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Holy Mother, Sri Ramakrishna and Mahendranath Gupta (“M”) about Renunciation
We have often collected the sayings of the wise here at Atma Jyoti Ashram, so that we can benefit from their frequent study. Here are a few quotes about renunciation from Holy Mother, Sri Ramakrishna and Mahendranath Gupta (“M”).
Who Is to Blame: the Deceiver or the Deceived?
To someone who wrote asking me my thoughts as to why a very famous guru and his organization taught/teach a yoga method that is not supported by a single authentic yoga text or tradition. A person with an active mind in a guru or yoga cult eventually collects a number of “why does?” “why dids?” and “why nots?” regarding the
Meditation and Samadhi: a Modern Nath Yogi’s Insights
Wisdom of Sri Gajanana Maharaj of Nashik The difference between meditation and concentration Some persons do not understand the difference between meditation (dhyana), and concentration (ekagrata). Suppose a person sits and repeats the Soham mantra mentally. A few minutes later someone asks him, “How did you feel? Had you any thoughts? Was the flow of thoughts going on as usual,
Growing in the Presence of God
A continuation of our series of postings on the early Christian writings, the mystical Odes of Solomon, written in Apostolic times. No man O my God changeth Thy Holy Place, nor can he change it and put it in another place. Because he hath no power over it, for Thy sanctuary Thou hast designed before Thou didst make other places. That
Jivatma, Shivatma and Paramatma
Wisdom of Sri Gajanana Maharaj of Nashik Those who have read some religious books and those who have listened to religious discourses must have often heard the words: Jivatma, Shivatma, and Paramatman. Jivatma is the individual soul who experiences pleasure and pain in this worldly life. Shivatma is the Paramatman who is the root cause of all the activities in
Putting on the Love of the Lord – The Odes of Solomon – Ode 3
This is a continuation of our series of postings on the early Christian writings, the mystical Odes of Solomon, written in Apostolic times. As many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ (Galatians 3:27). I am putting on the love of the Lord. And his members are with him, and I am dependent on them and
The Odes of Solomon – Ode 1
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee (Isaiah 60:1). I will give thee a crown of life (Revelation 2:10). The Lord is on my head like a crown, and I shall not be without him. They wove for me a crown of truth, and it caused Thy branches to bud
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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.