Archive for April 2017
At last the crown chakra…Advait
The Sanskrit name for the Crown Chakra is ‘Sahastraar Chakra’. The word sahastra means ‘Thousands of…’. And the Vedic scriptures represent the crown Chakra using a ‘Thousand-Petal Lotus’. The Lotus flower is very highly regarded in Indian mythology and tradition. It is a symbol of royal achievement despite humble beginnings. A small seed of Lotus…
Read MoreThe third eye chakra from Advait.
Every town in India has a govt. run municipal library. Such libraries are like a treasure chest, if you want to learn about the ancient Vedic self-healing, Meditation and spirituality. There are sections where such books, many of them published at the turn of the last century, lie, undisturbed for decades. But, many of the…
Read MoreMore from Advait.
The Throat Chakra, also called as ‘Vishudhhi Chakra’, is at the origin of our ability to Communicate. Our voice box, which enables us to speak. Our ears which enable us to listen. Our ability to communicate non-verbally as well and, our potential to express our feelings, are all under the direct influence of our Throat…
Read MoreDon’t miss this opportunity.
CHAMTRUL RINPOCHE Master and Scholar of Tibetan Buddhism TO TEACH IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 7th JUNE to 2nd JULY 2017 Chamtrul Rinpoche is an eminent scholar and the recognized reincarnation of a great master from the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, the oldest school in Tibet. With his renowned knowledge of the Buddhist teachings of…
Read MoreMeet your Heart Chakra….Advait
I met John in an internet forum. The forum is dedicated to Meditation and Spirituality. After talking to me for a few days, John decided to enroll in my Chakra Awakening Program. The 5th day of the program focused on Heart Chakra awakening. The meditation module of the program consists of ‘Rang Chikitsa’ (Healing through…
Read MoreNext installment…solar plexus..from Advait
Here’s the experience of a fellow reader after Wednesday’s email. Chris was having the same dream for the last 4 days now. The dream first occurred the day he practiced Manipur Chakra pranayam and meditation. (Manipur Chakra is the sanskrit name for the Solar-Plexus Chakra) In the dream, Chris was standing backstage in an auditorium.…
Read MoreSacral chakra….Advait
Hi, The Sacral Chakra, also called as ‘Svadhisthaan’ Chakra, is one of the most misunderstood and under-utilized of our dormant energies. Almost everyone who knows about Chakras thinks that the sacral chakra is only about Sexual prowess. The Sacral Chakra isn’t only about your sexual capabilities. Yes, when your Sacral Chakra is awakened, you look…
Read MoreLearning about the base chakra.
[If you haven’t already, read the email I sent you on Friday and then come back to read this email] The wall clock had struck 9am when my phone rang. It was the last week of July and we had some rain the previous night which made the atmosphere very pleasant. I picked up the…
Read MoreFood for thought…..literally…
** Read the complete email till the end, there’s a nice surprise for you. The Omnipresent fruit of Indian Culture: Banana – Every ritual in India, may it be holy, religious or social, needs bananas. May it be birth, marriage, inauguration or even death, banana is required. If not the fruit then either its leaf…
Read MoreFriday Health Nugget from Advait
An Apple a day keeps the doctor away: – The ancient Indian seers, living in the hilly regions of the Himalaya’s called Apple as ‘God’s Food’, while Ayurveda regards it as a fruit which keeps our body and mind healthy and provides us with vitality and vigor. – Apple is mentioned at many instances in…
Read More