Bhakti Yoga, or the path of devotion, involves channeling one's emotional energy toward the divine. It is considered the yoga of loving self-dedication and participation in the divine. There are nine primary forms of bhakti according to the Bhagavata Purana: sravana (hearing of God's glories), kirtana (singing of God's glories), smarana (remembrance of God), padasevana (serving God's feet), archana (worship of God), vandana (prayer and prostration), dasya (service to God as a servant), sakhya (cultivating friendship with God), and at
BHAKTI YOGA By
Dr. Pankaj Shukla
(AYURVEDACHARYA)
ॐ सह नाववतु।
सह नौ भुनक्तु।
सह वीर्यंकरवावहै।
तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तुमा विद्विषावहै।
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः
What is Bhakti ?
Types of Bhakti
How to Cultivate Bhakti
Bhavas in Bhakti
Nava-Vidha-Bhakti
Fruits of Bhakti
BHAKTI YOGA By
Dr. Pankaj Shukla
(AYURVEDACHARYA)
ॐ सह नाववतु।
सह नौ भुनक्तु।
सह वीर्यंकरवावहै।
तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तुमा विद्विषावहै।
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः
What is Bhakti ?
Types of Bhakti
How to Cultivate Bhakti
Bhavas in Bhakti
Nava-Vidha-Bhakti
Fruits of Bhakti
Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Quotes (Sri R Paramahansa)Pardeep Sehgal
A man practicing unbroken brahmacharya for twelve years develops a special power. He grows a new inner nerve called the nerve of memory. Through that nerve he remembers all, he understands all. When a man succeeds in the conservation of his sexual energy, his intellect reflects the image of Brahman. The man who carries this image of Brahman in his heart is able to accomplish everything – he will succeed wonderfully in whatever action he engages himself.
A Monthly E-Magazine from the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha with Illuminating Perspectives on the Srimad-Bhagavatam
CONTENTS -
1. Pray to Lord Narsimha-deva
2. Selfless and Seamless devotion
3. Quiz Corner
4. Verse of the Month
5. Bhagavata Pravaha
6. Analogy Arena
7. Pari-prasna
Kripalu Maharaj News How did he die Feelings and thoughts of the devotees of...Kripalu maharaj fan
Indian Guru Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj's Biography and Life Story
Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj is one of India's most revered spiritual leaders. He has been guiding devotees from across the globe for more than four decades. He is the founder of Kripalu Mission, which is dedicated to the spiritual and social upliftment of the people.
Kripalu Maharaj was born in the village of Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, India in 1935. He was born into a family of devout Vaishnava Hindus and was raised in a spiritual atmosphere. He was taught the values of humility, faith, and love for all by his father.
At the age of twelve, Kripalu Maharaj left home on a spiritual quest and traveled extensively throughout India. He studied and practiced the ancient Vedic sciences under the guidance of many great masters. He was initiated into the ancient tradition of Kriya Yoga, a deep meditative system that has been practiced for centuries.
Kripalu Maharaj has been devoted to the spiritual upliftment of humanity for over four decades. He has established numerous ashrams and temples throughout India, including the Kripalu Ashram in Chitrakoot. He has also been a strong advocate of social and environmental justice and has organized numerous programs to benefit the underprivileged.
Kripalu Maharaj is a highly respected spiritual leader who has been honored with numerous awards and accolades. He is the recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Award for Peace and Social Upliftment and the Ramakrishna Mission Award for Selfless Service. He has also been awarded the Padma Shri, India's highest civilian honor, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to spiritual and social service.
Kripalu Maharaj continues to guide devotees from around the world to lead a life of spiritual harmony and inner peace. His life story continues to inspire people from all walks of life to follow in his footsteps and serve humanity.
In the book “Noble Use of Money”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains that best charity means to offer happiness to others, for “when you give happiness to others, you get happiness in return”.
Dadashri explains that, among the many ways to be happier, the simplest way to “buy happiness” is giving away money, especially in the form of anonymous donations.
Dadashri provides answers to questions such as:
“Why is it helpful to donate to charity?”
“What are the reasons to make an anonymous donation?”
“Of the many charities to donate to, what are the best charities to donate to?”
“Is giving to charity part of leading a spiritual life?”
Among the many spiritual books available today, it is rare to find spiritual guidance related to the highest use of money - charity donations. This resource offering spiritual advice on how to make a donation, and why to make an anonymous donation, is sure to prove invaluable.
Shri Premdhara Ashram - Are you Searching for Jayshri Daduram Seva Trust? Bapu sadguru Mansarovardas bapu The Fully Awakened Being. Contact us for Maharshi gir Gau shala
Those seeking to lead a spiritual life, or just wondering how to become more spiritual may become inspired towards serving others, or giving Seva (selfless service).
One might be left wondering, “Is service to humanity a higher means to make a donation – or should I simply donate to charity? What are the best charities to donate to, or to serve? How does Seva support my spiritual development? Is there spiritual power and spiritual transformation to be gained through it?”
In the book “Right Understanding To Help Others: Benevolence”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers precise understanding about people helping others and the many benefits Seva has upon one’s spiritual growth.
Dadashri explains that happiness begins from the moment one begins serving others and in offering Seva, one’s life will never lack for material comfort and happiness.
This is a celebration of Swami Vivekananda at Stanford University. The slides offer song translations and the philosophy that Swami Vivekananda expounded.
Glories of the holy name, Mantra Mediation, Japa, Hare Krishna, Good Health, ...Vishnu Daivata
aya namadheya! muni-vrnda-geya!
jana-ranjanaya param aksarakrte!
tvam anadarad api manag-udiritam,
nikhilogra-tapa-patalim vilumpasi
If a little bit of taste has come, even namabhasa, then namadheya! muni-vrnda-geya! Which munis? Sukadeva Gosvami, or Narada Gosvami, Rupa Gosvami, Sanatana Gosvami, Mahaprabhu Himself, or Sankara. Mahadeva Sankara is always chanting the transcendental sound - Hare Krsna Hare Krsna. Brahma with four mouths and even Sankarsana with His thousands and thousands of mouths, and thousands and thousands of tongues - chanting and remembering with His thousands and thousands of minds - still He cannot recount all the glories of Name. He desires more and more tongues, more hearts and more minds - unlimited - to relate all the glories of Name.
Jaya namadheya! What is the namadheya? Oh, You are Himself Krsna. Krsna has invested all His power, mercy and everything in His Name. In fact, He has made Name more powerful and more merciful than He Himself is. Understand? Krsna alone is not so merciful, but the combined mercy of Radha and all is in Name. namnam akari bahudha nija-sarva-saktis. But we are so unfortunate. We have no taste in this. Jaya namadheya! muni-vrnda-geya! jana-ranjanaya param aksarakrte! Oh, only to be merciful and to sprinkle mercy, He has come in the shape of the Name.
Name is of two kinds-sabda-brahma and sabda-samanya. What is sabda-brahma? Transcendental Name, Himself Krsna and Radhika. And what is sabda- samanya? Only words, having no power. He has heard from anywhere, from a bogus guru who is not realized and who is not chanting. Oh, this guru has made up his mind that "I should not chant more than 16 rounds. Never, never, it will be an offense if I chant more"-he is bogus. If anyone is receiving all these Names from such a guru, or is reading Srimad-Bhagavatam and hearing from any unauthorized person, and he is chanting Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, thinking he has no need of guru at all - diksa or siksa - because Name is Krsna Himself - such a person is a bogus offender. We should try to be far away from such persons.
Namadheya! muni-vrnda-geya! jana-ranjanaya param aksarakrte! So, to be merciful, You have descended in the form of aksara. What is aksara? Syllables. If anyone chants but has no honor even, no harm. For beginners it is all right. Without honor, without knowing the glories and he utters this Name, what will be the result? All kinds of difficulties, sorrows, sufferings, birth and death and everything, even all kinds of anarthas, will go away. You should hear patiently all these things and try to realize these facts.
By: Ajaan Mahā Boowa Ñānasampanno
Translated by: Thānissaro Bhikkhu
This collection of talks was originally given for the benefit of a lay disciple who had come to Ajaan Maha Boowa’s monastery to receive his guidance as she faced her approaching death from bone marrow cancer. These talks offer important lessons about how to learn from pain, illness and death, by seeing through to their ultimate nature and detaching the mind from the suffering associated with them.
“The Gift of Dhamma Excels All Other Gifts”
—The Lord Buddha
Dhamma should not be sold like goods in the market place.
