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- The Way of the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2021 from santosh krinskyMany paths of yoga teach a fixed method that everyone who takes it up is asked to follow in a precise and standardized way. Whether it is the use of a fixed set of asanas, pre-determined pranayama routines, set routines of prayer, mantra, japa, or devotional practices, everyone is given ...
Views: 243 - Opening the Being to the Divine Power and Presence - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2021 from santosh krinskyA yoga that focuses on opening to a new power of consciousness beyond the mind, and that does not abandon life, but acts to transform it, has to address the issues of the limitations embedded in the existing ‘status quo’ of mind-life-body. The limitations inherent in the operations of these ...
Views: 279 - Integral Yoga: Answering the Call - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from santosh krinskyFor many, the idea of Yoga is physical postures and breathing techniques, to attain fitness and flexibility. This is not the whole story, however. Hatha Yoga, which has been popularized world-wide over the last 50 years or so, is one element of the much larger understanding of Yoga which we find ...
Views: 271 - Exploring Asexuality - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from Irena PavlovićAn invitation to a job interview closely echoes an invitation to dating. When we speak to a potential employer or think about how to message a recruiter on LinkedIn, most of us nolens volens try to manifest our attractiveness. Self-promoting look, loud body language, charming smile, posture at ...
Views: 257 - The Divine Grace and Spiritual Realisation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe pivotal role and importance of Divine Grace in the spiritual realisation comes about because all humanity is essentially locked into the framework of our normal mental-vital standpoint and thus, cannot truly transform the consciousness without something intervening from outside this ...
Views: 320 - Understanding the Concept of Divine Grace - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe human mind likes to have a logical reason for events, and therefore we search for a causal relationship between an event and some precursor. We call this “cause and effect” or “causality” or “dependent origination” or “law of karma”, or “law of nature”. However we describe it, we are trying ...
Views: 331 - What must man do to experience the eternal supreme consciousness within us and to cultivate this wisdom? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe eternal supreme consciousness within is the Self. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan , an enlightened being says, “There is a tremendous difference in the Self as described in words and the Self as experienced. One may forget the description written in words, but one would never forget that which ...
Views: 165 - QuickBooks Desktop Tech *Support* Number* +1-855-915-2082 | QuickBooks Support - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2021 from Anuj quickbooksQuickbooks Desktop Support Phone Number and Errors are one common thing in the most used software of the west and that is Quickbooks Desktop Desktop. Talking about the errors, the Quickbooks Desktop desktop is surrounded by errors and issues. The software is so very prone to errors that it can ...
Views: 321 - How do I develop the quality of humanity in life and improve spirituality? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2021 from Dada BhagwanHumanity begins with an obliging nature. If a person were to follow the goal of developing the quality of humanity, he would soon attain liberation which is the end goal of spirituality. Religion begins from the moment you give happiness to others. You will be happy if you give happiness to ...
Views: 201 - Experience of the Divine and the Forms of the Divine - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2021 from santosh krinskyWhile a spiritual experience is a subjective event, we can reference the accumulated reports from around the world and throughout human history to provide an accurate picture of the types of experiences and the reality of the experience. Sometimes these experiences come after undertaking various ...
Views: 361 - The Age-Old Testimony of Spiritual Experience - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2021 from santosh krinskyWhen a tornado or a hurricane wreaks destruction in its path, we are overcome with the intensity and the pain caused by that storm. We frequently try to read into this event some personal retribution upon ourselves for some failing according to our moral code or ethical rules. We tend to look at ...
Views: 333 - The Impersonal and the Personal Divine - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe range of spiritual experiences is vast. We tend, in our mental framework, to associate our own practice or religious background or philosophy as the only, or at least, the best, way to attain spiritual realisation; yet, this is actually just a limitation of our ego-consciousness. People ...
