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The word Surya in Sanskrit means ‘sun’. In yogic terms, this refers to the Pingala Nadi. Whereas, the Sanskrit word Bheda means ‘to pierce’ or ‘to awaken.’ Thus, the word Surya Bheda means to pierce through and purify the Pingala Nadi. This pranayama is very effective to increase vitality. Learn the correct method to perform … Read more
Bhujangasana is one of the reconditioning asanas to stretch, bend, and twist the spinal cord in different ways, giving it a sort of massage which is intended to promote the health of the nerves rooted there. It is used in Chandra Namaskar or as an alternative to upward dog pose (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) in Surya … Read more
Sheetali is a Sanskrit word derived from the root word sheet that means ‘cold.’ Also, the word Sheetal means something that is soothing, calm, and relaxing. The benefits of sheetali pranayama are many. Learn how to perform this correctly. Mention in Scriptures In Hatha Pradipika, Svātmārāma talks about this practice in the following verses, revealing … Read more
The text below is an excerpt from the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, Chapter 11, The Mystery of Sex Transmutation. In the answer below Napolean Hill reveals the secret of sexual energy transmutation and its link to the cultivation of genius in a person. The meaning of the word “transmute” is, in … Read more
The objects of our desires, from a very early age, are promised to be material possessions. The cure for our internal longings, and in a sense desire to be fulfilled is continuously catered by the advertisers to be just around the corner. A new iPhone, a new car, a new house, or even a new … Read more
The current yoga world is populated by the buzz of Kundalini meditation. Some sing praises on this mystical serpent power located at the mooladhara chakra, waiting to be stoked to rise. Others warn about its many dangers. Either way, it is said to be essential for attaining enlightenment. The New Age movement in the west … Read more
Below are the 34 translated verses from the fourth part of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. The fourth chapter of the Yoga Sutra starting with verse 4.1 deals with the concept of Kaivalya or Realization. In this chapter, Patanjali tells the secret of how realization can be obtained through Yoga. Kaivalya also means many other things, few of those are “solitude”, “detachment” … Read more
The Upanishads represent the loftiest heights of ancient Indo-Aryan thought and culture. They form the wisdom portion or Gnana-Kanda of the Vedas, as contrasted with the Karma-Kanda or sacrificial portion. In each of the four great Vedas—known as Rik, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva—there is a large portion which deals predominantly with rituals and ceremonials, and … Read more
In the following Interview, J Krishnamurti uses his sharp wit to give his opinion on what is spiritual enlightenment. Questioner: All so-called religious people have something in common and Isee this same thing in most of the people who come to hear you. They are alllooking for something which they variously call nirvana, liberation, enlightenment,self-realization, … Read more
In the following excerpt, Swami Sivananda gives the answer on the virtues of semen retention: My dear brothers! The vital energy, the Veerya that supports your life, which is the Prana of Pranas, which shines in your sparkling eyes, which beams in your shining cheeks, is a great treasure for you. Remember this point well. … Read more