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How the Brain Works – A Meditator’s Guide
Meditation, the brain and more If you are a meditator, your goal is probably to feel peaceful, reduce the incessant chatter of your mind or eventually merge into the universal consciousness whereby you feel in control of your own world, … Read more →
The Truth About Sadhana
What is Sadhana? The Truth About Sadhana An action that promotes harmony is a regular sadhana. When you commit to spending time with your higher self every day, your life becomes unique, your efforts bear the imprint of your soul, … Read more →
Discover the Power of Gayatri Mantra
Reciting the Gayatri Mantra can lend your life the power to transform your circumstances, including overcoming obstacles and rising above unfavorable situations. A mantra is a tool for meditation, but it can also be used as a daily practice, especially … Read more →
What are soul ties?
Have you ever gone through a bad breakup, only to find yourself in another relationship with a similar person? Or maybe you’re reading this because your spouse or friend is acting out of character, and it seems like no matter … Read more →
Five-Minutes Daily Meditation
Meditation sounds exciting and mysterious, but you just don’t have the time or patience to start this practice, right? We hear you! We do! But what if we told you that you don’t need a mat, a room, or anything … Read more →
Places of Worship
In this article, we have curated a list of some of the world’s most beautiful places to worship. In addition, we have also added some interesting facts about the different cultures and the dos and don’ts you must follow when … Read more →
Perfecting Your Posture in Meditation
The mountains are lush green, and here and there are blossoming trees of different colors, lavender, cream, and all. As if these giant silent wonders of nature are ageing gracefully. When peeking at these beautiful and patient mountains, and as … Read more →
Questions
Back in June 2005, I was sharing my spiritual goals with a small group in Sydney. The general drift of the conversation was as casual as the outdoor setting we were in. Basking in the beautiful winter sun, we’d just … Read more →
Mind, O Mind!
“You want to forgive and forget,” someone said to me recently, “but when that person comes in front of you, old memories come rushing back disturbing your equilibrium. They unsettle me. What can I do to overcome that?” Ah! I … Read more →
Expansion of Consciousness
You have probably heard me and other meditators use the phrase “expansion of consciousness”. It is one of the most phenomenal rewards of prolonged quality meditation. Two related questions that I’ve been often asked are: is meditation the only way? … Read more →
Six Aspects of Enlightenment
“I’ve studied the discourses of the Buddha, I’ve reflected on my own path and the purpose of life, and yet, I remain unclear and confused as ever,” said the valiant king Gautamiputra.“Unclear about what? O King!” Nagarjuna questioned.“About the whole … Read more →
Meditation Quotes
Thoughts and Meditation Quotes “Meditation is your ability to stabilize your mind on one thought, on your chosen thought, eventually becoming one with it.” “Thought is a form of energy, and it must either be channelized or given an outlet. … Read more →
Sadhana for Intuition and Wellbeing
Significance of Karthik Surya Sadhana You can also listen to the discourse (in Hindi) on Karthik Surya Sadhana here. Beginning from Aries and ending with Pisces, there are twelve signs in the Zodiac. It takes the Sun twelve months … Read more →
Karma Quotes
A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because her trust is not on the branch but on its wings. Believe in your karma, and you would never be afraid of the challenges in your … Read more →
Sanskrit Mantras and Chanting: An Overview
The chanting of Sanskrit Mantras is an ancient practice that has been used as a form of prayer and worship for centuries. Sanskrit mantras are believed to have healing powers. What is a mantra? Mantras are mystical hymns and syllables … Read more →
