According to the Vedas of India, the mind is the cause of both suffering and happiness within this world. If we learn to discipline our mind, we can experience complete freedom and satisfaction. …
YOGINI EKADASHI: HISTORY AND OBSERVANCE
Ekadashi is the Sanskrit name for the eleventh day of the waxing and waning lunar cycle. Ekadashi is a special day for fasting and increasing your practices of meditation and bhakti yoga. The Vedas …
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SAYANA EKADASHI: HISTORY AND OBSERVANCE
Ekadashi is the Sanskrit name for the eleventh day of the waxing and waning lunar cycle. Ekadashi is a special day for fasting and increasing your practices of meditation and bhakti yoga. The Vedas …
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AN OVERVIEW OF THE BHAGAVAD-GITA
The Bhagavad gita is an ancient text that provides insight and guidance for living a successful human life. It was written over 5,000 years ago by the sage Vyasadeva as a part of the larger history …
MEDITATIONS ON THE THREE MODES OF MATERIAL NATURE
Unpacking the Terms In the phrase “the three modes of material nature”, the “three” referred to are goodness, passion and ignorance. The word mode is a technical philosophical term, used to translate …
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4 REASONS TO GIVE IN CHARITY
Charity holds a sacred position in the Vedas as one out of three practices which are never to be discontinued. As part of a yoga path, charity helps free us from karma and reincarnation. This article …