We generally do not question the movements of the vital nature in our ordinary daily life. They are so much a part of what we consider to be human nature and human experience that we simply accept them and treat them as inevitable. It is true that human society has developed a framework within which such vital expressions are deemed acceptable, but this is a moving target depending on the society and the time.
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The most popular and widely-known ways to connect with God are indeed meditation and prayers! And to know the other ways, the ultimate way, letâs first find out who really is God. WHO IS GOD ?rnThe general belief is that God is sitting up there in the heavens, running the whole world. But letâs analyze some myth-breaking facts on who actually is God, as described by the Great spiritual scholars of the past! When one prays to God, one refers to someone who was a mortal bei
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âMidas Touchâ and âGolden Egg Gooseâ - for sure, we all have learnt these fables in school or have heard from our grandparents as a bed-time story with the moral stating âGreed is the root of all evilâ. Similarly, the idiom âLeave and Liveâ must have visited us in some way too. But the paradox of the Kalyug Era is, we just hear and not heed, we see the sight but have no insight, we flow with dysfunction, even with malfunction but have no compunction. Our fidel
While you must continue with the medical treatment that may be ongoing for your drug addiction as well as depression, here are the two ways to overcome any barrier on the path of spirituality:rn1.The Scientific way, and rn2.The Technical way.rnBoth these ways, when adopted together, give the best and most speedy result. However, everyone has to adopt and practice this personally; other person cannot do it for us. So, letâs understand the two ways in some more depth. Since y
Stress is a feeling of an emotional or physical tensionrnToday, so many people in this world suffer from high levels of stress. It is said, âStress is our body's reaction to a particular challenge or demand. It can come from any event or thought that makes us feel frustrated, angry or nervous.â Is there a connection between stress-management and Spirituality?rnBoth stress-management and spirituality work in the direction of resolving stress. However, spirituality is far b
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If it were only simple! The integral yoga holds out the goal of not just attaining liberation from the exte al surface nature, but also transforming that nature under the impulsion and intention of the divine intention in the universal creation.
Every religion has its set of prayers, and its believers seek forgiveness from their God through these prayers. Muslims seek forgiveness and salvation through prayer in the blessed masjid Al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid Al-Nabwi in Madina. It is a matter of great importance to know that Umrah is neither the pillar of Islam nor it is compulsory but Muslims want to go for Umrah to seek forgiveness. The best way to visit these holiest sites is by booking a suitable umrah packages
It is one thing to gain an intellectual understanding of the concept of the subliminal consciousness. However, this does not provide a real experience of nor true knowledge about the action, influence and impact of the subliminal consciousness on our lives. The question then arises, whether and how it is possible to become conscious of, to gain a real awareness of, the action of the subliminal consciousness, and how to distinguish this action within oneself.
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If we put our happiness in the hands of someone elseâs love, what will happen if they fall out of love with us? Someone may love us for a while, but what happens when they fall out of love with us or vice-versa? We will have to begin to look for happiness all over again. The reason why we seek happiness from someone, or from material items, is because we have not yet experienced the happiness which naturally exists within us. This happiness is an innate part of us. It does
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In his epic poem Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol, Sri Aurobindo describes the experience of the awareness moving inwards away from the surface consciousness fixated on exte al perceptions. “In moments when the inner lamps are lit And the life’s cherished guests are left outside, Our spirit sits alone and speaks to its gulfs. A wider consciousness opens then its doors; Invading from spiritual silences A ray of the timeless Glory stoops awhile To commune still with our seized illumined clay And leaves its huge white stamp upon our lives.” (Savitri, Book I, Canto IV, pp. 47-48)
The most basic thing one ought to do to start his spiritual journey is...rnGet the knowledge of two fundamental things: rnwho am I and rnwho is governing this world (who is the doer)? rnOnce we get this knowledge, it solves all our worldly problems and we get free from all unhappiness.rnSpirituality provides a permanent solution to all problems. In this world there are so many religions. Religious rituals and practices help the development of every person. But ultimately when
However difficult it is to predict specifically the destiny of any individual, due to the complex interactions that create that destiny (or shall we say ‘destinies’), there is still a sense that life carries out the path of the energies at work, as well as the trajectory those energies follow. There is thus a ’cause and effect’ that drives the individual forward and which we call destiny, otherwise known as the fruits of karma.
To remove negative energy and make yourself spiritually positive, you will need to introduce yourself to Akram Vignan, the spiritual science, and imbibe it in your life. rnThrough Akram Vignan, first of all, ignorance of the Self is removed through Self-Realisation, which paves the path of the spiritually positive. Thereafter, with the right understanding, the negative intellect, from where the negative energy emerges, slowly starts to dissolve.rn rnSo, the first thing is you
Ladybugs, with their vibrant colours and delicate appearance, have long fascinated humans. While commonly associated with luck and good fortune, the symbolism of these tiny creatures runs deeper, especially when it comes to the orange ladybug. In this article, we delve into the spiritual significance of orange ladybugs, exploring the mystical connections and divine messages they carry. The Symbolism of Ladybugs Before delving into the specifics of orange ladybugs, it's esse
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There 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 the complexity of the energetic interchanges that go to make up who and what we are, and to gain a measure of independence from the forces that toss us too and fro through these interchanges.