Permission to reproduce this publication in any way for free distribution,as a gift of Dhamma, is hereby granted and
no further permission need be obtained.
Reproduction in any way for commercial gain is strictly prohibited.
RYT – 300 Hr Yoga TTC Level – 2
Professional Yoga Teacher Training
We deeply believe that yoga is not only an ancient art, but also a very precious treasure which is extremely helpful in our contemporary world. It is especially beneficial for individuals suffering from psycho-somatic disorders.
Our yoga school has a team of experienced and highly qualified teachers from various yogic styles and traditions. We come together to share the knowledge and benefits of yoga with students – on a practical and theoretical level. We work towards integrating ancient yogic traditions into our contemporary world and promoting yoga as an art of living as well as a very effective path to well-being of the body, mind and soul.
We believe that everyone has different needs and preferences. To give you choice and variety we teach different styles of Hatha Yoga, in 300 hr Multi-Style yoga includes Hatha Yoga & Vinyasa Yoga. We deeply understand the anatomical differences as well as limitations and pre-dispositions, which we are all born with. Our trainings are focused on adjustments for students of all levels. Our 300-hour yoga teacher training courses are internationally recognized and registered with Yoga Alliance USA.
ABOUT US
Our Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham ATTC is an accredited 300 hour program by Yoga Alliance USA, which provides aspiring yoga teachers with a complete teacher training experience. Our team consists of highly trained teachers from all over India and the world who bring their own unique styles, focus areas and approaches together to create a comprehensive and well-rounded training. Meet our team at https://karunayoga.in/about-us/.
Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham founder and lead trainer Dr. S. Karuna Murthy, M.Sc, Ph.D, E-RYT 500, who has trained several graduates in International Yoga Teacher Trainings over the last 20 years, will guide you individually to deepen your personal practice and teaching capacities.
300 HOUR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE IN BANGALORE, INDIA.
Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham’s Advanced Teacher Training program is designed for those students who have completed an approved 200 Hour Teacher Training as designated by the Yoga Alliance, USA. The 300-Hour advanced yoga teacher training course builds upon the fundamental concepts taught in the 200-hour course and deepens your understanding and practice. The 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Course in Bangalore, India prepares you to teach yoga principles, methods, alignment, modifications and techniques that are more advanced than those in the 200-hour course.
In the 300-hour program we concentrate on the art of teaching yoga, the sequencing of yoga classes based on multi-style yoga. It includes Hatha Yoga, & Vinyasa Yoga, alignment & adjustments, and the healing aspect of yoga.
This is a second level of training which allows you to advance your yoga teaching skills and become an expert in many teaching styles for many different kinds of students.
Our experienced teachers will
RYT – 300 Hr Yoga TTC Level – 1
Why 300-Hour Yoga TTC?
Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham’s Advanced Teacher Training program is designed for those students who have completed an approved 200 Hour Teacher Training as designated by the Yoga Alliance, USA. The 300-Hour advanced yoga teacher training foundational course builds upon the fundamental concepts taught in the 200-hour course and deepens your understanding and practice. The 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Bangalore, India prepares you to teach yoga principles, methods, alignment, modifications and techniques that are more advanced than those in the 200-hour course.
In the 300-hour program we concentrate on the art of teaching yoga, the sequencing of yoga classes based on multi-style yoga. It includes Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, alignment & adjustments, and the healing aspect of yoga.
This is a second level of training which allows you to advance your yoga teaching skills and become an expert in many teaching styles for many different kinds of students.
Our experienced teachers will train you in several aspects of Yoga: starting from asanas, pranayama, mudra, bandha, shatkarma, dharana, pratyahara & dhyana. You will be taken through the art of designing yoga classes, to functional anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics and yoga philosophy. There will be a focus on practical’s and teaching methodology.
As our groups are small you will have an opportunity to teach a lot, and improve your practical skills. We give each of our student’s personal care and constant feedback. Our aim is to prepare you to be an independent, wise and flexible teacher who is able to customize a class to every client, even the most challenging one. We also train you to take classes for students with special needs and health issues.
Course Content
The syllabus consists of Hatha Yoga, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation. This course also covers additional topics on Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Patanjali Yoga sutra, Yoga Philosophy, Hatha Yoga-based anatomy, and physiology.
Yoga Styles
• Hatha Yoga (B.K.S. Iyengar Alignment Principles & Satyananda Style), & Vinyasa Yoga.
This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga. Participants do not need to be yoga teachers. Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary. Only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth. Even if you do not wish to are required be a yoga teacher, you may attempt this course to deepen the understanding of the philosophies as well as for the intense purification experience and for the personality development. Classes start at the Beginners’ Level and progress through to the Intermediate Level.
Yoga is a Profitable & Knowledgeable Business
• Start earning money immediately after completing the course. Working as freelance (part time or full time) Yoga Trainer.
• After getting International Yoga Certification
Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Quotes (Sri R Paramahansa)Pardeep Sehgal
A man practicing unbroken brahmacharya for twelve years develops a special power. He grows a new inner nerve called the nerve of memory. Through that nerve he remembers all, he understands all. When a man succeeds in the conservation of his sexual energy, his intellect reflects the image of Brahman. The man who carries this image of Brahman in his heart is able to accomplish everything – he will succeed wonderfully in whatever action he engages himself.
A Monthly E-Magazine from the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha with Illuminating Perspectives on the Srimad-Bhagavatam
CONTENTS -
1. Pray to Lord Narsimha-deva
2. Selfless and Seamless devotion
3. Quiz Corner
4. Verse of the Month
5. Bhagavata Pravaha
6. Analogy Arena
7. Pari-prasna
Kripalu Maharaj News How did he die Feelings and thoughts of the devotees of...Kripalu maharaj fan
Indian Guru Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj's Biography and Life Story
Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj is one of India's most revered spiritual leaders. He has been guiding devotees from across the globe for more than four decades. He is the founder of Kripalu Mission, which is dedicated to the spiritual and social upliftment of the people.
Kripalu Maharaj was born in the village of Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, India in 1935. He was born into a family of devout Vaishnava Hindus and was raised in a spiritual atmosphere. He was taught the values of humility, faith, and love for all by his father.
At the age of twelve, Kripalu Maharaj left home on a spiritual quest and traveled extensively throughout India. He studied and practiced the ancient Vedic sciences under the guidance of many great masters. He was initiated into the ancient tradition of Kriya Yoga, a deep meditative system that has been practiced for centuries.
Kripalu Maharaj has been devoted to the spiritual upliftment of humanity for over four decades. He has established numerous ashrams and temples throughout India, including the Kripalu Ashram in Chitrakoot. He has also been a strong advocate of social and environmental justice and has organized numerous programs to benefit the underprivileged.
Kripalu Maharaj is a highly respected spiritual leader who has been honored with numerous awards and accolades. He is the recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Award for Peace and Social Upliftment and the Ramakrishna Mission Award for Selfless Service. He has also been awarded the Padma Shri, India's highest civilian honor, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to spiritual and social service.
Kripalu Maharaj continues to guide devotees from around the world to lead a life of spiritual harmony and inner peace. His life story continues to inspire people from all walks of life to follow in his footsteps and serve humanity.
In the book “Noble Use of Money”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains that best charity means to offer happiness to others, for “when you give happiness to others, you get happiness in return”.
Dadashri explains that, among the many ways to be happier, the simplest way to “buy happiness” is giving away money, especially in the form of anonymous donations.
Dadashri provides answers to questions such as:
“Why is it helpful to donate to charity?”
“What are the reasons to make an anonymous donation?”
“Of the many charities to donate to, what are the best charities to donate to?”
“Is giving to charity part of leading a spiritual life?”
Among the many spiritual books available today, it is rare to find spiritual guidance related to the highest use of money - charity donations. This resource offering spiritual advice on how to make a donation, and why to make an anonymous donation, is sure to prove invaluable.
Shri Premdhara Ashram - Are you Searching for Jayshri Daduram Seva Trust? Bapu sadguru Mansarovardas bapu The Fully Awakened Being. Contact us for Maharshi gir Gau shala
Those seeking to lead a spiritual life, or just wondering how to become more spiritual may become inspired towards serving others, or giving Seva (selfless service).
One might be left wondering, “Is service to humanity a higher means to make a donation – or should I simply donate to charity? What are the best charities to donate to, or to serve? How does Seva support my spiritual development? Is there spiritual power and spiritual transformation to be gained through it?”
In the book “Right Understanding To Help Others: Benevolence”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers precise understanding about people helping others and the many benefits Seva has upon one’s spiritual growth.
