Jnana Yoga
Jnana Yoga is the yoga of wisdom or knowledge. The wisdom or knowledge referred to here is not that which is gained by study of books or any intellectual means. Rather it is that which is attained through the experience of super-consciousness or Samadhi. The question of how the state of samadhi is attained is [...]
Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga is the branch of yoga that deals with selfless action. In my previous post, I explained that different branches of yoga provide different paths to the same goal, which is self-realisation through liberation of the soul. The path of Karma Yoga leads to this goal by breaking karmic bondages through selfless action. Karma [...]
Bhakti Yoga
In my series of posts dealing with various branches of yoga, this one deals with Bhakti Yoga or the yoga of devotion. This branch of yoga refers to the discipline by which an individual attains liberation through pure devotion to the highest ideal (or God). One who practices this form of yoga experiences joy in [...]
Hatha Yoga
In an effort to dispel some myths surrounding the word “yoga”, I have decided to elaborate on the different types of yoga. This would help us understand that yoga is a collection of disciplined practices, the ultimate goal of which is self-realization. In the west, the word yoga is almost always associated with physical postures. [...]
Be Grateful
Gratitude is important. In fact, it is one of the essential elements in the path to happiness. If you are one of those people who think that life is unfair to you, have you ever paused to think about what or who you are grateful for in life? If you cannot appreciate what you have, [...]
Do Away With Procrastination
Procrastination can destroy. The very sound of the word is quite ominous. Yet many of us don’t even realise that. One of the most prevalent and quite possibly the most underrated bad habit that most of us have is procrastination. Most of us are under-achievers just because we never “get round” to doing things. Are [...]
The Law of Karma
According to Newton’s third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. The Law of Karma is very similar, but it deals with much more subtle forces than those referred to by Newton’s laws of motion. The doctrine of Karma is discussed at length in eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. [...]
Our Eternity
The question “Is there life after death?” has been a popular source of debate for centuries. To answer this question, one must first understand what “life” is and what “death” is. There is no debate that when a person “dies”, the person’s body remains on earth and decomposes. The question is, what is missing in [...]
Scientific Truths in Religion
There has always been this notion that science and religion are the nemesis of each other – rivals, opposites, worst enemies. But nothing could be further from the truth. True religion is based on science. In fact, the science behind religion is so advanced that it needs to be presented at different levels so that [...]