SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE FROM RAMAYANA

The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic, composed sometime in the 5th century BCE, about the exile and then the return of Rama, prince of Ayodhya. It was composed in sanskrit by the sage Valmiki, who taught it to Rama's sons, the twins Lava and Kush.

10 lessons of Ramayana to live by

1. Respect elders and be duty bound towards parents:

Rama left for vanvas(forest) after his stepmother expressed her desire to see her own son Bharata is the future king of Ayodhya.

2.  Anybody can make a show of greatness:

It is how we handle reversals that matters. Greatness is tested by the ability to tolerate provocations. When Rama had to give up his throne,  he could have shown his anger towards Kaikeyi but he restrained himself.

3. Attachments create traps and leads to suffering:

Marichi assumed the form of a golden deer which attracted Sita who wanted to possess it and this is what led to her being kidnapped.

4. Maya knows our weaknesses:

Maya transforms our strength into weakness and casts a veil over the teachings of great souls. Ravana used illusion to captivate Sita enough for her to disobey Lakshmana.

5. Be deeply committed to your duty:

Besides being Sita's husband, Rama was also the king of Ayodhya. The duty of a king is to heed the opinion of his subjects, in spite of his manly duty. Hence he was forced to excile his wife for the sake of the people who questioned her chastity.

6. Choose the path of righteousness:

Vibhishana, the younger brother of Ravana chose to not support his siblings in the war against Ram. He knew his brother had committed the sin of pride by kidnapping Sita. 

7. Always stand by what is right: 

Salvation comes from pleasing god. Jatayu lost his life fighting for Lord Rama. Thereby achieving this purpose it is better to lose and win then to win and lose.

8. Remain humble no matter how powerful you become:

Hanuman could have easily rescued Sita from Ravana’s Ashok vatika by himself since he had the power to single-handedly defeat Ravana’s army. But he chose to step aside  nd allow Lord Ravana’s /divine powers to destroy Ravana.

9. The goal of life is to please the lord: 

Bharat wanted to stay in the forest with Rama. But he obeyed his over his elder brother and return to Ayodhya to be crowned though he placed Rama’s sandal on the throne.

10. Embrance  all irrespective of caste, creed and colour:

Prince Rama ate fruits already tested by Shabri a poor old woman who had nothing to offer but feel your love.

KARMA YOGA, BHAKTI YOGA, GYANA YOGA, KRIYA YOGA

KNOW YOUR YOGA

Yoga is understood as the union between the consciousness of an individual and the universe. The process is a method that is used to reach your higher nature. Here are the four types of yoga.

Karma Yoga

• Using physical action to achieve ultimate union.
• Karma yoga is not necessarily service, it is just pure action without any intention.
• Working with such abandon that the body is no longer a limitation for action.

Bhakti Yoga

• Using emotion to reach the ultimate union.
• Devotion is a way of transforming one's emotion from negativity to pleasantness. Through that sweetness, one grows. Devotion is another dimension of intelligence.

Gyana Yoga

• Using your intellect to transcend the physical and reach ultimate union.
• The intellect must be uninfluenced by anything.
• A gyana yogi doesn't believe or disbelieve anything."What I know, I know, what I do not know , I do not know -gyana.

Kriya Yoga

• Kriya Yoga targets the energy that is the basis behind the body, mind, and emotion.
• Using internal action and transforming your energies to reach the ultimate union.
• Working with Kriya can influence the other three aspects of a human being.

Kriya demands a lot of discipline and time but it is up to each person on how diligently they pursue Kriya depending on how quickly they wish to achieve the ultimate union.

WHY FOUR TYPES OF YOGA 

Yoga is attached to a method, which defines it as a complete path unto itself. The four realities for a human being are the body, mind , emotion and energy. You are a combination of these four things. They are only different aspects.

Yoga allows a human being to work on all these four. Everyone is a unique combination of all four. Although each individual may have one dominant over the others. Every moment, everyone is doing one of these four types of yoga, but in an unorganised way.

