Sri M said...
A distracted mind is the main reason that causes energy loss. So, when the mind is calm, energy is gathered. Now this energy can be used for any constructive activity, service before self.
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Sri M said...
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali say, ‘Yogas chitta vritti nirodha.’ The process of Yoga is to stop the continuous distractions of the mind. Practically, it’s Yoga; theoretically, it’s Vedanta because ...
Sri M said...
The capacity of the mind, to think, to be aware, to be conscious, comes from the source, which is the Supreme Reality itself. So, when the mind thinks continuously of something, generally it become...
Sri M said...
The mind indeed is a powerful tool because it has the capacity to visualize, to think by the essence, which is the Supreme Consciousness. It has the capacity to achieve what it wants.
Sri M said...
The whole universe is supposed to be a sankalpa of the Supreme Being and we have been in some way given the capacity to make sankalpas.
Sri M said...
A yogi doesn't ask for anything. He only asks to go closer to the Supreme, to the Divine. He doesn't ask for anything because he follows the logic that God knows, there's nothing to ask.
Sri M said...
Is there some way by which the ordinary mind, caught up in this world with its pains and pleasures, can be free and touch the essence? The study of this is called the Brahmavidya, and the way to do...
Sri M said...
Every soul is potentially divine. To make it manifest is the Science of Yoga.
Sri M said...
We are never aware of our breath, it's such an important thing. When it stops, we are gone. When it enters, the child becomes alive in the womb. So, watch your breath, it's so sacred.
Sri M said...
Our moods and our mind states are dependent on the rhythm of our breath, our breathing. If you're agitated, the breathing is agitated. If you're calm, the breath is calm.
Sri M said...
One of the simple things which will also calm your mind in the midst of circumstances and make you more efficient and cool in this world, is to fix at least 10 minutes of your day, for some kind of...
Sri M said...
Some people, on seeing life, begin to wonder, is this all life is or is there something more. When this thought process begins, then you are on your way.