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- Intuition - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2023 from santosh krinskyThe popular idea about intuition is tied to some kind of unexplainable process of "knowing" that people go through. If it is purely based in the type of extrapolation from past experience, or some sense that drives the decision without careful and logical analysis, it is still based in the ...
Views: 584 - Intuition and the Need for Self-Surrender - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2025 from santosh krinskyWe get an intimation of what we should do, how we should respond to a situation. Then all the excuses and justifications and ‘needs’ and temporizing begin, and we find that there are good reasons why we should not do exactly, in the precise way, that the inner guidance tells us something should ...
Views: 264 - Involution and Evolution of Consciousness in the Material World of Forms - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2024 from santosh krinskyWe observe the material world around us and as we study that world, we see the development of forms of ever-greater complexity and power of action and intelligence. Charles Darwin described the process of the evolution of forms in his book The Origin of Species. The cause and purpose, however, ...
Views: 331 - Involution, Evolution and the Pressure from Domains of Life and Mind - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2024 from santosh krinskyWe tend to take the development of life, and mind, for granted. We do not actually reflect on what it takes for them to emerge from Matter. Many believe that somehow various chemical elements in the material world are impacted by the radiation from the sun and through the heat of the core of the ...
Views: 281 - IP college in delhi for bba - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2020 from Saurabh GuptaLLDIMS is one of the best IP college in delhi for bba take a futuristic approach to inculcate such skills in you so that you stay unaffected by the technical shift of the job world. The skills you pick up in such colleges will act as your shield and enable you to find success throughout.
Views: 565 - Is Every Man Capable of ‘Sinful Behavior” Under Certain Circumstances? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2025 from santosh krinskyCultured and educated people often believe that they could not stoop to certain actions or be guilty of certain motives in their actions, or simply react to circumstances in a way other than that of their predominant mental view of themselves. They may look down on those who appear to them to be ...
Views: 166 - Is Holy Quran Forcing a Person to Embrace Islam? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2018 from saad sheikhNowadays, Muslims are facing various difficulties regarding Islam, the Religion of Peace. The major issue Muslim community is facing that they are converting people to Islam by force and coercion. In the present times, the reputation of Islam is ruined due to several reasons. The western people ...
Views: 1486 - Is Inner Spiritual Growth Possible While Engaging with the External World? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2022 from santosh krinskyIf we look at the spiritual and religious traditions of the world, we find that a recurring theme is the need of the true seeker to disassociate himself from the outer life of the world. This is done to focus the attention on the spiritual quest and to avoid the distractions, disruptions and ...
Views: 578 - Is It Realistic to Expect Instant Transformation of Human Nature? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2023 from santosh krinskyWe live in a time where we expect everything to happen instantly. We want to take a pill and achieve ‘instant enlightenment’. Life is speeding up with enhancements to communications, travel, and devices that make us react faster every day. Life itself seems to have speeded up and days disappear ...
Views: 527 - Is It Sleep, Or Is It Samadhi? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2026 from santosh krinskyWhen the consciousness moves inward, away from the awareness of the external reality, it is frequently interpreted as ‘sleep’ by those who experience it for the first time. The reason they believe it is sleep is due to a lack of communication between that inward state of consciousness and the ...
Views: 59 - Is It the Soul or the Vital Being We Perceive? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2024 from santosh krinskyMost people are rooted in the vital consciousness, and thus respond to the vibrations that occur within the vital realm. Unless they have contact with their soul or at least clear influence by the psychic being on the external parts of the being, they are virtually unable to recognise the action ...
Views: 319 - Is it You who Controls your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Roxana JonesThe subject is full of contradictions. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about how we are the creators of our lives and that within us we have all the power to achieve whatever we wish. Such ideas may turn out to be confusing for the person who wants a manual of instructions which shows, in ...
Views: 1044 - IS READING NEWSPAPERS DAILY STILL A GOOD HABIT? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2020 from Saurabh GuptaReading newspapers is still recommended in many schools across the world for students to increase their reading and comprehension skills. It is also suggested as a method to increase current affairs knowledge, stay informed about the world and the country and form the foundation for new ideas to ...
