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SURRENDER NOVENA STARTS MONDAY!!!! 9 Days of Prayer! Surrender and let Jesus take over while I'm in Italy on retreat doing the same! I love you and I'll be back soon! KEEP PRAYING DAILY! EVERY MORNING AND ALL DAY! I'm with you!*********************************God isn't just on the mountaintop, He's in the valley, too, and everywhere in between, and beyond. God's Love, It's Peace, your innermost Self, can be felt even when you're in the valley of sadness. It can be felt on the pathless-path up the mountain, and once you reach the summit, you'll find that there isn't a 'you' feeling this Love, there's only Love. Only God. And in and AS That, you abide.I Love you!nik--Our new book, 'Wake Up to Love' is HERE! Get your copy. Share a copy. Be the Love you wake up to.--Support GoOD Mornings on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/goodmorning________________QUOTES"Shiva lives on the mountain top of awareness. This world is in the valley. Many old souls have been trying to climb this mountain in reverse gear. Even if they climb and reach near Shiva, they roll back down to the valley because of their attachments. Climbing this mountain is not as important as changing the orientation: Turn your back to the valley and face toward Shiva."- @ImmortalTalks on IGShiva is your innermost Self and the alert snake, with its raised hood around His neck represents PEAK Loving Awareness, Shakti, GoOD Energy on TEN! As you read these words feel your back straightening, your shoulders relaxing down and back, your face smiling, your energy rising, Love peaking. There! There you are! Stay (t)here. This is Go(o)d Energy and when you're practicing feeling and being This, This is all you see. You see that there is no valley or mountaintop, there's only the Kingdom. Only Love is here. "Everywhere you look, you see what you're looking for. When you're looking for God, all you see is God."-Ram Dass

In this interview, Dr.SHIVA Ayyadurai, MIT PhD, Inventor of Email, Scientist, Engineer and Candidate for President, Talks about Berberis on Aging: A Whole Systems Approach

Welcome to the world of Ram Gopal Varma. I talk about existing traditions, topics and universally accepted facts in every episode of my series Ramuism. This show is hosted by Swapna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we talk to New Canaan resident Shiva Sarram, founder and executive director of Blossom Hill Foundation. The nonprofit organization funds programs, projects and products that help children, youth and families affected by conflict and war in the Middle East. Blossom Hill's popular "Holiday Bazaar" shopping event with local vendors is to be held Nov. 21 at the Carriage Barn Arts Center. Twenty percent of what is raised there goes to Blossom Hill's programming, including in Connecticut.

Grief is love. Fear, anger, pain and grief are biological functions that resolve into compassion for all. Rather than fixation on my one dominant emotion, we develop an emotional intelligence. We predict the next emotion that is more fundamental than our present emotion. By this intelligence, we come to compassion. It is our own intelligence. We are born with it. We saw an extraordinary Yoga transformation occur over one year. Jin Hee Kim, (or Jinny) is a yogini from Korea and Melbourne. Over the past year, she has gone through a powerful journey of loss, realization, and return. Jinny shares how the death of her sister-in-law and the pain passed down from her mother, a woman identified as a shaman, led her into deep grief that no method could resolve. When we met in Bali, she began to see that this grief was actually love. That the only way forward was to stop seeking and do her Yoga. To feel, to breathe, to be in her life. This is a real and intimate dialogue about feminine power, suicide, healing, and what Yoga actually is. She speaks from experience. We do not need to run to monasteries or look for answers to big cultural promises. We need to be here. In our bodies. In our breath. In our relationships. This is where life is. Key Takeaways Grief Is Compassion – Jinny's journey began when she realized her grief wasn't something to fix. It was something to feel and offer. Stop looking, start living. Stop Seeking, start Breathing – True Yoga began for her not in techniques, but in the simplicity of breath and body, just as they are. Healing Is Intimacy – She found that healing came through a close relationship with herself, her family, and her surroundings. Masculine Drive, Feminine Wisdom – A deep shift happened when she embraced her feminine. Shakti softened the fierce Shiva. The secular must serve the sacred. Cultural Shame Holds Trauma – By speaking openly about her mother's story, she ended a cycle of silence and fear. The Seduction Of Enlightenment – Her biggest lesson was that we don't need to transcend life. We need to live it fully, in our own way, in our own language. Links & Resources You are the beauty. You are the intelligence. You are already in perfect harmony with life. You don't need to seek it. You need only participate in it. Learn more and access the course at https://www.heartofyoga.com  Support the Heart of Yoga Foundation.  This podcast is sustained by your donations.

