Vedanta
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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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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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Four Qualifications for a Vedanta Aspirant
Just as you need certain qualifications to pursue engineering, medicine or any serious discipline, Advaita Vedanta also requires preparation. The scriptures describe four essential qualifications for a sincere seeker. Together they are called Sadhana Chatushtaya. These disciplines transform a person from a casual learner into a true seeker of truth. A seeker does not merely… 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 – Stop Eating Tamasic Food
In his book Raja Yoga, Swami Vivekananda explains that what we eat affects our mind. He warns specifically against Tamasic food. These foods drain your energy and promote laziness. They make the body feel dense and the mind feel foggy. Here are the Tamasic foods you should avoid: Stale Food: Anything cooked more than 3… 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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Adi Shankaracharya – Become Fearless
We all have different fears. Like fear of darkness, of height, of loosing someone. In modern times it’s fear of AI taking over our Jobs. But if you look deeper every fear is just a branch of the same root – the fear of death. Anything that threatens our survival – physical, financial or social… Continue reading
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Adi Shankaracharya – Master Lust
For Adi Shankaracharya, lust was not just a moral issue. It was a misunderstanding of who we are. He believed lust is one of the ego’s strongest tricks. It keeps us identified with the body and makes us forget our real nature. As long as we think I am this body, its desires feel like… Continue reading
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