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Pranayam - a bridge to cross the ocean of life

Jun 29th, 2008 | By GANGA of VARANASI |

The word pranayam is made up of two words, pran and ayama. The word pran means the vital breath or vital air. The word ayama denotes regulation or control. So, pranayam means regulated or controlled breathing. Pranayam is an important part of Asthang Yoga…..



How to Get Siddhis : By the Lord of Yoga (Krishna)

Jun 28th, 2008 | By GANGA of VARANASI |

The Lord Krishna said: “The Yogi who has controlled his senses and Pranas, who is balanced, and who concentrates the mind on Me, attains various powers or Siddhis.”…..



Some Helpful Hints for Yoga Practice

Jun 22nd, 2008 | By GANGA of VARANASI |

The aspirant must keep the thought of God and His attributes always in mind while performing his actions in daily life. Meditation or Dhyana should be practised regularly. It is necessary to keep the body and mind healthy, free from diseases and negative thoughts…



Shad-Darsanas : The six systems of Indian philosophy

Dec 7th, 2006 | By GANGA of VARANASI |

The six systems of Indian philosophy or the Shad-Darsanas are the six orthodox systems of philoso…



Sandhyaopasana : Worship at the Junction of Time

Oct 10th, 2006 | By GANGA of VARANASI |

Sandhyopasana saNdhya upaasana literally means âworship at the junctions of time.â It is a pr…



A Guide to Yoga, Ayurveda & Healing : By Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj

Oct 8th, 2006 | By GANGA of VARANASI |

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The Yoga of Wisdom : Jnana-Vibhaga Yoga

Sep 29th, 2006 | By GANGA of VARANASI |

Lord Krishna said, “O Bharata! Whenever righteousness declines and unrighteousness becomes powerful, then I Myself come to birth (7). For the protection of the good, for the destruction of evil-doers, for the sake of firmly establishing righteousness I am born from age to age (8)…



Union and pleasure - Yoga and Bhoga

Sep 11th, 2006 | By GANGA of VARANASI |

Being happy under pleasant conditions and unhappy under painful ones, makes a person a pleasure s…



Knowledge Vs Action - Bhagavad Gita

Aug 27th, 2006 | By GANGA of VARANASI |

Arjuna said : Krishna if you consider Knowledge as superior to Action, why then do you urge me to…



Synthesis of Yoga

Aug 7th, 2006 | By GANGA of VARANASI |

The Gita describes three separate paths of Yoga which may be followed individually by persons of …