In this interview, Dr.SHIVA Ayyadurai, MIT PhD, Inventor of Email, Scientist, Engineer and Candidate for President, Talks about Ginseng on Alzheimer's Disease: A Whole Systems Approach

Welcome to the world of Ram Gopal Varma. I talk about existing traditions, topics and universally accepted facts in every episode of my series Ramuism. This show is hosted by Swapna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/online-satsang Religion and Spirituality | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 247Recorded on 11 October 2025 with worldwide participants0:00 Intro0:14 Do religions and spirituality lead to the same goals?9:51 How do we choose which path to adopt?11:30 Some religions say after death there is rebirth, others say there isn't - which is correct?21:16 Is there a heaven and is the goal of life heaven or Self Realisation?25:26 Some religions say there is one god, in some religions there are many gods, and some say there is no god.  Which is correct?28:34 Is god a personality sitting in heaven or is god formless?35:14 If god is all-pervaded and transcending the forms is the goal, then how do we understand the appearance of Shiva and Parvati at the end of Swamiji's Tapas?38:13 There are so many methods prescribed in the different religious and spiritual paths, are some better than others?42:45 Do Yogis exist in all religions and paths?45:08 There have been many wars fought in the name of religion - is religion actually helping or causing problems also?46:46 So to conclude, we should focus more on the mind and meditation and leave aside all the differences in the religions and reach the goal of Self Realisation?49:33 For those who believe that god is a particular form, have they simply not reasoned it out?53:18 I understand that the Divinity is all-pervaded so why do we concentrate the Divinity into one form?55:22 Why after Babaji has blessed an object, do I feel more attracted to it?56:20 If god is pure consciousness, how can anything dark or evil come from purity?57:26 If god is everything, why do we assume god is pure and bliss?___Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

In aflevering 76 schuiven Robert, Shiva en Joost weer aan voor een ouderwets gezellige Loopleip-sessie. Geen ingewikkelde thema's of zware kost – gewoon lekker bijpraten zoals je dat doet na een lange trail: schoenen uit, biertje op tafel erbij en verhalen delen.We blikken terug op de evenementen van de afgelopen weken: waar hebben we gelopen, wat viel op, welke momenten blijven hangen en wat ging er – uiteraard – compleet mis. Want eerlijk is eerlijk: de mooiste verhalen ontstaan vaak als het níet volgens plan gaat.Natuurlijk praten we ook over de aanstaande Loopleip evenementen. Daarnaast dromen we alvast hardop verder over toekomstige Loopleip-reizen. Nieuwe bestemmingen? Avontuurlijke formats? Misschien zelfs iets buiten Europa? Alles ligt nog open – en we zijn benieuwd wat jullie daarvan vinden.En zoals altijd komen jullie ook aan het woord: via de comments kregen we weer een mooie stapel luisteraarsvragen binnen. Over voeding, training, dromen, motivatie én de nodige luchtigheid. Genoeg om over te praten dus.Kortom: een aflevering vol trailpraat, inspiratie en een flinke scheut gezelligheid. Perfect voor tijdens je duurloop, recovery of saaie autorit. Veel luisterplezier! ShownotesBackyard ultra-  https://www.trail-events.eu/EVENT-Dutch-Backyard-Ultra-10-202524 uurs wintertrail-  https://7h.nl/zevenheuvelen-wintertrailZevenheuvelentrail- https://zevenheuvelentrail.nl/birds & beers inschrijven-  https://www.craftbeerrun.nl/events/zoqx3vyobl2ey7g4drvqkv0jynotr5-sbzmt-ebpep-j58beLoopleip playlist-vriend van de show-  https://vriendvandeshow.nl/loopleipKortrijk Marathon-  https://marathonkortrijk.be/Val 'D Aran ultra- https://valdaran.utmb.world/Crosscup Almere-  https://crosscup.nl/Mapleleaf cross-  https://mapleleafwintercup.nl/Sneeberg trail-  https://forasevents.nl/schneeberg-trail/Support the show

Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Ram Gopal Varma's Shiva (1989) is a tremendous action drama. Everybody from Ashutosh Gowariker to S. S. Rajamouli to Anurag Kashyap to Sandeep Reddy Vanga count Shiva among their personal favorites. RGV is back on the pod for a deep dive of his stunning debut film. If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/supportFeedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.comCredits:Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8)Editor: Devika JoglekarMusic: Nakul AbhyankarCopyrights © Love of Cinema 2025Support the showIf you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Cuando una persona tiene una experiencia de despertar y quiere profundizar en ese despertar para mantenerlo, lo tienen nada fácil, al encontrarse con una oferta de cursos y talleres duales, con errores de comprensión, información sesgada y maestros enredados en sus pasiones. Y cuando eso ocurre, lejos de ayudarte a realizar tu verdadera naturaleza, te ata todavía mas a la matrika ahora con un discurso espiritual. Las apariencias engañan, todo está podrido, defectuoso. Muy pocas personas tendrán la suerte de encontrar una vía tan completa y profunda como el Shivaismo. Y los que lo encuentran y tienen una intención pura, se enamoran de ella. Realiza nuestro nuevo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠test de nivel de Consciencia!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ¿Quieres profundizar en el tantra no dual? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descárgate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ nuestra app y accede a a una formación gratuita de 15 días ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Síguenos tambien⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ en Youtube

Join Naren Schreiner, devoted disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and bhajan chanter, for a soul-stirring exploration of devotion—from high school choir to the heart of Indian chanting. Why does God, with infinite power and wisdom, seek our freely given love? How does Divine Mother embody unconditional embrace? Discover practical wisdom for loving meditation, taming ego in community, and surrendering like a child.Recorded at Yogaville, this episode weaves personal stories with Yogananda's teachings on Autobiography of a Yogi, Kriya Yoga, and bhakti. Naren shares:His awakening to Amma's devotional circle and the magic of 1993 chants.Guru-disciple bonds and Yogananda's poetic emphasis on Divine Mother (from Kali to formless love).Antidotes to "competitive humility": "You won't feel left out if you're right within."Chanting as vulnerable gateway to unconditioned love and inner child healing.Balancing yielding love with discipline in sadhana, parenting, and teaching.Ends with a serene Shiva chant for Shravan—pure upliftment!"The soul loves to meditate, because that's communion with the divine. So if I'm resisting, it's not the soul resisting, it's something else. - Naren K. Schreiner.Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Welcome03:00 Discovering Indian Chanting & Devotion07:00 Becoming Yogananda's Disciple at 1412:00 Sacred Privacy: Keeping Spirituality Intimate16:00 Ego & "Competitive Humility" in Community23:00 Divine Mother: Unconditional Love & Forms32:00 Loving Meditation: Discipline Meets Surrender39:00 Self-Parenting: Balance of Comfort & Strength47:00 Teacher-Student Bonds: Humility Over Hierarchy58:00 Closing Prayer: Shiva Chant in Shravan--Naren (Kamalakanta) Schreiner has been a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda for over thirty years. After living as a brahmachari yogi (monk) in the SRF Ashram for fourteen years, he continued his religious vocation of service and spiritual support to individuals, families and communities throughout the US and Mexico. He lived at the Kali Mandir for ten years and was ordained as a Hindu priest (archaka) in 2012. He has received the blessing of diksha and instruction that enable him to serve the Indian community and the tradition of Sanatana Dharma through puja, yajna, weddings and other rituals. He helped establish Mexico's first Hanuman Mandir and Ram Mandir, and serves as a spiritual advisor to organizations. Sacred music is an important part of his life and worship; after receiving classical India vocal training here and in India, he recorded five albums, much loved by devotees worldwide, available on all music platforms under his name. Naren's offers his services through www.avahana.net and music through www.sangitayoga.comIf this sparks your practice, subscribe, rate 5 stars, and share a key takeaway in reviews.#Yogananda #DivineMother #BhaktiYoga #Meditation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Brahma create alluring women, and for what purpose? Why did the righteous King Bhangashvana choose womanhood? How did the sage Markandeya's pupil prevent his guru's wife from committing adultery? What role did Indra play in the births of Vishvamitra and Parashu Rama? How were death, diseases, desire and anger created? Why and how did the institution of kingship come about? What can one learn from the mouse who escaped the cat, the owl, the mongoose and the hunter; or the wise jackal who was betrayed by the lion king? Why did Shiva swallow Shukra, the guru of the Asuras? Embedded within the lengthy discourse on dharma in the Shanti and Anushasana Parvans of the Mahabharata are answers to a whole range of such questions-moral lessons from a dying Bhishma to King Yudhishthira, on life, death and everything in between. The Dharma of Unfaithful Wives and Faithful Jackals: Some Moral Tales From The Mahabharata is a highly entertaining selection of these tales-tangled at times, insightful at others, yet always quirky-about women, both good and bad, fathers and sons, kings, gods and kings of gods, and fables. The perceptive translations by Wendy Doniger, hailed as 'the greatest living mythologist', are a treat for anyone fascinated by the bewildering complexity of Hindu myth and lore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How did Brahma create alluring women, and for what purpose? Why did the righteous King Bhangashvana choose womanhood? How did the sage Markandeya's pupil prevent his guru's wife from committing adultery? What role did Indra play in the births of Vishvamitra and Parashu Rama? How were death, diseases, desire and anger created? Why and how did the institution of kingship come about? What can one learn from the mouse who escaped the cat, the owl, the mongoose and the hunter; or the wise jackal who was betrayed by the lion king? Why did Shiva swallow Shukra, the guru of the Asuras? Embedded within the lengthy discourse on dharma in the Shanti and Anushasana Parvans of the Mahabharata are answers to a whole range of such questions-moral lessons from a dying Bhishma to King Yudhishthira, on life, death and everything in between. The Dharma of Unfaithful Wives and Faithful Jackals: Some Moral Tales From The Mahabharata is a highly entertaining selection of these tales-tangled at times, insightful at others, yet always quirky-about women, both good and bad, fathers and sons, kings, gods and kings of gods, and fables. The perceptive translations by Wendy Doniger, hailed as 'the greatest living mythologist', are a treat for anyone fascinated by the bewildering complexity of Hindu myth and lore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

