mental energy
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Secret to a Powerful Memory
Swami Vivekananda possessed an extraordinary memory. One well-known incident tells of a disciple who challenged him after hearing that he had read several volumes of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. The disciple opened random pages and asked questions from different subjects. Vivekananda answered by recalling long passages almost word for word. When asked how he had developed… Continue reading
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The 3 Forces Controlling Your Mind
Have you ever wondered why some days you feel energetic, focused and motivated, while on other days you feel restless, distracted or completely unmotivated? According to Swami Vivekananda, these shifts are not random. They are driven by three fundamental forces operating within the mind, known as the Gunas: Tamas, Rajas and Sattva. Tamas is the… Continue reading
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Awakening Kundalini Through Pranayama
Swami Vivekananda often described the human system almost like an electrical network. According to Yoga, the body constantly generates energy. But for most people, that energy is continuously spent on physical activity, emotional reactions, sensory stimulation, anxiety and scattered thinking. Very little remains concentrated. Yoga Can Transform This Energy Instead of allowing energy to constantly… Continue reading