What we frequently fail to recognise is that much of the vital interaction and mental self-justification that supports it takes place more or less without active intervention or reflection by the mind. A vital desire or conce is prodded and the mind instantly jumps to self-justification without any real review of the facts, the circumstances or the balancing interests and other stakeholders in any situation. Afterwards, if challenged, the mind may develop an elaborate set of explanations and justifications, but this all tends to stem from an initial defensive reaction that occurs instantly.r
We are constantly surrounded by ‘miracles’ in the sense that our lives are filled with activities, events, processes and circumstances that we clearly do not understand, but accept based on some explanation, assuming that someone knows what it is all about. Airplanes flying through the air, rockets traveling to outer space and visiting the moon, wireless communication anywhere in the world, wireless electric charging, and all the myriad inventions that we take for granted in the modern world — who really knows what powers are at work to make these things happen.
Everyone has had the experience, at some time or another, of imagining themselves doing something extraordinary, or at least fulfilling some dream about how their lives could develop or turn out. It may be a fantasy about winning a lottery, or gaining fame or recognition, or finding the right person to marry and raise a family with, or advancement in a career, or making some discovery, or achieving some feat of skill, or carrying out some act of heroism, etc.
What is the mind?rnMind is the place where thoughts arise and exhaust naturally. However, if we get engrossed in our thoughts, the chain of thoughts continues. How does it work?rnIn our daily life, we come across many situations. At that time, we react with a series of attachment and abhorrence, not only towards the situation, but also for the people and things associated with that situation, and thus remain engrossed in various thoughts that emerge in mind. We donât realiz
The mind gathers details from the senses, attempts to classify them according to past experience, and then tries to both judge the meaning of the situation and extrapolate how future steps will occur. This process relies on known powers of the mind, powers of analysis, powers of what is known as ‘stepwise decomposition’ and powers of logical reasoning to move from a series of data to a conclusion about a future trend or direction.
When the astronauts left the planet and were able to look back at Earth from outside, it radically changed their viewpoint. It represented a visceral shock that forced them to see things in an entirely new way from a new perspective.
Spiritual 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 dissolution of the body and the attendant needs of caring for and addressing the circumstances of the body. As they focus on the vital, mental and spiritual aspects of their existence, seekers frequently begrudge the role the body plays and the need to address its requirements.
When Life emerges in Matter, there must, obviously, be some mechanism for the two principles to interact with one another. Matter must develop ways to sense, respond to and react to the action of the Life-Force. Similarly, when the Life-Force evolves and manifests in Matter, it must also become at least partially subject to the drives and other conditions that Matter brings forward in the relationship. For the seeker attempting to transform the very nature and response of Life in Matter, it is helpful to understand the various functions that create and carry out these interactions.
It is first necessary to distinguish pleasure from joy. Pleasure may arise from the most insignificant, exte al factors, a sense impression, a lucky or fortuitous turn of events, or some passing vital response to a circumstance. Pleasure is a response of the surface being to something which has a positive impact for the body, the life-energy or the mind. It lasts while the stimulus that provoked it remains in place, or for some short period after the impetus has receded, as an ‘after glow’ effect. Pleasure is transitory by nature.âAt the same time, if the stimulus abides too long, it tends to
We may observe feelings, perceptions, thoughts, emotions, ideas, imaginations, memories, etc. all arising in our minds, and, for most of us, this is all just ‘mental activity’. And for most people this is clearly enough! For those taking up the spiritual life and practice, however, it becomes difficult to understand what is going on, and what can and should be done about it, to bring about the right mental ‘texture’ of the consciousness to be receptive and able to handle the higher inspirations, intuitions, and powers as they enter into the mind.
Let us first understand what destiny is and how it comes about. rnOneâs entire life is based on the outcome of the past life karmas. The results of past life are in the form of destiny of the present life. It includes everything, starting from oneâs thoughts to the words and upto the acts too. rnKarmas are bound by intentions. Oneâs intentions in the present life determine the outcome of their entire future life. How is Karma and Destiny linked? rnWe bind karmas, and th
âA Healthy Mind is rare to find, pandemic grind, is a remind to humankind; rnIt is high time to revive and redefine; let us align to the inner divine!â Do the aforementioned stanzas reflect our current mental and emotional state? rnCertainly, the answer would be univocal and universal with a jest of Yes! This ongoing pandemic Covid is merely a mirror, reflecting our inner dormant and most vulnerable self-ailment of Anxiety and Depression. So far, our technological advance
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Some people believe that an intense aspiration is all that is needed to overcome the obstacles that prevent seekers from seeing, understanding and effectively responding to the forces that drive the outer life they lead. Others emphasize the details of the methodology to gain the needed insights and convert them into action items in the life. In reality, it is a combination of aspiration, and a specific and detailed methodology that together effectuate the needed consciousness changes. The aspiration energizes the will and focuses the attention.
