Patanjali
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Pancha Klesha – The Cause of Human Suffering
2000 years ago, Patanjali identified the root causes of human suffering.He called them the Pancha Klesha. These are not external problems. They are internal patterns that distort how we see reality. Swami Vivekananda, through his work Raja Yoga, brought these ideas down from philosophy into direct experience. He explained them not as abstract concepts, but… Continue reading
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Vivekananda on Chitta Bhumis: The Five States of the Mind
In yogic philosophy, the mind is not a fixed entity. It moves through different conditions depending on its level of clarity, discipline and control. The Yoga tradition describes five states of the mind, known as Chitta Bhumis. These stages represent the gradual journey from mental restlessness to complete inner stillness. In his book, Swami Vivekananda… Continue reading
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Patanjali’s Kriya Yoga
When you hear “Yoga” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Likely graceful poses, stretchy pants and perhaps a moment of calm at the end of class. And while those things are wonderful, they’re just one tiny peek into something far vaster and older: Yogdarshan. Think of Yogdarshan as the original “operating system” for… Continue reading
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