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28/03/2018 Chapter - 30 : Yogic methods and the Spiritual path - 6. 6. Practise Sama And Dama : Uparati of mind (calmness) comes through the practice of Sama and Dama. Sama is calmness of mind induced by the eradication of Vasanas. Vasana-Tyaga (renunciation of desires) through discrimination constitutes the practice of Sama, one of the sixfold virtues (Shatsampatti). If a desire arises in your mind, do not give way to it. This will become the practice of Sama. Sama is keeping the mind in the heart by Sadhana. Sama is restraint of the mind by not allowing it to externalise or objectify. The restraint of the external activities and the Indriyas is the practice of Dama (Bahyavrittinigraha). If you renounce the desire for eating mangoes, it is Sama. If you do not allow the feet to carry you to the bazaar to purchase the mangoes, if you do not allow the eyes to see the mangoes and if you do not allow the tongue to taste them, it is Dama. A desire arises to eat sweets. You do

Opinion 20/03/2018  1175 All Members,          Respected family members of this great holy Nation. * Initially, Parents are responsible for the character of Children !             ** Next,  Educational institutions, and Teachers are responsible !!             ***Next, Society is responsible ( TV, MOVIES, etc., )             **** Overall, State and Central Governments are responsible !!!             ***** Politics & Political parties have no roll and  should be avoided!!!!  Chapter IX - BASES OF GURU-BHAKTI -1.32 to 46. Swami Sivananda. 3. The Function of Grace - 32 to 46. 32. Grace of Guru is a transforming force.  33. Where the Grace of Guru is, there victory is.  34. To adore the blessed feet of Acharya and to abide by his divine law is to live truly.  35. Annihilate the fluctuating potency of the mind through ceaseless practices of Guru-Bhakti Yoga.  36. The chief purpose and the goal of your life here is to obtain Guru’s Grace which bestows imm

13/03/2018 Chapter - 30 : Yogic methods and the Spiritual path - 5. 5.Practise Pranayama :- To bring about control of mind, two things are essential, viz., Prana-Nirodha (control of Prana) and Sanga-Tyaga (renunciation of Sanga or association). By the latter is meant dissociation, not with the world, but only with the longing after or the attraction towards the objects of the world. Pranayama or control of breath checks the velocity of the mind and reduces the quantity of thinking. It removes the dross (impurities) in the form of Rajas and Tamas from the mind. For control of the mind, Kumbhaka (retention of breath) is indispensable. You will have to practise Kumbhaka daily. You will have to practise Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka (inhalation, retention and exhalation of breath) regularly and rhythmically. Then the mind will become Ekagra. The period of Kumbhaka will increase by systematic practice, with regulated diet and proper dietetic discipline (light, nutritious, Sattv

Opinion 08/03/2018  1163 All Members,          Respected family members of this great holy Nation. * Initially, Parents are responsible for the character of Children !             ** Next,  Educational institutions, and Teachers are responsible !!             ***Next, Society is responsible ( TV, MOVIES, etc., )             **** Overall, State and Central Governments are responsible !!!             ***** Politics & Political parties have no roll and  should be avoided!!!!  Chapter IX - BASES OF GURU-BHAKTI -1.10 to 31. Swami Sivananda. 2. Aspects of Devotion -10 to 31 10. Unswerving devotion to Guru is regarded as a very efficacious method of attaining God-realisation. 11. True devotion to Guru is constant remembrance of Guru’s glory and spreading his divine message to one and all. 12. Devotion to the holy feet of preceptor is the flower, and his blessing is the immortal fruit. 13. The aim of life is to avoid bad company which gives misery at the en

04/03/2018 Chapter - 30 : Yogic methods and the Spiritual path - 3&4. 3. Do Kirtan :- A serpent is very fond of music. If you sing Punnagavarali tune melodiously, the serpent will come in front of you. Mind also is like a serpent. It likes melodious tunes very much. It can be entrapped very easily by sweet sounds. Fix the mind on the sweet Anahata sounds that emanate from the heart by closing the ears. It can be controlled quite easily by this method. This is Laya-Yoga. The Ganika Pingala fixed her mind on the "Rama, Rama" sound uttered by the parrot and attained Bhava-Samadhi. Ramaprasad of Bengal, a famous Bhakta, controlled the mind through music. Music exercises a tremendous, soothing influence on a ruffled mind. In America, doctors use music in curing many diseases, particularly of nervous origin. Music elevates the mind also. Kirtan, which is one of the nine forms of worship (Navavidha Bhakti) causes Bhava-Samadhi (union with God through Bhava or fee