Between Devi Durga and Maya - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2023 from juliana foleyDevi Durga, also known as Maya, is a significant goddess in Hindu mythology. She is often portrayed as a fierce and powerful warrior, symbolizing the divine feminine energy. In Hindu philosophy, Maya represents the illusory nature of the material world, which distracts individuals from attaining ...
Views: 180 - What is the relationship between Spirituality and Success? Do you need to choose one over the other? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhat is the relationship between spirituality and success? To know the Soul which is completely free from karma, and walk towards it is Spirituality. And worldly success is the fruit of karma and failure too is a fruit of karma. Our merit karmas yield positive results like success, ...
Views: 134 - Interaction Between the Individual and His Social Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2023 from santosh krinskyThere is a subtle interaction that takes place in any social setting. Even an individual who is awake and conscious of his own thought and expression may, and frequently is, subtle impacted and influenced by the physical, vital and mental forces with which he is in contact. When an individual ...
Views: 148 - What is the significance of the Christmas tree? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2023 from asad aliThe Christmas tree stands tall and resplendent in homes and public spaces around the world during the festive holiday season, embodying a rich tapestry of history, tradition, and symbolic meaning. Its adorned branches bring warmth and joy, capturing the essence of Christmas and creating a focal ...
Views: 198 - Individuation Is Not Isolation from External Influences - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2023 from santosh krinskyWhen we reflect on the individuation process for which the ego-consciousness is the instrument of Nature, we oftentimes go to the extreme of believing that we are totally separate, independent and free of outside influence. We believe that our individuality is a wall of separation that keeps us ...
Views: 152 - Individuation Is Not Isolation from External Influences - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2023 from santosh krinskyWhen we reflect on the individuation process for which the ego-consciousness is the instrument of Nature, we oftentimes go to the extreme of believing that we are totally separate, independent and free of outside influence. We believe that our individuality is a wall of separation that keeps us ...
Views: 156 - Wise words from Jayne Mansfield - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloJayne Mansfield (April 19th, 1933 – June 29th, 1967) was an American actress, singer, entertainer, and Playboy Playmate. She was known for her publicity stunts and personal life, had several box-office successes, and won a Theatre World Award and a Golden Globe Award. Jayne was one of ...
Views: 187 - The Power of Meta App Manager: Streamlining Your Digital Life - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2023 from Abdul KarimIn our ever-evolving digital landscape, the need for efficient and organized app management has become increasingly crucial. As we navigate a world saturated with applications for various purposes, from communication to productivity, entertainment to health, the Meta App Manager emerges as a ...
Views: 206 - What are the consequences of having a big or small Ego? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhile the consequence of having a small ego is peace and harmony, the consequence of having a big ego is restlessness and agony. One having a small ego likes being small in worldly interactions whereas one having a big ego likes to become big and pricy. Children (the less developed) will ...
Views: 129 - To Be In a State of Attentive Observation - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2023 from santosh krinskySome years ago, a visitor residing temporarily at Sri Aurobindo Ashram in India attempted an experiment. He determined to undertake a period of ‘social’ silence, while remaining active in the community and undertaking various work assigned to him. The rules he set for himself included utilizing ...
Views: 164 - The Exploration of Inner Space - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2023 from santosh krinskyHumanity has developed a method for exploration of the world around us, and in recent times, the exploration has expanded to include exploration under the vast oceans, exploration of the solar system and further reaches of outer space. Attention has now turned to the internal foundations of life ...
Views: 149 - The Science of Living - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2023 from santosh krinskyThe wisdom seekers of past ages essentially set forth one overriding dictum “Know Thyself”. Simple enough! We then, however, begin to understand the difficulties involved. Sri Ramana Maharshi poignantly asks us to inquire ‘who am I”? Who, indeed…. For those who live primarily in the external ...
Views: 187 - Is being Materialistic or Spiritualistic better? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSeeking the answer to which is better, being materialistic or spiritualistic, this all depends on what you are looking for in life and for yourself. Let us look at what both have to offer, and see if this helps you to make up your mind: ● Spiritualism brings inner peace and materialism ...
