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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What is Kundalini Yoga

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What is  Kundalini Yoga  Kundalini Yoga has its roots in the Tantric and Nath traditions of India and is closely linked to Raja and Hatha Yoga, two of the classical six paths of Yoga. While the six traditional paths — Karma (action), Bhakti (devotion), Jnana (knowledge), Raja (meditation), Hatha (physical/energetic purification), and Tantra (sacred embodiment) — each offer unique approaches, Kundalini Yoga draws from several of them.  Historically, it emerged as an esoteric system within Tantric and Hatha Yoga, designed to awaken Kundalini Shakti, the spiritual energy at the base of the spine. Through a blend of pranayama, asana, bandha, mantra, and meditation, it bridges the inner refinement of Raja Yoga, the energy cultivation of Hatha Yoga, and the sacred worldview of Tantra. In essence, Kundalini Yoga is not a separate path but a synthesis rooted in the deeper currents of these classical traditions.
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Nirvikalpa Samādhi (Samādhi without Distinctions)

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  Nirvikalpa Samādhi (Samādhi without Distinctions)  Nirvikalpa Samādhi (Samādhi without distinctions or without mental modifications) is a profound meditative state described in yogic and Vedantic traditions as the highest form of absorption, where the mind becomes completely still, all dualistic thoughts, concepts, and mental fluctuations (vṛttis) cease, and consciousness rests in pure, non-dual awareness. Etymology  Meaning Nir  = without, beyond. Vikalpa  = distinction, differentiation, thought-construction, imagination, or mental modification. Samādhi  = complete absorption, integration, or union (from sam + ā + dhā, "to put together completely"). In this state, the usual division between knower, known, and knowing collapses. There is no subject-object duality, no egoic "I," no perception of the world or body as separate, and often no recording of the experience in ordinary memory (similar to deep sleep but with full awareness of pure existence/consci...
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Savikalpa Samādh

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Savikalpa Samādh   Savikalpa Samādhi is a meditative state in yogic and Hindu philosophical traditions, particularly in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras . It represents a form of samādhi (deep meditative absorption or union) that is "with support" or "with differentiation." Etymology Sa = with Vikalpa = thought, imagination, differentiation, or mental modification Samādhi = complete concentration, absorption, or equanimity of mind It is also known as Samprajñāta Samādhi (cognitive or supported samādhi) or Sabīja Samādhi (samādhi with seed). Key Characteristics In Savikalpa Samādhi : The mind remains somewhat active and focused on an object of meditation (a deity, mantra, light, the breath, or a concept like "I am Brahman"). There is still a subtle sense of duality — a meditator experiencing the meditation. Bliss, peace, and expanded awareness arise, but "seeds" of desire, ego, or mental impressions ( saṃskāras ) persist. The pract...
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