LINGASHTAKAM

             Lord Shiva's Prayer

Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam

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Brahma Murari surarchita Lingam

Nirmala bhasita sobhita Lingam

Janmaja dukha vinasaka Lingam

Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam || 1 ||

Devamuni pravararchita Lingam

Kamadahana karunakara Lingam

Ravana darpa vinasaka Lingam

Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam || 2 ||

Sarva sugandhi sulepita Lingam

Buddhi vivardhana karana Lingam

Siddha surasura vandita Lingam

Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam || 3 ||

Kanaka maha mani bhushita Lingam

Paniphati veshtitha shobhita Lingam

Dakshasu yajna vinashana Lingam

Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam || 4 ||

Kumkuma chandana lepita Lingam

Pankaja hara sushosbhita Lingam

Sanchita papa vinashana Lingam

Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam || 5 ||

Devaganarchita sevita Lingam

Bhavair bhaktibhi revacha Lingam

Dinakarakoti prabhakara Lingam

Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam || 6 ||

Ashtadalo pariveshtia Lingam

Sarva samudbhava karana Lingam

Ashtadaridra vinashana Lingam

Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam || 7 ||

Suraguru suravara pujita Lingam

Suravana pushpa sadarchita Lingam

Paratparam paramatmaka Lingam

Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam || 8 ||

Lingashtakamidam punyam Yat Pathet Shivasannidhau

Shivalokamavapnoti Shivena saha modate

Lingashtakam Stotram Meaning

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,

Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas,

Which is pure and resplendent,

And which destroys sorrows of birth.

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,

Which is worshipped by great sages and devas,

Which destroyed the god of love,

Which showers mercy,

And which destroyed the pride of Ravana.

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,

Which is anointed by perfumes,

Which leads to growth of wisdom,

And which is worshipped by sages, devas and asuras.

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,

Which is ornamented by gold and great jewels,

Which shines with the snake being with it,

And which destroyed the Yagna of Daksha.

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,

Which is adorned by sandal paste and saffron,

Which wears the garland of lotus flowers,

And which can destroy accumulated sins.

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,

Which is served by gods and other beings,

Which is the doorway for devotion and good thought,

And which shines like billions of Suns.

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,

Which is surrounded by eight petals,

Which is the prime reason of all riches,

And which destroys eight types of poverty.

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,

Which is worshipped by the teacher of gods,

Which is worshipped by the best of gods,

Which is always worshipped by the flowers,

From the garden of Gods,

Which is the eternal abode,

And which is the ultimate truth.

Any one who chants the holy octet of the Lingam,

In the holy presence of Lord Shiva,

Would in the end reach the world of Shiva, ,

And keep him company.

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SELF REALISATION IS TRUE KNOWLEDGE

In the Atma Bodha Adi Shankaracharya sings about the glories of self  realisation. He says if one has gained realisation of the knowledge of the self there is nothing more to be achieved .

We do everything in search of happiness. Even that which we had and try to avoid is only an attempt to maintain our happiness. We are attracted to the things that seem to give us happiness and run away from things that seem to take away our happiness. However realising our true nature as the self itself is the end of all search for happiness. The self is happiness itself and there is no better happiness.  You cannot get happiness and attach it to yourself.

Once we know, learn and master that which we did not know, then there is a sense of fulfillment that generates happiness. However knowing the self puts an end to all our search for knowledge. There is no greater knowledge then self-knowledge.

After self realisation do I still have to do something ? Well this is equal to asking I had to reach New Delhi by train and I have got off the train at Delhi. Is there any thing more that I need to do to reach New Delhi. The answer is nothing, you are already there , where you wish to be.

What is the end result of this search ? The simple answer is - the search is over. There is nothing more to look for. All the anxiety and stress has to come to an end.  It ends when you know that the self you have understood to be within you as you, is nothing else but that for ever and your purpose on this earth is complete. This is the true knowledge.

SPIRITUALITY IS NOT FOR A FOOL

If spirituality or divinity has to happen, the first thing is, we must get our humanity to its peak. Why has every religion, every spiritual process always been talking about love for compassion ? It is not because love and compassion are the ultimate aspects of life. It is because it is good manure. If you constantly feed yourself on love and compassion, flowers will bloom in you very easily. If this manure is not giving on a daily basis, then maybe your seed is good but still it may not bloom because the necessary nourishment is not there.

So if the flower of divinity has to bloom within you, your humanity should be kept at its highest vibrancy. When you feel strong love or compassion for somebody, that is when your humanity overflows. Not goodness, not kindness, just simple humanity. This is not something that you have to train yourself to do, this is something that is anyway beating within you.

We have always understand that turning spiritual means to leave home and to go into the forest, not involved with the process of life around you. It is because of these kinds of wrong notions that so many young people and so many intelligent people refuse to look towards spirituality.

It needs to be understood that being spiritual is the most intelligent way to exist on this planet. Only when your intelligence rises beyond the mediocre, you turn truly spiritual. Spirituality is not for a fool, it is only for a person who is really capable of looking at his life with more intelligence than the common people. It is because spiritual people exhibited much more intelligence than the common people, that they they were always sought after in any part of the world.

HOW SPIRITUALITY ELIMINATES BLUNDERS ?