Dadashri explains that happiness begins from the moment one begins serving others and in offering Seva, one’s life will never lack for material comfort and happiness.
This is a celebration of Swami Vivekananda at Stanford University. The slides offer song translations and the philosophy that Swami Vivekananda expounded.
Glories of the holy name, Mantra Mediation, Japa, Hare Krishna, Good Health, ...Vishnu Daivata
aya namadheya! muni-vrnda-geya!
jana-ranjanaya param aksarakrte!
tvam anadarad api manag-udiritam,
nikhilogra-tapa-patalim vilumpasi
If a little bit of taste has come, even namabhasa, then namadheya! muni-vrnda-geya! Which munis? Sukadeva Gosvami, or Narada Gosvami, Rupa Gosvami, Sanatana Gosvami, Mahaprabhu Himself, or Sankara. Mahadeva Sankara is always chanting the transcendental sound - Hare Krsna Hare Krsna. Brahma with four mouths and even Sankarsana with His thousands and thousands of mouths, and thousands and thousands of tongues - chanting and remembering with His thousands and thousands of minds - still He cannot recount all the glories of Name. He desires more and more tongues, more hearts and more minds - unlimited - to relate all the glories of Name.
Jaya namadheya! What is the namadheya? Oh, You are Himself Krsna. Krsna has invested all His power, mercy and everything in His Name. In fact, He has made Name more powerful and more merciful than He Himself is. Understand? Krsna alone is not so merciful, but the combined mercy of Radha and all is in Name. namnam akari bahudha nija-sarva-saktis. But we are so unfortunate. We have no taste in this. Jaya namadheya! muni-vrnda-geya! jana-ranjanaya param aksarakrte! Oh, only to be merciful and to sprinkle mercy, He has come in the shape of the Name.
Name is of two kinds-sabda-brahma and sabda-samanya. What is sabda-brahma? Transcendental Name, Himself Krsna and Radhika. And what is sabda- samanya? Only words, having no power. He has heard from anywhere, from a bogus guru who is not realized and who is not chanting. Oh, this guru has made up his mind that "I should not chant more than 16 rounds. Never, never, it will be an offense if I chant more"-he is bogus. If anyone is receiving all these Names from such a guru, or is reading Srimad-Bhagavatam and hearing from any unauthorized person, and he is chanting Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, thinking he has no need of guru at all - diksa or siksa - because Name is Krsna Himself - such a person is a bogus offender. We should try to be far away from such persons.
Namadheya! muni-vrnda-geya! jana-ranjanaya param aksarakrte! So, to be merciful, You have descended in the form of aksara. What is aksara? Syllables. If anyone chants but has no honor even, no harm. For beginners it is all right. Without honor, without knowing the glories and he utters this Name, what will be the result? All kinds of difficulties, sorrows, sufferings, birth and death and everything, even all kinds of anarthas, will go away. You should hear patiently all these things and try to realize these facts.
By: Ajaan Mahā Boowa Ñānasampanno
Translated by: Thānissaro Bhikkhu
This collection of talks was originally given for the benefit of a lay disciple who had come to Ajaan Maha Boowa’s monastery to receive his guidance as she faced her approaching death from bone marrow cancer. These talks offer important lessons about how to learn from pain, illness and death, by seeing through to their ultimate nature and detaching the mind from the suffering associated with them.
“The Gift of Dhamma Excels All Other Gifts”
—The Lord Buddha
Dhamma should not be sold like goods in the market place.
Permission to reproduce this publication in any way for free distribution,as a gift of Dhamma, is hereby granted and
no further permission need be obtained.
Reproduction in any way for commercial gain is strictly prohibited.
RYT – 300 Hr Yoga TTC Level – 2
Professional Yoga Teacher Training
We deeply believe that yoga is not only an ancient art, but also a very precious treasure which is extremely helpful in our contemporary world. It is especially beneficial for individuals suffering from psycho-somatic disorders.
Our yoga school has a team of experienced and highly qualified teachers from various yogic styles and traditions. We come together to share the knowledge and benefits of yoga with students – on a practical and theoretical level. We work towards integrating ancient yogic traditions into our contemporary world and promoting yoga as an art of living as well as a very effective path to well-being of the body, mind and soul.
We believe that everyone has different needs and preferences. To give you choice and variety we teach different styles of Hatha Yoga, in 300 hr Multi-Style yoga includes Hatha Yoga & Vinyasa Yoga. We deeply understand the anatomical differences as well as limitations and pre-dispositions, which we are all born with. Our trainings are focused on adjustments for students of all levels. Our 300-hour yoga teacher training courses are internationally recognized and registered with Yoga Alliance USA.
ABOUT US
Our Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham ATTC is an accredited 300 hour program by Yoga Alliance USA, which provides aspiring yoga teachers with a complete teacher training experience. Our team consists of highly trained teachers from all over India and the world who bring their own unique styles, focus areas and approaches together to create a comprehensive and well-rounded training. Meet our team at https://karunayoga.in/about-us/.
Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham founder and lead trainer Dr. S. Karuna Murthy, M.Sc, Ph.D, E-RYT 500, who has trained several graduates in International Yoga Teacher Trainings over the last 20 years, will guide you individually to deepen your personal practice and teaching capacities.
300 HOUR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE IN BANGALORE, INDIA.
Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham’s Advanced Teacher Training program is designed for those students who have completed an approved 200 Hour Teacher Training as designated by the Yoga Alliance, USA. The 300-Hour advanced yoga teacher training course builds upon the fundamental concepts taught in the 200-hour course and deepens your understanding and practice. The 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Course in Bangalore, India prepares you to teach yoga principles, methods, alignment, modifications and techniques that are more advanced than those in the 200-hour course.
In the 300-hour program we concentrate on the art of teaching yoga, the sequencing of yoga classes based on multi-style yoga. It includes Hatha Yoga, & Vinyasa Yoga, alignment & adjustments, and the healing aspect of yoga.
This is a second level of training which allows you to advance your yoga teaching skills and become an expert in many teaching styles for many different kinds of students.
Our experienced teachers will
RYT – 300 Hr Yoga TTC Level – 1
Why 300-Hour Yoga TTC?
Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham’s Advanced Teacher Training program is designed for those students who have completed an approved 200 Hour Teacher Training as designated by the Yoga Alliance, USA. The 300-Hour advanced yoga teacher training foundational course builds upon the fundamental concepts taught in the 200-hour course and deepens your understanding and practice. The 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Bangalore, India prepares you to teach yoga principles, methods, alignment, modifications and techniques that are more advanced than those in the 200-hour course.
In the 300-hour program we concentrate on the art of teaching yoga, the sequencing of yoga classes based on multi-style yoga. It includes Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, alignment & adjustments, and the healing aspect of yoga.
This is a second level of training which allows you to advance your yoga teaching skills and become an expert in many teaching styles for many different kinds of students.
Our experienced teachers will train you in several aspects of Yoga: starting from asanas, pranayama, mudra, bandha, shatkarma, dharana, pratyahara & dhyana. You will be taken through the art of designing yoga classes, to functional anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics and yoga philosophy. There will be a focus on practical’s and teaching methodology.
As our groups are small you will have an opportunity to teach a lot, and improve your practical skills. We give each of our student’s personal care and constant feedback. Our aim is to prepare you to be an independent, wise and flexible teacher who is able to customize a class to every client, even the most challenging one. We also train you to take classes for students with special needs and health issues.
Course Content
The syllabus consists of Hatha Yoga, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation. This course also covers additional topics on Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Patanjali Yoga sutra, Yoga Philosophy, Hatha Yoga-based anatomy, and physiology.
Yoga Styles
• Hatha Yoga (B.K.S. Iyengar Alignment Principles & Satyananda Style), & Vinyasa Yoga.
This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga. Participants do not need to be yoga teachers. Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary. Only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth. Even if you do not wish to are required be a yoga teacher, you may attempt this course to deepen the understanding of the philosophies as well as for the intense purification experience and for the personality development. Classes start at the Beginners’ Level and progress through to the Intermediate Level.
Yoga is a Profitable & Knowledgeable Business
• Start earning money immediately after completing the course. Working as freelance (part time or full time) Yoga Trainer.
• After getting International Yoga Certification
RYT – 200 Hr Level – 2 Yoga Teacher Training Course
Course Content
The syllabus consists of Hatha Yoga, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Yoga Nidra, Kriyas and Meditation. This course also covers additional topics on Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Patanjali Yoga sutra, Yoga Philosophy, Hatha Yoga-based anatomy, and physiology.
