The Muktika Upanishad (Exploring the Path to Liberation) The Muktika Upanishad, one of the 22 Samanya Upanishads attached to the Shukla Yajurveda, highlights various paths to liberation. It elucidates four main paths: Karma Yoga (the path of selfless action), Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion), Dhyana Yoga (the path of meditation), and Jnana Yoga (the path of knowledge) that lead to the realization of the ultimate truth. Its exact origins and dating of are uncertain however it is likely to have been composed between the 13th and 16th centuries AD. This Upanishad is composed of 108 verses, each representing a different Upanishad. It serves as a comprehensive anthology, encapsulating the essence of various Upanishadic teachings. The verses are presented in the form of a dialogue between Rama and Hanuman, where Rama seeks guidance on the path to liberation. The Upanishad explores the concepts of Brahman (the supreme reality) and Atman (the individual self). It teaches that Brahman is...
The Tara Sara Upanishad (The Supreme Goddess and Her Cosmic Essence) That which is Om is the indestructible, the supreme, and the Brahman. That alone should be worshipped. It is this that is of the eight subtle syllables. The Tara Sara Upanishad is classified as one of 14 Vaishnava Upanishads attached to the Shukla Yajurveda. This Upanishad delves into the worship, symbolism, and spiritual significance of Goddess Tara Sara, guiding seekers on the path of spiritual awakening and liberation. Rooted in the ancient Vedic tradition, this Upanishad continues to hold enduring significance as it unveils the divine mysteries of the cosmic feminine principle. Goddess Tara Sara is revered as the Supreme Goddess, transcending the dualities of existence and representing the ultimate reality. The origins of this Upanishad can be traced back to the ancient Vedic period which dates back to approximately 1500-500 BC. The text is notable for its discussion of Om for yogic meditation as Tarak...
The air that we breathe is a passport for life. Through exercise we take in huge amount of oxygen for existence. Pranayama is the science of breath control first practised in India. It is a concious control of breathing in the life giving oxygen into our body. The ancient texts say that retention of air, increases the level of prana (energy) in the body, also it regulates the flow of pranic energy through out the body. So Pranayama helps remove all the ailments and also can stop the aging process of the body. Prana means 'life force' and ayama is 'the extension of life force'. When breathing the inhalation and exhalation of breath cleanses and purifies an individual, energize an overexcited body and yet calm the agitated mind. The mind, consisting of thoughts and emotions is closely related to the breath. When the mind is calm and relaxed, the breathing is smooth and slow. If you are stressed breathing is fast & shallow but mostly through chest. W...
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