Many a time in our life, we sit and ponder over the innumerable blunders we have committed and the many ways in which we have suffered because of it. We think hard about why we were so stupid at that moment. Sometimes, we even make a resolve not to commit those silly mistakes again. Still, we often repeat them.

Why do we repeatedly commit these blunders ?

One main reason is that we are only concerned and bothered about our materialistic advancement, and not our spiritual advancement. If we learn and seek advancement of the spiritual side of our life, we will gain control over our intellect and other hidden powers inside us which can be used as tools to conquer adversities and obstacles. 

How decisions lead to success ?

Everyday we have to take so many decisions. Some of them are minor, whereas others are life-changing ones. we use our mind and intellect to make these decisions. when intellect is dull and fickle, these decisions lead to failure and disaster. Spiritual advancement gives us a razor-sharp intellect. It strengthens and reinforces our decision making capacity.

How Spiritual Advancement helps to take decisions ?

The correct decisions that we take lead to greater success. It becomes possible because of spiritual advancement, which is known as awareness of dharma. This is developed through belief in the Creator. Constant belief generates divine vibrations and gets established in us by blending with our soul. In short, we develop the power of discrimination or viveka shakti.

What are the fruits of Spiritual advancement in life ?

Tapping the inner potential within us is the key to joyful living. Men of wisdom have told us that when we open up the inner world in us, the outer world also opens up revealing infinite visions and opportunities. As a result joy, happiness and success become our second name.

So we should not forget these spiritual gems. Let us tap this hidden wealth inside us and lead a life of wonder instead of troubles.

Knowledge from Gita (Gita Gyan)

Lord ShriKrishna's teachings to human being through Arjun.

Arjun : I can't find free time, Life has become hectic.

ShriKrishna : Activity gets you busy, But productivity gets you free.

Arjun : Why has life become so complicated ?

Shrikrishna : Stop  analysing life.....It makes it complicated. Just live it.

Arjun : Why are we then constantly unhappy ?

Shrikrishna : Worrying has become your habit. That is why you are not happy.

Arjun : Why do good people always suffer ?

Shrikrishna : Dimond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials. With that experience, their life become better, not bitter.

Arjun : You mean to say such experience is useful ?

Shrikrishna : Yes, In every term. Experience is a hard teacher. It  gives the test first and the lessons later.

Arjun : Because of  so many problems, we  don't know where we are heading ?

Shrikrishna : If you look outside, you will not know where you are heading. Look Inside

Arjun : eyes provide sight. Heart provides the  way. Because of so many problems, we are heading.

Shrikrishna : If you look outside, you will not know where you are heading. Look inside. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides the way.

Arjun : Why does failure hurt us so much ?

Shrikrishna : Success is a measure decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure decided by you.

Arjun : In tough times, how do you stay motivated ?

Shrikrishna : Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count on your blessings not on what you are missing.

Arjun : What surprises you about people  ?

Shrikrishna : When they suffer, they ask, "Why me ?" When they prosper, they never ask, " Why me ?"

Arjun : How can i get the best out of my life ?

Shrikrishna : Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.

Arjun : One last question. Sometimes, I feel that my prayers are not answered.

Shrikrishna : There are no unanswered prayers. Keep the faith and drop the fear.  Life is a mystery to solve, not a problem to resolve. Trust me, Life is wonderful if you know how to live.

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What is the Spiritual Significance of colours in Hindu Religion ?

Spiritual Significance of Colours in Hinduism -

Colours

RED : This is both about sensuality and purity. In Hindu culture a red mark is put on the forehead during auspicious ceremonies and important occasions. As a sign of marriage, women put vermilion on the hair parting. Brides also wear red saree during marriage. Red powder is usually applied on statues of deities during prayers. It is also the colour of Shakti.

SAFFRON : This is composed of hues of golden yellow and orange and represents the fire which burns the impurities and cleanses itself in the process. Holy men who have renounced the world, dress in saffron as it represents purity and religion. It is also representative of lightness and wisdom, qualities that the saints possess.

YELLOW : It is the colour of knowledge and learning. It symbolises happiness, peace, meditation and mental development. It is also the colour of spring and activates our mind. Lord Vishnu’s dress is yellow symbolizing his representation of knowledge. Lord Krishna and Ganesha also wear yellow dresses.

GREEN : It represents the natural world that the deities created and symbolizes purity, peace, happiness and harmony. Fertility, life and rebirth that are found in nature are also represented by the colour green. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety. Dark green is also commonly associated with money.