Yoga Styles
• Hatha Yoga(B.K.S. Iyengar Alignment Principles & Satyananda Style) Vinyasa & Gentle Yoga
This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga. Participants do not need to be yoga teachers. Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary. Only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth. Even if you do not wish to are required be a yoga teacher, you may attempt this course to deepen the understanding of the philosophies as well as for the intense purification experience and for the personality development. Classes start at the Beginners’ Level and progress through to the Intermediate Level.
Curriculum
Theory and Practice of Hatha Yoga
• Yoga Asanas
• Asanas beginners to intermediate level
• Sun salutation and its advanced variations
• Proper posture alignment
• Benefits and limitations of Yoga Asanas
Course outlook
1. Techniques Training and Practice
• Basic elements of Asanas and Pranayamas, Mudras & Bandhas.
• Transitioning into Asana – Transitioning out of Asana.
• Classical Surya Namaskara & Astanga Surya Namaskara
• Standing forward bending – Balancing & Twisting Asana.
• Core Strengthening Asana, Arm Balancing Asana, Backward Bending Asana,
• Seated forward bending & twisting Asanas.
• Balancing asana. Supine Twists – Backward bending. Hip & Pelvic Opening Asanas.
• Inverted Asana
• Shoulder work, arm strengthening, arm balancing, rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Pranayama- going deeper into the essence of breathe. Chakra balancing asana sequence.
2. Teaching Methodology
• Classroom Set up and Orientation
• Business approach
• Querying new students
• Ethics in Teaching and Touching
• Practice Teaching Observation
• Yoga Marketing
• Transitioning into Asanas
• Transitioning out of Asanas
• Seven Principles of Hands on Adjustments
• Basic Arc Structure of Classes
• Principles of Sequencing Asana
3. Yoga, Anatomy and Physiology
• Pranas, Upa-pranas, Chakras, Nadis, Pancha Kosa(five-layer of existence)
• Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology.
• Respiratory System, & Musculoskeletal System.
• Types and functions of bone. Skeletal system and asana.
• Kinesiology: To understand different movement of human body at minor and major joints levels.
4. Yoga Philosophy
• Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, & Raja Yoga
• Taittiriya Upanisad, & Mandukya Upanisad
• Patanjali Yoga Sutras (astanga yoga)
• Ethics: Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksa. Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanprastha, Sanyasa Ashrama.
Yoga Styles
•Hatha Yoga (B.K.S. Iyengar Alignment Principles & Satyananda and Gentle Yoga
This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga. Participants do not need to be yoga teachers. Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary. Only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth. Even if you do not wish to are required be a yoga teacher, you may attempt this course to deepen the understanding of the philosophies as well as for the intense purification experience and for the personality development. Classes start at the Beginners’ Level and progress through to the Intermediate Level.
Yoga is a Profitable & Knowledgeable Business
• Start earning money immediately after completing the course. Working as freelance (part time or full time) Yoga Trainer.
• After getting International Yoga Certification, you are eligible to work as a yoga expert anywhere in the world.
• Become financially stable with an additional income.
• Start your Own Yoga Studio, we will guide you.
• Increase your knowledge, skill, and experience with lifetime of yoga learning and continuing education.
• Get your own unique voice and tone as Yoga Teacher.
• Organize Yoga Workshops, Yoga Seminars and increase your Yoga knowledge so financially become sounder.
Course Syllabus
Part 1 – Theory
• Yoga, the Need of the hour & Basis of Yoga
• Theory of Yogic practices, Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, and Meditation
• Meaning
• Definition of Yoga
• History of Yoga
• Karuna yoga teaching tradition
• Yoga Asanas
• Asanas beginners to intermediate level
• Sun salutation and its advanced variations
• Proper posture alignment
• Benefits and limitations of Yoga Asanas
• Yoga Diet & mindful eating
• Basic Anatomy & Physiology as applied to yoga
• Ethics for yoga teachers
Part 2 – Techniques & Training
• Understanding Five Principles of Asana Sequencing
• Movement in Yogasana
• Contraindications
• Misalignments
• Adaptations
• 80+ Asanas
• Standing, kneeling, seating, supine, prone, inversion and balancing asanas.
• Contraindications & Benefits of each Asana
• Get confidence in Postures with use of Props
• Surya Namaskar- different variations
• Basic elements of Asanas and Pranayamas, Mudras & Bandhas.
• Transitioning into Asana – Transitioning out of Asana.
• Classical Surya Namaskara & Astanga Surya Namaskara
• Standing forward bending – Balancing & Twisting Asana.
• Core Strengthening Asana, Arm Balancing Asana, Backward Bending Asana,
• Seated forward bending & twisting Asanas.
• Balancing asana. Supine Twists – Backward bending. Hip & Pelvic Opening Asanas.
• Inverted Asana
• Shoulder work, arm strengthening, arm balancing, rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Pranayama- going deeper into the essence of breathe. Chakra balancing asana sequence.
• Foundational yoga postures and their proper alignment.
• Loosening & stretching Practices
• Fundamental yogic breathing pra
Professional Yoga Teacher Training
We deeply believe that yoga is not only an ancient art, but also a very precious treasure which is extremely helpful in our contemporary world. It is especially beneficial for individuals suffering from psycho-somatic disorders.
Our yoga school has a team of experienced and highly qualified teachers from various yogic styles and traditions. We come together to share the knowledge and benefits of yoga with students – on a practical and theoretical level. We work towards integrating ancient yogic traditions into our contemporary world and promoting yoga as an art of living as well as a very effective path to well-being of the body, mind and soul.
We believe that everyone has different needs and preferences. To give you choice and variety we teach different styles of Hatha Yoga, in 300 hr Multi-Style yoga includes Hatha Yoga & Vinyasa Yoga. We deeply understand the anatomical differences as well as limitations and pre-dispositions, which we are all born with. Our trainings are focused on adjustments for students of all levels. Our 300-hour yoga teacher training courses are internationally recognized and registered with Yoga Alliance USA.
ABOUT US
Our Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham ATTC is an accredited 300 hour program by Yoga Alliance USA, which provides aspiring yoga teachers with a complete teacher training experience. Our team consists of highly trained teachers from all over India and the world who bring their own unique styles, focus areas and approaches together to create a comprehensive and well-rounded training. Meet our team at https://karunayoga.in/about-us/.
Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham founder and lead trainer Dr. S. Karuna Murthy, M.Sc, Ph.D, E-RYT 500, who has trained several graduates in International Yoga Teacher Trainings over the last 20 years, will guide you individually to deepen your personal practice and teaching capacities.
300 HOUR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE IN BANGALORE, INDIA.
Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham’s Advanced Teacher Training program is designed for those students who have completed an approved 200 Hour Teacher Training as designated by the Yoga Alliance, USA. The 300-Hour advanced yoga teacher training course builds upon the fundamental concepts taught in the 200-hour course and deepens your understanding and practice. The 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Course in Bangalore, India prepares you to teach yoga principles, methods, alignment, modifications and techniques that are more advanced than those in the 200-hour course.
In the 300-hour program we concentrate on the art of teaching yoga, the sequencing of yoga classes based on multi-style yoga. It includes Hatha Yoga, & Vinyasa Yoga, alignment & adjustments, and the healing aspect of yoga.
This is a second level of training which allows you to advance your yoga teaching skills and become an expert in many teaching styles for many different kinds of students.
Our experienced teachers will train you in several aspects of Yoga
Yoga Styles
• Hatha Yoga (B.K.S. Iyengar Alignment Principles & Satyananda Style), & Vinyasa Yoga.
This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga. Participants do not need to be yoga teachers. Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary. Only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth. Even if you do not wish to are required be a yoga teacher, you may attempt this course to deepen the understanding of the philosophies as well as for the intense purification experience and for the personality development. Classes start at the Beginners’ Level and progress through to the Intermediate Level.
Yoga is a Profitable & Knowledgeable Business
• Start earning money immediately after completing the course. Working as freelance (part time or full time) Yoga Trainer.
• After getting International Yoga Certification, you are eligible to work as a yoga expert anywhere in the world.
• Become financially stable with an additional income.
• Start your Own Yoga Studio, we will guide you.
• Increase your knowledge, skill, and experience with lifetime of yoga learning and continuing education.
• Get your own unique voice and tone as Yoga Teacher.
• Organize Yoga Workshops, Yoga Seminars and increase your Yoga knowledge so financially become sounder.
