Podcasts about avidya

This episode covers the the last part of chapter 17: “On his return from Puri, Sri Yukteswar...” to end of the chapter (and the long footnote). Summary: How did Sri Yukteswar intervene to enhance the academic offering of Serampore College (solely for the benefit of his principal disciple Mukunda)? An intriguing question, one which we discuss in this section along with the long footnote provided by Paramahansa Yogananda on the importance of spirituality in education, and the limitations of materialistic and scientific understanding. We also explored the concept of a Gurukula, a type of spiritual boarding school, and reflected on the significance of a captivating picture of Mukunda meditating (at the age of 16). The conversation ended with a discussion on the key learnings from chapter 17. 0:00 Prior episode; 3:34 Moving Mukunda to Serampore; 10:41 The divine hand at work; 15:40 That only which we see within...; 28:37 Avidya - false knowledge; 31:40 Schools in ancient India; 39:10 Picture of Mukunda; 46:05 Reflections on chapter. Links discussed in this episode: https://yssofindia.org/spiritual?srsltid=AfmBOooTAbLHGGwH0X2AjBZsjX5P-Cps67QgSeXRUHrEoJprxeF9IclY https://yogananda.com.au/gurus/yogananda_quotes_habits40.html Book – on Indian Culture: https://archive.org/details/indianculturethr029329mbp/mode/2up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurukula https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandipani Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 18 to: “This invisible entity was able to fulfil the fakir's slightest wish...”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

Today, Erin and Sasha dive into the beauty of the Sahasrapadma Chakra. “Sahasrara” means thousand and “Padma” means lotus. Together, it is referred to as the “thousand-petaled lotus.” Much like the human experience, a lotus begins its life in the depths of muddy, murky waters—our struggles, attachments, desires, and ignorance (Avidya). Just as the lotus remains rooted in the mud, we too are born into the material world, facing suffering, karmic cycles, and obstacles. As the lotus stem rises through the water, it symbolizes the seeker's journey through self-awareness, discipline, and inner purification. The phrase represents the infinite layers of consciousness. And through our efforts in Yoga, Meditation, and Self-Inquiry, overcoming obstacles, refining the mind, and aligning with higher consciousness, we unfold one petal at a time, moving closer to Divine realization. Sahasrapadma Chakra is located at the crown of the head, and is the gateway to pure consciousness. When it is balanced, we experience deep inner peace, clarity, and a profound connection to universal wisdom. Life flows effortlessly, and we feel aligned with our highest purpose. When imbalanced or blocked, it can manifest as mental fog, chronic stress, anxiety, or depression. On a physical level, disharmony in this chakra is often linked to neurological disorders, migraines, hormonal imbalances, sleep disturbances, and even autoimmune conditions. Some may struggle with disconnection from their spiritual path, while others might experience an overwhelming sense of isolation or existential confusion.Through meditation, pranayama, acts of surrender, nourishing ourselves with sattvic foods like coconut, almonds, and ghee, occasional fasting with fresh juices or herbal teas, and using Ayurvedic herbs such as Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, Gotu Kola, and Tulsi, we unlock the potential of this energy center. Yoga asanas like Sirsasana (headstand), Savasana (corpse pose), Vrikshasana (tree pose) and Padmasana (lotus pose) further help stimulate this center of Divine connection. When the lotus reaches the surface, it blossoms in the sunlight, untouched by the water below. This represents the final stage of spiritual awakening, the self-realization (moksha), where one transcends suffering, duality, and illusion (maya). The enlightened being, like a lotus, remainds in the world but is no longer affected by its turbulence. Despite its impure surroundings, the lotus remains pristine and beautiful, symbolizing that true beauty and purity arise from within, regardless of external circumstances. Send us a textSupport the showTo learn more about us, please visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

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“Sadhana is to realize the embodied being and know the difference. This human incarnation is something we have, it's not what we are. Avidya is mistaking what we have for what we are.” Lars Ims is a meditator and author who has spent his life immersed in sadhana under the guidance of his Guru, Swami Shyam. He is also a friend, so he is the perfect yogi to discuss the real meaning of Sadhana. It's such a great joy to share in the Satsang space, where he delivers the true meaning of sadhana, the importance of “sattwifying” our lives so the light of the Self can shine through, and ultimately, how meditation is the way. I love this conversation because it centers around freedom. Whether in the spiritual paths we explore, how we apply our critical thinking or how we move through the world with our dharmas - whatever we do, the Self is always free. Here are a few points we touched on; ➖ The goal of sadhana is to know the state which is always free➖ The final step of sadhana cannot be an effort from your human side➖ Vivek, vairagya, abhyasa ➖ The mind is not the problem - it's how we relate to the mind ➖ Exploring sadhana and finding your own way to express your spiritual life Find Lars book HEREConnect with Lars on IG HEREThanks for listening!

