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The Mind That Liberates: Manana and the Path to Upasama | Yoga Vasistha Lesson 139

March 11, 2026 No Comments

“The highlight of the philosophy is always: man eva manushyanaam karanam bandha-moksha . Mind is the cause of bondage AND release . The same mind

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Real Accomplishment and the Purification of the Mind: Yoga Vasistha Lesson 138

March 10, 2026 No Comments

In this evening’s Yoga Vasistha teaching, Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda offers one of the clearest distinctions a spiritual student can hear: what the

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The Fundamental Problem: Why Fighting Emotions Fails

March 9, 2026 1 Comment

What if the secret to mastering anger isn’t fighting it, but redirecting it toward the very source of love itself ? Most spiritual teachings tell us

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The Horse Metaphor: Understanding Work Within Non-Work

March 8, 2026 No Comments

Can you be absolutely free of all karma while performing karma in daily life? This is not a riddle. It is the central promise of Karma Sannyasa Yoga , the

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The Rāmāyaṇa as a Spiral Temple: A Story Within a Story

March 6, 2026 No Comments

There is a question that runs quietly beneath much of religious life: if Lord Rāma came, if Lord Kṛṣṇa came, if Jesus came — and the world still bears its

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The Perishable Nature of Joy

March 4, 2026 1 Comment

In our daily lives, it is incredibly easy to confuse temporary pleasure with true joy. We chase accomplishments, acquire possessions, and seek out

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The Illusion of Worldly Association

March 3, 2026 No Comments

The human mind is in a constant state of agitation, endlessly looking for stability in a world that is inherently transient. According to the ancient

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The Pursuit of Purity: Overcoming Spiritual Pride

March 2, 2026 No Comments

The pursuit of spiritual growth often brings a hidden, yet potent, challenge: the ego. As we develop discipline, insight, and a deeper connection to the

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The Conflict of Action and Renunciation

March 1, 2026 No Comments

The demands of modern life often leave us exhausted, swinging between a desire to accomplish worldly goals and a desperate craving to escape it all. This

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The Three Forms of Cosmic Illusion

February 27, 2026 No Comments

Modern life is fraught with stress and a constant sense of lack. We often believe that if we just acquire the right relationship, the correct amount of

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The Limits of Sensory Reality

February 25, 2026 No Comments

We often spend our days attempting to secure happiness by accumulating objects, planning for the future, and seeking thrilling experiences. Yet, despite

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The Restless Mind Transformed: From Monkey Dance to Divine Bliss

February 24, 2026 No Comments

There is a question in the Yoga Vasistha that has a way of staying with you: “How can Lord Shiva, who delights in the dance of Goddess Parvati, be

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