As humans, we are bound to experience death, whether it is the passing of loved ones or contemplating our mortality. However, the afterlife remains one of human existence’s most enigmatic and complex aspects. Sadhguru, a contemporary spiritual leader and founder of the Isha Foundation, provides unique insights into the process of death, the journey of…
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Tantra is an ancient spiritual practice with roots in India that has been followed across various religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Deriving from the Sanskrit root “tan,” meaning “to weave” or “to expand,” Tantra aims to integrate different aspects of life, including the mind, body, and spirit, in the pursuit of personal growth,…
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Hatha Yoga is a specific type of Yoga that focuses on physical postures, breathing techniques , and purification techniques. Hatha Yoga is often described as the branch of Yoga that deals with the physical body. It aims to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. In Hatha Yoga, the emphasis is on holding the postures for…
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Mantras have powerful effects on the mind, body, and spirit. Therefore, they are sacred and often associated with spiritual and religious practices. They are used in different spiritual traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. A mantra is a word or a phrase. For example, one would recite a mantra repeatedly as a form of…
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People often associate tantra with using rituals, mantras, and other techniques to tap into and channel the energy and power of the universe. They see it as a way to achieve spiritual growth, enlightenment, and unity with the divine. We find it in Hinduism and Buddhism, although it has also influenced other regional spiritual traditions.…
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Sadhguru nails it right out of the gate – one cannot do meditation. But, you can become meditative, which will result in the quality called meditation. As He explains, the word meditation in English does not mean anything specific. For example, in the western world, one sitting with eyes closed is said to be meditating.…
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Up to now, we have studied the first five “Angas,” or limbs of yoga. These five limbs were Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara. These were, in a way, preparatory steps to the controlling of the mind. Each of the limbs helps to build on the next level on the path to the mastery of…
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Let us understand this by an example. Say you get fascinated by the pictures of the Himalayas and decide to climb Mount Everest. Of course, you can climb it if you have the will to do it. So, you start by searching for professional help, and when you find one, you pay them the fee…
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You might notice that focusing your mind on something is not always difficult. Do you ever have to put any effort to stay focused watching an exciting movie? No. Focusing the mind on anything that produces sensual pleasure of any kind does not require any effort. It seems to get focused without we giving it…
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Interestingly, the mind can stay focused on a distraction! As long as there is a distraction, the mind can stay focused on the activity that causes that distraction. As long as the activity engenders sensual satisfaction, the mind stays focused on it. Now, you may not find any sensual satisfaction in meditation. To meditate, one…
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