Time to shine the light on another underrated band. This time we're focused laser-like on Italian epic/trad/stoner outfit The Wizards. Four full length albums into their nine year recorded history, there's a ton of great material to pick from and here, my friends, is an impressive overview of the band's output. Hear how the band progresses from Danzig worshippers to writers of passionate trad metal with balls. Saviours of old school trad metal? Take a listen and decide for yourselves ... Side One The Wizards (2015) (0:00) Saviours Full Moon In Scorpio (2017) (2:43) Avidya (7:35) Calliope (Cosmic Revelations) Rise of the Serpent (2018) (12:58) Apocalyptic Weapons Side 2 (19:26) Strings Synchronize The Exit Garden (2024) (26:14) The Exit Garden (33:08) Questions

Join Rosie on Radio Headspace as she unpacks Avidya, the fundamental ignorance clouding our perception, and shares insights on overcoming it for a more enlightened existence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are working with understanding more about Satya – Truthfulness, the second Yama. This is the ability to be truthful, honest and transparent in words, thoughts and actions. Satya is a self-restraint in taking responsibility and accountability of our humanity and determining what is motivating how and what we communicate. Sometimes what is motivating us to share words with one another is the Kleshas, mental-emotional afflictions which corrupt our perception. Sometimes we may be ignorant of our dishonesty or not hold the full truth and share half truths – Avidya. This dishonesty might be because of our egoism of wanting to be right, seen, a part of or special – Asmita. There might be an attachment to the subject manner we want – Raga. Or we are avoiding something we don't want – Dvesa. Or are afraid of what the truth holds – Abinivesha. These are all the 5 Kleshas distorting the truth. So to practice Satya, I would suggest pausing when communicating, self-reflecting and discerning whether what you want to share is, to the best of your knowledge, the truth. It says that the truth will always serve a greater purpose if it is noble and honest.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Meade uses an ancient tale about a lost message from the god of creation to consider the contemporary dilemma in which many people become blind to the truth. The old Sanskrit word avidya can mean “ignorance,” but also “delusion.” Avidya is a fundamental blindness about reality, not simply a lack of information that can be resolved with some new facts, but a veiling of the truth that can befall, not simply individuals, but entire groups of people.   The veil of avidya causes a kind of trance state in which people become increasingly distanced from their own deeper self as well as the underlying realities of life. The loss of shared truths in the outer world must be balanced by a greater sense of inner truth being uncovered in the hearts and souls of individuals. This kind of awakening involves a conscious connection to a deeper sense of self, which then becomes the unifying factor in each life. When the center cannot hold in the outside world and everything becomes divided, we need to tap the deep resources of our own self and soul, which can connect us to the endless energies of creation.   Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 600 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles. Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth.

The focused diligent practice of Yoga is call Abhyasa and within that, we are practicing Vairagya, which is letting go of sensory perception and observation. It becomes a detachment to what is observed or seen arising as a result of practice. The goal of practicing Yoga is to reach a state of Nirodha. Nirodha is to stop, restrain, still, the removal and the cessation of.Kaya Nirodha – Physical StillnessPrana Nirodha – Energetic StillnessCitta Vritti Nirodha – Mental StillnessWhat happens when stillness is achieved? The self rests within itself. The “I-ness” of you recognised itself. Samadhi is a separation from Prakriti and wakens to it as Purusha.What happens when stillness isn't achieved? Well, the witness miss-identifies with the thoughts, emotions, images, sensations and other mind-stuff. Prakriti. Patanjali has two solutions:Kriya Yoga – Tapas, SvaDhyaya, Isvara Pranidhana or Ashtanga Yoga – Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, SamadhiKriya Yoga is said to be for those who are not seeking the highest Samadhi. Ashtanga Yoga is said to be for those seeking full liberation from the suffering of existence. Either way, the purpose is to practice and minimise the Kleshas – Mental Emotional Afflictions which are said to be at the root of why we suffer and why we are subjected to ongoing Karmic action or reaction.Avidya – IgnoranceAsmita – EgotismRaga – RagaDvesa – Aversion, resistance Abinivesha – Fear of loss, change and deathOur job is to develop our Viveka, discernment to recognise our own ignorance of the wandering mind (Avidya). How we misidentify with being more than, less than, or stuck in a limited unhealthy ego self (Asmita). To wake up to craving, yearning and chasing something more pleasurable (Raga). Or to what we are avoiding or resisting (Dvesa). And ultimately what we are truly afraid of (Abinivesha).This week we will focus on Nirodha to observe the unnecessary movements we take with the physical, energetic and mental bodies. Looking into why we fidget, move, tremble, itch, and notice our wandering mind. To look with a clear lens to what is asking for us to wake up to.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Avidya Mitao : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