Views: 122 - The Difficulties of Changing Human Nature and the Need for Patience and Perseverance - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2023 from santosh krinskyWhen a seeker awakens to the deformations of the body-life-mind complex, the distorted feelings, the misdirected emotions, the incomplete and misguided thoughts, the entire complex focused on and rooted in the idea of the aggrandisement of the ego-personality at the expense of everything else, ...
Views: 151 - Set on a Budget-friendly Holy Journey with Group Umrah Packages - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2023 from sitara GullUmrah is a journey towards tranquility, that holds a higher significance in Islam. Umrah is not an obligatory form of worship, however, still it is a privilege for the chosen ones who perform it. Umrah is a smaller pilgrimage than Hajj. Hajj has a variety of rituals that need to be performed ...
Views: 181 - The Time Needed for the Transition of the Ego-Consciousness to Become a Conscious Instrument of the Divine - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2023 from santosh krinskyWhen the seeker becomes aware of the need for consecration and the aspiration awakens within him, he can become very impatient with the obstacles put up by the ego as it works to maintain and enhance its position. After all, the ego has developed over long periods of time as a stage toward ...
Views: 260 - How is self understood? How do I understand myself? What led up to this understanding of the self? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2023 from Dada BhagwanYour current belief that ‘I am this body and name’ is not true. This is not your real Self. Your real Self is distinct, it is very different from who you believe to be! How do I understand myself? Have you ever questioned, ‘Who am I really?’ Because you do not know the answer to the ...
Views: 126 - The Challenges of Merging the Ego into the Divine - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2023 from santosh krinskyThere are several ways to approach the question of consecration of one’s being and life to the Divine. As the Mother makes clear, the need to be an individualised being that can actually have something to offer to the Divine is both paramount, and requires substantial effort to both understand ...
Views: 156 - The Mental Process and Developing Independence of Thought - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2023 from santosh krinskyWe may believe that we create our own thoughts and ideas, but a close examination makes it clear that streams of thoughts, ideas, mental energies are constantly bombarding us, both overtly through what we read, what we hear, what we see and what we experience, and covertly through the subtle ...
Views: 148 - Why do we feel sad when we hurt others? Somewhere we feel that it might hurt them. How do we overcome this? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe reason why we feel sad when we may have hurt someone is because we have inflicted pain on them. The direct consequence of our wrong-doing is that we feel its effect. This is how the law of Nature works. “The slightest pain that we have, is the reaction of the pain that we had given. So do ...
Views: 114 - The Role and Benefit of the Physical Body - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2023 from santosh krinskySpiritual aspirants frequently complain about the obstructions provided by the physical body. There is a need to eat, a need to sleep, the constant pressure of physical existence, the wear and tear of the aging process, the potential for illness or injury, and the eventual breakdown and ...
Views: 159 - Precondition for Offering the Ego into the Divine Consciousness - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2023 from santosh krinskyWhen we think about dissolving the ego and offering ourselves to the Divine, we do not often consider the details involved and the difficulties attendant on that process. What is it we are offering? How are we accomplishing that offering? What does the offering look like in terms of its ...
Views: 142 - Why do I need spirituality if I am already happy? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanBut are you happy all the time? Let us consider a scenario: you receive distressing news about your family member or face financial crises – does your happiness persist? What about times when you are unwell or experience various aches and pains? Can you maintain your happiness during such ...
Views: 138 - is there a solution to the Israel/Palestine Problem? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2023 from santosh krinskyis there a solution to the Israel/Palestine Problem? There is so much history and so much hatred built up. Acts of overt terrorism, including attacks on civilian targets, women, children, etc. are not justifable. The Israelis righfully point out that they have a right to defend themselves, ...
Views: 209 - The Role and Importance of the Ego - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2023 from santosh krinskyIf we view the development of the ego through the lens of the evolution of consciousness, we can see the importance that this evolutionary step plays. The process of individuation opens up the potentiality of new, complex interactions, creative development and faster evolutionary change. The ...