How did Brahma create alluring women, and for what purpose? Why did the righteous King Bhangashvana choose womanhood? How did the sage Markandeya's pupil prevent his guru's wife from committing adultery? What role did Indra play in the births of Vishvamitra and Parashu Rama? How were death, diseases, desire and anger created? Why and how did the institution of kingship come about? What can one learn from the mouse who escaped the cat, the owl, the mongoose and the hunter; or the wise jackal who was betrayed by the lion king? Why did Shiva swallow Shukra, the guru of the Asuras? Embedded within the lengthy discourse on dharma in the Shanti and Anushasana Parvans of the Mahabharata are answers to a whole range of such questions-moral lessons from a dying Bhishma to King Yudhishthira, on life, death and everything in between. The Dharma of Unfaithful Wives and Faithful Jackals: Some Moral Tales From The Mahabharata is a highly entertaining selection of these tales-tangled at times, insightful at others, yet always quirky-about women, both good and bad, fathers and sons, kings, gods and kings of gods, and fables. The perceptive translations by Wendy Doniger, hailed as 'the greatest living mythologist', are a treat for anyone fascinated by the bewildering complexity of Hindu myth and lore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

In this interview, Dr.SHIVA Ayyadurai, MIT PhD, Inventor of Email, Scientist, Engineer and Candidate for President, Talks about Green Tea on Cardiovascular Health: A Whole Systems Approach

In this empowering episode of the Woman Warrior Podcast, hosts Dr. Satyavani and Prajna explore the profound concepts of sex and intimacy through the lens of Ayurveda and Vedic sciences. They discuss the importance of choosing one's company wisely, introduce the Trainer Eyes App for personalized fitness and nutrition, and provide insights into the spiritual and physiological aspects of sex and intimacy. This episode delves into the principles of Shiva and Shakti, the preservation of ojas, and balancing sexual health according to doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). Join us for a candid and enlightening conversation about achieving better health and deeper connections in your relationships.00:00 Welcome to the Woman Warrior Podcast02:35 Spirituality of Sex and Intimacy09:45 Wellness Check-In19:31 The Spirituality of Sex and Intimacy29:02 The Concept of Ojas and Brahmacharya44:27 Sex and Doshas: Understanding Pitta48:02 Sex and Doshas: Understanding Kapha56:58 Final Thoughts and AnnouncementsBe sure to Like and Subscribe for more! For more information, please visit: https://www.womenswarriorsacademy.com Follow us on Instagram + Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/womanwarrioracademy/https://www.facebook.com/womanwarrioracademyJoin our Online Circle Community for FREE!https://login.circle.so/sign_up?request_host=the-woman-warrior-academy.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=a26695ef6578f459ddedeafcb0093fde147b242e-1e858068-670b-46a5-94a6-dafa76efc9b2#email

