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The Six Inner Forces We Must Master
In Indian philosophy, the Arishadvarga or the six internal enemies, are not treated as moral flaws. They are seen as natural psychological tendencies that shape how we think, react and act. Swami Vivekananda approached them with clarity and practicality. He didn’t ask us to suppress these forces, but to understand and redirect them. The six… Continue reading
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Vivekanand – Stop Feeding the Beggar Within
We usually think the ego is our strength – our identity, our personality, our edge. But Swami Vivekananda pointed to something very different. He suggested that what we call the ego is not powerful at all. It is a beggar. The Beggar Within The ego feels small, separate, and incomplete. And because of that, it… Continue reading
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Adi Shankaracharya – Mystery of Maya
One of the most interesting questions in spirituality is this: If reality is one and unchanging, why do we experience a world that is constantly changing? Why do we see so many people, objects, and events — instead of one unified reality? The great Indian philosopher Adi Shankaracharya addressed this question through the idea of… Continue reading
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Vasanas: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Mind
Why do certain habits repeat in our lives? Why do some desires keep returning even when we try to avoid them? Vedanta explains this through an important concept called Vasana. Understanding Vasanas helps us understand how the mind works and how real inner transformation becomes possible. What Are Vasanas? In the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya,… Continue reading
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Vedanta: Freedom from Suffering
In Vedanta, the root cause of all suffering is ignorance. This isn’t a lack of information; it’s not knowing our true nature. We suffer because we identify with a “false self” – the Ego. What is Ego Ego is simply a collection of labels you use to define yourself. It’s made of things like: The… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – Sahasrara Chakra
The Sahasrara, or the Thousand-Petaled Lotus, is the final destination of the human journey. Located at the crown of the head, it is not merely a chakra but the Summit of existence. Associated with pure white light, it represents the point where the “individual” current we have been tracking through the spine finally breaks free… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – Mastering the Svadhisthana Chakra
While the Muladhara is the “Earth” foundation of our existence, the Svadhisthana Chakra represents the “Water” element – the fluid, shifting world of our emotions, desires and creative impulses. Located in the sacral region, just above the base of the spine, this center is symbolized by an orange lotus and the seed mantra “VAM”. In… Continue reading
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Maha Shivratri – The Night to Go Beyond the Mind
For most, Maha Shivratri is a night of colorful processions, fasting and chanting. But for the seeker, and the yogi it is something far more profound. It is a rare moment when the universe conspires to help the human spirit transcend its limitations. 1. The Geometry of the Cosmos We often forget that we are… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – Handling Insult and Criticism
When we are criticized or mocked, the nervous system responds as if we are in danger. The brain prepares for survival, not understanding. Adrenaline floods the system. Logic steps aside. All teachings are forgotten. The Ego’s Survival Error Swami Vivekananda explained this reaction long before modern neuroscience. The ego, he said, is a fragile construct… Continue reading
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Understanding Aham Vritti
We spend our whole lives protecting, polishing and worrying about ourselves. We say, “I am stressed”, “I am successful” or “I am getting older”. But have you ever paused to look at the “I” itself? Not the person in the mirror, but the actual sense of “me” that shows up before any other thought begins?… Continue reading
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