Yoga Tradition

“The stranger asks the way from the one who knows the way. Taught by the one who knows, he will not get lost. Indeed, this is the blessing of knowledge; he finds the path which leads straight ahead.” RIG VEDA X.32.7Much importance has been given to the disciple-master relationship, that is, the adept and initiator, in the…
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In order to successfully approach meditation, certain steps are necessary: 1. Concentration2. Serenity3. Insight
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The indispensability of the guru-shishya (master-disciple) relationship appears to be a simple superstition in this age of rationalism. However, even though each of us has a spark of divine light, there are few who can sense its presence. How many of us can be open to accept His (God''s) directions?In the spiritual field, as well…
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In order to practice real meditation and quickly reach either the Samadhi state (state of divine ecstasy) or to know the Self, the following conditions should be observed: practice being silent - at least a few hours per day have light nutrition meals consisting of milk, fruits and cereals (generally a…
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Many times, once engaged to a genuine spiritual search, we find ourselves lost and confused, not knowing which is the next step we ought to make. At this point, the need for a master appears to be acute. In fact, in any profession, in any field, someone who has gained that certain knowledge will also teach others and share with them his…
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There are many levels of experiencing the state of Samadhi, the profound state where man penetrates the ultimate essence of everything, perfectly identifying himself with God, the Supreme Absolute. Thus, in Raja Yoga ( Royal Yoga), Nirodha Samadhi is obtained when divine ecstasy appears through the suspension…
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Every spiritual guide (or GURU) personally leads his disciple to the divine SUPREME Self on the most suitable path for him. The disciple must find his own master and once this acknowledged, must then devote himself to the end. This is not fanaticism nor a form of proselytism, as some may think. Rather, it…
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There are four main methods for transcending our small ephemeral personality and for attaining Communion with God: In the first method, also called the negative non-dualistic method, the seeker denies the existence of everything that is manifested around him, as nothing represents the Absolute Reality. For instance, he says: “I am…
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Oriental spiritual tradition states “when the disciple is ready, the master will appear.”What we have to do is just to desire to meet him with all our heart. More than that, we have to begin a serious inner discipline which will create the surroundings where the master can appear in our life. It is actually about…
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Famous quotations that reveal the experience of the Samadhi state The one who has this understanding (that the Universe is identical to his Inner Self) and sees the entire manifestation as a God’s game with Himself, is, doubtless, a living liberated person. (Spanda Karika, V, 5) Like the salt becomes one with the water it is dissolved…
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