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7 Ways to Purify the Mind, Part 1

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are not merely philosophical aphorisms; they are a practical manual for transforming the mind. In these sutras, Patanjali gives several direct methods for clarifying the chitta—the mind-substance—so that meditation becomes steady and inner perception becomes possible.

Humans, Devas, and Asuras in Sanatana Dharma

This article considers the living powers that operate within the cosmos: the devas, the shining intelligences associated with the forces of nature; the asuras, whose opposing energies also serve a purpose in evolution; and the relationship between human beings and these subtle orders of existence.