Views: 349 - Can I get enlightened by reading something on the internet? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from Dada BhagwanBy reading something on the internet or even good books and scriptures, one may develop intellectually and rise to a higher level. However, if you are keen in enlightening your Soul, you will have to go to Atma Gnani, the Enlightened One! Only when we attain Self-Realization, we get the ...
Views: 165 - What Is the Divine? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe term “Divine” is used by Sri Aurobindo, starting with the title of his magnum opus, The Life Divine. How do we understand the term? In the Taittiriya Upanishad, a seeker asks his father and guru, “Lord, teach me the Eternal.” The response provides us an understanding of the Divine: “Seek ...
Views: 487 - 30 Self Help Tips - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamSelf Improvement or Self Growth is the most important thing in our life. Our every act and thinking is to achieve the goal in life. Knowingly or unknowingly we are trying to improve ourselves by our own effort. But today we are lucky to have a number of Self Improvement Tips which will enhance ...
Views: 358 - Impact of the Supramental Manifestation on Earthly Existence, Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2021 from santosh krinskyThere is a verse in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad which illustrates the essential principle of an evolutionary cycle of the development and growth of consciousness, when it indicates a progression ‘from the darkness to the light, from light to greater light.” The Upanishad foresees that ...
Views: 385 - Impact of the Supramental Manifestation on Earthly Existence, Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2021 from santosh krinskyThrough the use of logical reasoning the human mind can extrapolate along a straight line of development once a pattern is seen and understood. We can also combine things through the use of the faculty of imagination to spin a web of speculation about the future, building on what we already ...
Views: 397 - The Process of the Supramental Manifestation and Its Integration into Life on Earth - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe consciousness of Matter could not anticipate or dream of the manifestation of the Life-principle, and the vital living plant and animal consciousness could not anticipate the advent and impact of the mental consciousness. Similarly, the mental consciousness cannot truly understand nor ...
Views: 304 - Is There Any Certitude About the Supramental Manifestation Actually Taking Place? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe mind of the modern day wants to analyze facts and draw conclusions based on those facts. For centuries, the movement has been away from reliance on belief and faith to a reliance on facts and rational analysis. One need only look at the history of the rise of Western science and the disputes ...
Views: 361 - A Supramental Race as the Next Evolutionary Phase - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2021 from santosh krinskyIf we understand the development of life and life-forms on earth as an expression of the evolution of consciousness, we can easily see the relationship between a new power of consciousness and the need to have forms that can hold, and express, that power effectively. Scientists frequently ...
Views: 391 - Simple ways to become Highly Inspirational - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWhether you are in your Home, in the Office or in the Organization where you work or in the present Gathering we should, be more Observational, Creative, Active, Motivational, Transparent, Assertive and more Inspirational. We should become more spectacular by contributing our positive opinions ...
Views: 341 - The Realisations of the Self and the Psychic Being - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2021 from santosh krinskyPeople follow different spiritual paths and practices and tend to identify with their own path and the spiritual experiences and realisations that come with it. In some cases, they believe that the experience they have is the preeminent or real experience while others are less authentic. In ...
Views: 330 - The True Soul: the Psychic Being - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe nature of the soul and its function has been a subject of intense interest and debate for thousands of years around the world. Some claim there is no soul and that everything is simply a function of material forces randomly combining to create our existence and sense of intelligence. Others ...
Views: 332 - The Role and Destiny of the Body - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe physical body has provided spiritual seekers with a riddle and a challenge throughout time and across the globe. For those focused on the external life there is no question. They enjoy, they develop the capacities of the body, they do not think twice about it, other than to the extent that ...
Views: 375 - 4 things to remember when you are moving house for the first time - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2021 from Stephen YostMoving can be very hectic. There are a lot of things at play when you decide to move houses. And if you are not organized during this ordeal, you will face an even tougher time. That is where we come in. We have prepared a list of 4 essential things that you should keep in mind to make the ...