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The last of the Kleshas is Abinivesha, the fear of loss, change and death. The fear of change and death is a suffering deep within our instinctual subconscious, Fear is hardwired for self-preservation, reacting to avoid changing circumstances, being out of control, loosing something we are attached to and staying in denial of our unavoidable end at all cost. This deep-seated involvement with duality is imbedded within all of us, whether you are wise or naive. Step up to the cliff edge and we all will react the same to a gust of wind as we flinch, run away and avoid falling to our death. It is natural to want to stay alive, it is a part of the autonomic nervous system to notify us of any change or of harm that might occur. It is said that suffering arise when we live in ignorance of the only truth we know of, which is, to live is to die. Everything has a beginning, middle and end. This is the truth of impermanence. We will all be affected by it inevitably. So what is so bad with the concept of death, when it is a fact of life? Well…it's the Ego that gets in our own way. Why would the ego want to be evicted from this home? Where it has a mind, opinions, beliefs, views, things to play with, a personality, family and friends, adoration and not to mention students and social media followers! As long as we are ignorant (Avidya) of the impermanence of things, there will be an ego (Asmita) which is fuelled by attachment (Raga) and aversion (Dvesa) this will perpetuate the fear of changing anything in our lives, loosing what we have and of dying. Yoga asks of us to explore not just who we think we are but to experience what we are. Yoga suggests what we truly are is SAT CIT ANANDA, joyful existence of consciousness having a human experience that is you and the same consciousness is having the experience of me. Science proves we are a part of everything and everything is a part of us. It is just our egotism that keeps us separate and invested in the story of ME, MINE and I. ‘I think therefore I am' ‘I feel therefore I am' ‘I do therefore I am.' Are you your thoughts? Feelings? Actions? Or are you consciousness witnessing of having them? Without your them, your memories, life experiences, who are you? Who are you when you are not trying to be somebody? Yoga encourages you not to have blind faith, but experienced wisdom. That we awaken to what we truly are, what we have always been and will always be, that joyful existence of pure consciousness. We forget what we are and reduce ourselves to who we think we are. So contemplative practices that wake us up to experience not just what we are but to explore the inevitable transition into the next experience of what is after this. This is an interesting process to ponder.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This session we are focusing our practice on the 4th Klesha which is Dvesa: Avoidance of previously experienced pain and suffering experienced. Just like last session focusing on Raga, we saw that not all desire is bad; desire to quench your thirst, to feed your hunger, the desire to get our fundamental needs met to feel safe, to be loved, to belong and connected to as well as the desire for a more meaningful and purposeful life, to celebrate the pleasures that the world offers us; beauty, love, joy, creativity! It is also natural to avoid things that are scary that may cause harm. However this Klesha Dvesa, draws our attention to what we are resisting to experience and is usually linked to a past experience of discomfort, dis-ease, pain and suffering.Think of something you don't like to eat, smell, feel, listen to and see? These are not based in the present time, they are past conditionings or impressions that we have a fear base reaction to and not interested in experiencing them again. There is a slogan that says “if it is a hysterical reaction, it normally is a historical one.” This insight into how our brains and body save then store memories of fear based information. This is a useful design to keep us safe and protected for future experiences. As we mature though, some of these memories and our aversion to them, limit us in our lives and our relationships, it give us the illusion that we are free from that painful experience if we keep running away from it. There is another slogan, “what we resist, persists.” This resistance is felts as tension in the body and we contract reinforcing the other Kleshas to get involved; Raga, Asmita, Avidya. They form aversions, resentments, grudges, dislikes, hatred, hostility, harmful judgement and more negativity.The solution is to start looking at the stories we tell ourselves that keep us stuck in the core false beliefs and if we can start to investigate and to look at the story in a different way. This technique is called Pratipaksha Bhavana, YS 2.33, seeing the value of what we resist as a teacher and learning how to view our reaction of aversion as a useful opportunity to practice. This builds trust in ourselves to love and care for our past and present self, opening the possibility for healing, finding lasting fulfilment and freeing ourself from Dvesa.In this back bend practice, try to delay reacting in avoidance. Respond by leaning in with the tools of practice shared. Be open, intimate and honest with what we are resisting, why we react this way and how can we lean into it to deepen our learning. To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prerequisites for succeeding in Nishkama Karma Yoga In the last few verses, we learned the importance of nishkama karma as it was the only way to engage in inaction and avoid the karmic reactions of our actions. Shree Krishna explains a few key traits of pure devotees who have mastery over their minds and are capable of nishkama karma.  Nirashih - Free from expectations Yata Chittatma - Full control over their mind and intellect Tyakta Sarva Parigraha - Free from sense of ownership Krishna says that people with these traits, when they perform nishkama karma, they are not bound by their actions and they do not incur any sin. We have to realize that nobody can escape from the dual nature of this world. Wherever there is night, there is also day. Where there is happiness, there will also be sadness. Where there is abundance there will also be scarcity. Etc. These are called Dwandwas. They always go together. If you have one, you will have the other also. So if you can experience happiness today, you will be experiencing sadness (unhappiness) some other day. It is not a question of if but rather a question of when.  The concept of Dwandwa, or duality, is a fundamental principle in many philosophical and spiritual traditions. The dual nature of the world is described in many scriptures and philosophies, both Eastern and Western. Upanishads: In the Upanishads, which are ancient Indian scriptures, this dual nature is extensively discussed. For instance, the Isha Upanishad (verse 9) talks about those who engage in the dualities of the world, and contrasts them with those who seek the underlying unity. It is suggested that the wise should avoid the snare of duality which arises from ignorance and attachment. Buddhism: In Buddhism, the concept of "Samsara" refers to the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, characterized by dukkha (suffering, anxiety, dissatisfaction). Buddha preached about transcending this duality of pleasure and pain, gain and loss, and so forth through the Eightfold Path, towards the state of Nirvana which is beyond all dualities. Taoism: In Taoism, the concept of Yin and Yang symbolizes the duality of the universe. Everything has both yin (dark, passive, downward, cold, contracting, and weak) and yang (light, active, upward, hot, expanding, and strong) aspects. Harmony of life lies in balancing these opposites. Christianity: Even in Christian thought, there are teachings which speak to the dual nature of the world. For example, in the Book of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, it is said that there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, etc. The ninth verse from the Isha Upanishad is very interesting and insightful in this context: अन्धं तमः प्रविशन्ति येऽविद्यामुपासते । ततो भूय इव ते तमो य उ विद्यायां रताः ॥ 9॥ Andhaṃ tamaḥ praviśanti ye'vidyāmupāsate | Tato bhūya iva te tamo ya u vidyāyāṃ ratāḥ || 9 || Into blinding darkness enter those who worship ignorance (Avidya and rituals). Into greater darkness, as it were, enter those who blindly worship Vidya. This verse is a commentary on two groups of people. The first group is those who engage in rites and rituals without understanding the underlying principles of unity in the divine – these people, according to the verse, are entering into blinding darkness. The second group is those who are engrossed only in the intellectual understanding of divine knowledge, but do not have humility and compassion and do not practice devotional activities and other things that they learned. Such people, it says, enter into an even greater darkness. The Dualities of NatureKnowledge without action, and action without understanding, are both incomplete. It's a teaching about the importance of holistic spiritual development: understanding, acting on that understanding, and unifying oneself with the divine in all aspects of life.

