Om, the God-Word
Sutras 27 through 30 of Book One of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 27. His designator [vachaka] is ‘Om’ [Pranava]. Usually, vachaka means that which is denoted by speech, in this case meaning that Ishwara is designated by the Pranava–by the sacred syllable OM. But … Continue reading
Reincarnating Backwards in Time, the Mother-God, and Other Questions
Q: Are our soul’s transmigrations limited to linear time? In other words, can, and is it natural, for a soul to reincarnate from, say, the 21st century, to the 13th? It is never good to be dogmatic about anything, especially since language never encompasses reality fully or … Continue reading
Who Is God According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali?
Sutras 24 through 26 of Book One of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 24. Ishwara is a particular Purusha who is untouched [aparamrishta] by the afflictions of life [kleshas], actions [karma] and the results [vipaka] and impressions [ashayai] produced by these actions. Ishwara, God, is … Continue reading
4 Questions on Meditation
Q: Where is the atma (soul) located in our body? The atma is everywhere in the body and beyond as the basis of the aura. Therefore there is no need to put the attention on any particular point when we meditate. The heart and the third … Continue reading
Succession from Saint Gregorios of Parumala
A Photo of Saint Gregorios of Parumala, The Wonder-Worker Q: Is your Apostolic Succession from the Saint Thomas Christian Church in India? Yes, we do have Apostolic Succession from the Saint Thomas Christian Church in India. Our succession comes from Saint Gregorios of Parumala who … Continue reading
Pure of Deed: Good Intentions Are Not Enough
A Continuation of “How to Expand Your Glory” from The Dhammapada for Awakening: Commentary on Buddha’s Practical Wisdom “When a man is resolute and recollected, pure of deed and persevering, when he is attentive and self-controlled and lives according to the Teaching, his reputation is … Continue reading