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Before starting, I humbly prostrate to Before starting, I humbly prostrate to ðYvaraðYvara (God), Who is the creator of all of (God), Who is the creator of all of us. I bow to the feet of us. I bow to the feet of sad-gUrUsad-gUrU (unattached realized spiritual guide), who (unattached realized spiritual guide), who showed me the ultimate path of spiritualism. Words fail to express my gratitude showed me the ultimate path of spiritualism. Words fail to express my gratitude towards great towards great sad-gUrUsad-gUrU, sages and seers of India. , sages and seers of India.

This presentation is an effort to reveal very basic concept of spiritualism to This presentation is an effort to reveal very basic concept of spiritualism to educated people. Facts presented in this presentation are mere reproduction of educated people. Facts presented in this presentation are mere reproduction of spiritual teaching of great spiritual teaching of great sad-gUrUsad-gUrU, which are based upon, which are based upon veda veda (ancient (ancient accumulated Holy wisdom of great sages and seers of India).accumulated Holy wisdom of great sages and seers of India).

In order to make the subject simple, at times the explanation in this material may In order to make the subject simple, at times the explanation in this material may suffer in depth. There may be some omissions and mistakes in this work, but I am suffer in depth. There may be some omissions and mistakes in this work, but I am sure that your suggestions will improve this work to a great extent. Kindly send in sure that your suggestions will improve this work to a great extent. Kindly send in your suggestions at your suggestions at [email protected][email protected] or or [email protected][email protected]

Peace by means of peace.Peace by means of peace.

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1.1. Objective................................................................................Objective................................................................................ 04042.2. An Advise to the Audience...................................................An Advise to the Audience................................................... 05053.3. Cause and Effect Theory......................................................Cause and Effect Theory...................................................... 06 06 4.4. Cosmic Consciousness and Its Energy..............................Cosmic Consciousness and Its Energy.............................. 10105.5. Separated Consciousness...................................................Separated Consciousness................................................... 13 13 6.6. Axiomatic Truth.....................................................................Axiomatic Truth..................................................................... 15157.7. Three Bodies..........................................................................Three Bodies.......................................................................... 22228.8. Law of Law of karmakarma.................................................................................................................................................. 24249.9. Birth and Death Cycle...........................................................Birth and Death Cycle........................................................... 26 26 10.10. Four Levels of Consciousness............................................Four Levels of Consciousness............................................ 292911.11. Five Sheath Principal............................................................Five Sheath Principal............................................................ 313112.12. Mind........................................................................................Mind........................................................................................ 353513.13. Subtle energy points.............................................................Subtle energy points............................................................. 444414.14. Methodology..........................................................................Methodology.......................................................................... 484815.15. Religion and Spirituality.......................................................Religion and Spirituality....................................................... 606016.16. Six Verses to Liberation........................................................Six Verses to Liberation........................................................ 646417.17. Terminology...........................................................................Terminology........................................................................... 6565

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Most of the us are at a position where we can neither accept nor reject God. Most of the us are at a position where we can neither accept nor reject God.

How do we get answers for very basic fundamental questions such as Who is How do we get answers for very basic fundamental questions such as Who is God? Is God a mere concept for physically and mentally weak people? Why so God? Is God a mere concept for physically and mentally weak people? Why so many miseries? What is the purpose of this life? Why death? What is death? What many miseries? What is the purpose of this life? Why death? What is death? What after death? Why is God so imperfect? Why God is creating problems for all of after death? Why is God so imperfect? Why God is creating problems for all of us? Who has made Nature? Is everything pre-destined? What is the role of free-us? Who has made Nature? Is everything pre-destined? What is the role of free-will? What is religion and rituals? Every religious man has their own conviction, will? What is religion and rituals? Every religious man has their own conviction, then who is right and who is wrong? What is the definition of right and wrong? then who is right and who is wrong? What is the definition of right and wrong? Why blood-shed on the name of religion? How do we meditate and get peace? Why blood-shed on the name of religion? How do we meditate and get peace?

And most important question is that who is asking all these questions? Who I And most important question is that who is asking all these questions? Who I am? What is my origin and the final destination? am? What is my origin and the final destination?

In order to get the answers to these valid questions, one has to step out of own In order to get the answers to these valid questions, one has to step out of own material self and start contemplating upon these questions. material self and start contemplating upon these questions. vedaveda sheds the light sheds the light on these questions and helps us to understand the ultimate reality. on these questions and helps us to understand the ultimate reality.