Kleshas are fear based, mental-emotional afflictions that cause persistent distress, pain and suffering. The first Klesha is Avidya, which is our blind spots, our lack of awareness or misapprehension in what we are seeing. Asmita is the second Klesha meaning egotism, the “I – AM – Ness” of the ego falsely identifying by its distorted sense of self seen through Avidya.It is said that the ego is at the centre of your personality. Without the sense of self, life would be unliveable. We need a healthy ego to live and function. It gives us perspective on experiences and coordinates many daily functions. “I” need to eat, sleep, work, etc. Ego mediates between the consciousness and unconsciousness relearning the internal and external worlds, and the personal and social relationships.The mental aspect of the ego, according to the Yoga Sutras is called the Ahamkara “I-maker.” I am Zephyr, I am a mother, I am a wife, I am a Yoga Teacher. I am the main character in my story. Now how I write the story depends on my core belief of myself. I am my name, I am the worst or best mother, wife, yoga teacher. Thinking more or less of who I think I am and misidentifying by my label. Asmita makes us think we are the limited self, reducing us to our bodies, life experiences, thoughts and emotions. We are what we look like, what we can or can't do, what we like or don't like. By our labels such as our name, status, reputation, occupation, accomplishments and failures. That is who we are. This breeds separateness of “myself and OTHERS” and “compare and despair” that grows seeds of self-doubt, insecurity, defensiveness, hypersensitivity, arrogance and intolerance. Reinforcing fear based core beliefs that we are NOT ENOUGH as we are, loveable, smart, capable, successful, flexible, strong, worthy, valuable…enough. Pulling one into a downward shame, guilt and fear spiral.This distorted unhealthy self then craves attention! It is its nectar. It places itself at the centre of the Universe, the main character in its own story and it loves attention, to win, to have fame and power anything to validate its self-importance. The unhealthy ego displaying behaviour that is ego-centric, self-centred, narcissistic in arrogance, pride, superiority and narrow view point to continue reinforcing the story of ME, MINE and I. A healthy ego feels content, not threatened by change, secure in fundamental needs being met, is open, curious, able to listen, to be considerate, compassionate and kind. The ego is very powerful and recognising what is motivating the ego is key to practice. To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georg Feuerstein “Yoga is an art and spiritual science of disciplining your body, mind and breath.”We practice Yoga to form an intimate relationship with the mind and body by shaping the breath. We open to sensation and cultivate the light of insight which in turn stills the mind and body to attain the state of Yoga. In the previous practice, we mapped out a simple practice for complicated people. The complication is that the mind wants to abandon the relationship all of the time. We find it chasing thoughts, avoiding emotions, fantasising about pleasure and entertaining fears. Our practice is to notice when the mind wanders and bring it back to practice. This waking up is highlighting the first Klesha which is Avidya, meaning a lack of awareness or understanding, one's ignorance, clouded perception or misapprehension. Our Yoga practice is designed to open the veil of ignorance that clouds our perception we see through our mind, energy and body into the truth of all nature and reality. There is a term for a Yoga student called the Adhikara. Pointing to the seeker's journey through the material, energetic and conscious realms. Being competent for deeper understanding, a respect of what is being studied and practicing it in all one's affairs. Competent studentship in the endeavours of practice in gaining self-knowledge in attaining self-realisation. YS 1.20 describes 5 Virtues, Attributes or Essential Ingredients to be the Adhikara – the competent Yogi.Shraddha – Faith, TrustVirya – Courage, Strength Smirti – That which is remembered, MemorySamadhi – Absorption, Collect, Concentrated Prajna – Illumination of Consciousness, Direct Insight, Light of KnowledgeTo read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joshu (Peter Thompson) is a founding member of the Sydney Zen Centre and a founder of the Wombat Sangha based in Sydney. In this talk Joshu develops a founding narrative for contemporary Zen practice based upon Evolution. Joshu says, “An important part of the story and mystery of our evolution and being here is the existential reality of alienation and separation and anxiety seemingly caused by the emergence of the frontal neo cortex, bringing with it the human thinking mind ...This brought about The Fall from the graceful state of oneness ( The Garden Of Eden , Genesis ) ....In explaining this, I am cross fertilizing a number of religious stories ... In the beginning existed "only The Tao, Silent and Alone " ( Tao Te Ching ) … Tao or Brahma is moved to create a Divine Lila or Game ...A vast game of Hide and Seek - to lose 'herself' in her creation and then to seek to find herself again in the evolution of the human instrument over 4 billion years from the first living single cell! Woman and Man, at first totally lost and ignorant ( Avidya ) , confused , immersed in forgetfulness and clouded by thinking mind are moved and driven to find themselves as absolute and eternal life , which in reality they had never lost or left.” The great master Jesus points to the need for a great search to arrive back at home again-'Seek and Ye shall find , Knock and the door shall be opened ' He demonstrates the centrality of the theme of 'lost and found' in three major and profound parables 1. The Prodigal Son/Daughter 2. The Lost Sheep and 3. The Widow's Coin ....What is most notable here is the grief of the loss, the intensity and unrelenting search and the tremendous relief , JOY and CELEBRATION upon the finding ... ( Ecstasis, Kensho, Sartori , Epiphany etc.) The thesis is thus that JOY and CELEBRATION are the alpha and omega of our existence - the main goal, the main reason for our being here... (Zen Master Hakuin - " Singing and Dancing are the Voice of The Law “) Brahma - Tao - Godhead and the awakened person exhibit these seven main qualities. Universal Love ( Karuna , Agape ) , Joy- Bliss ( Ananda ) , Creativity ( incl - Vishnu -preservation/ protection and Shiva- destruction ) , Intelligence , Conscious Knowing ( Chit ), Energy , Absolute BEINGNESS ( Sat) The thesis here is that these metaphysical considerations enhance our Zen spiritual practice and understanding by embedding us in a most meaningful background context and Universal viewing platform ...

