DAAJI continues his series on the fundamental principles of psychology, with its foundation in the ancient wisdom of Yoga, as compiled in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. But the discussion on consciousness and mental well-being goes much further back, at least to the time of the Ramayana. Lord Ram’s recorded dialogues with his brother Lakshman focused on consciousness, the same is true of the dialogues between Ashtavakra and Raja Janaka from the same era, recorded in the Ashtavakra Gita, and the dialogues of the Rishi Vashishtha with Lord Ram and Lakshman, recorded in the......
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Yogic psychology
In this series of articles, DAAJI explains the fundamental principles of yogic psychology, with its foundation in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. He explains Patanjali’s descriptions of the human mind and the various mental imbalances, and...
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Yogic psychology
In this series of articles, DAAJI explains the fundamental principles of yogic psychology, with its foundation in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. He explains Patanjali’s descriptions of the human mind and the various mental imbalances, and...
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The field of consciousness
JAMES JOSEPH gives us an inspiring bird’s eye perspective on consciousness, relating ancient and modern, spiritual and scientific, experiential and theoretical, and individual and collective. Whenever I think of consciousness, I am reminded of...
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Deepen your practice
RILEY REIGN shares some tips on how to find a spiritual practice that is right for you, and how to go deeper into it. Cultivating a spiritual practice is such a beautiful and personal...
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Yogic psychology
In this series of articles, DAAJI explains the fundamental principles of yogic psychology, with its foundation in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. He explains Patanjali’s descriptions of the human mind and the various mental imbalances, and...
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Yogic psychology
In this series of articles, DAAJI explains the fundamental principles of yogic psychology, with its foundation in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. He explains Patanjali’s descriptions of the human mind and the various mental imbalances, and...
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A deeper path to consciousness
VICTOR KANNAN asks: How does the evolution of human consciousness reflect in the way we interact with each other and the world around us? The River of Time From time immemorial, from all over...
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Story of the sacred flower
There is a sacred flower that blooms in the valley of the heart. In the deepest corner, under the sharpest rocks, enveloped by thorny bushes, this beautiful flower stays hidden, even from the most...
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Yogic psychology
In this series of articles, DAAJI explains the fundamentals of yogic psychology, with its foundation in the original balanced state and the various mental modifications, some of which help us maintain balance and well-being,...
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