Yoga for Life
15th Jan 2024The yoga most people are familiar with isn't meant for everyone. In fact, in this age it's hardly possible for anyone.The term yoga literally means linking and refers to linking one's consciousness with the Supreme.
The name Bhagavad Gita means the song of the Lord. It is composed as a poem and it contains many key topics related to the Indian intellectual and spiritual tradition.
Vedic culture are areas of study, progress and expression that are as relevant today for human advancement as they were hundreds or thousands of years ago.
karma basically states that every action has a reaction and whatever you do to others will later return to you.
Dharma is a natural universal laws whose observance enables humans to be contented and happy, and to save himself from degradation and suffering.
The yoga most people are familiar with isn't meant for everyone. In fact, in this age it's hardly possible for anyone.The term yoga literally means linking and refers to linking one's consciousness with the Supreme.
Most of the old temples in India have a large bell at the entrance that one needs to ring before entering the temple. Making temple bells is a whole science. These bells are not made out of ordinary metal, but a whole variety of them, including cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, nickel, chromium and manganese.
On the spiritual path those that are most inclined to lead a peaceful existence that respects the value of all life often adopts the vegetarian lifestyle. It is in accordance with the yogic principle of ahimsa, which is to observe nonviolence and abstain from injuring any being in any way.
There are several reasons why a person is recommended to be vegetarian. One primary reason is that we need to see the spiritual nature within all living beings, and that includes the animals and other creatures as well. Universal brotherhood means nonviolence to both humans and animals.
Shoes move on various surfaces both dirty and clean. This cleanliness is of prime necessity to preserve the sanctity of the temple, which is the holy home of God. Temple is a home of GOD, we must maintain the cleanliness.
The lamp has its own special place in Sanatan Vaidik Hindu Dharma. It is a form and a symbol of Tej (Absolute fire principle). The lamp is invoked as, ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।’ meaning the lamp leads us from darkness towards light.