In this interview, Dr.SHIVA Ayyadurai, MIT PhD, Inventor of Email, Scientist, Engineer and Candidate for President, Talks about Berberis on Diabetes: A Whole Systems Approach

pWotD Episode 3093: Diwali Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 407,031 views on Monday, 20 October 2025 our article of the day is Diwali.Dipavali (IAST: Dīpāvalī), commonly known as Diwali (English: ), is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin (according to the amanta tradition) and Kārtika – between around mid-September and mid-November. The celebrations generally last five or six days.Diwali is connected to various religious events, deities and personalities, such as being the day Rama returned to his kingdom in Ayodhya with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana after defeating the demon king Ravana. It is also widely associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and Ganesha, the god of wisdom and the remover of obstacles. Other regional traditions connect the holiday to Vishnu, Krishna, Durga, Shiva, Kali, Hanuman, Kubera, Yama, Yami, Dhanvantari, or Vishvakarman.Primarily a Hindu festival, variations of Diwali are also celebrated by adherents of other faiths. The Jains observe their own Diwali which marks the final liberation of Mahavira. The Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas to mark the release of Guru Hargobind from a Mughal prison. Newar Buddhists, unlike other Buddhists, celebrate Diwali by worshipping Lakshmi, while the Hindus of Eastern India and Bangladesh generally, celebrate Diwali by worshipping the goddess Kali.During the festival, the celebrants illuminate their homes, temples and workspaces with diyas (oil lamps), candles and lanterns. Hindus, in particular, have a ritual oil bath at dawn on each day of the festival. Diwali is also marked with fireworks as well as the decoration of floors with rangoli designs and other parts of the house with jhalars. Food is a major focus with families partaking in feasts and sharing mithai. The festival is an annual homecoming and bonding period not only for families, but also for communities and associations, particularly those in urban areas, which will organise activities, events, and gatherings. Many towns organise community parades and fairs with parades or music and dance performances in parks. Some Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs will send Diwali greeting cards to family near and far during the festive season, occasionally with boxes of Indian confectionery. Another aspect of the festival is remembering the ancestors.Diwali is also a major cultural event for the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain diaspora. The main day of the festival of Diwali (the day of Lakshmi Puja) is an official holiday in Fiji, Guyana, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, and is symbolically recognized by some US state governments.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:24 UTC on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Diwali on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Brian.

In this interview, Dr.SHIVA Ayyadurai, MIT PhD, Inventor of Email, Scientist, Engineer and Candidate for President, Talks about Bitter Melon on Lung Health: A Whole Systems Approach

Please join Dr.Hittesh Gurujee and me as we talk about The Secret Language of Breath: How Swaroday Yoga transforms Mind, Body & Destiny. Join us to explore: - The Breath as a Messenger: Learn how each breath reveals the state of your mind, emotions, and destiny — and how ancient masters decoded this divine rhythm through Swaroday Yoga. - Balancing Energy through Prana Awareness: Understand how to recognize and balance the right and left nostril flows (Ida & Pingala) to harmonize body, mind, and circumstances. - Awakening the Hidden Power Within: Explore how conscious breathing can activate inner intelligence, vitality, and clarity — helping you make better decisions and attract prosperity. - The Science of Shivic Awareness: Discover how Swaroday Yoga connects you to Shiva consciousness — where action and stillness become one. - Practical Insights & Experience: Participants will experience short guided awareness practices and insights into daily breath observation to align with natural cosmic rhythms. Gurujee's Offers: https://awakentohappinessnow.com/s39gurujee/ #shefaliburns , #awakentohappinessnow, #healing, #energy, #transformation, #consciousness, #love, #consciousliving, #joy, #empowerment, #wellness, #spirituality, #spiritualawakening, #awareness, #drhitteshgurujee

