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Varahamihira in his Brihat Samhita (2: 3) lists the qualities displayed by one who has become an expert at Jyotish: ‘He must be pure, skillful, bold, eloquent, possessed of a ready wit, a knower of time and place, filled with equanimity, not timid in assembly, victorious in debate with other astrologers, expert, free from vices, well-versed in
... See moreHart Defouw • Light On Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India (Arkana)
But the mind which is destroyed cannot reappear. The yogi's aim must be to destroy it and not to sink into laya. In
Ramana Maharshi • Be As You Are: The spiritual teachings and wisdom of Sri Ramana Maharshi (Arkana)
Hence a jnani helps people following any particular path, whatever it may be.
Ramana Maharshi • Be As You Are: The spiritual teachings and wisdom of Sri Ramana Maharshi (Arkana)
Many Śrīvidyā adepts don’t strictly identify themselves as Vedik or Tāntrik, being comfortable with seamlessly incorporating the various philosophies in their personal sādhanā. In fact, the LSN describes Devī as the embodiment of both the Vedas (see N539) and the Tantras (see N724).
Kavitha Chinnaiyan • Glorious Alchemy: Living the Lalitā Sahasranāma
Hādividya was precepted by Lopāmudrā, Agastya’s illustrious wife. The Yoginīhṛdaya and the Khadgamāla Stotra are examples of Hādividya texts.
Kavitha Chinnaiyan • Glorious Alchemy: Living the Lalitā Sahasranāma
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras by Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Ahimsa is the most important observance in the practice of yoga and the basis for mental peace, which is not possible if we harbor thoughts of harm for others.
Dr. David Frawley • Yoga & Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization
Vivekananda’s book “Raja Yoga”
Ram Dass • Be Here Now (Enhanced Edition)