Views: 751 - Is Reincarnation Real - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from David SamuelThis article questions of validity of reincarnation and explores a deeper meaning to the concept. Here, I shall show how the concept is true and false at the same time by exploring another level of its implications in ones pursuit of personal growth and finding happiness. The concept of ...
Views: 2411 - Is salvation almost impossible without a guru? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2025 from Dada BhagwanIt is true that one must have a Guru! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, explains: The Importance of a Guru If you make a mistake, you need someone to tell you so. A Guru is someone who shows you the path. Without a Guru, man cannot progress! The Definition of a ...
Views: 90 - Is Spiritual Force Real? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2024 from santosh krinskySri Aurobindo once told about an incident that helped spark his interest in yoga-force. His brother was very ill. A wandering yogi came by and when he learned on that illness, asked for a glass of water which he then proceeded to infuse with mantas. The illness was quickly overcome once Sri ...
Views: 329 - Is the Mental Consciousness an Aid or an Obstacle for the Spiritual Seeker? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2023 from santosh krinskyEvery level of consciousness is limited by the frame within which it operates, as well as by the mechanism of its action within that frame. In its own field of action, with its own native operation, the mind can be a powerful tool and aid to the individual. Yet, when it tries to assert for ...
Views: 420 - Is the mind a part of our immortal soul, which is also immortal along with the soul? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanNo, the mind is not immortal. And it is not a part of the immortal Soul either. The Soul and the mind are two different entities. Just as this body is physical, the mind too is physical and is made up of matter. Whereas the Soul is not at all physical, it is pure consciousness and has no ...
Views: 330 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part II - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Jacklyn LoSide effects As anything in this non perfect world, there can be negative side effects of the Vipassana meditation technique too. During the meditation, a Vipassana student receives fine (pleasant) or rough (disgust) sensations of the body. His/her main task is to stay indifferent to them. ...
Views: 1629 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part III - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2017 from Jacklyn LoIs Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part III Terms and conditions In order to achieve the objectives of Vipassana meditation, a student should follow the terms and conditions of the course. There are five important precepts included in the Code of Discipline for new ...
Views: 1608 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part IV - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2017 from Jacklyn LoIs Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Practical advices Here are some practical advices below that might be helpful. 1. Choose the place of Vipassana retreat and book it in advance. a. Some places such as Himalayas are booked pretty fast b. Not all courses have a teacher, ...
Views: 1565 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part V - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from Jacklyn LoWhich things to take with you to Vipassana • Alarm clock (old-fashioned mechanical one, not on your smartphone) • Flashlight • Lock for your door • Umbrella for protection against rain or sun • Comfortable pants or skirt to sit in the meditation postures for long hours • Couple of modest ...
Views: 1724 - Is your Attitude Really Affecting your Financial Status? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Matthew E. AlleyneNow here is a question that most of us don’t really consider very often, if in fact at all… I would bet that most of you assume that your financial status really only depends on the type of job you have, how much you get paid, how much you spend and how much you save? Well this actually isn’t ...
Views: 1166 - Islamic Travel Ramadan Umrah Packages - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2018 from Umer FiazIslamic Travel UK has designed cheap and top quality 5 Star Ramadan Umrah Packages 2019 according to the affordability of everyone. The prices are very reasonable and economical for every class of people. These Ramadan Umrah packages include accommodation at modern and furnished hotels such as ...
Views: 2080 - Isolation, Introspection, Introversion and the Witness Consciousness - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2025 from santosh krinskyA young person, around 20 years of age, reported an experience he had while visiting a beer hall in Munich, Germany with some friends and acquaintances. As could be expected, there was a lot of noise, clinking of glasses, singing, laughing, story-telling among his friends, as well as generally ...
Views: 144 - Issues in the Establishment of Equanimity and Peace in the Being - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2023 from santosh krinskyWe have long-established instincts that harken back to the animal kingdom, in what we may call the “fight or flight” response. This instinct is deeply embedded and lies at the root of one of the biggest obstacles to achieving calm and peace in the being. Every impulse we receive from outside ...
