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The Unholy Trinity of Yoga: Raga, Dwesha, and Moha
In his teachings Buddha frequently listed the Unholy Trinity: Raga, Dwesha, and Moha. In yoga philosophy also these are detailed at length. Find out more here about why.
“The Christ of India” Now Available in Print and Ebook Formats (on Sale)
We are happy to announce that we have launched The Christ of India: The Story of Saint Thomas Christianity on Amazon.com and other online book retailers in print and ebook formats. For a limited time the Kindle version is available for only 99¢. The print version, a 6×9 paperback with 100 pages, is $8.95. Discover more below. The Christ of India: The Story of
The 5 “Do”s of Yoga: An In-Depth Guide
A Commentary on Sutra 32 of Book Two of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Yoga Sutras 2: 32. Purity [shaucha], contentment [santosha], austerity [tapas], self-study [swadhyaya] and self-surrender [ishwarapranidhana] constitute observances [niyama]. Shaucha: purity, cleanliness Shaucha means purity and cleanliness within the context of attaining unobstructed clarity of consciousness. “This Brahman, this Self, deep-hidden in all beings, is not revealed
Is the End of the World Coming (Tomorrow)??
To someone who wrote about recent prophecies regarding the world and the destinies of nations. Personally, I never pay much attention to prophecy because I have seen that even very special people can get it wrong. Paramhansa Yogananda made prophecies that never came true. One example was his prophecy made to Sister Meera who was in charge of the SRF
Are You Willing to Be Purified in Heart?
A Continuation of the Commentary on Theologia Germanica, by the Frankfurter. And like as the sun may not hide its brightness, but must give light unto the earth (for heaven indeed draws its light and heat from another fountain), so also God, who is the highest Good, wills not to hide himself from any, wheresoever he findeth a devout soul,
How Do the “I” and “mine” Arise?
Q: If pure consciousness is all and everything, how do the “I” and “mine” arise? This is the effect of Maya. But how can Maya affect that which is pure consciousness? It cannot, but it can affect that which is energy. Our body, feelings, emotions, sensory mind and intellect are all formed of vibrating energy, and as a result can
The Great Vow and Its Beneficial Effect on Us
A Commentary on Sutra 31 of Book Two of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2:31. These (the five vows), not conditioned by class, place, time or occasion and extending to all stages constitute the Great Vow. Ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, and aparigraha (See Yama: Your First Important Steps to Success in Yoga) are the Great Vow because they require
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Yogis Who Saw Jesus
The Many Advantages of Vegetarianism
Seeing the One in All
In response to our recent blog posting about the reality of Jesus in the experience of India’s great yogis, we received a most heartening letter from India. I want to share parts of it with you and my reflections on it for I feel it presents the most authentic perspective on these matters.