Views: 340 - Evolution of Consciousness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2021 from santosh krinskyIn order to evolve, a power or principle must be first involved. When we say that life evolved out of inanimate Matter, we have to reflect, “how is this possible?” When we examine Matter at the sub-atomic level, we see an incredible power of consciousness at work with very precise and ...
Views: 386 - The Fundamental Nature of Existence is Consciousness - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2021 from santosh krinskyAs we reflect on our own existence, and our relationship to the world around us, we begin by referencing everything to our own desires, needs, wants and feelings. We look at the world as external to us, inanimate matter somehow sustaining plant and animal life. The sun appears to revolve around ...
Views: 380 - Three Differences Between Integral Yoga and Traditional Spiritual Paths - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2021 from santosh krinskyPeople frequently wonder how the integral yoga may differ from the traditional paths of yogic practice. The aim of the integral yoga is to transform consciousness here on earth; it is not fixated solely on individual liberation, although individual realisation is a necessary step on the path, ...
Views: 349 - The Aim of the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe aim of spiritual seeking and yoga, historically, has been the liberation of the individual seeker and achievement of enlightenment. In many cases, this has involved making a choice between living “in the world” or abandoning the worldly life. Some traditions, such as the Buddhist Mahayana ...
Views: 352 - The Three Transformations of Consciousness in the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2021 from santosh krinskyIn The Life Divine, Sri Aurobindo provides a detailed explanation of what he describes as the “triple transformation”. The first two, the psychic and spiritual transformations, are well-known steps in the spiritual journey and thus, for a good portion of the way, the traditional paths of yoga ...
Views: 342 - On Attention: How Many Social Approvals Are There In My Post? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2021 from Rochi ZalaniThis article was originally published at rochizalani.com Attention, I believe, is the most pricy commodity economically and psychologically. There is always some website that wants your attention (economic) and there is always something you should rather give your attention to (psychology). ...
Views: 353 - On Resting: Chill, babe - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2021 from Rochi ZalaniThis article was originally published at rochizalani.com Up until last month, I was hustling one full-time job and three part-time jobs. Every minute of every day was booked on my calendar for a hundred “urgent” tasks. “Chill” wasn’t a word in my vocabulary. I would rest but, um, not ...
Views: 411 - The Role of Devotion and Love in the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2021 from santosh krinskyEvery part of the being must be engaged if the integral yoga is to progress. The physical body, the vital being, the emotional being, and the mind all have their role. What is a chore for the physical being, and a dry intellectual endeavour for the mind, becomes a source of joy and dedication ...
Views: 339 - The Process of Opening of the Chakras in Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe opening of the chakras has been the subject of a tremendous amount of focus in the yoga literature, with emphasis on the awakening of the kundalini energy at the base of the spine, and the rising up of this energy through each of the chakras up to the crown of the head. The dangers ...
Views: 441 - The Tantra and the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe Tantric tradition has developed a methodology (frequently and widely misunderstood and misapplied), to bring about the opening of the subtle energy centers, called chakras, that reside within our energetic body and control the various functionality of powers of body, life and mind within our ...
Views: 360 - The Integral Path Combines the Vedantic and the Tantric Approaches to Divine Realisation - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2021 from santosh krinskyAt a certain point we come to the conclusion that our minds cannot finally determine the truth or the meaning of our existence. We recognise that many of our daily perceptions and assumptions about the world and, in fact, all of existence, are simply inaccurate. We see the sun rise in the East ...
Views: 348 - The Supreme Consciousness and the Creative Force of Manifestation - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2021 from santosh krinskyIndian spirituality and philosophy has recognized two primary aspects to existence, the Supreme Consciousness that creates, informs, constitutes and contains all that exists, and the Creative Force that actually manifests the universal creation. The Gita describes the Supreme Consciousness as ...
