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Vivekananda – Mastering the Muladhara Chakra
The Muladhara Chakra, located at the base of the spine, is the bedrock of the human system. It represents the Earth element, the vibrant color red and vibrates to the seed mantra “LAM”. As our first energy center, it governs our sense of survival, physical health and grounding. When this center is balanced, the transformation… 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 – 3 Daily Habits for Mastering Lust
In our previous article we explored Swami Vivekananda’s concept of Brahmacharya – not as a restrictive rule, but as a biological “power-up” that converts raw energy into Ojas (spiritual and intellectual fire). But how do you actually live this in a world designed to distract you? Vivekananda didn’t believe in “accidental” greatness. He believed in… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – Brahmacharya can give you a Super-Brain
What if you were told that your body has a built-in “battery” that most people accidentally drain every single day? Swami Vivekananda, the philosopher who brought Yoga to the global stage, taught that the secret to genius-level intellect and unshakable willpower isn’t just “talent” – it is Brahmacharya. But what exactly does that mean? What… Continue reading
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Vivekananda’s Guide to Mastering Lust
In the modern world, we are bombarded with sensory triggers that keep our minds in a state of constant agitation. Swami Vivekananda, the warrior-monk who brought Yoga to the West, viewed this not as a moral failing, but as a waste of potential electricity. He believed that sexual energy is the highest form of energy… Continue reading
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Vivekananda on Transforming Sexual Energy
Swami Vivekananda taught that sexual energy is the most powerful fuel the human body produces. According to his philosophy of Raja Yoga, the question is not whether this energy exists, but how it is used. When dissipated through indulgence, it weakens the system. When conserved and mastered, it is transformed into Ojas – a subtle… Continue reading
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Recommended Books for Every Seeker
Welcome to our curated list of essential reading for every spiritual seeker. These books have been instrumental in our own journey into Vedanta and the teachings of Swami Vivekananda. We have selected specific editions that provide the most clarity and depth. 1. The Complete Book of Yoga This is the ultimate guide for anyone serious… Continue reading
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Vivekananda on Dhyana: When Concentration Becomes Meditation
In the progression of Raja Yoga, the seventh limb is Dhyana, commonly translated as meditation. If Dharana, or concentration, is the effortful struggle to hold the mind on a single point, Dhyana begins precisely where that struggle ends. The mind no longer has to be pulled back again and again; it starts to move on… Continue reading
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The Practice of Pratyahara to Reclaim Your Mind
In Ashtanga Yoga, Pratyahara is the critical bridge between the outer world and the inner spirit. It comes after you have regulated your energy through Pranayama and serves as the necessary foundation for Dharana (Concentration). Swami Vivekananda explained that Pratyahara is the power to “unplug” the mind from the senses at will. The Problem: The… Continue reading
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Vivekananda Explains Seven Chakras
In his landmark work Raja Yoga, Swami Vivekananda explained that the chakras are not imaginary or merely “mystical circles”. They are real centers of consciousness – vital distribution hubs through which Prana (psychic energy) flows, is stored and refined. He described spiritual growth not as blind belief, but as a progressive awakening of the mind… Continue reading
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