Another word related to strength is power, which implies the potential of influencing the energy, dynamics and direction of a particular situation. In the context of the Yoga Sutra, it may mean having extraordinary perception and paranormal powers (Siddhis). By the power of love, we should nev...
Back home, I spread my treasures out on my bedroom’s green carpet in front of my two girl cousins. And we explored the different traditions gleaned from that bookstore’s shelves. Together we chanted mantras and intoned spells to call in self-love. We learned about the chakras and wore...
going to a solitary place or ashram, do strict sadhana i.e. practice penance, domeditation, keep fasting, chant mantras, follow rituals, etc., so that one can arrive at the stage where one attains Self-Realization. This is called the step-by-step path to reach upto...
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"Mahaprabhu said, 'You chant without offense the Hare Krishna Mahamantra and you will get everything.' ... It's necessary only a master to guide you. Why is it necessary? The point is here: without proper guidance you must do offense to the Name." Srila Govinda Maharaj's informal ...
Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival filled with devotion and enthusiasm: Pranapratishtha:On the first day, the idol is installed with rituals and mantras in a special ceremony known as Pranapratishtha. This marks the beginning of Lord Ganesha's stay. ...