We need roles models today that are different from the ones we have been seeing.
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Pernicious drivers inside our minds force us to act without thought and also make us unhappy. Practicing pranayama and meditation can significantly help.
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Just as Copernicus’s revolutionary heliocentric theory was difficult to appreciate due to the enormity of its scope, Indian epics are not easy to fathom in one step. It’s probably better if one starts small and focuses on whether the practical guidelines on meditation, yoga, and work are personally beneficial and…
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This article describes simple breathing exercises that can be used for Meditation and Pranayam. The exercises provide a strong grounding for Yoga and for the mind to operate and rest. But they also need practice.
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There is a toxic tendency within us to reflexively never be satisfied and always want something more. This prevents us from being happy as we keep waiting for the next fulfilment. Spiritual techniques weaken this tendency and make us happier regardless of what is happening around us.
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A life full of hurry cannot possibly advance spiritually.
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“Spiritual” and “spiritual advance” are words used frequently in my writing. In this article, I try to lay out a simple description of a “spiritual person” and what I mean by “spiritual advance”.
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Excessive stimulation of senses is detrimental to spiritual progress. Abstinence and moderation are pre-requisites for brining peace to the mind.