We tend to fight against fear, guilt, shame, anger, sorrow. We tend to resist what we perceive as negativity or things we don't like, situations that create a change we feel may cause dis-ease or an undesirable outcome. This consumes so much energy and brain space, ruling our lives from a place of fear base beliefs. There is a slogan that states what we resist, persists. Creating a tug-a-war with our aversion to pain we call in yoga Dvesa, one of the mental emotional afflictions called the Kleshas. Peace comes when we can accept we have no power over people, places, things and situations we cannot change or control.Serenity Prayer: God grant me the serenityto accept the thing I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.Acceptance opens the door to learning. To approach practice with a beginners mind, to be open to receive what needs to be seen, experienced and felt, then to deeply understand in a supportive practice allowing the loving space you create to assist your growth. Life is always changing, there is always some new situation, person that brings stuff up in ourselves which becomes an opportunity to practice self-awareness (dissolving Avidya), understanding (dissolving Asmita) and then to gift ourselves a tender space to feel those old and new roots that get triggers we find an ability to accept (dissolving Dvesa) empowering ourselves to make wiser decisions to best navigate our lives with Grace. This is the next stage of Yoga to take wise action in a disciplined practice shaping our Karma (choices, actions)To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, please donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first stage of Yoga is Self Awareness. This begins the invitation to change, to be present and to be conscious. If you think about it, most of our day is spent unconscious, lost in thought and entertaining the Doer-ship of our existence. This first step engages our light of intellect (Prajna) and our innate wisdom (Buddhi) to dissolve the veil of ignorance (Avidya) and expand our perspective to what is really going on in any given moment. We use our practice as the opportunity to have an honest self-reflection on the distorted negative illusions we recycle, then open to more positive truths. Self-honesty is an honest look at ourselves preparing us to be humble, compassionate and regain our serenity, this develops trust in ourselves to make wiser decision from a place of knowing what is truly important to us. The goal of working through these stages is to arrive to Citta Vritti Nirodha – Stilling the roaming tendencies of our heart mind. First we need to become aware of those tendencies, issues, disturbances and habits that cause the Citta to roam. As we practice listening to Buddhi, making informed decisions using Prajna we recognise the pain and suffering that is present. We become aware of our bias, judgements, insanity, habitual patterns and our “stuff”. Sutra 2.27 states that Self-Awareness is the first step to liberation as we heighten our awareness of the human condition of what is going on to cause the Citta to wander. To read more and to practice online with Zephyr Wildman, click here.To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, please donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast May New Moon:  Aloha Beloveds! It's a NEW MOON in taurus and the first of my 40th orbit around the sun! I have an energizing BREATHING PRACTICE for you this New Moon. This practice will reset your nervous system and clear the clutter in the mind, so that you can return and reside in the divine essence of who you are in your natural being mode, rather than your doing or having mode.  In the first part of the podcast I briefly explain and explore:  ~ Human Being vs. Human Doing ~ The Being mode vs. The Having mode: What the difference is, and why cannot meet our Being Needs through the Having Mode, and why it will lead to suffering ~ The Kleshas, or impurities that keep the mind from wakefulness and clear awareness.  The five Kleshas are Avidya (ignorance), Asmita (egoism or I-am-ness), Raga (attachment), Dvesha (repulsion and aversion), and Abhinivesha (fear of death and the will to live). Breath, movement, journaling, time in nature, quiet, ritual, meditation, all of these practices clear away the false self and return us to our natural state of Co-Creativity and Peace. You are creating your reality. The level of your consciousness is where you are creating from. If you are vibrating in the frequency of fear, judgment, shame, restlessness, hoarding or needy-ness, you will manifest things in your world that reflect this back to you. If you are creating from a space of I create because I CAN! And I Choose to, you align with the divine flow of the cosmos, with the Dharma.  I share on this podcast the practices that have transformed my life, upleveled my awareness, and aligned me with the creativity, pleasure and joy that is our birthright.  You deserve to, and you CAN, live in alignment with EASE, PURPOSE and JOY.  This 10 min Breathing Practice can change your life if you dedicate 10 min a day to this practice.  Another practice, that I speak about a lot, is writing.  Being a part of a writers circle TRANSFORMED my life. Through the sacred practice of writing and then being witnessed as I shared the full truth- I continue to liberate more of my authentic expression. Join Joy and I in The Creators Circle, so you can Liberate your Authentic Voice, Tap into the Create Genius that wants to flow through you, and be healed and witnessed by heart-centered divine Sisters who are on the path.  We are offering a few first come-first serve SCHOLARSHIPS for 30% or 50% off the Creators Circle.  PLEASE click THIS link to fill out the short application: (All the way at the bottom of the page)  We begin June 8th! Space & Scholarships are limited, so claim your space in the circle this NEW MOON and set the intention to bring forth the writing, the book, the poems, the stories, the essays, the full expression that is within you.  HERE's the link to the Landing Page for the Creators Circle, for more information. If you are on Maui this summer, I am thrilled to announce I will be co-facilitating TANTRA & TEA: Sacred Sexuality Summer Workshop Series in Olinda.  Our intention is to demystify Sacred Sexuality, Chakras, and Sex Magic, so you can remember and realize the pleasure, peace and radiance that is your birthright.  All the info is on my Website Here: https://wildsacredcollective.com/registration/tantra All my offerings are at wildsacredcollective.com email: wildsacredsage@gmail.com IG: @wildsacresdage Spotify: Helen Sage Howard Simpson (for all my Yoga Playlists) Thank you so much for being a part of this community- Have a beautiful new moon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peacefulbynature/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peacefulbynature/support

