consciousness
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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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