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Vivekananda on Mind Control using Prana
Swami Vivekananda often said that most people don’t suffer because they lack energy. They suffer because their energy is scattered. To explain this, he used one word again and again: Prana. Prana is not just breath. Breath is only the easiest place where we can see and touch it. Prana is the force that moves Continue reading
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Swami Vivekananda on the Hidden Power
Vivekananda once said something striking: Every human being is like a huge power plant, but most of us are using it to light just one small bulb. We feel tired, limited and ordinary not because we lack power, but because most of our energy is asleep. The Sleeping Power Vivekananda explained Kundalini not as a Continue reading
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Swami Vivekananda on Understanding Your Mind
Most of us think of the mind as one single thing. “I am angry.”“I am anxious.”“I can’t control my thoughts.” But Vivekananda said this itself is the first mistake. According to him, the mind is not one voice. It is a process, made of different parts — and most of our suffering comes from confusing Continue reading
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Swami Vivekananda on Brain Power, Memory & Mental Efficiency
Swami Vivekananda extensively spoke about improving brain power, memory and overall mental efficiency. His approach was rooted in the principles of Rāja Yoga, emphasizing that: The mind is the source of all power, and its potential is unlocked through the discipline of concentration (Dhāraṇā). 🧠 Concentration: The Master Key Vivekananda repeatedly taught that the difference Continue reading
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Kapalbhati Pranayama: The Skull Shining Breath for Energy and Clarity
Kapalbhati Pranayama, often called the “Skull Shining Breath,” is one of yoga’s most dynamic and cleansing practices. Its name comes from two Sanskrit words – kapala meaning skull and bhati meaning shining or illuminating. This technique is known for its energizing, purifying effect on both body and mind. Though it shares some similarities with Bhastrika Continue reading
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Bhastrika Pranayama – The Breath of Fire and Focus
“When the breath is steady, the mind too is steady.” — Hatha Yoga Pradipika Among the ancient breathing techniques of yoga, Bhastrika Pranayama – the “bellows breath” – stands out for its power and immediacy. Like a blacksmith’s bellows that stokes a flame, it kindles inner vitality, clears dullness and leaves you feeling awake, centered Continue reading
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The Yogi and the Sound of the Bell
A disciple once asked Swami Vivekananda, “Swamiji, when I sit down to meditate, my mind is constantly distracted by sounds — a barking dog, people talking, the clock ticking.How can I shut all this out and focus?” Vivekananda smiled and told him a story. The Yogi’s Secret There once lived an advanced Yogi near a Continue reading
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