WHITE : This is an assortment of seven colours and symbolises a grade of each. It represents purity, cleanliness, knowledge and peace. The Goddess of knowledge Saraswati is shown as wearing a white dress and sitting on a white lotus. Spiritual leaders often cover themselves with white ash and sandalwood paste to symbolise their religious rebirth.

BLUE : The creator has given the maximum of blue to nature i.e. the sky, the oceans, the rivers, and the lakes. The deity who has the qualities of bravery, manliness, determination, the ability to deal with difficult situations, of stable mind and depth of character is represented with this colour. The Hindu deities Lord Rama and Krishna, who spent their life protecting humanity and destroying evil, hence they are coloured blue.

BLACK: This black colour has connotations with lack of desirability, evil, negativitity and inertia. It represents anger and darkness and is associated with the absence of energy, barrenness and death. Black is used as a representation of evil and is often used to ward off evil.

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What are the tips for Peace of Mind ?

Easy Tips for Having Peace of Mind ! A Healthy mind and a healthy body !!

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Avoid  Interfering in others business :

If we are uninvited to enter the discussion then perhaps it is our duty to stay away from the situation because we are unaware about the situation. There are also chances for us to be dishearten if the person does not listen to our suggestions.

Control  over our words : 

We often  speak unnecessary things as per our thinking and assumptions without having any prior knowledge and experience about the situation.

Expect Less and Work more : 

We often get disappointed if things fails, hence avoid focusing on results and outcome, but we should focus more on our routine work with sincere dedication. Success will surely be there at our foot step.

Do not Assume Things : 

This process probable hits everyone hard, as there is a huge difference between the world which we carry in our head and the practical world.  Hence we must not make our decisions on the basis or our assumptions.

Go for small vacations in regular intervals :

The best way to recharge ourselves is by small week end trips with our dear ones. This will enhance our mental health and mood.  Also by visiting some spiritual places , we can improve our mental health.

Minimize the usage of  Social Media :

Time runs quickly, so it is wise to utilize it carefully and with time restriction. Too much of anything is not good. Addiction to it kill our precious time. Research has also proved the excess utilization of social media reduces our concentration. Sometimes it leads to anxiety and sleeplessness.

Start forgiving rather than getting angry : 

Nothing is permanent in this world. So we should not hold grudges in our mind. We loose our peace of mind in this process. Hence let us start forgiving people on their silly mistakes and accept them as they are. Let us be kind to ourselves for our own peace of mind.

Original qualities of our mind

These are the original qualities in the mind of a good human being .

Holistic Health begins with a healthy soul.

This Time, I chose to believe in You

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THIS TIME, I CHOSE TO BELIEVE IN YOU

I don't remember the first time I put my hands together, shut my eyes and spoke to you. I grew up believing in you from what I heard from people I love. With time I learnt several views about you. Everyone claimed you ! They shared and stole, they came together and moved away, they lived and killed, they smiled and cried, all in your name.

Some called you a man, some called you a woman, some said you had no gender and the rest argued that you never existed. Now, you become a choice. This time, I chose to believe in you. Not because I was compelled, not because I was made to fear you, not because it was comfortable, but because I needed you.

In this bright world with so many people and promises, I selfishly chose to believe in you, in any form or figure, not for anyone but for me. I felt safe in trusting someone or something I can't see and feel, over any person I met and knew. Does the fault lie in me or this materialistic world ? I don't want to know.

I find solace in your deep darkness, every time I close my eyes I experience your embrance. I hear you speak, sometimes you sing and no one know each other better than you and I. You know just what to say and when. You see my bold woman, my scared child, my pretentious girl and my judgemental lady. Yet you love me just the way I want to be.

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I LOVE YOU..... Parama Pita Parama Atma ❤❤❤

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What are the Attributes of Incorporeal God ?

The term 'Attributes of God' refers to various qualities that describe God. Here are some characteristics of the divine nature as God has revealed them to us. Incorporeal means not composed of matter and also having no material or physical existence i.e. a supreme but incorporeal being called God. 