Views: 676 - Issues in Understanding the Mechanism of Sleep and Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2021 from santosh krinskyWe spend a large percentage of our lives in the realm of sleep, and the dreams that accompany the sleep state. We have very little actual knowledge of what takes place during our period of sleep, although scientists do extensive studies on the electrical activity in the brain during sleep and ...
Views: 569 - It Takes Courage to Put Ourselves Out There - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Mike RobbinsIn the past few weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about the courage it takes to step out, take risks, and put ourselves out there. Even though I know how important this is for growth, in business, and for life – I still find it tricky, scary, and challenging at times. I also realize it’s one thing ...
Views: 1467 - It's Ok To Be Me - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Corinne BlumI have discovered that my true passion is to help people feel comfortable in their own skin. Over the years I have been coaching, and more than a decade of my own personal growth, I keep on coming back to self-acceptance. Within the journey, throughout the process, over the peaks and along the ...
Views: 2012 - It’s Time to Drop the Masks: Liberation Through Kali - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Devaa Haley MitchellThe energy of the Creator/Destroyer is a very fierce face of the feminine, and one that is disowned for many women today. Yet her energy is celebrated in a number of cultures across the world. Kali and Durga from the Hindu tradition are great examples, as is Pele the volcano goddess for ...
Views: 2867 - Jivatman and Psychic Being - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2026 from santosh krinskySpiritual seekers have differing affinities and capacities from which they begin their conscious spiritual focus. Some of them take up the seeking for the Self, the Jivatman, with liberation from the illusion of the external world and its temptations as a primary objective. They practice Jnana ...
Views: 37 - Jnana, Bhakti and Karma Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2021 from Maetreyii Ma NolanThere are three primary yogas - jnana yoga, bhakti yoga, and karma yoga. Jnana yoga is the yoga of knowledge, the yoga of right understanding. It utilizes the mind to bring a clear understanding of the nature of reality and focuses on undoing erroneous beliefs about the nature of self and others ...
Views: 1202 - Just a drop in the ocean? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from NARENDRA GOIDANIStories have power. They delight, enchant, touch, teach, recall, inspire, motivate, challenge. They help us understand. They imprint a picture on our minds. Want to make a point or raise an issue? Tell a story. -Janet Litherland I too have a story. Last friday, March 2nd 2012, 18 of us, had ...
Views: 1107 - Just Because We Cannot Observe It Directly, Does Not Mean Spiritual Force Does Not Exist - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2024 from santosh krinskyA devotee reported several incidents that appeared to be the result of spiritual force. The first occurred in early 1973 in Los Angeles. He attended a talk by Udar Pinto of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and afterwards joined his party for dinner, at which there was extensive discussion. Udar told the ...
Views: 287 - KARMA WHAT IS ITS NATURE - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2020 from Alasdair DuncanKARMA WHAT IS ITS NATURE? LEARN MORE… Karma is like a fruit at different stages on a tree. Some fruits are just forming, some are halfway mature. Some of your karmic fruit are ripe……ready to dish out the effect on you...in a positive or negative way! “You reap what you so” the famous ...
Views: 785 - Keep going and get ready - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanIt is easy to start looking for a scapegoat for all the things we think we cannot do or have not done. Most of us have a difficult time facing reality so we place the blame on outside forces. Maybe that technique has worked for you in the past; but in actuality, it is a malicious tool that can ...
Views: 1284 - Keep Hold On Your Aspiration Through All Difficulties and Circumstances - by Submitted on May 30, 2025 from santosh krinskyThe flame of aspiration is the force that keeps the sadhak moving forward in his spiritual practice, regardless of the forces that threaten or oppose that progress, whether from outside or which rise up internally. Everyone goes through changes of mood and energy as the three Gunas fluctuate. ...