When 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 everything to its impact on this ego-personality. The ego-personality tends to treat all other beings and forms as totally separate and distinct entities, and it thus creates a form of isolation and fragmentation in the creation which does not exist in reality, just in the ego-sense.
Some 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.
Just as all energy operates along a spectrum of vibration from shorter wavelength to longer wavelength, and this spectrum can be perceived within certain limited ranges based on the capacity of our sense instruments (or tools we develop to extend our range of perception), so also consciousness operates also along a spectrum with different and increasing powers of consciousness active starting from the most dense, inert material consciousness, extending up through the vital levels and into the emotional and mental levels. Consciousness however does not stop at the mental level.
When You Are Angry and Alone, Try To Balance Your Mind through Right UnderstandingrnFor instance, think through the following examples: rnIf a car comes at you from the wrong side of the road, would you get angry and collide with the car and smash it? No. Why? You understand that, âI may die.â Actually, you die even more when you get angry. However, you are not able to see the complete picture here, whereas in the case of car, it can be seen; that is the only difference!
We tend to identify ourselves with the constructed ego-personality that we have built up, without recognising that this personality is itself an amalgam of different drives, instincts, habits, emotional predilections, feelings, thoughts, etc., which in many cases are not in alignment with one another and which fight for dominance in terms of our lives and the expression of our personalities. Thus, we are not generally consistent and we swing from one mood or direction to another based on whatever aspect prevails at a particular point in time.
People frequently confuse consciousness with mental awareness and concentration with some kind of mental effort or focus; yet, consciousness is not limited to mental awareness and concentration is not restricted to mental activity. We are all familiar with mental concentration. We focus on some specific subject and direct our attention, exclusively if possible, to that subject for a specified period of time. Taking a mathematics exam or concentrating on learning a song, or any other activity that requires highly focused attention is our usual way of understanding concentration, and this is in
As long as we remain fixed in the mental framework, we tend to create judgments and rules for everything we do that are founded on the limited and fragmented understanding that the mental power possesses. The advent of a new wider, more expansive, more unifying and comprehensive consciousness obviously will overtu or at least dramatically alter these rules in virtually every sphere of living.
For most people, the trauma associated with the death of the body and the corresponding dissolution of the vital and mental being that formed within the life of that individual, means that there is no realistic way for any memory of past lives to remain intact and carry forward. The psychic being carries the essence of the life-experience, while not attaching itself to specific personality, experiences or capabilities that occurred in any of those past lives. The exceptions are rare and based on highly developed and conscious souls who are continuing a line of growth and activity on a concentr
There is considerable confusion about the role of the ego and the nature of actions one undertakes. Many believe that charitable actions, altruistic or philanthropic actions by definition are unselfish acts and evidence the elimination of ego from the action. This, however, is not accurate. The ego remains active as long as the individual identifies himself with a specific person or personality. It is the development of the ego that is a necessary transitional step from the more amorphous consciousness of the vital and rudimentary mental levels. At the point where a seeker becomes self-aware a
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Spiritual traditions around the world agree that it is on earth, in the physical body, that progress takes place. They treat the soul’s time in the body as the time for growth, for development, for maturation. When the soul leaves the body at the time of death, it goes through a transition that is either active, moving the soul toward its next inca ation, or passive, moving the soul into a place of rest and assimilation of its recent experience. There are many different versions of the tales woven around the soul’s journey beyond death and leading up to a new birth. The essential factor, howe
We tend to pay attention to the various forms of exte al communication that take place between people. Written, verbal, and visual non-verbal cues through body language or expression, are all considered to be the major means of creating a relation between individuals. What we do not always recognise, however, is the impact and importance of the subtle, subliminal communication that is constantly taking place. We understand that there are vibrations that fall outside the spectrum that we can consciously perceive with our senses.
Consciousness means awareness; it is the state of realizing or noticing that âsomethingâ exists. If the awareness lies in the body, it is called body-consciousness. Generally, people prevail in body consciousness only. The prevailing experience of, âI am John (you may insert your own name here), this body, mind, speech, etc. are mineâ, is all body-consciousness. This is considered to be a state of ignorance of the Self. Where there is a consciousness of 'I am this bod
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When the seeker recognises the difficulties attendant upon gaining control and mastery of the subconscient, he looks for leverage to both become conscious of what is currently subconscious to his awareness, and to find ways to change the response and reactions that arise from the subconscient.
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