Meditation
Hallmarks of an enlightened soul
इज्याऽध्ययनदानानि तपः सत्यं धृतिः क्षमाअलोभ इति मार्गोऽयं धर्मस्याष्टविधः स्मृतः Doing Yagya, studying Veds, giving alms, austere meditation, speaking truth, being patient, being forgiving, and not being greedy. These are the eight path of Dharm. This is per a Shlok of Hitopadesh. What elevated this from a list of guidelines of life to principles of life […]
Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama’s Chakra-Nadi System: Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science
Chakras and energy centers have long been discussed in Eastern philosophy and spiritual traditions. Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama, a Japanese scientist and spiritual researcher who invented the Chakra-Nadi system, is a prominent figure in this interdisciplinary endeavor. His approach is unique in that it combines ancient chakra philosophy with modern scientific understanding, particularly of the endocrine […]
OM – universe’s vibrational essence
A sacred syllable revered across various Indian spiritual traditions stands as a profound symbol encapsulating the universe’s vibrational essence. This mystical sound, deeply embedded in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, transcends religious distinctions, embodying the core cosmic energy. Origins and Scriptural References Tracing its origins to the ancient Vedic texts, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, […]
Turiya State: The Ultimate Consciousness In Indian Philosophy (Part 2)
The exploration of Turiya, the fourth state of consciousness in Indian spiritual philosophy, is a profound journey deeply rooted in the Vedantic tradition. Turiya transcends the common states of waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, representing a state of pure consciousness beyond sensory experience and mental constructs. The Mandukya Upanishad describes ‘AUM’, and associates its components […]