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Dharana (Concentration) and Samadhi (Absorption) in Yoga Yagnavalkya  This chapter focuses on Dharana (concentration) and Samadhi (absorption), the sixth and seventh limbs of Ashtanga Yoga. It details various techniques for achieving these states, including focusing on the heart space and specific chakra deities. It also explores the concept of Samadhi as a merging of the individual self with universal consciousness, distinguishing between supported and unsupported forms.  The chapter elaborates on Dharana, describing six types of concentration practices. One approach involves fixing the mind on the space within the heart. Another focuses on the five chakra deities, using specific syllables (lam, vam, ram, yam, ham) and the Om mantra to connect with them. It culminates in a discussion of Samadhi, the ultimate goal of yoga. Yajnavalkya describes it as a state of complete absorption where the individual self dissolves into the universal consciousness. He distinguishes between tw...

Mahatma Gandhi's Secularism   If I were a dictator, religion and state would be separate. I swear by my religion. I will die for it. But it is my personal affair. The state has nothing to do with it. The state would look after your secular welfare, health, communications, foreign relations, currency and so on, but not your or my religion. That is everybody's personal concern! Adolf Hitler's Secularism Secular schools can never be tolerated because such a school has no religious instruction and a general moral instruction without a religious foundation is built on air; consequently, all character training and religion must be derived from faith . . . We need believing people.

Vajikarana Vidhi (Virilification therapy) to enhance male vitality and sexual performance  Vajikarana Vidhi (Virilification/ aphrodisiac therapy) is methods and therapies to enhance male vitality and sexual performance. It explains the concept of Vajikarana as a therapy that enhances sexual potency and overall vitality. It highlights the benefits of engaging in Vajikarana therapy, including increased pleasure, contentment, nourishment, and the ability to father healthy offspring. The chapter likely explains various techniques and medicinal preparations (Yogas) to achieve the desired effects. It emphasizes the importance of Vajikarana for men seeking to improve their sexual health and reproductive capabilities. Overall this chapter provides a comprehensive guide to Ayurvedic practices for enhancing male reproductive health and sexual function, aligning with the broader scope of Ashtanga Hridayam's focus on holistic well-being. 

 Yoni vyapat (Disorders of the Vagina) "Yoni Vyapat Chikitsa" translates to "treatment of vaginal disorders" in Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine. It encompasses a range of Ayurvedic therapies and practices aimed at addressing various gynecological conditions.  Twenty diseases of the vagina arise because of consuming bad food. 27b. Vatiki Improper postures during lieing/sleeping, excess of sexual intercourse, vitiation of the menstrual flow, use of bad materials (as substitutes for the phallus), disorders of the seed (ovum) and effects of actions of previous lives-by these causes vata gets aggravated and produces pain, pricking and dilating types of pain, loss of sensation, feeling of ants crawling, loss of movement, roughness and noise (gas coming out with noise) and discharge of menstrual blood which is frothy, slight reddish black, thin and dry (non unctuous) drooping of groins and flanks, discomfort and gradual development of abdominal tumour. Al...

  Modi failure in foreign trip in last one year Evaluating the "failures" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign trips over the last year (July 2024–July 2025) requires a balanced look at outcomes, expectations, and criticisms. While Modi's foreign policy has been lauded by supporters for elevating India's global profile, critics argue that some trips have yielded limited tangible results or failed to address pressing geopolitical challenges. Below is an analysis based on available information, focusing on specific trips and their perceived shortcomings, while acknowledging successes where applicable. Context of Modi's Foreign Trips (July 2024–July 2025) According to available data, Modi made several international visits in 2024, with some continuing into 2025. As of July 2025, he has undertaken 90 international trips since 2014, visiting 76 countries. In 2024 alone, he made at least 14 international trips, targeting regions like the Middle East, Eastern ...