Bhava-YOGA VISION

Bhava is a sanskrit word which has a vast spectrum of meaning of moods. Saying specifically its ones state of being. From the very state of emotions to the highest state of divine absorption. An individualized expression veiling the true nature of soul. It expresses the nature, the tempermental character, ways of thoughts and emotions, the state of conscious mind. Good moods are in harmony to your innate divine nature while bad moods distort the clarity of intellect drowning you in the darkness of 'avidya' ignorance. So as soon as you become aware of the dark moods arising use the sword of knowledge and differentiation and slay it with the wisdom.

This life itself is the spiritual classroom where every moment of experiences are the lessons. In this vast university of manifested existence the purpose is to unveil the ignorance, delusion relative to the ego bounded by this body. Indulgence to desires and greed and their companionable inclinations like violence will block you away from real freedom. The teachings of yoga as deciphered in Bagawad Gita and later in Patanjali's yoga sutras tell us about the discipline of mind required to attain this mastery by constantly, continuously devoting the mind to 'Iswara', the inner guru, the insight of wisdom itself.

We imagine that by doing what we want to do we are free. But mostly isn't it that we are acting as compelled by the moods arising from the impurities of pride in the ego? From wake to sleep we indulge in the different moods, not knowing how to remain in mastery. It is this mastery yoga teaches you. To gain the wisdom which arises from the supreme knowledge in the clarity of intellect which is to be held in equanimity. The wisdom of knowing the Divine, being in Divine like a wave in the ocean.

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Let joy permeate your being eternally.

The waves of cosmic energy is always around you and always within you.Let life experiences be whatever it is , remember irrespective of that you are always surrounded by peace and Iswara in your inner self.You are immersed in that Great Power of existence always.

More and more awareness of this truth will guide you into the inner journey, focusing inwards. As then the eternal silence will prevail constantly, not the noise of materialism. He an enlightened one realize of being yet of the finite of form and there is no doubt as there are no contradictions.

As now we are focused on the waves and outcome of this body.So immersed and blind in it that we forget the omnipresent. But as you start realizing the waves of this eternity within you and around you, in everything your senses perceive, you are walking into the eternal presence of the Divine. Your small pool opens into a vast ocean of eternity itself.

In wakefulness through all the actions we perform, we identify with the body, thinking it is Us. But in deep sleep we are free spirits not carrying the weight of this flesh and of life, just pure consciousness, resting and floating. That vastness is you, the real you. Through constant contemplation travelling the path of looking and constantly looking and seeing we start meditating in the vastness which is freedom.

Be silent to meditate and to become free from the confining physical consciousness. Closing the physical eyes to open the inner eyes to look inwards. As you become calm you are able to see more and more into you as this finite existence recedes. You become the space of boundless consciousness prevailing with peace and bliss. Keep continuing the practice of purification so as to be in this consciousness of blissful vastness and not to fall back into the limitations, to be bound by the body. It is a mystery strange of who you are as we know not. We think we are the body, the mortal, yet we do also know that we are not, as we exist in deep sleep beyond the limitations of body. Anything you witness, that you are not. You feel and you know you exist through the unconditioned knowing of own existence.

This is what you learn with yoga, to remain in awareness in the unbounded state resting in self remaining constant. Know that this body is the manifested finite part of the infinite You. Such is the change Yoga is to bring about, in pure consciousness.

Know what your body is, know what life is, know as you dwell within and without. Beyond the relativeness of past or future in Now. Bliss is not mundane happiness. It is ever new and intoxicating. In that state of 'Unmani' love is all encompassing; even in that state of compassion there is an undercurrent of stillness from being constant.

Continue the practice of contemplation, be in meditation, in attunement to 'Iswara' for the bliss remains.Heart filled with Divine Bliss , calmness overflows as love. In this calmness you perceive the unseen. The knowledge of this universe is within you.Rarely to read a book, but it will all flow from the inner guru like a dew drop. All to do is keep the purification process on so as no obstacles come now or later.

Transcend Anxiety -YOGA VISION

In life you can choose the path from anxiety to calmness.

Many issues in our daily lives cause us anxiety. It can be financial security, relationships and our future. We become anxious of the unknown, about of what might happen and even what happened in the past and its impacts in present. It’s natural to be uneasy and anxious. But, if you are not aware of it, it can grow into doubt and fear creating darkness robbing you of the light of life.

When anxiety sets in, life will present situations that you cannot see clearly, as mind is turbulent and intellect is confused. True you cannot control every relation in your life and cannot twist every situation for desired outcome. And know there are times that you cannot control even your own emotions and feelings. When facing such issues that cause anxiety, you try to follow your inner feelings and own personal standards. Most of the time are these feelings true ?

Life is so much easier if we had someone to journey with us, a constant undemanding companion to show us how to overcome our anxieties with perfect peace.

