Modern physics speaks of three dimensions of space with time as the fourth dimension. Vedic science speaks of infinite space and eternal time as your true Self and the core of your being, taking us beyond all dimensions as the entire universe exists within us. Akasha or Space is the most subtle of the
Yoga is defined as the unity of the individual Self or reincarnating consciousness, Jivatman, with the universal or transcendent Self, Paramatman. The nature of this unity is best explained in Vedantic texts like Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata, as well as in later Vedanta Shastras. To truly understand Yoga and what it means by
Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi, perhaps modern India’s greatest sage, recommended Atma-Vichara or Self-inquiry as the best and most direct approach for Self-realization. However, a careful examination of his teachings reveals that he recommended yogic approaches of devotion, mantra or raja yoga – in fact, he encouraged whatever might aid a person in their sadhana. The Maharshi
What is the known? It is name, form and number, which are the main determinative factors or coordinates of the mind. The known is the mind and is held as memory down to a subconscious level. Yet the known is not static. It continues to evolve as more information and ideas occur in the
The Pursuit of Identity Identity and belonging have always been an important part of human life, but are becoming yet more significant today. We live in an era dominated by the pursuit of identity through our new information technology on various levels. We can easily observe this in the power of famous people, brand names,
Shankara, the Great Yogi Shankaracharya, or Adi Shankara the teacher, is one of the greatest spiritual masters in the history of India. Shankara has often been called the greatest philosopher of India, if not of all time and of the entire world. His teaching is highly rational, clear and concise, as well deeply mystical, unfolding
We human beings are embodied creatures defined by our birth in a particular physical body as indicating our real identity and the focus of our
By Yogini Shambhavi As the great power of time, Kali’s Shakti creates the different Yugas or world ages that humanity passes through during the
Your inner Self (Atman) and true nature cannot be compared to anything. It has no name, form or action, no shape, size or color. It
Most Ayurvedic practitioners look upon Lord Dhanvantari, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, as the deity of Ayurveda and ideal doctor. Certainly that is an important
I have been writing for some years about 2020 as indicating the beginning of a “New Time of Troubles” for humanity, dangerous from 2020-2028, but
For the Winter Solstice December 21, which marks the rebirth of the Sun and Agni What if the most powerful force for energizing all Yoga