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Gajendra Moksha – Part 2 : Indradyumna-Gajendra Attains Moksha
Vishnu rescues Gajendra In the first part, we saw how the disciple Indradyumna’s (the lower self’s) consciousness gradually gravitates away from that of the higher Self and he was no longer apt to live in the the high spiritual realms. … Continue reading
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Tagged Atma, chant the name of God, consciousness, disciple, enlightenment, God, Heart, higher Manas, higher Self, karma, moksha, regular sadhana, silver thread, Soul
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Gajendra Moksha – PART 1: Indradyumna’s Disgrace
Introduction This tale is about a disciple who finds himself in great spiritual difficulty, but succeeds in overcoming the obstacles. There are many versions of this story but they are quite similar. We are hardly given any details, but with … Continue reading
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Tagged Atma, consciousness, devotion, disciple, evolution, God, higher Self, karma, lower self, path, silver thread
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The Faculty of Discernment
One should note that the so-called gift of discernment is no gift at all but the result of labour and experience. One can acquire it not through intuition but through many accumulations. To assert that discernment has no … Continue reading
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Paramahansa Yogananda’s Message on Christ Consciousness
Paramahansa Yogananda invites us to harmonize with the Christ Consciousness , (Higher Consciousness) within us so as to benefit from its vibrant Light and presence. When we read about the fruit of this meditation, we realize that it is, in … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ Consciousness, Christmas, God, Higher Consciousness, meditation, silver thread
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The Shield of My Name
Forsaking all other dharmas (duties), remember Me alone; I will free thee from all sins (Bhagavad Gita) And so in labour will you meet Me. But what are the signs of labour? Speed, decisiveness, and self-sacrifice. But with speed and … Continue reading
Ma Anandamayi – The Life of a Jivanmukta, or Living As The Self
Shri Ma Anandamayi (1896-1982) was born as one who had already realized the Self in past lives, and who did not need to return to Earth for more perfection (jivanmukta). No one ever saw her with an instructor. By just … Continue reading
The Singing Stones of Giza – Jivanjili
Jivanjili recounts a fascinating event which left her group radiant after a visit of the Great Pyramid called Cheops. They were ready to be permeated by energy of the grounds without ‘knowing’ or ‘figuring out’ in advance, and they were … Continue reading
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Love Is Every Man’s Very Self
“Love turns man into an ocean of happiness, an image of peace, a temple of wisdom. Love is every man’s very Self, his true beauty, and the glory of his human existence.” ~ Swami Muktananda Love is not just a … Continue reading
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Naropa Explores Listening to the Language Of Existence
The Language of Existence – Naropa In this interview in the hills of Trimurti, during the winter retreat 2020, Naropa explores the Parivartan: the shift in consciousness, being awake, going inward…
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The Call of the Heart 