Views: 351 - The Integral Yoga: Development Beyond the Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2021 from santosh krinskyWhile the Bhagavad Gita provides a strong foundation for the spiritual practice of the Integral Yoga, it was developed within a context of time, place and circumstance that brought it to a certain stage of human evolution and potential. Today, the teachings of the Gita remain relevant, but do ...
Views: 343 - The Bhagavad Gita Provides a Suitable Initial Foundation for the Spiritual Development of the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe Bhagavad Gita rightly occupies an important spot in the spiritual tradition of India. The teaching of the Gita is expansive and detailed, exploring the paths of Knowledge, Devotion and Works and providing insight into the attitude of the seeker, the relation to the teacher, and the nature of ...
Views: 509 - Adwaita Vedanta (Mayavada) and Integral Non-Dualism: Contrasting Interpretations of the Nature of Reality - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2021 from santosh krinsky“One without a second.” This Upanishadic dictum forms the basis of Shankara’s philosophy of Adwaita, Vedantic non-dualism. The seeker leaves behind the illusion of the world to merge into the pure, transcendent Oneness of the Brahman. Sri Aurobindo proposes non-dualism, however, that adds the ...
Views: 415 - More than exercise - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2021 from Deepak DixitThe new generation is more concerned about their bodies and hence going to gym for exercise is very popular, though some do it for the sake of maintaining their social status or looking fashionable. Modern exercise is machine oriented and a variety of equipment have been designed for this ...
Views: 383 - The Need to Transcend the Intellect in the Search for the Truth of Existence - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2021 from santosh krinskyOnce we acknowledge that Truth cannot be ascertained through intellectual prowess alone, that the mind is not an instrument of truth, but rather an instrument for seeking, filled with doubt, confusion and limitation, we can no longer rely entirely on the mind to be the arbiter of what reality ...
Views: 389 - The Need for a Direct Experience of the Reality of Existence - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2021 from santosh krinskyAt the end of all our speculation, logic, reasoning, and opinions, we find that we are plagued by uncertainty and doubt in our minds about the meaning of our existence, our purpose in the world and the reality of the universal creation. We can recognize that what we observe through our senses is ...
Views: 345 - Motives for Seeking the Divine - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2021 from santosh krinskyPeople come to the spiritual quest for a number of different reasons. Some of these are due to disappointment or trouble in the outer life, with work, with relationships, with failures or setbacks or with disease, illness, remorse or grief. Others come seeking for the powers, mental, vital or ...
Views: 453 - Opening to the Divine Consciousness - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2021 from santosh krinskyIn his book The Mother, Sri Aurobindo outlines the personal effort to be made by the seeker of the Divine. This consists of the movements of aspiration, rejection and surrender. Aspiration means the inner focus and dedication to achieving the divine consciousness and living in that ...
Views: 414 - Three Parts of Your Being: Conscience, Subconscious, and Soul - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMany ancient cultures embraced the concept of the mind consisting of conscious awareness (and unconscious) coexisting with the soul or super-conscious. “Just as the soul fills the body, so God fills the world. Just as the soul bears the body, so God endures the world. Just as the soul sees ...
Views: 538 - The Inner Ideals of Ordinary Human Life and the Divine Life - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe highest ideals of humanity can be looked at from the point of view of human capability or from the view of a divine purpose to the manifestation. The difference in viewpoint leads to different focus and result. From the human viewpoint, we would look at how to improve, perfect and optimize ...
Views: 452 - The Spiritual Life, the Religious Life and the Ordinary Human Life - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2021 from santosh krinskyOrdinary human life is essentially driven by response to outer circumstances, and is based in the desires, needs and reactions of the ego-personality. The interaction between people in a society, whether in the smallest groupings such as the family, or larger groupings of community, country or ...
Views: 516 - 10 Benefits of Fasting - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamFasting is most common now a days as we all know that it has got plenty of health benefits. Fasting was traditionally practiced in various religious cultures and practices. Fasting really changes our mind and body and enhances and activates our entire life.Below we are presenting some important ...
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