1. Theory and Practice of Hatha Yoga
• Yoga Asanas
• Asanas beginners to intermediate level
• Sun salutation and its advanced variations
• Proper posture alignment
• Benefits and limitations of Yoga Asanas
2. Asana
• Understanding Five Principles of Asana Sequencing
• Movement in Yogasana
• Contraindications
• Misalignments
• Adaptations
• 80+ Asanas
• Standing, kneeling, seating, supine, prone, inversion and balancing asanas.
• Contraindications & Benefits of each Asana
• Get confidence in Postures with use of Props
• Surya Namaskar- different variations
3. Techniques Training and Practice
• Basic elements of Asanas and Pranayamas, Mudras & Bandhas.
• Transitioning into Asana – Transitioning out of Asana.
• Classical Surya Namaskara & Astanga Surya Namaskara
• Standing forward bending – Balancing & Twisting Asana.
• Core Strengthening Asana, Arm Balancing Asana, Backward Bending Asana,
• Seated forward bending & twisting Asanas.
• Balancing asana. Supine Twists – Backward bending. Hip & Pelvic Opening Asanas.
• Inverted Asana
• Shoulder work, arm strengthening, arm balancing, rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Pranayama- going deeper into the essence of breathe. Chakra balancing asana sequence.
4. Teaching Methodology
Classroom Set up and Orientation
Ethics in Teaching and Touching
Yoga Marketing
Course Content
The syllabus consists of Hatha Yoga, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Yoga Nidra, Kriyas and Meditation. This course also covers additional topics on Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Patanjali Yoga sutra, Yoga Philosophy, Hatha Yoga-based anatomy, and physiology.
Yoga Styles
• Hatha Yoga(B.K.S. Iyengar Alignment Principles & Satyananda Style) Vinyasa & Gentle Yoga
This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga. Participants do not need to be yoga teachers. Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary. Only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth. Even if you do not wish to are required be a yoga teacher, you may attempt this course to deepen the understanding of the philosophies as well as for the intense purification experience and for the personality development. Classes start at the Beginners’ Level and progress through to the Intermediate Level.
Curriculum
Theory and Practice of Hatha Yoga
• Yoga Asanas
• Asanas beginners to intermediate level
• Sun salutation and its advanced variations
• Proper posture alignment
• Benefits and limitations of Yoga Asanas
Course outlook
1. Techniques Training and Practice
• Basic elements of Asanas and Pranayamas, Mudras & Bandhas.
• Transitioning into Asana – Transitioning out of Asana.
• Classical Surya Namaskara & Astanga Surya Namaskara
• Standing forward bending – Balancing & Twisting Asana.
• Core Strengthening Asana, Arm Balancing Asana, Backward Bending Asana,
• Seated forward bending & twisting Asanas.
• Balancing asana. Supine Twists – Backward bending. Hip & Pelvic Opening Asanas.
• Inverted Asana
• Shoulder work, arm strengthening, arm balancing, rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Pranayama- going deeper into the essence of breathe. Chakra balancing asana sequence.
2. Teaching Methodology
• Classroom Set up and Orientation
• Business approach
• Querying new students
• Ethics in Teaching and Touching
• Practice Teaching Observation
• Yoga Marketing
• Transitioning into Asanas
• Transitioning out of Asanas
• Seven Principles of Hands on Adjustments
• Basic Arc Structure of Classes
• Principles of Sequencing Asana
3. Yoga, Anatomy and Physiology
• Pranas, Upa-pranas, Chakras, Nadis, Pancha Kosa(five-layer of existence)
• Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology.
• Respiratory System, & Musculoskeletal System.
• Types and functions of bone. Skeletal system and asana.
• Kinesiology: To understand different movement of human body at minor and major joints levels.
4. Yoga Philosophy
• Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, & Raja Yoga
• Taittiriya Upanisad, & Mandukya Upanisad
• Patanjali Yoga Sutras (astanga yoga)
• Ethics: Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksa. Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanprastha, Sanyasa Ashrama.
5. Practicum
• Practicing of Asana, Pranayama, Mudras, Kriyas, & Bandhas
• Practicing the basics of assisting and adjusting
• Methodology of Asana, cont
Yoga Styles
•Hatha Yoga (B.K.S. Iyengar Alignment Principles & Satyananda and Gentle Yoga
This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga. Participants do not need to be yoga teachers. Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary. Only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth. Even if you do not wish to are required be a yoga teacher, you may attempt this course to deepen the understanding of the philosophies as well as for the intense purification experience and for the personality development. Classes start at the Beginners’ Level and progress through to the Intermediate Level.
Yoga is a Profitable & Knowledgeable Business
• Start earning money immediately after completing the course. Working as freelance (part time or full time) Yoga Trainer.
• After getting International Yoga Certification, you are eligible to work as a yoga expert anywhere in the world.
• Become financially stable with an additional income.
• Start your Own Yoga Studio, we will guide you.
• Increase your knowledge, skill, and experience with lifetime of yoga learning and continuing education.
• Get your own unique voice and tone as Yoga Teacher.
• Organize Yoga Workshops, Yoga Seminars and increase your Yoga knowledge so financially become sounder.
Course Syllabus
Part 1 – Theory
• Yoga, the Need of the hour & Basis of Yoga
• Theory of Yogic practices, Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, and Meditation
• Meaning
• Definition of Yoga
• History of Yoga
• Karuna yoga teaching tradition
• Yoga Asanas
• Asanas beginners to intermediate level
• Sun salutation and its advanced variations
• Proper posture alignment
• Benefits and limitations of Yoga Asanas
• Yoga Diet & mindful eating
• Basic Anatomy & Physiology as applied to yoga
• Ethics for yoga teachers
Part 2 – Techniques & Training
RYT – 200 Hr Level – 1 Yoga Foundation Certification Course (YFC)
Course Duration: 02 Months
Course Fee: INR 25,000 for Indian citizens only, for foreigners USD 500.
Upcoming Batches of Yoga Foundation Certification Course (YFC) RYT – 200 Hr Level – 1
This accredited Offline/online yoga foundation certificate course is designed for those who wish to begin and have little knowledge of the origin, philosophy and different teachings of yoga. It is an ideal starting point for those who wish to learn more on their path to becoming a teacher. Many people may just want to improve the quality of their lives with hatha yoga practices and this is a perfect course for them.
Aim and Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide support for understanding the basic of yoga practices like asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, yoga Nidra, meditation, philosophy and principles for basic yogic life style. This also helps to bring the holistic vision of Yoga and spiritual lore as a way of life dominated by health & strength, peace and efficiency harmony and growth; to solve the problems of the modern society and to build ideal social orders.
Yoga Styles
Hatha Yoga(B.K.S. Iyengar Alignment Principles & Satyananda and Gentle Yoga
This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga. Participants do not need to be yoga teachers. Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary. Only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth. Even if you do not wish to are required be a yoga teacher, you may attempt this course to deepen the understanding of the philosophies as well as for the intense purification experience and for the personality development. Classes start at the Beginners’ Level and progress through to the Intermediate Level.
Yoga is a Profitable & Knowledgeable Business
• Start earning money immediately after completing the course. Working as freelance (part time or full time) Yoga Trainer.
• After getting International Yoga Certification, you are eligible to work as a yoga expert anywhere in the world.
• Become financially stable with an additional income.
• Start your Own Yoga Studio, we will guide you.
• Increase your knowledge, skill, and experience with lifetime of yoga learning and continuing education.
• Get your own unique voice and tone as Yoga Teacher.
• Organize Yoga Workshops, Yoga Seminars and increase your Yoga knowledge so financially become sounder.
Course Syllabus
Part 1 – Theory
Yoga, the Need of the hour & Basis of Yoga
Theory of Yogic practices, Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, and Meditation
Meaning
Definition of Yoga
History of Yoga
Karuna yoga teaching tradition
Yoga Asanas
Asanas beginners to intermediate level
Sun salutation and its advanced variations
Proper posture alignment
Benefits and limitations of Yoga Asanas
Yoga Diet & mindful eating
Basic Anatomy & Physiolog
Yoga schools list in India
There are many yoga schools in India, offering a wide range of yoga styles, teacher training programs, and retreats. Here is a list of some of the most well-known yoga schools in India:
1. The Yoga Institute, Mumbai
2. Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala
3. Bihar School of Yoga, Munger
4. Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Kerala
5. Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai
6. Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune
7. Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute, Mysore
8. Himalayan Institute, Allahabad
9. Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh
10. Ananda in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand
11. Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai
12. Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (SVYASA), Bengaluru
13. Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute, Mysore
13. Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi
These are just a few of the many yoga schools in India, and there are many others to explore. When choosing a yoga school or retreat, it's important to consider factors such as the style of yoga taught, the qualifications and experience of the teachers, the facilities and accommodations, and the location and environment.
