MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1116

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1116

  Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

Swami SivanandaDuring meditation the mind becomes calm, serene and steady. A single idea alone occupies the mind. Deep meditation cannot come in a day or a week or a month. You will have to struggle hard for a long time. Be patient. Be persevering. Be vigilant. Be diligent. Cultivate burning dispassion, fervent aspiration or an intense longing for Self-realization. Gradually you will enter into deep meditation and the superconscious state. All doubts will be harcleared through meditation. A mysterious, inner voice will guide you. You will yourself find the way to place the next step in the rung of the Yogic ladder,

Dhar ma includes all external deeds as well as thoughts and other mental practices which

tend to elevate the character of man. Dharma comes from the Divine and leads you to the Divine.
Swami Chidananda  

Anything that is wholesome is God. God does not mean something far away from you. It is the characteristic of wholesome thinking, total thinking, and not partial or fragmented thinking.

- Swami Krishnananda

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY

Swami Chidananda  

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1115

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1115

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

Swami SivanandaDuring meditation the mind becomes calm, serene and steady. A single idea alone occupies the mind. Deep meditation cannot come in a day or a week or a month. You will have to struggle hard for a long time. Be patient. Be persevering. Be vigilant. Be diligent. Cultivate burning dispassion, fervent aspiration or an intense longing for Self-realization. Gradually you will enter into deep meditation and the superconscious state. All doubts will be harcleared through meditation. A mysterious, inner voice will guide you. You will yourself find the way to place the next step in the rung of the Yogic ladder,

Dhar ma includes all external deeds as well as thoughts and other mental practices which

tend to elevate the character of man. Dharma comes from the Divine and leads you to the Divine.
Swami Chidananda  

Anything that is wholesome is God. God does not mean something far away from you. It is the characteristic of wholesome thinking, total thinking, and not partial or fragmented thinking.

- Swami Krishnananda

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY

Swami Chidananda  

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY 

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1214

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1214

Radhe krishna

,Have a blessed day,

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BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

Swami Sivananda

If you meditate for half an hour daily, you will be able to face the routine of life with peace and spiritual strength. Meditation kills all pain, suffering and sorrow. Meditation is the most powerful mental, nervine tonic. Divine energy freely flows into the aspirant during meditation, and exercises a benign, soothing influence on his mind, nerves, sense-organs and body. Meditation is the mystic ladder which takes the Yogic student from physical plane to spiritual realm. Meditation is the key to unlock many of the secrets of life. Meditation opens the door to intuitive knowledge and realms of eternal bliss

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If your life is very suc

cessful only upon the field of worldly activities and you completely neglect and forget your spiritual activity, then your success is a failure.

- Swami Chidananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1213

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1213

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

PRACTICE OF MEDITATION

Swami Sivananda

Meditation is an unbroken flow of thought of the object on which one meditates. Meditation follows concentration. Concentration merges in meditation. Meditation is the seventh step in the ladder of Yoga. Concentration, meditation and super-consciousness are the last three stages in Raja Yoga. When you practise concentration and meditation, you are aiming at the attainment of a state of super-consciousness in which you have union with God. Meditation is freeing the mind from all thoughts of sense-objects. The mind should dwell on God alone during meditation.

Time is life. Time is more precious than the most valuable thing in this world. time ill-spent is life wasted away. Make the best use of time.

- Swami Sivananda

Dharma includes all external deeds as well as thoughts and other mental practices which

tend to elevate the character of man. Dharma comes from the Divine and leads you to the Divine. Swami Chidananda' Chant the Maha Mantra Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPY Radhe krishna .have a blessed day. SWASTIKASAN, SUKHASAN AND VAJRASAN Swami Sivananda "Swastika" means 'prosperous' in Sanskrit. This Asan brings prosperity and success to the practitioner. Hence this pose bears the name Swastikasan. Sit on the seat. Stretch the legs. Bend the right leg at the knee and keep the heel against the groin of the left thigh so that the sole will be lying in close touch with the thigh. Similarly bend the left leg and set it against the right groin. Insert the toes of the left leg between the right calf and thigh muscles. Now you wJl find the two feet between the calf and thigh muscles. This is very comfortable for meditation. Keep the hands as instructed in Padmasan SUKHASAN An easy, comfortable sitting posture for Japa and meditation is Sukhasan, the important point being the head, neck and the trunk should be in a line without any curve. VAJRASAN Kneel down. Sit on the heels, spine erect. Love is the greatest healing power in this world. Love of God really means love of humanity. Swami Chidananda The sage is without hatred, and loves all. Firm in his resolution, he is yet possessed of the tenderest compassion. While wanting nothing for himself, he gives joy to all.. Swami Krishnananda Chant the Maha Mantra Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPY https://sekhar789.blogspot.com/2017/03/swami-chidananda-of-divine-life-society.html

