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January 27, 2015

Does Brahmacharya mean celibacy?

Does Brahmacharya mean celibacy? Often in Yoga, Brahmacharya is equated with celibacy. Is there truth in this belief? The Sanskrit word Brahmacharya comes from ‘Brah’ meaning expansion (of consciousness) and Charya means to follow. The full meaning of Brahmacharya then, is to follow the path of Brahma or expansion of consciousness. There is no hint in that word of suppression […]
April 6, 2015

Is Enlightenment a Natural Process?

Is Enlightenment a Natural Process? Enlightenment is often described as an esoteric, mystical and supernatural process that cannot be explained in terms of nature, biology and science. Nature, biology and science are considered to be part of material existence, while enlightenment is thought of beyond material existence, reason and analysis. It is a common notion that biology and spirituality, as […]
June 22, 2015

Importance of Science in Understanding the Yoga!

Importance of Science in Understanding the Yoga! The timeless and infinite Truth remains the same, but its interpretation differs according to the time and culture. We constantly need to reinterpret the Truth to make it contemporary. In ancient times, Truth was described through the metaphors of the Earth and body (Earth religions). In the Middle Ages, it was expressed through […]
June 5, 2023

Shanti Mantra: Om Bhadram Karnnebhih Shrnnuyaama Devaah

Shanti Mantra: Om Bhadram Karnnebhih Shrnnuyaama Devaah Listen to this beautiful Vedic Shanti Mantra (Mantra for Peace) Chanting – Om Bhadram Karnnebhih Shrnnuyaama Devaah by Yogacharya Bhuwan Chandra. English Transliteration: Om Bhadram Karnnebhih Shrnnuyaama Devaah | Bhadram Pashyema-Akssabhir-Yajatraah | Sthirair-Anggais-Tussttuvaamsas-Tanuubhih | Vyashema Devahitam Yad-Aayuh | Svasti Na Indro Vrddha-Shravaah | Svasti Nah Puussaa Vishva-Vedaah | Svasti Nas-Taakssaryo Arisstta-Nemih | Svasti […]
June 6, 2023

Can awakening of Kundalini free us from addictions?

Can awakening of Kundalini free us from addictions? Why do we get addicted? Why do addictions or harmful habits tend to occur so frequently? The reason behind addictions and harmful habits of any kind is the lack of optimal functioning of the brain which leads to brain dormancy. Such a state of dormancy is either the result of a deficiency […]