Questions tagged [yoga]
Yoga (Sanskrit: योग) are the physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that aim to transform body and mind.
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Can I consume fruits after having a spoon of Ghee?
I have a dry and vata body so I like to consume a spoon of Ghee before my meals. But I also consume a lot of fruits and soaked nuts after that. Is that a bad combination?
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Bandha/Mudra that stimulates pleasure centre
What are the specific mudras/bandhas in Hatha Yoga that stimulate/ enhance the pleasure centres. Like, for example, I think the Mula Bandha is close to stimulating the pleasure centre of the genital ...
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Question about brahmacharya recommendations and rules
So my question is there are many text about brahmacharya and they may also be with some rules and recommendations.
https://www.swaminarayan.faith/scriptures/en/satsangi-jeevan/prakran-5/52#:~:text=A%...
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Are there any healing or medicinal meditation in Hinduism?
In particular Buddhism, there is a concept very similar to reiki used to treat people. Also, they have a medicine Buddha - depicted in blue color with herbs in one hand and a bowl in another, where he ...
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Reference Request [Upanishads]: Chitta and Vrittis
Are there any good references that discuss the concepts of Chitta and Vrittis used primarily in Samkhya Philosophy in Upanishads?
To the best of my knowledge, Upanishads are advaitic majorly. How Yoga ...
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Laya Yoga: Upanishad References
Laya Yoga - references in Upanishads.
I've heard that the methods of creation of mantras (beeja mantras specifically) follow from laya yoga where they use petals of certain chakras (or nadis) OR hear ...
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Turya (state) Beyond waking state, dreaming state and sleeping state
In many Upanishads concerning liberation, it is said that an enlightened man (or jivanmukta) is beyond three states: Sleeping, Waking, and Dreaming states (e.g. Mandukya Upanishad). Some excerpts as ...
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Inspiration from the Gods- any examples today?
By meditating deeply on God/ gods, can we become more effective in our work and professions. Are there any examples today? That is important because we have to finish our job in best way, before going ...
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Are there any instances in scriptures where a human reached other lokas beyond Swarga with their physical bodies?
In Hinduism, there are several lokas, such as Satya (Brahma), Tapa, Jana, Mahar, Svar (Svarga), Bhuvar, Bhu, Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Mahatala, Rasatala, and Patala. It is known that human ...
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Do yoga scriptures mention the average number of human thoughts per day?
There are several references to the number of times a human breathes in a day in general, which is typically around 21,600 times. The frequency of breath is an important factor in practices such as ...
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Is 'yoga' the sole means to experience colossal time dilation?
Within the vast knowledge presented in Hindu scriptures, there are instances of individuals transitioning into the future. These transitions often occur when these individuals traverse to different '...
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Is their any verse in Yoga Vasistha which promotes Varna by karma?
I want some verses from Yoga Vasista which says Varna is by karma if there's any only from Yoga Vasista.
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What are great books on breath Yoga?
In Bhagavad Gita,I read that one should learn to have a balanced breath. I want to know What are some sutras or literature on breath Yoga?
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What should be the sequence of Morning Routine?
I am confused about morning routine. After waking up, In what order should one perform these actions:
Brushing Teeth (Is usually the first thing)
Bathing (15 mins)
Meditation (takes 15-30 mins, ...
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what are advaitin's established arguments against yoga school of Patanjali?
the only weakness I know is that since Patanjali subscribes to samkhya, his philosophy also inherites the same weakness of samkhya,
a potential follow up conclusion would be "if yoga philosophy ...
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Spiritual work of past life
Suppose I get initiated into a mantra and chanted it in my past life would I need initiation to chant that same mantra in this life
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Nishkaam karma Yoga
"Your right is to work only and never to the fruit
thereof. Do not be the cause of the fruit of action;
nor let your attachment be to inaction." - Bhagvad Gita, Gita Press 2.46
I accept that ...
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What's the color of the sahasrara chakra?
In some sources, I read that the Sahasrara chakra is white, in others violet, and in others purple.
What is its color, and what's the meaning of the color?
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How to chant ashttotar satnamavali?
I want to know which is a better way to chant ashttotar satnamavali like all 108 names at one time by seeing a book,page or phone (coz obviously I can't remember every name line by line) or chanting ...
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Benifit of chanting devi suktam individually?
In an article on hindupedia website which talks about strota chintamani it says to chant ya devi sarva bhuteshu smirti rupenaa" 108 times for 40 days to improve memory does same applies to things ...
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What does patanjali mean by performing samayama on friendship?
In patanjali yoga sutras patanjali told to concentrate on qualities of friendship, what exactly is quality of friendship, what exactly one have to focus on...
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How to change your personality?
Is there any method mentioned to change your personality coz there are many descriptions how a man should act like but is there any method to change your personality to that
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How many forms of Lord Narasimha are present?
It is mentioned that there are multiple forms of Lord Narasimha which are worshipped by specific groups of individuals, for instance:
Ugra Narasimha:Never to be worshipped in a household directly.
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How to receive guidance from your deity?
I want to know how you're supposed to receive any guidance from your deity when you don't know what to meditate on or chant any mantra/strota of that deity or something else ?
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Is there a Hindi translation for Patanjali Yog Sutras and Vyasa's commentary on Sutras?
I am looking for a hindi translation for Patanjali Yog Sutras and Vyasa's commentary on Sutras. Is there a Hindi translation? If there, could someone provide to me the translation or tell where to ...