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1212

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1212

Radhe krishna

.have a blessed day.

SWASTIKASAN, SUKHASAN AND VAJRASAN

Swami Sivananda

"Swastika" means 'prosperous' in Sanskrit. This Asan brings prosperity and success to the practitioner. Hence this pose bears the name Swastikasan. Sit on the seat. Stretch the legs. Bend the right leg at the knee and keep the heel against the groin of the left thigh so that the sole will be lying in close touch with the thigh. Similarly bend the left leg and set it against the right groin. Insert the toes of the left leg between the right calf and thigh muscles. Now you wJl find the two feet between the calf and thigh muscles. This is very comfortable for meditation. Keep the hands as instructed in Padmasan SUKHASAN An easy, comfortable sitting posture for Japa and meditation is Sukhasan, the important point being the head, neck and the trunk should be in a line without any curve. VAJRASAN Kneel down. Sit on the heels, spine erect.

Love is the greatest healing power in this world. Love of God really means love of

humanity.

Swami Chidananda

The sage is without hatred, and loves all. Firm in his resolution, he is yet possessed of the tenderest compassion. While wanting nothing for himself, he gives joy to all..

Swami Krishnananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION1211

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1211

Radhe krishna.

Have A blessed day,

SIDDHASAN

Swami Sivananda

"Siddha" means an adept in Sanskrit. Since great adepts used this Asan, it bears the name Siddhasan. Siddhas (perfected Yogins) speak very highly of this Asan. Young Brahmacharins and those who attempt to get established in celibacy should practise this Asan. Sit on your seat. Stretch the legs forward. Bend the left leg at the knee and place the heel at the soft portion of the perineum, the space between the anus and the scrotum. Then fold the right leg and place the heel against the pubic bone or just above the genitals. The genitals should be nicely arranged in such a manner that no pressure is felt. Keep the body erect and place the hands as in Padmasan.

Our life should be one of extreme wakefulness, constant alertness and activity upon the path that leads to blessedness.

- Swami Chidananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1210

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1210

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

PADMASAN

Swami Sivananda

Sit on this seat and stretch the legs forward. Take hold of the right foot with the two hands, folding the leg at the knee, place the foot on the left thigh. Similarly fold the left leg and place it on the right thigh. Keep the body erect and place the hands between the heels, one over the other. If this is not suitable to you, you can keep the hands on the knees. The left knee or thigh should not be raised from the ground. These meditative poses are highly suitable for Japa and contemplative purposes. They increase the digestive fire and give good appetite, health and happiness. They remove rheumatism. They keep the wind, bile and phlegm in proper proportions. They purify and strengthen the nerves of the legs and thighs. They are suitable for keeping up Brahmacharya (celibacy)

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here is no fire like that of anger or lust. There is no bliss like the bliss of Nirvikalpa Samadhi or union with the Absolute.

- Swami Sivananda

Live free from like and dislikes, attractions and repulsions. This is life Divine.

Swami Chidananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1209

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1209

Radhe krishna

Have a blessed day

ASANAS FOR MEDITATION

Swami Sivananda

It is the best Asan for contemplation. Rishis like Gheranda, Sandilya and others speak very highly of this vital Asan. It is suitable for householders, men and women. These four Asans, viz., Padmasan, Siddhasan, Swastikasan and Sukhasan, are practised for Japa and meditation. In your meditation room, in front of the picture of your Ishta Devata or Guru, spread a Kusa seat (seat made of Kusa grass) and over this a deer or tiger skin. You can spread a piece of cotton cloth on this deer or tiger skin and then sit for meditation. Or spread on the ground va four folded blanket and over this a cloth. This also will serve you well.

