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, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Who Are the Gods and Goddesses?
Q: I am a Hindu but am confused about our Gods and Goddesses. Who are they? The words god (deva) or goddess (devi) can mean different things. Those highly evolved beings who rule or direct natural forces on the material plane, such as Indra, Surya, … Continue reading
Seeing Our Spiritual Blindness That We Can Overcome It
A Continuation of the Commentary on Theologia Germanica, by the Frankfurter. For the lack lies altogether in us, and not in it. In like manner the sun lights the whole world, and is as near to one as another, yet a blind man sees it … Continue reading
Yoga Practice Will Become the Guru
In response to someone who wrote about spontaneous knowledge of yoga and various experiences resulting from yoga sadhana or spontaneously “out of the blue.” As you have seen for yourself, yoga practice itself becomes the yogi’s teacher, as both Vyasa and Shankara wrote in their … Continue reading
Abbot George to Be Interviewed on Om Times Radio
On Sunday, May 15th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pacific time, Abbot George Burke will be interviewed by Monika Goyal on her online radio show, Come Heal Yourself, on the Om Times Radio network. The main topic of the show will be The Three Principles … Continue reading