Yoga philosophy

The rishis were spiritual giants who strode across the Indo-Gangetic plain long before the dawn of historic times.

The उपनिषद् Upaniṣad's are part of the Vedas. There are four Vedas: ऋग्वेद Ṛg Veda, यजुर वेद Yajur Veda, साम वेद Sāma Veda, and अथर्वा वेद Atharva Veda.

The Śivasūtra: Exploring the Mystical Dimensions of Consciousness The ancient Indian scriptures have always sought to unravel the mysteries of existence, freedom, and the very essence of being. Among these profound works, the Śivasūtra stands as a masterpiece of Trika Tantric philosophy, delving deep into the enigma of consciousness.

The Philosophical Background of the Śiva-Sūtras Śiva-sūtras are a treatise on Yoga, but this Yoga is based on a definite system of Philosophy. It will not be possible to understand this Yoga unless there is a clear grasp of the philosophy on which it is based. We may consider the philosophical background of this Yoga […]

Shiva is consciousness and Shakti is the creative power directed by consciousness. Shivashakti is the sadhana shakti that is the perfect union of Shiva and Shakti which carries forward the spiritual development of the yogi.

The Great Churning One well-known story from the Bhagavatam is the one of the churning of the milky ocean.

Sri Hanuman is the greatest of all devotees of the Lord. He is a jñani (one in complete knowledge) in the fullest sense of the word.

Veda - The Foundation of Sanātana Dharmā (Insights from Sri Aurobindo)   Introduction Sanatana[1] Dharma[2] is an all-encompassing way of life that seeks to transcend falsehood and limitations[3], awakening the divine essence within all of existence.

He is a deity of the eons, not just a historical or cultural image.

The Shiva Sutras   1.1 caitanyamatma The independent state of supreme consciousness is the reality of everything.   Beneath the curtain of each atom lies concealed the life increasing beauty of the face of the Beloved. – Mahmud Shabistari (14th century Sufi poet)

These are many "offences" (aparādha) which must be avoided by a ritual practitioner. They fall into three categories: 1. Offences against the Deity (bhagavat aparādha) These all relate to misconduct in a temple or shrine or inattention during ceremonial worship of an Icon. They are as follows: 1. Approaching the Deity without brushing the teeth. […]

Dattātreya, Avadhut and Digambara The One Who has been endowed with the anubhūti (spir­itual experience) of the unmanifest (nirgun) is called Dattā. The anubhuti of nirgun essentially means realization that He is the soul (ātmā) or He has attained God-Realization.