I here tell you THAT does exist within each and everyone of us in all its purity and divinity, beyond any boundaries or limitations to give us a beautiful life. So do not let your heart be anxious or troubled. Iswara (Inner Guru) knows.

To overcome anxiety we need the feeling of not being the result but just the action. And even that action is a ritualistic sacrifice to the path of purification to see and be with the Companion Iswara. A path of humility and love; devotion and respect. All the purification techniques 'kriyas' , from yamas to samadhi, practiced in the path of Yoga support you in the journey towards the surrender to 'Iswara'.

It is the magic key! Peace is not found by seeking control but by giving upthe control to 'Iswara' and follow the direction shown by that light. Surrender your heart to live in Divine Love.

And your travel in the journey of life... in peace.

Practice of Reliability in Yoga

The outer behaviour reflects the inner attitude. Right behaviour helps us to cultivate the inner harmony necessary for meditation, attunement with Iswara, God.

Reliability is one of the qualities vital for successful living necessary to accomplish anything worthwhile- be it profession, caring for family or in one's community. Whatever your responsibilities be, actions be, do it well full hearted as a worship to the Divine. It is necessary to be conscientious and resourceful even in small simple actions, to manifest in every moment the indomitable perseverance of Liberation.

Strive to be dependable. It is the expression of deep caring. It is the responsiveness in worship of God. And through him humanity. You should become the one who could be trusted and relied upon implicitly under all and any circumstances. In this unconditional love and concern is true welfare. Only then duties can be carried on selflessly and with faith. To be reliable and to serve in duty is a blessing, a divine oasis where aspiring souls fill in love for the Divine.

Follow your highest ideal. Let your life be the stage set for meditation attuned action. Enrich every moment of life with constant contact and worship to 'Iswara' your Divine companion. Let your joy increase like a full blossoming garden in heart, mind and soul in the Divine.

Thankyou Nina for this beautiful photo.

Prasanna.

Divinity of Practice.

Have the blessing by practicing one or another of the various spiritual qualities that has been emphasized by the great masters. Be aware of the tremendous power that courage of practice infuses in our life enabling us to forge ahead when we are tempted to break or give up, whether attaining material or spiritual levels. We need courage arising with trust and faith to face and meet the challenges in life with a mastering spirit. We need courage to see ourselves honestly and to be true to our highest ideals and practices. We need to have trust and faith in divine force omnipresent that motivate, turning difficulties into a springboard for the heights of freedom.

Great courage is not a gift possessed by a few, it is the power latent within us, the positiveness you can practice by the way you live your life experiencing it. Everyone has known fear and anxiety. When they cloud our mind we should have the 'viveka' the knowledge with awareness to ask ourself what we are anxious about? afraid of? Once aware of this anxiety use the calm reasons and pure logics to discern a way to handle it, unleashing the power of pure will in action. Thus feel the mastery of circumstances instead of being tyrannized by them. Normally at first we shy away from difficulties of practices and life. Rise up and reach beyond and you will discover how strong you are naturally.

Through Yoga you have the constant communion with the Divine. Only this union with Divinity can bring about the courage unflinchingly. Devotion, faith and trust in Divinity through contemplation unbroken, the dualities of this life will no longer intimidate you. You will feel the strength of the divine touch, eternal love and tenderness that shelters you every moment.

May you all have that courage born of complete trust and meditation in love of Divine ... boundless.

New Year Greeting

As every New Year approaches, the beautiful meadows of our mind are in blooms, brimming in bliss.
Springing from deep within us, new hopes, new dreams fill our hearts. There is a child in every one of us who loves and celebrates the beauty, the wonder of everything new. This love and celebration if carried through every year, month, week, day, every hour to every moment!! You are blessed!!
Look back into your past years not to refuse or reject, but to enjoy looking forward in life, with more awareness, a gift of our past. Let's walk from the anxiety and fear in the past, through the desires and anger of the present to that of bliss, transcending to the state of awareness and enjoyment.
Life is a simple state of calmness and enjoyment. But we tend to identify more easily with mind.. ego.. emotions.. intellect.. analysis.. making life complex and complicated to reach a stage wondering about the simplicity and the calmness we lost!! No.. it’s not lost but hidden by the turbulent waves of thoughts in the vast ocean of your mind. So reach for it .. But how??

Let's hold our hands, hold trustingly,
like a toddler.. walk....gurgling with wonder celebrating the freedom, the simplicity of living.....living in YOGA.
The first wonder as we walk the path of yoga is to be aware of our own physical and mental nature.

In this process of knowing... be totally true and open to oneself. The state of co-existence of duality is the nature of creation. So know and understand the good and bad in you....maintaining equanimity. Only this knowing of one's own nature can help us to know and understand deeper.. higher. Celebrate the peace and calmness that sprouts from this equanimity and tranquility as we move along into our spiritual nature.

Sindu