mindfulness
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Vivekananda on Chitta Shuddhi: The Purification of the Mind
In the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, spiritual growth begins with Chitta Shuddhi – the purification of the mind. Without it, even the most sincere spiritual practices struggle to produce lasting transformation. Vedanta teaches that the Atman, our true Self, is already pure, perfect and ever-present. The problem is not the Self but the mind through… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – Freedom From Anxiety
We feel anxious because we tie our happiness to things we cannot control – the economy, other people’s opinions or the results of our work. Swami Vivekananda explained that anxiety is fundamentally a mistake in identity. We think we are the fragile wave, easily disturbed by life’s events.But in reality, we are the ocean –… Continue reading
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Vivekananda on the Power of Pratyahara – The Art of Mental Fasting
Why are most of us unable to use 100% of our energies and potential to achieve our goals ? Its lack of concentration. Swami Vivekananda taught that the secret lies in Concentration and the enemy of concentration is Overstimulation. Vivekananda compared the human mind to a monkey – restless by nature. In modern terms, your… Continue reading
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Vivekananda: How to Kill Laziness
Most of us struggle with laziness and procrastination. We are driven by feelings and emotions. We wait for the “right time” to act – waiting until we feel motivated. We read books and watch videos, get excited for an hour and then the spark fades. The cycle repeats. It’s in Your Head Psychologically, we resist… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – Witness Your Mind
Most of our struggles don’t come from the world outside, but from the storm inside. We are constantly overwhelmed by stress, anger or anxiety. Swami Vivekananda taught that the problem isn’t the thought or the feeling itself – the problem is our identification with it. When a wave of anger rises, we don’t just see… 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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