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How to practice chandra yoga?
Can someone explain Chandra yoga in simple words to me as mentioned in tirumantiram by Tirumala like exactly how to practice it
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About tirumantiram shakti mantra
I want to know about sakti mantra that tirumantiram mentions(om na ma si va)
Can anybody change or there are some specific rules since book doesn't mentions any??
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How to change your samskaras?
I want to know if is there any method to change samsara since samsara has been given so much importance in our culture and scriptures is there any way to get rid of bad samskaras and create good ones
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Is brahmacharya necessary in bhakti yoga?
I just want to know is brahmacharya necessary in bhakti yoga does any scriptures mention following brahmacharya in bhakti yoga
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Who and how can one practise Brahmacharya?
So I've read so many books about Brahmacharya and most of them say that it has so many benefits but it is beneficial for only those who know to transfer that sexual energy into upper channels OR those ...
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Which the best way to start spiritual journey?
I want to know the best way to start my spiritual journey? Could someone suggest any type of Dhyana or meditation?
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How to start?? From where to start?
I want to know how should I start my journey
I'm trying to start my spiritual journey but all the time something comes in the way
2 months ago I started doing ajapa japa after 21 days I got high fever ...
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Which is the fastest way to increase your intelligence as mentioned in scriptures?
I'd there any methods mentioned in scriptures to increase intelligence
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What to do if nostril closed while doing ajapa japa?
I was practicing ajapa japa daily till I got fever&cough a few days ago after getting well I started it again but my nostrils close which destroy the rythm and produce a very unpleasant ...
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Questions Re Yogi Making New Body
Am wondering, when a yogi makes a new body, where is his soul located, is it in the new body he made, or in his old body ? Or is it in both at the same time.
Cause making a new body is different from ...
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How to do gazing on idol to praise a deity?
I've heat that in some kind of advanced stage of gazing on Idols or Saints, the deities and saints are
pleased with the sadhaka and that they help him in all ways..
How to do this??
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How to get body of vajra like Duryodhan?
How to get body of vajra like Duryodhan?Is there a way, by tapas or yoga?I know yogis who can go on cold mountains without much clothing.
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Do you know any Vaishnava Kundalini Yoga Guru?
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I am searching for a Vaishnava Guru who teaches Kundalini Yoga. Most Gurus, (With Due respect) I know teach either Advaita or Shaivism/Shaktism or a combination of both. But I am searching ...
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How to do kevali pranayama or ajapa japa according to gheranda samhita?
I've read gheranda samhita but I'm little confused how to do kevali pranayama or ajapa japa are both same? What is the exact process of doing it
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How to start kriya yoga?
What are preliminary steps in kriya yoga. I have read that you have to practice and when you will be ready your guru will find you what kind of practice do I need to do before finding a guru
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What is Yoga - Philosophy or a form of physical exercise?
1. I am greatly confused as to what is Yoga ? - Is it a form of physical exercise with certain poses ?
Or Is it some philosophy like Sankhya ?
Also why is Yoga prefixed in words like "Karma Yoga&...
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Witchcraft and their basis
I've read that the witchcraft tales that we often hear about is dakini siddhi....could some of u kindly elaborate. Here in nepal we hear that witches(dakinis) gather at astamatrika pithas(especially ...
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Scriptures defining 'Kayavyuha' in Yoga that can nullify karmas quicly
There is a siddhi in yoga called Kaya-Vyuha. I read recently about it.
Yogi, after attaining this siddhi can present at multiple places with different bodies. The purpose of such manifestations is to ...
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Asana a prerequisite of pranayamam
There are 8 component of yoga by Patanjali.
Yamas,
Nigam,
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Prānāyāma,
Pratyāhāra,
Dhāranā,
Dhyāna,
Samādhi.
It was mentioned in many yoga text books and commentary, one should practice asanas ...
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Is the velocity of time ultimately dependent on 'manas' alone?
It is well-known that different lokas have different velocities of time. For example
A month of human beings is equal to a day and night of the Pitris.
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Esoteric meaning of an extract from the meeting of Arjuna and Shiva
There is a story in the Mahabharata of Shiva meeting Arjuna as a kirāta when he awards him his divine arrow. Kunchan Nambiar of Kerala has interpreted the story in the form of an ōṭṭantuḷḷal, a kind ...
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What are the verses that accept the authority of the Vedas in Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya and Yoga Sutras?
Out of six orthodox Hindu Philosophical schools, Vedanta and Mimamsa directly philosophize the Gyanakanda and Karmakanda of the Vedas.
The other four schools (Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya and Yoga) ...
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What are the high pranic foods according to Yogic culture?
In the following video Sadhguru says Ash Gourd known as Kooshmanda. He says that is a high pranic food. That is why it is also used in sacrifices where they break it by throwing it to ground.
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Why do I feel internal tremors/shaking while meditation?
I'm new to this site. Apologies in advance if I made any mistake. Please read the details.
I've recently started meditation. I do it every night before sleeping. But after a few minutes of starting ...
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Why does Ramanujacharya reject yoga-pratyaksha as a pramana?
In the Sri Bhashya, his commentary on the Brahma Sutras, Ramanujacharya rejects "yoga pratyaksha" (yogic perception) as a pramana:
(Paraphrased by me for readability)
Perception is of two ...
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