The yogi must learn not only what to seek, but what to avoid. Many seekers are ruined not by obvious evil, but by confusion, compromise, wrong company, false teachers, emotional dependency, empty religion, and the subtle pressure to conform to worldly values.
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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.
This excerpt reflects on Anandamayi Ma’s teaching that lasting peace cannot be found in the restless world, but only in God, who dwells within the heart.
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.
In this selection, Sri Anandamayi Ma gives direct and practical guidance on meditation—its necessity, its foundation, and the inner attitude required for its success.