Las Klesas (aflicciones) son nuestras debilidades y por tanto es importante conocerlas para contrarrestarlas a través de los principios yóguicos y poder experimentar un estado de pura felicidad. Patañjali nos dice en el yoga Sutra II.2: "samadhi bhavanarthah klesa tanukaranarthasca" "La práctica del yoga reduce las aflicciones y conduce a samadhi" Si quieres saber más de mi, aquí puedes encontrarme ⏩ https://instagram.com/lusantosha?r=nametag ⏩ https://youtube.com/user/arguinelucia ⏩ https://connect.timp.pro/7912-espacio-santosha-shala-yoga

That which haunts us will always find a way out. The wound will not heal unless given witness. The shadow that follows us is the way in. – RumiDeepak Chopra is a veritable one-man institution, with over ninety books to his credit, several of them making the New York Times bestsellers list. He is also fonder of The Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global. We at “Dawn of an Era of Well-Being: The PODCAST” are proud to count Dr. Chopra among the contributors to the book, Dawn of an Era of Wellbeing: New Paths to a Better World by Ervin Laszlo and Frederick Tsao (SelectBooks, ISBN 978-1-59079-515-6) for which he penned both the Foreword and the article, “Human Well-Being and the Pathless Path”. As you will hear, Dr. Laszlo and Dr. Chopra have a long history of collaboration, and similar aims of elevating human consciousness through the vectors of science and spirituality—as does our co-host, Frederick Tsao, from a markedly East-Asian point of view. Our discussion with Deepak will continue an overarching theme across this podcast, of harmonizing such supposed dichotomies—science and spirituality, East and West, etc.—and demonstrating how their very existence is more a matter of perception than of reality. And how a stronger awareness of the perception is part of the path to higher consciousness and the condition of Well-Being. To quote Dr. Chopra from his chapter in Dawn of an Era of Well-Being:  Morality and spirituality add meaning to human existence, and the one thing human beings cannot tolerate for long isn't poverty—but a meaningless life. If we cut to the quick, all models for achieving well-being are fatally flawed by using the reducing valve. When infinite possibilities are squeezed down into a few possibilities, advocated for our own good, the price is too high. Instinctively, children rebel when a parent says, “It's for your own good,” and the same is true when we are faced with formulas for well-being.Join us today for a very special episode of our podcast as Frederick Tsao, Ervin Laszlo, and our moderator, Alison Goldwyn take a close look at the human condition with the extraordinary Deepak Chopra. Deepak Chopra MD, FACP, founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a whole health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Chopra is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is the author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. His 90th book and national bestseller, Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential (Harmony Books), unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. For the last thirty years, Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution and his latest book, Total Meditation (Harmony Books, September 22, 2020) will help to achieve new dimensions of stress-free living and joyful living. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century.” www.deepakchopra.com

