Yoga philosophy views consciousness as a property of the soul. Consciousness lets us perceive both the world outside, and our inner world of thoughts, feelings and so on. Yoga aims to relink us with the Absolute Truth by elevating…
Continue reading CONSCIOUSNESS ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY →Meditation is a uniquely human ability which enables us to experience spiritual bliss. By directing our consciousness to the Absolute Truth, we become charmed. We fall in love with God. That “fall” leads upward to the strongest, a…
Continue reading BHAKTI: THE GOAL OF MEDITATION →Enlightenment, or samadhi, is the final of the eight stages of ashtanga-yoga system. This advanced state of consciousness marks the end of negative mental cycles. With these obstacles removed, we can freely focus the mind on the A…
Continue reading ENLIGHTENMENT ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY (SAMADHI) →The literal meaning of the word veda is knowledge. The Vedas are a body of sacred texts containing information on a vast array of topics, ranging from music to architecture, from warfare to spiritual knowledge. Composed in Sanskri…
Continue reading WHAT ARE THE VEDAS? →Ignorance, among all the modes of material nature, presents the most challenging set of influences on our lives, but spiritual paths, especially those taught in the Vedas, never shy away from challenges. Here are three ways to ris…
Continue reading 3 WAYS TO RISE ABOVE THE MODE OF IGNORANCE →Among the three modes of material nature, passion presents an intermediate level of challenge to our spiritual practice. The main threats include chronic anxiety, interpersonal friction and confusion. This article offers five ways…
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