Who is Yoga Guru?
As an AI language model, I am not a yoga guru, but I can provide you with information about yoga and its benefits. Yoga is a practice that originated in ancient India, and it involves physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
A yoga guru is a person who has dedicated their life to the practice and teaching of yoga. They have deep knowledge and experience in various forms of yoga and are considered experts in the field. A yoga guru can guide students in their yoga practice, help them develop a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy, and provide them with tools to improve their physical and mental health.
If you're interested in practicing yoga, you can start by finding a qualified yoga instructor in your area. They can guide you through the various postures and breathing exercises, and help you develop a personalized yoga practice that suits your individual needs and goals.
Tirumalai Krishnamacharya life history and his teachings
Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888-1989) was a renowned Indian yoga teacher and scholar who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the modern history of yoga. He was born in Mysore, India, into a family of scholars and priests.
Krishnamacharya's teachings emphasized the importance of individualized instruction and adapting yoga practices to the needs of each individual student. He is considered the father of modern yoga, having developed and popularized many of the practices and techniques that are now commonly associated with modern yoga, including Vinyasa and the use of props to support yoga postures.
Krishnamacharya's teachings were heavily influenced by the classical Indian texts, including the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. He also incorporated teachings from other traditions, including Ayurveda and Vedic chanting.
Krishnamacharya's students included many of the most important figures in the modern yoga world, including B.K.S. Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, and his own son, T.K.V. Desikachar. Through his students, Krishnamacharya's teachings have had a profound impact on the development of modern yoga in the West and around the world.
Krishnamacharya's life and teachings are celebrated today through various yoga organizations and schools, including the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India, which was founded by his son Desikachar.
T.K.V. Desikachar life history and his teachings
T.K.V. Desikachar (1938-2016) was an Indian yoga teacher and the son of the influential yoga teacher, T. Krishnamacharya. Desikachar began studying yoga under his father's guidance at a young age, and went on to develop his own unique approach to teaching yoga.
In 1976, Desikachar founded the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM) in Chennai, India, with the aim of promoting the teachings of his father and making yoga more accessible to people from all backgrounds. KYM has since become one of the most well-respected yoga schools in India, known for its focus on individualized instruction and the integration of traditional yoga practices with modern scientific research.
Desikachar's teachings emphasized the importance of adapting yoga practices to the individual needs and abilities of each student. He believed that yoga should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their age, physical condition, or level of experience. His approach to teaching yoga was based on a deep understanding of the principles of yoga and the individual needs of each student, and he encouraged his students to develop their own personal practice based on their unique needs and interests.
Desikachar was also known for his expertise in therapeutic yoga, using yoga as a tool for healing and managing various physical and mental health conditions. He believed that yoga could be used to support conventional medical treatments and could help to improve the overall well-being of individuals.
Desikachar's contributions to the field of yoga have been widely recognized, and his teachings continue to inspire yoga practitioners and teachers around the world. His focus on individualized instruction and the integration of traditional yoga practices with modern scientific research has had a profound impact on the way that yoga is taught and practiced today.
Swami Vivekananda life history and his teachings
Swami Vivekananda was an Indian Hindu monk and spiritual leader who lived from 1863 to 1902. He played a key role in the introduction of Hinduism and Indian spirituality to the Western world and is widely regarded as one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the modern era.
Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata, India, and was initially named Narendranath Datta. He was a bright and curious child, and was drawn to the study of spirituality from an early age. As a young man, he met Sri Ramakrishna, a prominent spiritual teacher, and became his disciple.
Under Sri Ramakrishna's guidance, Swami Vivekananda deepened his spiritual practice and developed his own approach to spirituality. He emphasized the importance of direct experience of the divine, rather than simply relying on scriptural knowledge or intellectual study. He also believed in the unity of all religions, and taught that all spiritual paths ultimately lead to the same goal.
In 1893, Swami Vivekananda traveled to Chicago to attend the World Parliament of Religions, where he gave a famous speech that introduced Hinduism and Indian spirituality to the Western world. He went on to establish the Ramakrishna Mission, a charitable organization that continues to provide humanitarian aid and promote spiritual education around the world.
Swami Vivekananda's teachings emphasized the importance of spiritual self-discovery and the pursuit of truth. He believed that all individuals had the potential to achieve spiritual realization, and that the path to enlightenment could be found through meditation, self-inquiry, and the cultivation of inner peace and harmony.
Swami Vivekananda also emphasized the importance of social justice and the pursuit of the common good. He believed that spirituality and social activism were inseparable, and that true spiritual realization required a deep commitment to serving others and promoting positive change in the world.
Overall, Swami Vivekananda's teachings continue to inspire and influence people around the world, and his legacy as a spiritual leader and social activist remains a powerful force for positive change.
Swami Vishnudevananda life history and his teachings
Swami Vishnudevananda Saraswati (1927-1993) was an Indian yoga teacher who founded the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and authored the book, "The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga". He was a disciple of Swami Sivananda and played a key role in spreading the teachings of yoga throughout the Western world.
Vishnudevananda was born in Tamil Nadu, India, and was trained in yoga from a young age by his guru, Swami Sivananda. In 1957, he was sent by Sivananda to the West to spread the teachings of yoga. He established the first Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in Montreal, Canada, and went on to open centers in New York, California, and other locations around the world.
Vishnudevananda's teachings emphasized the importance of developing a strong physical and mental foundation through the practice of yoga. He taught that the physical postures (asanas) were just one aspect of yoga, and that a complete practice also included breathing exercises (pranayama), meditation, and the study of yoga philosophy.
In addition to his work as a yoga teacher, Vishnudevananda was a strong advocate for world peace and environmental sustainability. He believed that yoga could be a powerful tool for promoting social justice and personal transformation, and worked to integrate the principles of yoga with contemporary social and political issues.
Vishnudevananda's legacy continues to be felt through the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, which offer yoga and meditation classes, workshops, and teacher training programs around the world. His teachings have inspired countless individuals to deepen their practice of yoga and to work towards creating a more peaceful and harmonious world.
Swami Sivananda Life History and his teachings
Swami Sivananda Saraswati was a highly influential yoga guru and spiritual leader who lived from 1887 to 1963. He was born in Pattamadai, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India, and was originally trained as a medical doctor.
In 1924, Sivananda renounced his medical career and became a monk, dedicating himself to spiritual practice and the study of yoga. He traveled extensively throughout India, studying with various spiritual teachers and eventually settling in Rishikesh in the foothills of the Himalayas.
In 1936, Sivananda founded the Divine Life Society, an organization dedicated to promoting spiritual growth and serving the community through yoga and other spiritual practices. He also established a yoga teacher training program, which has trained thousands of teachers over the years.
Sivananda wrote over 200 books on yoga, Vedanta, and spirituality, including classics such as "Light on Yoga," "Yoga Asanas," and "The Science of Pranayama." His teachings emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to health and well-being, combining physical practice with spiritual study and service to others.
Sivananda's teachings also emphasized the idea of karma yoga, or selfless service to others as a means of spiritual growth. He believed that the practice of yoga should not be limited to individual spiritual growth, but should also include service to others and the larger community.
Sivananda passed away in 1963, but his legacy continues to inspire and influence yoga practitioners and spiritual seekers around the world. The Divine Life Society and the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, which offer yoga teacher training and spiritual retreats, continue to promote his teachings and philosophy.
Swami Sivananda Saraswati and his teachings
Swami Sivananda Saraswati was a highly influential yoga guru and spiritual leader who emphasized the practice of yoga as a means to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual health. Here are some of his key teachings:
1. Holistic Approach: Sivananda believed in a holistic approach to yoga, which included the practice of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, and proper diet. He believed that the body, mind, and spirit were interconnected, and that yoga could be used to harmonize these aspects of the self.
2. Self-Realization: Sivananda believed that the ultimate goal of yoga was self-realization, or the realization of the true nature of the self. He taught that through regular practice of yoga, one could develop greater self-awareness and ultimately realize the unity of all things.
3. Service to Others: Sivananda emphasized the importance of service to others as a means of spiritual growth. He believed that through selfless service, one could develop greater compassion, humility, and detachment, and ultimately transcend the ego.
