Basic knowledge of Yogic principles
is very important particularly for a
spiritual seeker or meditator. If the
practitioner is unaware of the
principles and the truth about
different Yogic experiences, then
he/she can easily fall into the trap of
misperceiving their meditative
experiences. This precious wisdom
can be known by studying the Yogic
scriptures such as Hath Yoga
Pradipika, and listening to spiritual
discourses. One must also consult a
profound Yoga Guru (Master) in case
there is any lack of clarity regarding
an experience. If we follow this path,
we can certainly begin the journey
back to purity, back to actually
realizing who we are – an Atman
(Soul).
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Yogic practice is not just meditation
but actually a lifestyle that combines
meditation twice a day for a
minimum duration of 30 minutes a
session (Sadhana), listening to
discourse of the saints (Satsang),
serving with complete faith &
devotion (Seva), prayers (Prarthana
Gaan), being on Satvik diet
(vegetarian food, fruits & milk),
performing some kriyas (cleansing of
body parts), Asanas (physical
postures in sync with the flow of
breath) and Pranayam (regulated
breathing) once a day, Swadhyay
(reading the holy scriptures that are
infused with divine energy), and
Sadbhav (devotion & positive
feelings) that will make you perform
Satkarm (good deeds).
Just listen to your heart.
Your consciousness will
keep taking sharp and
unexpected turns like a
river. One situation or one
conversation can make you
crave for practicing your
favorite set of Yoga asana.
Another may make you
crave to travel to the
Himalayas. Live your life
the way you are made, the
way you are supposed to
be. Listen to nature's call.
Above all, don't forget to
learn the art of living in
the moment.
is being one with the inner self. We
can easily live in bliss and purity but
having succumbed to our ego and
mind operations, are totally confused
and unsure today. This is called
suffering. The cycle of our minds is
like a jumping jack. If we, as
conscious souls, will follow it, we’ll
be doomed to further suffering. Thus,
as preached by the wise seers, Yogic
practice is the key to control the
mind and initiate our ascension.
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