Views: 192 - What is the purpose of meditation if the goal is to get rid of the ego and attain enlightenment or God realization? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo attain enlightenment, also known as Self-realisation, meditation alone is not sufficient, as it is often practised in the presence of the ego and can even contribute to its growth and further turmoil. However, in the path of Akram Vignan, the Self-realisation ceremony (Gnan Vidhi) plays a ...
Views: 132 - To Become Conscious of the Source of Our Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2023 from santosh krinskyAs we are primarily based in our ego-consciousness, we tend to accept that ideas we have, feelings we have, emotions we express, needs and desires we seek after, are all what make up ourselves, our personality, our persistent individuality. We identify with a specific religion, political ...
Views: 168 - Plan Your Spiritual Journey with Customized Ramadan Umrah Packages - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2023 from sitara GullUmrah is a significant form of worship for Muslims even though it is not obligatory. However, the holy month of Ramadan is highly regarded by all Muslims as it is the most blessed of all months in Islam. Ramadan holds the greatest value in every Muslim’s heart. There could be nothing more ...
Views: 170 - The Ego Was the Helper, the Ego is the Bar - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2023 from santosh krinskyThe spiritual seeker invariably hears, repeated constantly, the requirement to overcome the ego and find his true Self. The Self is one with the Divine and shares the divine consciousness, knowledge and impetus to action. The ego, which anchors the sense of a separate and distinct individuality, ...
Views: 169 - Unlocking Opportunities: Exploring Diploma Courses - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2023 from Kale JeffIntroduction Diploma courses have emerged as valuable educational pathways that bridge the gap between traditional academic degrees and practical, industry-specific skills. These courses offer a shorter duration of study compared to full-fledged bachelor's or master's degrees, making them an ...
Views: 217 - The Surface Vital, Mental and Physical Being and the True Vital, Mental and Physical Being - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2023 from santosh krinskyA frequently mentioned method in the practice of the integral yoga is the separation of the Witness Consciousness from the Nature (Purusha and Prakriti). This separation allows the seeker to recognise the surface consciousness, the play of body, life and mind based in the ego-sense as separate ...
Views: 180 - Wisdom of René Descartes - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloRené Descartes (March 31, 1596– February 11,1650) was a French scientist, mathematician and philosopher. He pioneered analytic geometry, is often considered the father of modern philosophy, and contributed greatly to the Age of Reason. Below we list some words of wisdom from René ...
Views: 221 - If the soul is a creation of matter and energy, how can it be eternal? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanAccording to Akram Vignan, the Soul is the essence of life energy, separate from the physical body or matter. It represents the purest form of the self, transcending the limitations of the physical realm. The ultimate goal of the Soul is to attain liberation, breaking free from the cycles of ...
Views: 138 - Confusion About the Reality of the Atman and the Ego - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2023 from santosh krinskyWe frequently allow our mental process and the limitations of language to create confusion within ourselves. The mind’s primary capacities involve fragmentation and classification; thus, we identify different aspects, parts, beings, roles, events and treat them as separate and distinct from one ...
Views: 191 - Confusion About the Reality of the Atman and the Ego - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2023 from santosh krinskyWe frequently allow our mental process and the limitations of language to create confusion within ourselves. The mind’s primary capacities involve fragmentation and classification; thus, we identify different aspects, parts, beings, roles, events and treat them as separate and distinct from one ...
Views: 172 - The Ego Experience and the Experience of the Jivatman - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2023 from santosh krinskyWhen we observe the standpoint we inhabit closely, we find that we tend to identify ourselves as a distinct ‘person’ or ‘personality’ with specific traits, habits, relationships and viewpoints about ‘who we are’ and ‘what we do’. This is the ego-personality and we tend to try to associate ...
Views: 152 - The Realisation of the Self and the Realisation of the Psychic Being and the Individual Ego-Consciousness - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2023 from santosh krinskyWe generally live, most of the time, within a framework of the ego-consciousness. We look at and experience our lives from this standpoint, and it places limitations on our understanding and our response to circumstances. Those who are called to yoga and spiritual development practices in ...