Send us a textFrom October 13, 2025 until May 5, 2026,  Pluto will resume forward (direct) motion through Aquarius. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear what Pluto transiting through Aquarius means for your Zodiac sign!Power doesn't just change hands—it changes shape. With Pluto moving direct in Aquarius, we trace how buried pressure turns into decisive action, why elite control faces a reckoning, and where communities, networks, and technology become engines for reform. We unpack what this generational shift means for collective systems—government, economics, social justice—and for the psychology beneath it all: shadow work, cult dynamics, ego detox, and the phoenix effect of death and rebirth.Pluto is a slow-moving generational planet, but as the ruler of power and the collective, its transits signal deep transformation both globally and personally. As Pluto moves direct in Aquarius, we'll see major shifts in the collective—energies rising to the surface, systems breaking down, and new ones emerging. This is a time of death, rebirth, and purification—both outwardly in society and inwardly within our psyches.Psychologically, Pluto exposes distortions in perception and brings unconscious material to light. We may see this reflected in public figures as well as within ourselves. Pluto's direct motion in late 2025 through mid-2026 activates those with early fixed sign placements—Aquarius (January 20–25), Taurus (April 20–26), Leo (July 21–26), and Scorpio (October 22–26). These individuals will feel Pluto's transformative power most personally.In Vedic terms, Pluto carries the archetype of Shiva, the cosmic force of destruction and renewal. Its transits dismantle ego attachments and demand surrender—reminding us that we cannot take our illusions or control with us. During Pluto's retrograde from May through October 13, 2025, much of this work happened internally: hidden patterns surfaced, inner shadows were confronted, and old power dynamics were dissolved.Book a reading with Professional Astrologer: www.jilljardineastrology.comGet ready for the upcoming astrological shifts by getting your own Cosmic Tower!  https://thewellnessenterprise.com/product/cosmic-tower/?twe=AquarianWaveIntroducing the Cosmic Tower — a revolutionary energy harmonizing device designed to uplift your space, restore vitality, and bring coherence to your life. It's like plugging into the cosmos right from your living room.  These towers are transforming homes, clearing EMFs, and awakening higher frequencies — and now, you can experience it for yourself. Check out TheWellnessEnterprise.com and tap into the frequency of the future. Use code COSMIC10 at checkout for 10% off your own Cosmic Tower.Support the show

Maayaa is illusion. Moha is delusion. A magician doing card tricks is a master of illusion. To believe their illusions are real is delusion. Energy manifests as matter. This means matter isn't really solid. You could call it an illusion. Some meditative traditions base their teachings on this principle.  Kashmiri Shaivism says the illusion is real. You are living in a movie set. But there is nowhere else to go. This is Shiva's movie set. The storyline is compelling because…   Read Gurudevi's Teachings Article in our Freebies.        #meditate #meditation #gurudevi #yogamysticism #spirituality #divine #yoga #swaminirmalananda #blissyoga #svaroopayoga #siddhayoga #muktananda #gurudevinirmalananda

This is part two of our conversation with software engineer, former Hindu and former atheist Ganesh Vankataramanan. Here on part two Ganesh shares how certain aspects of physical creation helped lead him out of atheism to Jesus. Ganesh Vankataramanan is a graduate from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology.He works as a Vice President at a software technology company. With his background in science and experience in working with highly analytical teams, Ganesh found that scientific explanations, while fine in themselves, lacked depth and human meaning. In his attempts to better understand life, he stumbled across religion and then Jesus. Ganesh in social media:YouTube - @geevesofficial - https://youtube.com/@geevesofficial?si=5mXsz7HiA720ua8YInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/geevesofficial?igsh=dWxkeXQxczNzdmR2&utm_source=qr - @geevesofficial X-https://x.com/cause_first - @cause_firstWebsite https://www.letmeintoheaven.com Free Resources from Watchman Fellowship: Hinduism Profile https://www.watchman.org/staff/jwalker/ProfileHinduism.pdfInternational Society of Krisha Consciousness Profile https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/iskconprofile.pdfAdditional Resources from Watchman: FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