Lead a life of purity and simplicity. Divine Life rests upon the purity of mind and simplicity
in life. Take the Lord’s Name always. Feel His Divine Presence wherever you go. God is
everywhere. There is no place where He is not
Swami Chidanada

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Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY

-Radhe krishna.

Have a blessed dday,

ASANAS FOR MEDITATION

Swami Sivananda

When you sit for meditation in the Asan, close your eyes and gently concentrate on Trikuti (the space between the two eyebrows). Tip of the nose, and Anahata Chakra (the lotus of the heart) are other places for concentration. Padmasan is one of the most important poses. When this is demonstrated, it gives the appearance of a lotus. In Sanskrit Padma means lotus. The two feet on the opposite thighs represent the petals of a lotus. Amongst the four poses prescribed for meditation, Padmasan comes foremost. ,

Even one little thought of God, even one single utterance of His sacred name, even for few seconds of visualizing His form immediately goes into your credit in the eternal bank.

- Swami Chidananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPATION 1208

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1208

Radhe krishna.

Have a blessed dday,

ASANAS FOR MEDITATION

Swami Sivananda

When you sit for meditation in the Asan, close your eyes and gently concentrate on Trikuti (the space between the two eyebrows). Tip of the nose, and Anahata Chakra (the lotus of the heart) are other places for concentration. Padmasan is one of the most important poses. When this is demonstrated, it gives the appearance of a lotus. In Sanskrit Padma means lotus. The two feet on the opposite thighs represent the petals of a lotus. Amongst the four poses prescribed for meditation, Padmasan comes foremost. ,

Even one little thought of God, even one single utterance of His sacred name, even for few seconds of visualizing His form immediately goes into your credit in the eternal bank.

- Swami Chidananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1207

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1207

Radhe krishna.

Have a blessed day,

ASANAS FOR MEDITATION

Swami Sivananda

Asans can be divided into two broad divisions, viz., meditative poses and poses for health and strength. According to Yoga Shastras there are four excellent meditative poses: Padmasan, Siddhasan, Swastikasan and Sukhasan. Without securing a steady Asan, you cannot get on well in meditation. The more steady you are in your Asan, the more you will be able to concentrate and make your mind one-pointed. Select any one of the four that is suitable to you and sit for fifteen minutes and gradually increase the period to three hours. When you sit in the Asan, keep the head, neck and trunk in one straight line. Do not bend the back. 

Meditation builds up your personality and character, cleanses your thoughts, purifies your emotions and allows the seed of spirit to grow. - Swami Sivananda I can do nothing, without the grace of God. Thou art everything. I am Thine, All is Thine.Have holy aspiration. Grow in purity. Meditate seriously. Entertain lofty, divine thoughts. You will have Divine Life Swami Chidananda Chant the Maha Mantra Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPY Radhe krishna, Have a blessed day. ASANAS FOR MEDITATION Swami Sivananda Yogic Culture is divided into eight Angas (limbs or steps), viz., Yama, Niyama, Asan, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. Yama is the practice of Ahimsa (non-killing or non-injuring), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (celibacy), Aparigraha (abstinence from greed). Niyama is the practice of Saucha (internal and external purity), Santosh (contentment), Tapas (mortification), Swadhyaya (study of scriptures), Ishwarapranidhana (self-surrender). Asan is the third stage. If you want to enjoy the full spiritual benefits of Asans, you must first practise well the first two steps, Yama and Niyama. Love God fully and intenselwith all your heart,with all your mind with all your soul.You wiil be fully absorbed by Him. Swami Chidananda When true knowledge arises, we are happy. When true knowledge arises, we give fearlessness to all; and when true knowledge arises, we, too, are fearless, and no one can frighten us. - Swami Krishnananda Chant the Maha Mantra Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPY https://sekhar789.blogspot.com/2017/03/swami-bhaskarananda-visits-swami.html …

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1206

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1206

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day.