32 attributes of Incorporeal God

SHIVA

the Supreme Father, the  Supreme Soul, Parampita Param Atma  

Incorporeal God & his attributes

1. God is the self-luminous point of light

2. God is the bestower of divine insight

3. God is the bestower of peace

4. God is the remover of sorrow and bestower of happiness 

5. God is the ocean of all virtues

6. God is the true reciter/declaimer of the Gita

7. God is the creator of  Trimurti - Brahma, Vishnu, Shankar 

8. God is the bestower of divine intellect

9. God is detached from happiness and sorrow

10. God is the knower of the beginning, middle and the end of the cosmic wheel

11. God makes ordinary human beings into Shri Narayan

12. God is the ocean of knowledge

13. God transforms the stone intellects into Divine Intellects

14. God is the truth : living and blissful being

15. God takes the boat of life across

16. God liberates from the fear of death

17. God is (immune to) above birth and death

18. God is the knower of the deep philosophy of Karma

19. God is the seed of the human world tree

20. God is the resident of the incorporeal world

21. God is the supreme father, teacher and sat-guru

22. God liberates from viciousness

23. God is the image of Immortality

24. God sustains the deity world through Vishnu

25. God establishes the golden aged world through Brahma

26. God is the bestower of happiness

27. God is the ocean of Peace

28. God destroys the vicious world through Shankar

29. God is the ocean of Purity

30. God is the ocean of Love

31. God is the ocean of Bliss

32. God is the bestower of liberation and life with liberation

G : GENERATION    
O : OPERATION    
D : DESTRUCTION

What is Holistic Health ?

True awareness, Original qualities,Positive thoughts,Positive action, Meditation

Holistic Health begins with Healthy Soul. For holistic health, the most important step is to make the soul healthy and peaceful. The following steps are basically needed to make the soul healthy.

Ø  True awareness :

The true awareness of being a constant point of divine light and might between the eyebrows is a positive step towards a healthy soul.

Ø  Original qualities :

Originally the soul is a peaceful, loving, blissful, pure and powerful being. Understanding these original qualities, the conscious self make one happy and harmonious.

Ø  Positive thoughts :

Affirmative and positive thoughts for regaining soul consciousness help one to break the vicious circle resulting from body consciousness.

Ø  Positive action :

To make the soul healthy, positive actions are also necessary which erase the negative impressions of the soul and gradually re-establish the positive sanskaras.

Ø  Meditation :

By tuning the mind with the supreme soul who is ever peaceful and pure, the soul in turn receives unconditional positive transactions.

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Therefore the soul becomes tranquil, harmonious and healthy.

Soul : The non-material cell

The soul is very small and very subtle. One may best picture it as a point-source of conscient light. The soul being a non-material cannot of course be put under a microscope. But if one is attentive, relaxed and open, one can feel the soul emanating vibrations from the central area of the forehead.


Soul is the master of the whole body. Mind, intellect and personality traits (sanskaras) are the faculties of the soul.

The understanding of correct spiritual knowledge, practice of meditation and righteous actions will make the soul healthy by putting him in the natural state of complete peace, love, bliss, purity and power.

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WHAT IS SPIRITUALITY?

One who understands the principles of spirituality will be able to face every obstacle in life with a smile.Those who do not understand spirituality will be derailed  by the smallest issue.

principles of  spirituality

Happiness in life does not depend only on the body, but also on external comfort or external objects. True happiness depends on the mind. If we gain total control over the mind, we will gain control over everything else. The science that teaches us how to control the mind is true science and that is spiritual knowledge. Only if we first gain this knowledge can we properly use all other knowledge.

In the past, there used to be families with 30, 40 or even 50 members. They lived together with unity and mutual affection. The atmosphere in such families was one of the love and peace because they understood spirituality. They know what life was for. Their lives were founded on spiritual principles. Sadly, these principles are now considered mere grandmother's tales. Today if there are three members in a family, they are like three islands in an ocean. Each one has his or her own ways and they do not get along with each other.

If people are well versed in spiritual principles we can avoid such situations at least within families. Spirituality is what brings hearts closer together. One who has learnt how to swim in the ocean reveals the waves. Every wave will be a joyful experience for him. However one who does not know how to swim will be in the mercy of the waves. Likewise one who understands the principles of spirituality will be able to face every of struggle in life with a smile. Those who do not understand spirituality will be derailed by the smallest issue. Suppose a firecracker explodes. If we did not know that it was going to explode, we would not be shocked. We will not falter under any circumstances.

Some mistakenly consider spirituality to mean blind faith. The truth is spirituality dispels the darkness of ignorance. Acquiring property and wealth or earning name and fame is akin to a bald man collecting combs. One must act, knowing the correct way of doing so, i.e. without attachment.

We are all different forms of the one self like the same toffee covered in different wrappers. The toffee covered in green looks at the toffee covered in red and says “we are different” . But if we remove the wrapper we will see that all are same. We are unable to experience the supreme. So you cannot enjoy peace without  an innocent heart.  God abides only in an innocent heart.

Moral value

Show respect to people who don't even deserve it; 

not as a reflection of their character, 

but as reflection of yours.

Don't compromise on your morals and code of conduct for anyone.

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