Sri M said....
With the limited framework we call rationalism, we cannot find the Infinite. Yes, we can approach it theoretically. You cross the threshold only when you realize with complete humility that you can...
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Sri M said....
Yoga is the practical way of living in this world, yet moving forward through the mind. This one-pointedness comes through practice - fixing and withdrawing attention. As Patanjali has said, ‘Naira...
Sri M said....
Pratyahara is the capacity the Yogi has to develop by fixing his attention one-pointedly. He should be able to do this at will. If one is able to fix attention and not able to withdraw it, then one...
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The Yogis of ancient times wondered:If the condition of the mind is affecting one's breath, is it possible to change the breathing rhythm so that the mind can be pacified? From this insight, many p...
Sri M said....
We never give attention to our breath, despite its importance. If it stops, we are dead. Give attention and we can see it start to slow down. After a while,we feel like letting out a deep sigh!. We...
Videos | Sri M - Upanishads & Mathematics - Discussion with Sam Moon
A Playlist of 6 videos Sri M of Discussions with Sam Moon on Consciousness and the link between the Upanishads and Mathematics. The interview took place at Madanapalle. https://www.youtube.com/play...
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Moderation is essential, especially in practicing Yoga Asanas. Asanas are not just physical exercise; they don't focus on muscle building. Of course, they keep your muscles fit and supple. They hol...
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The Hatha Yoga Pradipika says the Asanas and Pranayama are the stepping stones. Asana, according to Patanjali, is defined in one sentence: ‘Sthira sukham Asanam’. The posture giving you comfort for...
Videos | Satsang | Day 2 at Anandashram, Kanhangad | 20 Jan 2019
Sri M narrates different stories on Bhakti for the entire duration of the satsang on Day 2, 20th January 2019 at Anandashram, Kanhangad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aoNiYogvfs&feature=youtu.be
Sri M said....
The Gita defines Yoga as ‘Yogam karmasu kausalya’ - Yoga is to work with complete tranquility and auspiciousness. The Yogasutras of Patanjali, considered by many as the standard textbook, starts by...
Videos | Satsang | Day 1 at Anandashram, Kanhangad | 19 Jan 2019
Sri M speaks on the essence of the Upanishads, relating it to the chapters of the Bhagavad Gita ending with expounding the chapter on Bhakti Yoga and the qualities of a true bhakta and also relates...
Sri M said...
Samadhi - the state when the person is so absorbed in meditation that there is no distinction between the meditator and the thing meditated upon. Everything becomes one and there is absolutely no d...