Views: 134 - Keeping Up With Modern Technology That Hasten Braces Wearing Time - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Peter WendtModern technology moves at lightening speed today, so it is important to keep up with all the newer and quicker plans for orthodontic braces if your child will need them in the future. Vibration Treatment Plan This treatment plan employs the use of vibration that is painless and is sent to ...
Views: 1429 - Key Differences Between Human and Animal Consciousness - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2025 from santosh krinskyWhat makes the human consciousness different from the animal consciousness? A primary factor is the possibility that a human being has for detaching himself from total involvement in the external life, and along with that, the opportunity for evolutionary growth. Dr. Dalal observes: “The ...
Views: 205 - Kill The Ego & Have No Mercy - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Yamaya CruzOur ancestors had a weird way of solving most of their problems. If someone were a social deviant or misfit, they would just kill them. If someone committed incest or treason, they would kill him. If someone refused to contribute to the community, they would bury them neck deep in the soil, ...
Views: 1497 - Kindling and Increasing the Psychic Fire - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2022 from santosh krinskyThe flame of aspiration is the force that powers spiritual growth. Many people believe that the association of a fire or flame with the psychological stance is purely some kind of poetic device, without any underlying reality. Yet, human experience shows us that various modes of emotion, for ...
Views: 472 - Know why kids love reading books - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from edwin disosaKids are known for their friendships with many people as well as lot many things. We can’t ignore the patterns on how they arrive at their friends. Kids’ psychology is one of the purest forms of studies as the external influences are few in comparison with the grown-ups. As they grow up, many ...
Views: 941 - Knowing Into Experience - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Michael RobeyKnowing Into Experience Life is a process by which the soul turns Knowing into Experiencing, and when what you have known and experienced becomes a felt reality, that process is complete. Awareness is achieved by Knowing and Experiencing which produces Feeling. whereupon you reach a place ...
Views: 1124 - Knowledge … and Wisdom - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2023 from santosh krinskyAs we go through school and acquire knowledge, knowledge of facts, knowledge of ideas, knowledge of principles, knowledge of methodologies, knowledge of trained skills, we gain in our ability to act in the world and succeed in our external life. We learn how to employ the faculty of reasoning ...
Views: 398 - Latent Occult Powers Are Being Recognized and Acknowledged - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2024 from santosh krinskyOur attitude to the development of what many call “psychic powers” is ambivalent, at best. Our popular culture is awash with movies, books, television programs and any number of healers, psychics, and occult practitioners plying their trade in our society. At the same time, while these themes ...
Views: 304 - Learning Unconditional Acceptance - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Accept me as I am; whatever my faults may be, my weaknesses and my strengths. Like me and love me unconditionally. The old is the old, change has taken place, and time has put a divider in between friends. Learn to look through new eyes, a new perspective, and with new hope. Look through ...
Views: 1229 - Let Endurance Be Your Watchword in the Yogic Endeavour - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2025 from santosh krinskySuccessful people, in whatever field, tend to highlight their ability to keep going. They indicate that no matter how many times one falls, one must get up, or in the local vernacular, ‘keep on keeping on’. Reactiveness, an inability to hold one’s peace under provocation, is considered to be a ...
Views: 160 - Liberating the Consciousness from Imprisonment in the Physical Body - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2025 from santosh krinskyWhen we reflect on our normal state of conscious awareness, we recognise a primary seat of awareness in the mind, while also finding that we respond to impulses that originate in the other chakras, subtle energy centres, from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Yogic science has long ...
Views: 87 - Liberation and Self-Perfection: Adherence to the Divine Intention in the Universal Manifestation - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2025 from santosh krinskyMuch of the historical context of spirituality has been centered around the idea of individual realisation and liberation. The disciplines, practices and methods have been geared towards the individual achieving some form of release from what is recognised to be the ‘illusion’ of the external ...
Views: 114 - Liberation From and Mastery of the External Nature of Man - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2025 from santosh krinskyMany religious and spiritual traditions focus on the idea of ‘liberation’ from bondage to the illusion of the external world and its enticements and attractions. In some cases, this takes the form of a vow of austerity and a focus on achieving redemption and access to heaven after one dies. In ...
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