On this episode of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg interviews Hannah Mountain, an addiction councilor and yoga instructor who grew up in the Syracuse hardcore scene. Greg and Hannah discuss their own experiences with mental health and substance abuse recovery, and their origins in childhood trauma. The interview also covers the concept of hardcore as both an art form and a community, and the role both concepts played in Hannah and Greg's formative years and their recoveries later in life. Like many others, hardcore ultimately served as a gateway to Buddhism and Buddhist philosophy for both the host and guest. Because this episode focuses so heavily on eastern religions, No End's track "Avidya" is featured after the credits. This is a great episode for people who are on their own journey of recovery from mental illness, substance abuse, or childhood trauma regardless of whether you are at the beginning of that journey or have been on the path to recovery for many years. That being said, this episode discusses sensitive topics that may not be suitable for every listener. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

What is the root cause of misdeeds Is it avidya How is it removed by bhakti

(SanghaSeva) Exploring the teachings of 5 Remembrances, 2 Sorts of Intention, and the many faces of Avidya.

(SanghaSeva) Exploring the teachings of 5 Remembrances, 2 Sorts of Intention, and the many faces of Avidya.

Höre Erläuterungen zum Thema "Lasst uns bescheiden bleiben - Avidya, die Ursache allen Leides" als Inspiration des Tages. Dies ist ein kurzer Vortrag von Sukadev Bretz, Gründer von Yoga Vidya, eine Audio Aufnahme einer Morgenansprache bei Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, gehalten im Yoga Vidya Ashram Bad Meinberg während der Corona-Pandemie. Infos über Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda auf www.yoga-vidya.de

Will brings on Evan Lai to chat about what we learned in Web3 this week. We discuss how Bored Ape Otherside mint will work, Moonbirds COO Ryan Carson stepping down, Azuki Beans reveal disappointment, and Balaji's article on Elondrop.LinksCobie: ApeCoin & the death of stakingOtherside: Dutch auctions are actually bullshitMoonbird COO Ryan Carson on leaving MoonbirdWhat Happened to Treehouse? CEO Ryan Carson's track record  as a leader.Avidya.eth on Azuki BEANZ as an Asian market playBalaji: The Elon DropIf you liked this episode, you can find more episodes at wld.show!

Aos incautos não-iniciados ainda Tá difícil acompanhar? Oi? Sim sim, é só não parar, avançar, recuar… permitir-se se desterritoriallzar. - “É td meio louco, né?” - “Todo louco é o que não sou eu ainda, saca?”. Achei melhor não comentar, mas não há outro jeito pra disruptura| mutação. - “Se são signos iniciáticos? Não não, é q eu preciso matar vc em alguma parte do processo, é só por isso o incômodo. Sim, vc morre no final”. (Me pergunta sobre as armas a usar) - “Deixa eu ver? Hmm, pega essa outra lima aqui, ela é mais fina”. - “Experimenta agora. Volta pro conto 1, e revisite-o inúmeras vezes até fazer passar algo”. Ela já usou jurema, cachimbo e lima, diz. Qdo vai entender q é preciso, antes, se encantar. E isso exige um ponto de cozimento. E cada um aprende sozinho o seu. Experimentações! Não adianta o livro agora, avisei-a mais outra vez. Só com proteção pra entrar nas estórias. - “Senta aqui do meu lado. Já vai começar, mas te explico novamente. Não! (ela ri). Um dia incorporará outra lógica. Entre os azande, p.e., é c/ dança e pasta. Entre os goatrancers, dança e êxtase. No yoga, dançam tb e bebem prana. Alerto q em tds cozem seus corpos. Um não-iniciado pode comer a pasta azande, imitar seus corpos no ar, mas não obtém a profecia da bruxaria até q seu corpo tenham sido preparado no fogo brando e cuidado por um mago|cozinheiro. Assim tb no yoga. Qq um pode imitar seus movimentos, fechamentos, cantorias, expulsões e travas, mas não repelem a Ignorância de suas almas. Assim surgem os {anões de labirinto} e {tatus-bolas}, de Avidya q os obsidiam. Tá sentindo bater já, né? Isso, pois nômade e selvagem. Há movimento e atenção por não se deixar capturar por Avidya. Por isso o PARABELO. Há que se construir um corpo sem órgãos antes. E isso consome muito tempo. Assim como os xapiris, Kundalini se assenta em ciita, nas {caixas torácicas}. Vc consegue agora entender as estórias que venho lhe contando nestes últimos dias?