4. Universal Teachings: Sivananda's teachings were universal in nature, and he encouraged people of all religio
Swami Satyananda Saraswati Life History and his Teachings
Swami Satyananda Saraswati was a spiritual leader and yoga guru who lived from 1923 to 2009. He was born in Almora, Uttarakhand, India, and was inspired to pursue a spiritual path from a young age.
In 1943, Satyananda met Swami Sivananda Saraswati and became his disciple. He served at the Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh and later went on to establish the Bihar School of Yoga in Munger, Bihar in 1963.
Satyananda developed a unique style of yoga known as "Bihar Yoga", which combined traditional yoga practices with modern scientific knowledge. He also developed a system of yoga known as "Yoga Nidra", which is a guided relaxation technique that promotes deep relaxation and inner awareness.
Satyananda was a prolific writer and author, with over 80 books on yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice. He also established the Yoga Publications Trust, which has published numerous books and magazines on yoga and spirituality.
Satyananda's teachings emphasized the practice of yoga as a means to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual health. He believed that yoga could be used to awaken the dormant potential of the human mind and to promote spiritual evolution.
Satyananda also emphasized the importance of karma yoga, or selfless service, as a means of spiritual growth. He believed that through selfless service, one could cultivate humility, compassion, and detachment, and ultimately transcend the limitations of the ego.
Satyananda passed away in 2009, but his legacy continues to inspire and influence yoga practitioners and spiritual seekers around the world. The Bihar School of Yoga and other organizations continue to promote his teachings and philosophy, spreading the message of yoga and spirituality to people around the world.
Swami Satyananda Saraswati and his teachings
Swami Satyananda Saraswati was a renowned yoga guru who is best known for his teachings on the practical applications of yoga in daily life. He believed that yoga is not just a physical exercise, but a way of life that can help people to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Satyananda's teachings were based on the ancient teachings of yoga, but he also incorporated modern scientific knowledge into his approach to make it accessible to people from all walks of life. He believed that yoga could help people to overcome the challenges of modern life and find inner peace and happiness.
One of Satyananda's major contributions to the world of yoga was his development of a system of yoga called "Bihar Yoga". This system combined traditional yoga practices with modern scientific knowledge and included practices like asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, and yoga nidra (a guided relaxation technique). Bihar Yoga is still widely practiced today and has helped many people to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Satyananda also emphasized the importance of karma yoga, or selfless service,
Swami Satchidananda life history and his teachings
Swami Satchidananda (1914-2002) was an Indian yoga teacher who was known for his promotion of interfaith harmony and his integration of yoga philosophy with modern Western culture. He was a disciple of Swami Sivananda and was instrumental in introducing yoga to the West in the 1960s and 70s.
Satchidananda first visited the United States in 1966 and went on to establish the Integral Yoga Institute in New York City. He also founded the Yogaville Ashram in Virginia, which became a center for yoga and meditation practice in the United States.
Satchidananda's teachings emphasized the unity of all religions and the importance of living a balanced, harmonious life. He taught that yoga was not just a physical practice, but a holistic system that could help individuals to live with greater awareness, compassion, and inner peace. He believed that the principles of yoga could be applied to all aspects of life, including work, family, and relationships.
Satchidananda was also a strong advocate for environmental sustainability and social justice. He promoted vegetarianism, non-violence, and community service, and was actively involved in efforts to promote world peace.
Throughout his life, Satchidananda worked to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western cultures and to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding. His teachings continue to inspire yoga practitioners and spiritual seekers around the world, and his contributions to the field of yoga have had a profound impact on the way that yoga is practiced and understood in the West.
Swami Rama life history and his teachings
Swami Rama was an Indian yogi and spiritual teacher who lived from 1925 to 1996. He was born in a small village in the Himalayas and was initiated into the yogic path at an early age by his master, Bengali Baba. He studied in various ashrams and spiritual centers throughout India, and eventually became a professor of yoga at the University of Minnesota in the United States.
Swami Rama was known for his deep knowledge of the traditional practices and teachings of yoga, and for his ability to integrate these teachings into modern Western culture. He was a prolific writer and lecturer, and published numerous books on yoga and spirituality.
Swami Rama's teachings emphasized the importance of self-realization and the cultivation of inner peace and harmony. He believed that the practice of yoga was not just about physical postures and exercises, but was a holistic system for achieving spiritual enlightenment and transcending the limitations of the ego.
Swami Rama also emphasized the importance of integrating yoga practice into daily life, and believed that true spiritual realization required a commitment to self-discipline, self-awareness, and selfless service to others. He encouraged his students to approach their yoga practice with sincerity and dedication, and to cultivate a deep sense of humility and gratitude in their spiritual journey.
In addition to his teachings on yoga, Swami Rama was also known for his research into the scientific effects of yogic practices on the body and mind. He founded the Himalayan Institute, an organization dedicated to promoting the integration of yogic practices into modern society, and developed a comprehensive system of yogic education that is still taught today.
Overall, Swami Rama's teachings have had a profound impact on the world of yoga and spirituality, and his legacy as a great spiritual teacher and innovator continues to inspire and influence people around the world.
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Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati (b. 1960) is a contemporary yoga guru and spiritual leader from Bihar, India. He is the successor to Swami Satyananda Saraswati and the current head of the Bihar School of Yoga.
Niranjanananda was born in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, and was initiated into yoga by his guru, Swami Satyananda, at a young age. He spent many years living and studying at the Bihar School of Yoga, where he trained in various aspects of yoga, including asanas, pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy.
After completing his formal education, Niranjanananda became a teacher at the Bihar School of Yoga and began to travel extensively to spread the teachings of yoga throughout India and around the world. He has authored numerous books on yoga and meditation, including "Yoga Sadhana Panorama," "Yoga Darshan," and "Yoga Chakra."
Niranjanananda's teachings emphasize the importance of integrating the principles of yoga into all aspects of life. He teaches that yoga is not just a physical practice, but a holistic path towards self-realization and spiritual growth. He encourages his students to cultivate self-awareness, discipline, and a spirit of service, and to use their yoga practice to transform themselves and the world around them.
In addition to his work as a yoga teacher and spiritual leader, Niranjanananda is also known for his humanitarian and environmental activism. He has established several charitable organizations to support education, healthcare, and sustainable development projects in India and other parts of the world.
Niranjanananda's teachings have inspired countless individuals to deepen their practice of yoga and to live a more conscious, purposeful, and compassionate life. He continues to be a leading voice in the global yoga community, and his work is a testament to the transformative power of yoga to create positive change in the world.
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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2. Path of Devotion (Bhakti Yoga)
In Bhakti Yoga, the emotional force of the human being is purified and channelled toward the
divine.
The term Bhakti, derived from the root (bhaj) to share or to participate in, is the generally
rendered as devotion or love.
Bhakti Yoga is thus the Yoga of loving self dedication to, and love participation in, the divine
person. It is the way of the heart.
3. Sandilya, the author of the Bhakti Sutra, defines Bhakti as “supreme attachment to the
lord.” It is the only kind of attachment that does not reinforce the egoic personality and its
destiny.
Attachment is a combination of placing one’s attention on something and investing it with
great emotional energy.
The Bhagavata Purana teaches nine primary forms of bhakti, as explained by Prahlada.
1. Sravana
Sravana is hearing of Lord's Lilas. Sravana includes hearing of God's virtues, glories, sports
and stories connected with His divine Name and Form.
The devotee gets absorbed in the hearing of divine stories and his mind merges in the
thought of Divinity, it cannot think of undivine things. The mind loses, as it were, its charm
for the world.
The devotee remembers God only, even in dream.
4. Sri Sankaracharya says, "The company of the wise, even for a moment, becomes the boat to
cross across the ocean of Samsara."
Without Satsanga, Sadhana does not become perfect and strong. The fort of Sadhana should be
built on the foundation of Satsanga.
Mere austerities are not the end of Sadhana.
Satsanga illumines the devotee and removes his impurities.
It is only then that subtle truths are grasped well by the devotee.
Lord Krishna says to Uddhava that nothing but Satsanga alone can put an end to all worldly
attachments.
In the Bhagavata Mahatmya it is told that the best Dharma in this world is to hear Lord's glories.
For, thereby, one attains to the Divine Abode.
5. 2. Kirtana
Kirtana is singing of Lord's glories. The devotee is thrilled with Divine Emotion. He loses himself in
the love of God. He gets horripilation in the body due to extreme love for God.
He weeps in the middle when thinking of the glory of God. His voice becomes choked, and he flies
into a state of divine Bhava.
The devotee is ever engaged in Japa of the Lord's Name and describing His glories to one and all.
