Swamiji talks about two crucial ingredients for spiritual growth as part of the series on Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Maharshi Patanjali, one of the six sages who wrote the Shad Darshan (six philosophical theses), is a highly regarded Sanskrit scholar. His Yog Sutras (also known as Yog Darshan) primarily deal with...
Swamiji reveals the foolproof secret behind mind control. The mind is the seemingly insurmountable restless, inner world that can take us to sublime heights or disappointing depths simply by supplying thoughts. Arjun, the great archer known for his ability to control his mind to see nothing other than his target,...
Patanjali Yoga Sutras are considered to be foundation of classical Yoga Philosophy of Hinduism. They contain 196 sutras (aphorisms) and they were compiled thousands of years ago by Maharshi Patanjali. Each of the aphorisms provides a perfect treasure chest of divine knowledge for us to be in union with God,...
The word “Mudra” is derived from the root word “Mud,” meaning “to be glad or to have a delight in.” Mudras are postures that bring delight to the deities and also to the performers, and cause the drava (dissolution) of the mind. However, the term mudra also denotes “seal” because...
From being the subject of Maharishi Patanjali’s well-known treatise to having its own international day (June 21), yoga has certainly come a long way. Yogic practices have traveled across time and transcended barriers of culture, race, and religion to provide an effective solution for healthy and stress-free living. What...
Humbleness. When we become proud of the attributes of our individual field, such as beauty, intellect, talent, strength, etc. we forget that God has given all these attributes to us. Pride thus results in distancing our consciousness from God. It is a big obstacle on the path of self-realization since...
Hasyasans (Laughter Yoga Poses) Hasyasan or popularly known as laughter yoga pose is formed by the two words “Hasya” meaning “to laugh” and “asan” meaning “a pose.” The integrated sense of it is to laugh in different poses. JKYog system of yoga teaches you five types of Hasyasans that will...
* Nature of the Mind * Sāttvic, Rājasic and Tāmasic food * Effects of food on your mind We all repose our faith somewhere or the other. Where we decide to place our faith and what we choose to believe in, practically shapes the direction of our life. Nature of our faith is...
agadguru Kripaluji Yog is a complete system of Yog that incorporates both—material and spiritual knowledge—for the physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual health of humankind. It is based upon the timeless wisdom of the Vedic scriptures. They are the authentic scriptural form of the various techniques for mind-management and...