Views: 159 - Unveil the Best Cheap Umrah Packages for an Affordable Spiritual Journey - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2023 from sitara GullUmrah is a privilege only the chosen ones are blessed with. Umrah is one of the most admired forms of worship even though it is not obligatory in Islam. Umrah holds great importance for all Muslims as it allows them to visit the Holy Kaaba and enables them to worship at the place that is also ...
Views: 203 - If a person wishes evil to another, will karma return that desired evil to others? Or are these myths? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhatever one does will come back to them! The slightest misery one gives to any living being does return back to him - such is the law of Nature! What you sow is what you reap. So, the evil a person wishes for another will definitely return back to him. This is not a myth; the law of karma is ...
Views: 146 - Transformation of Human Nature Requires the Action of the Psychic Being Connected to the Higher Consciousness - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2023 from santosh krinskyThe external life and its conditions tend to fixate the attention for most people to such a degree, that they are overwhelmed by the needs of the body, the impositions of the life-energy and the force of desire, and the focus and attention of the mind. Just trying to keep up with all the ...
Views: 181 - When the Psychic Being Comes Forward to Direct the External Nature - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2023 from santosh krinskyThere is a considerable difference in effective results from the psychic being having an influence, essentially from ‘behind’ the surface nature, on the actions of the life in the external world, and what Sri Aurobindo and the Mother designate as the psychic being ‘coming forward’. Until the ...
Views: 165 - How does one know if he/she has found his/her true guru for self-realization (enlightenment)? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanUpon encountering their guru and being in His presence, one's instinct guides them to bow in reverence. In that sacred moment, a profound realisation dawns—their arduous search has come to an end, and they have arrived at their destined destination. Here, they will find the answers to their ...
Views: 162 - Time Perspective on Achieving Spiritual Realisations and Change of Human Nature - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2023 from santosh krinskyLife is so short! When one wants to accomplish something extraordinary or difficult, it takes considerable time and focus. If we reflect however, that the first 16 years or more are formative years and are focused on physical growth, development of vital powers of action, and cultivating the ...
Views: 157 - Unveiling the Triumph: Understanding the Grand Slam Champion in WWE - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2023 from Wajahat AliIntroduction In the electrifying world of https://championshipbelt.us/ professional wrestling, the term "Grand Slam Champion" holds a special place, symbolizing a wrestler's exceptional career accomplishments within a specific promotion. WWE, or World Wrestling Entertainment, is the ...
Views: 229 - Why Are Suits Masculine? Unveiling the History and Evolution of Men's Formal Attire - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2023 from Wajahat AliIntroduction Suits, the quintessential attire https://customracingwear.com/ of formal and professional settings, have long been associated with masculinity. Their crisp lines, structured silhouette, and traditional colors have become emblematic of the modern man's wardrobe. But why are suits ...
Views: 210 - Why Do Bikers Wear Pants? Exploring the Practicality and Safety Behind the Choice - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2023 from Wajahat AliThe sight of a motorcyclist https://www.jackleathers.com/ cruising down the open road, clad in leather gear from head to toe, is a timeless image that embodies freedom and a sense of adventure. One of the most noticeable components of a biker's attire is the pants they wear. While it might be ...
Views: 213 - The Purpose and Significance of Life Becomes Clear as the Individual Contacts the Psychic Being - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2023 from santosh krinskyMost people do not understand why it is they are alive, what it is they are here to do in the world. Many simply think that ‘eat, drink and be merry’ is the sum of their purpose; in other words, they do not recognise a life purpose or mission in that sense, and just want to find a way to enjoy ...
Views: 159 - Why do people go to far off religious places by spending so much money, time, and energy just to pray or to have a darshan of God? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSome of the reasons why people travel long distances and go to religious places to pray or to do darshan are: - Those who go to religious places do not see it as a pain-staking exercise, rather they eagerly travel long and far in order to pay homage to their beloved God. They go there to ...
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