An important point which we need understand is that An important point which we need understand is that vedaveda are not confined to are not confined to any particular religion, rather any particular religion, rather vedaveda are generic knowledge on essential are generic knowledge on essential spirituality. spirituality. vedaveda contain various techniques and methodologies to realize Self contain various techniques and methodologies to realize Self and reveal Beyond.and reveal Beyond.

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1.1. Mirror of consciousness will not reveal anything if it is covered with the dust Mirror of consciousness will not reveal anything if it is covered with the dust of wrong pseudo spiritualism and material logic, which is of wrong pseudo spiritualism and material logic, which is based upon five based upon five imperfect senses and relativity. imperfect senses and relativity.

2.2. In spiritualism, logic is good to some extent, but after that it becomes a In spiritualism, logic is good to some extent, but after that it becomes a barrier. barrier.

3.3. Have a non-critical, unbiased and inventive mind of a Scientist. Prior to an Have a non-critical, unbiased and inventive mind of a Scientist. Prior to an invention, a Scientist doesn’t have any logic to prove his work, but even then invention, a Scientist doesn’t have any logic to prove his work, but even then he is fully dedicated and committed to his work, which eventually makes him he is fully dedicated and committed to his work, which eventually makes him successful.successful.

4.4. Mind is clever and always tries to consolidate answers for it’s convenience. Mind is clever and always tries to consolidate answers for it’s convenience. Have quest for knowledge and live with questions. Borrowed knowledge can Have quest for knowledge and live with questions. Borrowed knowledge can serve the purpose to some extent. Answers are to be discovered by your own serve the purpose to some extent. Answers are to be discovered by your own self. self.

5.5. Scriptures reveal themselves when read again and again. Read, understand, Scriptures reveal themselves when read again and again. Read, understand, integrate and then implement.integrate and then implement.

6.6. Tons of reading is better than an ounce of practice. Theory is supplementary Tons of reading is better than an ounce of practice. Theory is supplementary to practical. To quench the thirst, water is needed and not the theory of Hto practical. To quench the thirst, water is needed and not the theory of H22O.O.

7.7. Get rid of crunches of belief and realize the Truth yourself. Get rid of crunches of belief and realize the Truth yourself.

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Theoretically, to understand a Theoretically, to understand a system, it is essential to system, it is essential to decompose and then again decompose and then again reunite it’s components. reunite it’s components. Apparently, this makes the Apparently, this makes the system a little more complex, but system a little more complex, but this process increases the depth this process increases the depth of knowledge at an intellectual of knowledge at an intellectual level, which makes the practical level, which makes the practical easy. easy.

Lets try to analyze an experiment, Lets try to analyze an experiment, which is getting conducted in a which is getting conducted in a laboratory. In this experiment, a laboratory. In this experiment, a scientist is transforming water scientist is transforming water vapors to water, and then water vapors to water, and then water to ice. to ice.

Through this experiment we will Through this experiment we will try to understand the various try to understand the various stages of transformation and stages of transformation and relation between gross, subtle, relation between gross, subtle, cause and source.cause and source.

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Now this experiment has following four aspects -Now this experiment has following four aspects -

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1.1. Ice is gross (Ice is gross (sthUlasthUla).).

2.2. Water is subtle (Water is subtle (sUkSmasUkSma))

3.3. Water vapors are the cause (Water vapors are the cause (kAraNakAraNa) of water and ice.) of water and ice.

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1.1. Cause is subtle and effect is gross. Effect is the Cause is subtle and effect is gross. Effect is the gross manifestation of the cause. gross manifestation of the cause.

2.2. WWater vapors and ice are subtle water and gross ater vapors and ice are subtle water and gross water respectively. Substratum (Hwater respectively. Substratum (H22O) is the same, O) is the same,

and difference is in the forms and names only.and difference is in the forms and names only.

3.3. This transformation can happen both ways i.e. This transformation can happen both ways i.e. water vapors to ice and vice versa. water vapors to ice and vice versa.

4.4. Scientist’s intelligence is the source behind this Scientist’s intelligence is the source behind this transformation and not involved in the actual transformation and not involved in the actual transformation process.transformation process.

