Tag: Philosophy
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The Forgotten Freedom: Escaping Mental Patterns and Social Conditioning
How to Receive the Satsang — Turn Your Attention Inward Right now, whoever is watching through your eyes, whoever is listening through your ears — look at them. Turn your attention toward them. See the seer who sees. The one who sees from within, who watches — direct your full attention to that one. Observe…
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Delusion of Continuity
The primary element that creates the delusion of continuity and stops you from experiencing eternity is your name. This mechanism works as follows: The separate self, or ego, is the source of all maya (illusion and delusion). It is not an entity but a process—something your organism is doing, which you believe your being is…
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What is Ego/Ahankara ? How is it created ?
The nature of the ego, referred to as ahankara or the chit-jada granthi, is described extensively as a temporary, destructive process that creates the illusion of a continuous, separate self. Here is a breakdown of the nature and function of the ego: Definition and Identity The Illusion of Continuity The ego actively maintains the illusion…
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Understanding Yogaha Chitta Vritti Nirodhaha – Patanjali Yoga Sutras
What is Mind? When one reads the sutra yogaha chitta vritti nirodhah, it is commonly interpreted as “yoga is stopping the mind work”. A teacher might then provide techniques to stop the mind, leading to a lifelong struggle, often ending in frustration and a loss of confidence. However, a master is a person who straight…
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The Ultimate Freedom: An Exploration of Compassion and Inner Liberation
The very essence of human consciousness is a relentless pursuit of freedom. From the desire for wealth, which offers a glimpse of freedom through more choices (even if choices between sufferings), to the pursuit of political, social, or economic liberation, all human energy flows towards what is perceived as freedom. What a civilization or individual…
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Unlocking Your Infinite Potential: 19th Sutra of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
Two Paths of Civilization: Sameness vs. Uniqueness Bhagawan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam explains that historically, civilizations have arisen from two core proposals: either “all are same” or “all are unique”. The profound truth, as articulated by the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, is that as an existence or consciousness, everyone may be the same, but as an…
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Insights into Samadhi and True Awareness from the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism – 18th sutra of Patanjali Yoga Sutras
The Power of Right Reasoning (Vitarka) Vitarka, or right reasoning, is presented as a crucial element that contributes positively to society and civilization, even within scientific fields. It is characterized by contemplation, bliss (ananda), and pure awareness (asmita), which are hallmarks of the first level of Samadhi, known as Sampragnatha Samadhi. According to the Supreme…
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Unlocking Your Ultimate Potential: The Path of Right Reasoning (Viveka) to Samadhi – Patanjali Yoga Sutras 17th Sutra
The Characteristics of Sampragnatha Samadhi The journey of human life is inherently geared towards an “Ultimate Experience,” often referred to as Samadhi. Every experience, from eating to sleeping, is processed by our bodies and minds, which are “hardwired” for this ultimate state of being. All authentic spiritual literatures are dedicated to guiding humanity towards this…
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Committed and intense practice of unclutching makes one firmly established in a higher state of awareness – 14th Sutra of Patanjali Yoga Sutras
You might wonder, with so much spiritual material available, why do enlightened Masters continue to speak and write extensively? Bhagawan explains that the primary reason is to constantly inspire you to practice. Our senses are naturally outward-looking, making it challenging to consistently turn inward towards our source. We tend to forget or not fully absorb…
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Unclutch from the Mind Maze: The Ancient Key to Instant Destress Today, we delve into a profound teaching from the Patanjali Yoga Sutras that promises to revolutionize your life: the eighth Sutra. Bhagawan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, reveals how this single Sutra offers the complete science of “unclutching from the mind…
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Leader is a person who can handle large quantity of memory with very sharp quality of presence – Patanjali Yoga Sutras 11th sutra
In our fast-paced world, where information floods us daily, the concept of memory often feels like a superpower—the more we remember, the more capable we are. Yet, ancient wisdom, particularly from the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, offers a profound paradox: true mastery over memory lies not just in acquiring it, but in knowing when and how…
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