ASANAS FOR MEDITATION Swami Sivananda Yogic Culture is divided into eight Angas (limbs or steps), viz., Yama, Niyama, Asan, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. Yama is the practice of Ahimsa (non-killing or non-injuring), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (celibacy), Aparigraha (abstinence from greed). Niyama is the practice of Saucha (internal and external purity), Santosh (contentment), Tapas (mortification), Swadhyaya (study of scriptures), Ishwarapranidhana (self-surrender). Asan is the third stage. If you want to enjoy the full spiritual benefits of Asans, you must first practise well the first two steps, Yama and Niyama.

Love God fully and intenselwith all your heart,with all your mind with all your soul.You wiil be fully absorbed by Him. Swami Chidananda When true knowledge arises, we are happy. When true knowledge arises, we give fearlessness to all; and when true knowledge arises, we, too, are fearless, and no one can frighten us. - Swami Krishnananda Chant the Maha Mantra Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPY https://sekhar789.blogspot.com/2017/03/swami-bhaskarananda-visits-swami.html …

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION1205

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1205

Radhe krishna..

have a blesssed day,

OBSTACLES AND GENERAL HINTS

Swami Sivananda

Too much physical exertion, too much talking, too much eating, too much mixing with worldly persons, too much walking, too much sexual indulgence, too many desires, are all obstacles to concentration. Do not concentrate when the mind is tired. Do not wrestle with the mind when you concentrate. When irrelevant thoughts enter the mind, be indifferent. They will pass away. Do not drive them forcibly. They will persist and resist. It will tax your will. They will enter with redoubled force. But substitute divine thoughts. Evil thoughts will gradually fade out. Be slow and steady in the practice of concentration. Apply Brahmi-Amla oil to the head if there is much heat. Take butter and sugarcandy. This will cool the system. If you want to succeed in any walk of life, you must develop concentration. It is a source of spiritual strength. It is the master-key for opening the chamber of knowledge.

Even one little thought of God, even one single utterance of His sacred name, even for few seconds of visualizing His form immediately goes into your credit in the eternal bank.

- Swami Chidananda

=Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1204

 MBESSAVGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1204

Radhe krishna.

Have a blessed day,

ASANAS FOR MEDITATION

Swami Sivananda

Asans can be divided into two broad divisions, viz., meditative poses and poses for health and strength. According to Yoga Shastras there are four excellent meditative poses: Padmasan, Siddhasan, Swastikasan and Sukhasan. Without securing a steady Asan, you cannot get on well in meditation. The more steady you are in your Asan, the more you will be able to concentrate and make your mind one-pointed. Select any one of the four that is suitable to you and sit for fifteen minutes and gradually increase the period to three hours. When you sit in the Asan, keep the head, neck and trunk in one straight line. Do not bend the back. 

Meditation builds up your personality and character, cleanses your thoughts, purifies your emotions and allows the seed of spirit to grow. - Swami Sivananda I can do nothing, without the grace of God. Thou art everything. I am Thine, All is Thine.Have holy aspiration. Grow in purity. Meditate seriously. Entertain lofty, divine thoughts. You will have Divine Life Swami Chidananda Chant the Maha Mantra Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPY

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krishna.

Have a blessed day,

ASANAS FOR MEDITATION

Swami Sivananda

Asans can be divided into two broad divisions, viz., meditative poses and poses for health and strength. According to Yoga Shastras there are four excellent meditative poses: Padmasan, Siddhasan, Swastikasan and Sukhasan. Without securing a steady Asan, you cannot get on well in meditation. The more steady you are in your Asan, the more you will be able to concentrate and make your mind one-pointed. Select any one of the four that is suitable to you and sit for fifteen minutes and gradually increase the period to three hours. When you sit in the Asan, keep the head, neck and trunk in one straight line. Do not bend the back. 

Meditation builds up your personality and character, cleanses your thoughts, purifies your emotions and allows the seed of spirit to grow. - Swami Sivananda I can do nothing, without the grace of God. Thou art everything. I am Thine, All is Thine.Have holy aspiration. Grow in purity. Meditate seriously. Entertain lofty, divine thoughts. You will have Divine Life Swami Chidananda Chant the Maha Mantra Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPY https://sekhar789.blogspot.com/2017/03/swami-chidananda-talks-about-how-swami.html

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