In this episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe concludes the discussion of Siman 26 of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, covering halachot 14–22 of the mourner's Kaddish, completing the first book of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. He emphasizes the spiritual significance of Kaddish in elevating the deceased's soul by declaring Hashem's oneness, while noting that modern practice of all mourners reciting Kaddish together reduces the relevance of precedence rules but underscores communal unity. Key points include:Recap of Kaddish's Purpose: Kaddish, recited by descendants, elevates the deceased's soul, as per Midrashic stories, by glorifying Hashem's name. The mourning stages—shiva (7 days, most intense), shloshim (30 days), the first year, and yahrtzeit (annual anniversary)—dictate Kaddish priorities, with shiva mourners taking precedence.Halacha 14–15 (Chazan Priorities): Leading prayers as chazan provides greater merit for the deceased than Kaddish alone, originally instituted for minors unable to lead. Shiva or shloshim mourners have precedence in leading services, except on Shabbos/Yom Tov unless they were the regular chazan. If two equally entitled mourners are capable chazans, they cast lots, splitting the service (one leads until Ashrei, the other from Ashrei onward). A chazan doesn't forfeit Kaddish rights but should yield to minors or less capable mourners.Halacha 16–18 (Multiple Mourners): Mourning for both parents on the same day doesn't grant extra Kaddish rights; one Kaddish covers both. Kaddish is recited for 11 months, not 12, to avoid implying the deceased was a great sinner (judged for 12 months in Gehenna). Counting starts from burial, not death, with adjustments for leap years (e.g., stopping on the 9th of Kislev). Rabbi Wolbe shares his grandfather's request for 12-month Kaddish, approved by Rabbi Elyashiv, reflecting humility, and notes his grandfather's rejection of eulogies to avoid exaggerated claims, as eulogies are scrutinized in heaven.Halacha 19–21 (Community and Women): If no parental mourners are present, someone who previously lost parents recites Kaddish for all deceased Jews. Other relatives (e.g., grandparents, siblings without children) may recite Kaddish if permitted by parental mourners. Women typically don't recite Kaddish in synagogue but can do so in a home minyan, ideally with others. A yahrtzeit observer unable to recite Kaddish (e.g., while traveling) can recite it at the next Ma'ariv, as Rabbi Wolbe illustrates with an email about arranging a minyan in Galveston for a cruise passenger's yahrtzeit.Halacha 22 (Greatest Merit): The greatest merit for parents is not just Kaddish but children living Torah-observant lives daily, honoring parents posthumously (per the Zohar, citing Exodus 20:12). Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes actions like keeping kosher or Shabbos as greater than Kaddish, sharing a story of a bumper sticker (“good” above grass, “bad” below) to highlight the opportunity to do good while alive for ancestors' merit.Community and Sensitivity: Rabbi Wolbe stresses avoiding disputes over Kaddish precedence, as fights dishonor the deceased. He praises communal efforts, like arranging minyans for travelers, and reflects on the psychological benefits of shiva for healing, noting the custom of walking around the block post-shiva to reenter life._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #63) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on September 14, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 9, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! 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What if you invited the parts of yourself that you dislike the most to tea? At The Shakti School, we believe that part of our purpose here on earth is to learn how to truly, fully love ourselves and others. In today's episode, Katie discusses how we can embody the teachings of Ayurveda, Yoga and Tantra in order to shine a light on our shadow self and become a true yogini, aka a woman who is whole and complete unto herself. This recording is from a recent session hosted by Carly Banks. Carly is an incredible Ayurveda educator and founder of The Habit Ayurveda! Learn with Katie LIVE! Join us for a free online workshop called Divine Feminine Ayurveda 101, on Monday, October 6th, at 11 am ET. Click here to sign up!   In this episode about the shadow self and much more, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to join our Ayurveda School! Click here to learn more and enroll. ~ The deeper meanings of Yoga  ~ Living disconnected from the heart  ~ The Ayurvedic definition of health  ~ Ways we continuously abandon ourselves  ~ Opening to our suffering and shadow self  ~ Why peace is not the goal of spiritual practice  ~ The Vedic concept of Karuṇā  ~ Why we often self-sabotage any time we try to better ourselves ~ Learning to have your own back ~ Why dignity is your superpower ~ Life-changing questions to ask yourself  ~ What is a yogini?  ~ How working with your energy can radically affect your health  ~ Identifying your reactivity patterns ~ Getting to know your shadow self ~ What are Shakti and Shiva? ~ How the feminine flows in cycles ~ The three-legged stool of health ~ Our relationship to food is our relationship to mothering  ~ A guided grounding meditation practice ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda!   Connect with Carly Banks and The Shakti School: ~ Check out Carly's community, The Habit Ayurveda ~ Follow Carly Banks on Instagram ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-225-tea-with-your-shadow-self-with-carly-banks/