Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita

Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita  

“Life in the world alone leads to one result, meditation alone leads to another. So have we heard from the wise.”

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The Sarasvati-Rahasya Upanishad (The Mysteries of Sarasvati)

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 The Sarasvati-Rahasya Upanishad  (The Mysteries of Sarasvati) Once the mind becomes freed from false ideas arising from the attachment to empirical objects, the mind becomes steady like a sheltered lamp and the practitioner experiences the highest bliss in realizing his true self. The Sarasvati-Rahasya Upanishad, one of 8 Sakta Upanishads attached to the Krishna Yajurveda; unravels the profound mysteries of Goddess Sarasvati, the embodiment of knowledge, wisdom, and creativity. Rooted in the ancient Vedic tradition, this Upanishad explores the spiritual significance of Sarasvati and her role in guiding seekers towards higher learning and enlightenment. Its origins and dating are uncertain but it is believed to have been composed between 800-200 BC. The text has two chapters each in a distinct format. The first is structured in the style of litany hymns and  the second is in the Shloka (metered verse) format. The wording of the text has been layered in a way that it can b...
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The Crown Jewel of Yoga Philosophy and Practice

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 The Yoga Chudamani Upanishad  (The Crown Jewel of Yoga Philosophy and Practice) The Yoga Chudamani Upanishad, one of twenty Yoga Upanishads associated with the Samveda tradition, serves as a comprehensive guide to the philosophy and practice of yoga. Its exact origins and dating are uncertain, but it is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries AD. This Upanishad elucidates the various aspects of yoga, including asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, and the profound concepts of Kundalini and chakras.  It builds upon the foundation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras by expounding on the eight limbs (Ashtanga) of yoga.  The Upanishad covers the ethical principles of yamas (restraints) and niyamas (observances), the practice of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (union with the divine). It delves into the esoteric ...
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MOORCHHA PRANAYAMA (Swooning Breath)

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 MOORCHHA PRANAYAMA (Swooning Breath) At the end of inhalation gradually become fixed on jalandhara bandha, then exhale slowly. This is called the fainting or swooning pranayama as it makes the mind inactive and (thus) confers pleasure (69). Moorchha pranayama is only to be done by advanced practitioners who have purified their bodies and who have a good capacity to retain the breath. With practice, the number of rounds can be increased and gradually extended from five minutes up to ten minutes. The purpose of this pranayama is to expand the consciousness and store prana. Technique 1 Sit in padmasana or siddhasana/siddha yoni asana and prepare yourself for pranayama. Place the palms of the hands on the knees and close the eyes. Inhale slowly and deeply through the nose. Practice antar kumbhaka with jalandhara bandha and shambhavi mudra. Keep holding the breath for even longer than is comfortable. Close the eyes, release jalandhara, raise the chin slightly and exhale ina very contro...
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