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Sri M speaks on various qualities that students should keep in mind which will help build their character and abilities to succeed in becoming good human beings, qualities which will also be helpfu...
In the ordinary, material world, if one can suspend the limiting thought and say,"this is only creating problems for me, let me set it aside", one will see ways open up! Although we are limited, th...
Sri M speaks on the Bhakti Yoga chapter of the Bhagavad Gita and the qualities of a bhakta as expounded by Krishna to Arjuna, in this satsang which took place at Sangam Hotel in Trichy on the 28th ...
Sri M - "When the Japa goes on inside you continuously all the time, then you become the 'Siddha' of that mantra and a whole new world is open to you." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNJ_BwX15c8&f...
For self-realization, one must first understand the limitations of oneself - physically, emotionally, spiritually, psychologically - before being able to break through. If I don’t know where I stan...
With the limited framework we call rationalism, we cannot find the Infinite. Yes, we can approach it theoretically. You cross the threshold only when you realize with complete humility that you can...
Yoga is the practical way of living in this world, yet moving forward through the mind. This one-pointedness comes through practice - fixing and withdrawing attention. As Patanjali has said, ‘Naira...
Pratyahara is the capacity the Yogi has to develop by fixing his attention one-pointedly. He should be able to do this at will. If one is able to fix attention and not able to withdraw it, then one...
The Yogis of ancient times wondered:If the condition of the mind is affecting one's breath, is it possible to change the breathing rhythm so that the mind can be pacified? From this insight, many p...
We never give attention to our breath, despite its importance. If it stops, we are dead. Give attention and we can see it start to slow down. After a while,we feel like letting out a deep sigh!. We...
A Playlist of 6 videos Sri M of Discussions with Sam Moon on Consciousness and the link between the Upanishads and Mathematics. The interview took place at Madanapalle. https://www.youtube.com/play...
Moderation is essential, especially in practicing Yoga Asanas. Asanas are not just physical exercise; they don't focus on muscle building. Of course, they keep your muscles fit and supple. They hol...