Enqto um yogiNI tatu-bola se move pelo tato e olfato, por terras úmidas e profundas em busca da letra mística perfeita; um yogi anão de labirinto possui tb só 2 afectos: satisfação e desconforto. Os primeiros buscam encontrar propósitos na vida, os últimos construir o deles. Ambos se enganam, pois esquecem devires pelo caminho. Não se perde, pois não vim me explicar. Os anões creem na superação lógica-racional do paradigma dos tatus: hierarquia coercitiva. Td liberdade anã advém da maior eficácia de suas técnicas no aumento de satisfação e baixos prejuízos (devotos de Mises). Uma nova liberdade q supera a supremacia ariana? Solidários, Escolhidos e agora, os Competitivos. (1) Promove-se o INTERESSE por algo yoguico “não-revelado ainda”. (2) Surge agora uma necessidade que ninguém “sabia” desejar: Yogas ÚTEIS pra cólica, resiliência, pra dormir, pra acordar mais cedo e romper a procrastinação (o gde mal que acomete os anões| o novo klesa). (3) Esta nova mercadoria yoguica SATISFAZ tds as minhas angústias q não tinha antes dos anões chegarem! Não é mágico isso? Não, é fetiche! Avidya, enfim, superada pelo aumento do lucro|satisfação|samadhi = views! Mantro td santo dia para q se afastem de mim e se calem… o diacho do prejuízo|desconforto|vrtti. Só em terras onde as vontades humanas não se esvaziem, vive-se yoga. Isca pros carentes de yogas-úteis que satisfaçam o interesse que não existia. Confusão entre heteronomias e autonomias, selvagens nômades se movem nos bonsensualismos de Gramsci em Debrun. Enqto isso, “vida plena” se associa à lucro e menor desconforto, “momento presente” com atenção de 3min tik-tok, e mkt de cerveja e idiotas do YT viram filósofos zen.

Thus Spake Babaji - online Q and A, No.46A live online Q and A session, recorded on 20 June 2021, with US participants Register to join the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji at https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsangIn this session Shri Babaji gives guidance on the following:0:00 Introduction from Babaji4:03 What is the natural state of the mind?8:12 What happens in the mind when Babaji answers a question?9:56 How can we get control of our mind?12:39 What is life like for a person with a controlled mind?15:49 How to function through the day without a mind full of thoughts?18:42 What is intuition?20:27 'Me and mine' and the 'I' concept22:04 How to continue sadhana outside meditation25:00 Tingling sensations in the throat during meditation26:14 How do we love like Babaji?31:20 Are our debts to our teachers the reason for our avalanche of thoughts?37:04 What is it like to do meditation? (asked by a child)38:17 Why not enjoy the lifetimes of being devoted to god rather than becoming Self-Realized?42:32 How does the knowledge and wisdom come from the silent mind of a Yogi?43:54 Where is the awareness knowledge that eliminates the Avidya (ignorance) and Maya (illusion)48:19 How important is vairagya?___Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YHFKcPK_XT96VO7xuk6RQWebsite: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

In this episode, Erin talks about Directing the mind toward happiness. It's quite a concept to direct our own minds, but it truly makes all the difference in our lives. We also discuss the 5 kleshas of yogic theory including Raga, Abhinivesha, Asmita, Avidya, and Dvesa. By being aware of the traps of undirected energy, […] The post TYF 246 – Dharma Talk: Directing the Mind Toward Happiness appeared first on .

Notations -> http://www.shivkumar.org/music/#m Manasaguruguha Ragam: Ananda Bhairavi (20th mela Janyam) ARO: S G R G M P D P S || AVA: S N D P M G R S || Talam: Rupakam Composer: Dikshitar Version: T. Rukmini Pallavi: Manasa Guruguha Roopam Bhajare re! Maya maya Hrutthapam Thyajare re! Anupallavi: Manava janmani Samprapthe sathi- Paramathmani Nirathi Shaya sukham vrajare re! Charanam Sathwa gunopadhi Sahitha Sada sivam Swa Vidya Sametha Jeevoth bhavam Thathvam thamasa Yutha viswa Vaibhavam Thara Keswaram Ananda Bhairavam Nathwa Sree Guru Charanam Kruthwa Namasmaranam Jithwa Moha varanam Mathwa Thwadeka Sharanam Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao's book) Oh (“re!”) Mind (“maanasa”)! mediate (“bhajare”) on the form (“roopam”) of GURUGUHA and cast off (“thyajare”) the sorrows (“hruttaapam”) created by deluded (“maaya maya”) mind. Having got (“samprapthe”) the human (“maanava”) birth (“janma”), seek to obtain eternal bliss in PARAMATMA and avoid (“vrajare”) the mundane pleasures (“nirathi shaya sukham”). He is SADASIVA, full of (“sahitha”) SATVAGUNA; All living beings (“jeeva”) are born (“uthbhavam”) out of Him as the result of the impact of AVIDYA. The universe (“viswa”) with its TAMASIC qualities is again a manifestation of His greatness(“Vaibhavam”); He is TARAKESVARA and ANANDA BHAIRAVA. Prostrate (“nathwa”) on His feet (“guru charanam”) ; Mediate (“kruthwa”) on His name(“namasmaranam”); Conquer (“Jithwa”) the veil of illusion(“Moha”), and Think (“Mathwa”) of Him as your (“thwa”) sole (“eka”) refuge (“sharanam”).

Amritanshu Mishra, a Brahman teacher from India, has returned for another episode. In this episode, we explore the Vedic perspective on the conditioned mind, (Avidya), and the result of this conditioned mind, (Dukha). We discuss the modern approach of medicating rather than the eastern approach of meditating. Procrastination, avoidance of the Self, the fear of death- we examine it all. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma "Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.