"Sivananda Gurugram - April 2009"
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Apr 6, 2009, 11:17:09 PM4/6/09
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THOUGHT OF THE MONTH
Identify yourself with the all-pervading Self. Lead the life of
oneness and unity. - Sri Swami Sivananda
SIVANANDA YOGA FAQ ~~~ Frequently Asked Questions
Q 1: How does the mind differ from the Soul?
A: The mind is a special, limited particularization of the Soul-
consciousness, which is unlimited and never ceases to be all-
pervading. The mind is the form of the collective totality of desires,
and hence, it is inert and powerless. But it appears to be conscious
and powerful as the Inner Self or the Soul is reflected through it.
The mind alone is the real person or the individual and it is the real
doer of all actions. It is the experiencer of every condition in the
universe, both objectively and subjectively. The Soul is the Absolute
which is not really affected by any experience of the mind. The mind
is mortal, while the Soul is immortal.
Q3: How do you train your disciples for quick spiritual success?
A: As a drastic measure to overhaul the vicious worldly Samskaras, I
ask the students to drown themselves in active service for some months
or years. The period of training varies according to the evolution of
the students. They must know cooking, washing, and nursing of the
sick. They must serve the Sadhus and the Sannyasins in every possible
way. Side by side they must be able to learn all the Yogic exercises,
concentration, Japa, meditation, etc. They must be able to write
essays on philosophy and Yoga. They must do Kirtan and deliver
lectures also. I teach them on all these points. I give them lessons
in the treatment of some ordinary diseases. When I find that the
students are able to control their senses and advance in concentration
and meditation and when I find that they have developed all the
Sattvic qualities, I send them to cool places with instructions for
deep meditation.
Important Dates for April:
APRIL 2009
03 – Rama Navami
05 - Ekadasi
09 - Full Moon (Hanuman Jayanti)
12 - Easter
13 - Tamil New
21 - Ekadasi
25 - New Moon
http://swamigovinda.blogspot.com
Identify yourself with the all-pervading Self. Lead the life of
oneness and unity. - Sri Swami Sivananda
SIVANANDA YOGA FAQ ~~~ Frequently Asked Questions
Q 1: How does the mind differ from the Soul?
A: The mind is a special, limited particularization of the Soul-
consciousness, which is unlimited and never ceases to be all-
pervading. The mind is the form of the collective totality of desires,
and hence, it is inert and powerless. But it appears to be conscious
and powerful as the Inner Self or the Soul is reflected through it.
The mind alone is the real person or the individual and it is the real
doer of all actions. It is the experiencer of every condition in the
universe, both objectively and subjectively. The Soul is the Absolute
which is not really affected by any experience of the mind. The mind
is mortal, while the Soul is immortal.
Q3: How do you train your disciples for quick spiritual success?
A: As a drastic measure to overhaul the vicious worldly Samskaras, I
ask the students to drown themselves in active service for some months
or years. The period of training varies according to the evolution of
the students. They must know cooking, washing, and nursing of the
sick. They must serve the Sadhus and the Sannyasins in every possible
way. Side by side they must be able to learn all the Yogic exercises,
concentration, Japa, meditation, etc. They must be able to write
essays on philosophy and Yoga. They must do Kirtan and deliver
lectures also. I teach them on all these points. I give them lessons
in the treatment of some ordinary diseases. When I find that the
students are able to control their senses and advance in concentration
and meditation and when I find that they have developed all the
Sattvic qualities, I send them to cool places with instructions for
deep meditation.
Important Dates for April:
APRIL 2009
03 – Rama Navami
05 - Ekadasi
09 - Full Moon (Hanuman Jayanti)
12 - Easter
13 - Tamil New
21 - Ekadasi
25 - New Moon
http://swamigovinda.blogspot.com
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