Vedanta
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Vivekananda – Manipura Chakra
In the modern world, we talk a lot about “productivity hacks” and “motivation”. But Swami Vivekananda looked at the human system through a much older, sharper lens. He pointed to the Manipura Chakra – the Solar Plexus – as the engine of the human machine. Located at the navel and fueled by the element of… 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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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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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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Vivekananda on Dharana: The Science of Concentration
The Goal of Ashtanga Yoga is to Still the Mind. When the mind is stilled, the “Seer” or True Self is revealed. In the Yoga Sūtras, Pātañjali defines yoga as having eight limbs. The sixth limb is Dharana, which means Concentration. While Pratyahara is about “unplugging” from the world, Dharana is about “plugging in” to… Continue reading
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