What Is Bhakti?

Fri, 03/05/2010

Bhakti: n (Sanskrit): The origin of bhakti can be traced in the Vedas wherein the root-word bhaj whose meanings include “to participate”, “partake” and “to possess” and various synonyms appear.. . .Read More

Which type of Yoga is for you?

Fri, 03/05/2010

“To further understand then how yoga works,
I endeavor to understand what yoga is”.

Yoga traditionally was called a teaching of liberation – moksha shastra. It seeks to free us from our limited perception/understanding of who we are.

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BHAKTI : the easiest path to liberation

Mon, 03/01/2010

The objective of life as advocated by the Sanatan Dharma (eternal truths) is to realize that atman equals Brahman. Atman is the self, and Brahman is the abstract concept referring to the principle of universality. Three paths for elevating one to this platform of spiritual consciousness seeking the absolute truth are delineated in the Vedas: karma, jnana and bhakti.

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Hurdles in the path of yoga

Mon, 03/01/2010

Yoga enables us to unite the ‘jivanatma’ (divided individual soul) with the ‘parmatma’ (ultimate eternal, undivided consciousness). This union is the chief purpose of human life and in our endeavor to achieve this we are faced with innumerable obstacles.

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Om (Aum) – The Sound Of The Universe

Fri, 02/19/2010

om_wall.jpgOm, pronounced "Aum," is the essence of all mantras. It is the most important and significant word of the Mantra tradition. It is ineffable and beyond symbol, syllable and sound.. . .Read More