Wherever he goes he begins to sing the praise of God. He requests all to join his Kirtana. He sings
and dances in ecstasy. He makes others also dance.
Such practices should be the outcome of a pure heart, and they should not be merely a show. God
knows the inner secret of all and none can cheat Him.
There should be perfect straightforwardness and all his actions should be the natural outpouring
from his heart. This is the easiest of all modes of approach to God.
6. In the Kali Yuga, iron age, Kirtana alone is the best Yoga-'Kalau Kesavakirtanam.’
This is the prescribed method of devotion for this age. The mind is ever intent upon singing
Lord's Names and glories and it has no occasion to take interest in things of the world.
Day and night the devotee feels the presence of God and thins out his ego. He becomes
Sattvic and pure at heart.
3. Smarana
Smarana is remembrance of the Lord at all times. This is unbroken memory of the Name
and Form of the Lord.
The mind does not think of any object of the world, but is ever engrossed in thinking of the
glorious Lord alone.
7. The mind meditates on what is heard about the glories of God and His virtues, Names, etc., and
forgets even the body and contents itself in the remembrance of God, just as Dhruva or
Prahlada did.
Even Japa is only remembrance of God and comes under this category of Bhakti.
Remembrance also includes hearing of stories pertaining to God at all times, talking of God,
teaching to others what pertains to God, meditation on the attributes of God, etc.
Remembrance has no particular time. God is to be remembered at all times, without break, so
long as one has got his consciousness intact.
Right up from his getting up from sleep in the morning, until he is completely overpowered by
sleep in the night, a person is to remember God.
He has no other duty in this world except remembrance of God.
8. Remembrance of God alone can destroy all worldly Samskaras. Remembrance of God alone
can turn away the mind from sense-objects. Generally the mind runs extrovert.
But remembrance of God makes it introvert and does not allow it to run to particular objects
of the world. Remembrance of God is a very difficult method of Sadhana. It is not possible to
remember God at all times. The mind will cheat the person.
He will think that he is meditating on God, but actually he will be dreaming of some object of
the world or something connected with name and fame.
Remembrance is equal to concentration or meditation. All the qualities which a Raja Yogin
prescribes for the practice of meditation should be acquired by a Bhakta who wants to
practise Smarana-Bhakti.
Smarana is swimming against the forceful current of the river of Maya. Smarana leads to
exclusive meditation on God, as is done in Raja Yoga.
9. 4. Padasevana
Padasevana is serving the Lord's feet. Actually this can be done only by Lakshmi or Parvati.
No mortal being has got the fortune to practise this method of Bhakti for the Lord is not
visible to the physical eyes. But it is possible to serve the image of God in idols and better
still, taking the whole humanity as God. This is Padasevana.
Padasevana is service of the sick. Padasevana is service of the poor. Padasevana is service of
the whole humanity at large.
The whole universe is only Virat-Svarupa. Service of the world is service of the Lord.
Service of the Lord's feet can be done through formal worship to Murtis or idols in temples
or to a mental image of God.
5. Archana
Archana is worship of the Lord. "Those who perform the worship of Vishnu in this world,
attain the immortal and blissful state of Moksha."
10. Thus says the Vishnu-Rahasya. Worship can be done either through an image or a picture or
even a mental form. The image should be one appealing to the mind of the worshipper.
Worship can be done either with external materials or merely through an internal Bhava or
strong feeling.
The latter one is an advanced form of worship which only men of purified intellect can do.
Worship should be done according to the rules laid down in the Varnashrama-Dharma or in the
case of advanced devotees worship can be done in any manner they like.
The purpose of worship is to please the Lord, to purify the heart through surrender of the ego
and love of God.
Serving the poor people and worshipping saints is also worship of the Virat-Svarupa of the Lord.
The Lord appears in all forms.
11. He is everything. The scriptures declare that the Lord alone appears as the sentient and the
insentient beings. The devotee should have Narayana-Bhava or Isvara-Bhava in all beings.
He should consider all creatures, down even to the worm as merely God. This is the highest
form of Worship.
6. Vandana
Vandana is prayer and prostration. Humble prostration touching the earth with the eight
limbs of the body (Sashtanga-Namaskara), with faith and reverence, before a form of God, or
prostration to all beings knowing them to be the forms of the One God, and getting absorbed
in the Divine Love of the Lord is termed prostration to God.
The Bhagavata says: "The sky, air, fire, water, earth, stars, planets, the cardinal points
(directions), trees, rivers, seas and all living beings constitute the body of Sri Hari.
12. The devotee should bow before everything in absolute devotion, thinking that he is bowing
before God Himself."
Lord Krishna says to Uddhava: "Giving no attention to those who laugh in ridicule, forgetting
the body and insensible to shame, one should prostrate and bow down to all beings, even
to the dog, the ass, the Chandala and the cow.
All is Myself, and nothing is but Myself."
The ego or Ahankara is effaced out completely through devout prayer and prostration to
God. The Divine Grace descends upon the devotee and man becomes God.
7. Dasya
Dasya-Bhakti is the love of God through servant-sentiment. To serve God and carry out His
wishes, realising His virtues, nature, mystery and glory, considering oneself as a slave of
God, the Supreme Master is Dasya-Bhakti.
13. Serving and worshipping the Murtis in temples, sweeping the temples, meditating on God, and
mentally serving Him like a slave, serving the saints and the sages, serving the devotees of God,
serving the poor and the sick people who are forms of God, is also included in Dasya-Bhakti.
To follow the words of the scriptures, to act according to the injunctions of the Vedas,
considering them to be direct words of God, is Dasya-Bhakti.
Association with and service of love-intoxicated devotees and service of those who have
knowledge of God is Dasya-Bhakti.
The purpose behind Dasya-Bhakti is to be ever with God in order to offer services to Him and
win His Divine Grace and attain thereby Immortality.
8. Sakhya
Sakhya-Bhava is cultivation of friend-sentiment with God. The inmates of the family of
Nandagopa cultivated this Bhakti. Arjuna cultivated this kind of Bhakti.
14. The Bhagavata says: "Oh, how wonderful is the fortune of the people of Vraja, of cowherd Nanda
whose dear friend is the perfect, eternal Brahman of Absolute Bliss!".
To be always with the Lord, to treat Him as one's own relative or a friend, belonging to one's own
family, to be in His company at all times, to love Him as one's own Self, is Sakhya-Bhava of Bhakti-
Marga.
The devotee of Sakhya-Bhava takes up with eagerness any work of the Lord leaving aside even the
most important and urgent and pressing work, assuming an attitude of neglect towards personal
work, and totally concerning himself with the love of the Lord.
How do friends, real friends love in this world? What an amount of love they possess between one
another? Such a love is developed towards God instead of towards man.
Physical love is turned into spiritual love. There is a transformation of the mundane into the
Eternal.
9. Atma-Nivedana
Atma-Nivedana is self-surrender. In the Vishnu-Sahasranama it is said: "The heart of one who has
taken refuge in Vasudeva, who is wholly devoted to Vasudeva, gets entirely purified, and he attains
Brahman, the Eternal."
15. The devotee offers everything to God, including his body, mind and soul.
He keeps nothing for himself. He loses even his own self. He has no personal and independent
existence. He has given his self for God.
He has become part and parcel of God. God takes care of him and God treats him as Himself.
Grief and sorrow, pleasure and pain, the devotee treats as gifts sent by God and does not attach
himself to them.
He considers himself as a puppet of God and an instrument in the hands of God.
He does not feel egoistic, for he has no ego. His ego has gone over to God. It is not his duty to
take care of his wife, children, etc., for he himself has no independent existence apart from God.
God will take care of all. He knows how to lead the world in the right path.
One need not think that he is born to lead the world.
God is there who will look to everything which man cannot even dream of.
16. He has no sensual craving, for he has no body as it is offered to God. He does not adore or
love his body for it is God's business to see to it.
He only feels the presence of God and nothing else. He is fearless, for God is helping him at
all times. He has no enemy for he has given himself up to God who has no enemies or
friends.
He has no anxiety for he has attained everything by attaining the grace of God. He has not
even the thought of salvation; rather he does not want salvation even; he merely wants God
and nothing but God. He is satisfied with the love of God for by that there is nothing that is
not attained. What is there to be attained, when God has sent His grace upon the devotee?
The devotee does not want to become sugar but taste sugar.
There is pleasure in tasting sugar, but not in becoming sugar itself. So the devotee feels that
there is supreme joy more in loving God than becoming God.
God shall take complete care of the devotee. "I am Thine," says the devotee.