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2015-03-02T20:22:19+05:30

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Understanding the Indian Caste System

Last updated on: March 2, 2015 at 8:22 pm By Sunil Daman

A great post from Sadhguru about the origins of the Indian caste system. The Indian caste system can be understood this way. There are four basic castes in what is called Varnashrama Dharma. One is the Shudras, who do menial jobs; Vaishyas, who trade and do business; Kshatriyas, who protect and administer the community or the country; and the Brahmana, who handles the education and the spiritual process of that society. The four tiers This classification into four tiers of... Read more

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2015-03-14T11:33:59+05:30

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The truth about tantra yoga

Last updated on: March 14, 2015 at 11:33 am By Sunil Daman

A seeker asks Sadhguru, “What is tantra?” Sadhguru looks at the tantric tradition, and explains how the Guru-disciple relationship can definitely be orgasmic, but not sexual. Question: What is tantra exactly? It is said that in the tantric tradition, when the relationship between the guru and shishya becomes intimate and sacred, there could be a closeness that could even be sexual. The shishya-guru attraction – as evident in the Krishna-gopi tradition of amorousness – might manifest as sexual union. So... Read more

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2016-03-04T15:04:27+05:30

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Rudraksha Mala Beads: Benefits & Choosing Correctly

Last updated on: March 4, 2016 at 3:04 pm By Sunil Daman

What is a Rudraksha Mala? Rudraksha is a seed of a specific tree that grows in a certain altitude in the mountains. It is found in South Asia, especially in the Himalayas, in India, and the Terai region of Nepal, as well as in Burma, and in South-East Asia in Thailand and Indonesia. Rudraksha trees are also found in certain regions of the Nilgiri mountain range in South India. But the Rudraksha seeds found in the Himalayan region are considered... Read more

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2015-07-06T13:44:32+05:30

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Sun Salutation: 34 Benefits of practicing Sun Salutation

Last updated on: July 6, 2015 at 1:44 pm By Sunil Daman

“Surya” means “Sun” and “Namaskar” means “to bow down.” So why is this traditional sequence of postures called Surya Namaskar practiced? The logical conclusion is that the sun is the life or energy source for this planet and is an element in everything we eat, drink or breathe. The earth and the moon are significant in the way they affect life, but the sun is the source of all energy and when one is in tune with the cycles of... Read more

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2015-03-13T10:53:44+05:30

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101 Chanakya Quotes Everyone Can Learn From

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:53 am By Sunil Daman

Chanakya, one of the most intelligent political strategists of all time offered his advice in the Arthashastra. Here are 21 Chanakya quotes from this seminal book. Quotes App You may also be interested in the Spiritual Quote of the Day Android App, which includes quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Gautama Buddha and many more great beings. Chanakya Quotes on administration Whoever imposes severe punishment becomes repulsive to the people; while he who awards mild punishment becomes contemptible. But whoever... Read more

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2015-01-28T16:46:49+05:30

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Maximizing the Benefits of Surya Namaskar

Last updated on: January 28, 2015 at 4:46 pm By Sunil Daman

Hatha yoga is about creating a body that will not be a hurdle in your life but a stepping stone towards blossoming into your ultimate possibility. One simple thing you can do to prepare your body before you start your practice is to take a shower or a bath using water that is a little cooler than room temperature. If a certain volume of water flows over your body, or your body is immersed in water that is cooler than... Read more

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2015-03-13T10:49:50+05:30

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About Swami Vivekananda | Biography of Swami Vivekananda

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:49 am By Sunil Daman

Since it is Swami Vivekananda’s birthday today, on January 12, I thought I would write a bit about him. His birthday happens to be celebrated as National Youth Day in India. Quotes App You may also be interested in the Spiritual Quote of the Day Android App, which includes quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Gautama Buddha and many more great beings. At the time when Swami Vivekananda was born, India was waiting going through numerous trials and she had... Read more

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2015-01-30T20:51:35+05:30

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What is the Significance of Namaskar or Namaste?

Last updated on: January 30, 2015 at 8:51 pm By Sunil Daman

When you see a person, whether it is in your workplace, on the street, at home or anywhere else, the nature of human intellect is such, the moment it sees, it will make a judgment – “this is okay in that person, this is not okay in that person. He is good, he is not good, he is beautiful, he is ugly” – all kinds of things. You don’t even have to consciously think all this. In a moment, these... Read more

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Biographical Stories of Swami Vivekananda – A Life Inspired

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:50 am By Sunil Daman

A great post on Swami Vivekananda from the Isha Blog. Reproduced with permission. Quotes App You may also be interested in the Spiritual Quote of the Day Android App, which includes quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Gautama Buddha and many more great beings. Sadhguru: After his enlightenment, many disciples gathered around Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. One of Ramakrishna’s disciples was Swami Vivekananda. Vivekananda was the first yogi to go to the United States in 1893 for the Parliament of the World’s... Read more

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2015-02-09T18:02:04+05:30

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Bharat Ebook

Last updated on: February 9, 2015 at 6:02 pm By Sunil Daman

Here’s a wonderful ebook by Sadhguru on India and Bharat. It’s available for free. Enter ‘0’ in the price field. You can also donate whatever you like towards the book. Description: India is at a crossroads. Its past is slipping away faster than ever, and its future, with possibilities and challenges, is approaching at break-neck speed. In this ebook, Sadhguru looks at the past, present and future of this nation, and explores why this culture matters to every human being... Read more

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