Mantras – The Vehicles of Sound & Form
Anjali KanojiaA mantra is a sacred sound, word, or phrase repeated during meditation or spiritual practice. The word 'mantra' derives from the Sanskrit terms 'man,' meaning mind, and 'tra,' meaning vehicle…
Snakes, Spiritual Awakening, & the Infinite
Yogic wisdom's insights on snakes, mysticism, and their connection to infinity reveal a spiritual link between snakes and divine, often feminine, energy across various cultures. The philosophy emphasizes that snakes…
The Spinal Connection: Yogic Gateway to Spiritual Transcendence
According to Yoga Darshana, the human body is a profound and complex system. This physical system is interconnected with one's mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The Yoga philosophy and practice…
Globalization and Commercialization of Yoga: Distorting Ancient Wisdom
Yoga means many things to people, and the idea and phenomenon of redefining and misunderstanding yoga have always guaranteed one thing—further removal of Yoga from its original intent. One such…
Scientific Insights into the Benefits of AUM Chanting
In yogic culture and Hinduism, A-U-M holds immense significance as a representation of the cosmic vibration and creative force behind the universe. AUM is seen as a symbol of the…
The Human Factor: AI’s Inability to Replicate Human Consciousness
Artificial Intelligence (AI), or technological advances, has seen many breakthroughs in various fields. These developments have made many professions obsolete due to the fear of massive job losses. However, though…
Prana: Yogic Vital Energy Across Cultures
Most know of Prana as being a part of a regulatory breathing practice. Prana is a fundamental concept in Hindu and yogic philosophy, referring to the vital life force or…
The Mind According to Yoga
Most people talk about physical and mental wellness as two separate entities. The mind is usually equated with the functions of the brain. What is the perspective of Yoga about…
Wisdom of Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita: A Journey into the Inner Self
The Bhagavad Gita (loosely translated as the song of the divine), an ancient Sanskrit text and part of the Mahabharat historic mega epic, imparts profound insights into yoga practice. The…
Indonesia’s Spiritual Tapestry: Gunung Padang and Bali’s Enduring Hindu Heritage
Indonesia's trajectory through history has been intricately shaped by a convergence of factors, including its geographical positioning, abundant natural resources, human migrations, wars, conquests, trade dynamics, and political evolution. As…