Based upon the above experiment, now we can Based upon the above experiment, now we can establish the following facts –establish the following facts –

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1.1. Each effect has a causeEach effect has a cause, as water vapors are the cause of water and ice. , as water vapors are the cause of water and ice. Similarly, “This” (we, Nature and beyond) are the effects of “That” (Cosmic Similarly, “This” (we, Nature and beyond) are the effects of “That” (Cosmic Consciousness), and “That” is the cause of “This”.Consciousness), and “That” is the cause of “This”.

2.2. Effects are different forms and names (Effects are different forms and names (UpadhiUpadhi) of the same cause) of the same cause, as water , as water and ice is the different form and name for water vapors. Similarly, “This” is and ice is the different form and name for water vapors. Similarly, “This” is the different forms and names of same “That”. If we drop the idea of forms the different forms and names of same “That”. If we drop the idea of forms and names, then “This” becomes “That’.and names, then “This” becomes “That’.

3.3. An effect cannot exist without its causeAn effect cannot exist without its cause, as water and ice cannot exist , as water and ice cannot exist without water vapors or Hwithout water vapors or H22O molecules. Similarly, “This” can not exist O molecules. Similarly, “This” can not exist

without “That”. If we take out “That” from “This”, “This” also vanishes.without “That”. If we take out “That” from “This”, “This” also vanishes.

““This” is the effect of “That” and “That” is the This” is the effect of “That” and “That” is the source of “This”. If one drops of the relative source of “This”. If one drops of the relative perspective of “This” and “That”, then “This” is perspective of “This” and “That”, then “This” is “That” and “That” is “This”. In other words, cause “That” and “That” is “This”. In other words, cause is subtler effect, and effect is grosser cause. is subtler effect, and effect is grosser cause.

Cause of causes is Cosmic Consciousness Cause of causes is Cosmic Consciousness ((ðYvaraðYvara) and rest all are Its manifestations. In the ) and rest all are Its manifestations. In the infinite ocean of Cosmic Consciousness, infinite ocean of Cosmic Consciousness, innumerable waves (Self as a Separated innumerable waves (Self as a Separated Consciousness) emerge and then finally merge Consciousness) emerge and then finally merge back.back.


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AuMAuM ( (~~) is the sacred symbol and is the representation of Cosmic ) is the sacred symbol and is the representation of Cosmic Consciousness and It’s manifestation i.e. creation.Consciousness and It’s manifestation i.e. creation. AuMAuM is the combination of is the combination of following sequence of root sounds -following sequence of root sounds -

1.1. A-kArAA-kArA is the sound of “A” (as is the sound of “A” (as pronounced in pronounced in uup), which represents gross p), which represents gross manifested form of Cosmic Consciousness.manifested form of Cosmic Consciousness.

2.2. U-kArAU-kArA is the sound of “U” (as is the sound of “U” (as pronounced in ppronounced in puut), which represents t), which represents subtle manifestation of Cosmic subtle manifestation of Cosmic Consciousness.Consciousness.

3.3. mA-kArAmA-kArA is the sound of “M” (as is the sound of “M” (as pronounced in pronounced in mmother), which represents other), which represents cause of Cosmic Consciousness.cause of Cosmic Consciousness.

4.4. Sound of silence, the vibrations and pause Sound of silence, the vibrations and pause after after mA-kArAmA-kArA represents the Source i.e. represents the Source i.e. Cosmic Consciousness Itself. Sound of Cosmic Consciousness Itself. Sound of silence or emptiness is the substratum, silence or emptiness is the substratum, which acts like a canvas on which painting which acts like a canvas on which painting with with A-kArAA-kArA, , U-kArAU-kArA and and mA-kArAmA-kArA is is made.made.


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The whole Universe is infinite river of The whole Universe is infinite river of energy. Where energy is condensed, it energy. Where energy is condensed, it becomes visible in the form of mass, as becomes visible in the form of mass, as whirlpools are visible in a river. This whirlpools are visible in a river. This energy is known as Nature (energy is known as Nature (prakRtiprakRti).).

Energy can convert itself into gross form, Energy can convert itself into gross form, which is called mass and vise versa. which is called mass and vise versa. Mass is gross energy and energy is Mass is gross energy and energy is subtle mass. subtle mass.

In the scientific world, “Wave/Particle In the scientific world, “Wave/Particle Duality of Light” is an interesting Duality of Light” is an interesting example, where minutest known example, where minutest known substance, has two contradicting substance, has two contradicting properties of wave and particle. properties of wave and particle. Essentially this means that sometimes a Essentially this means that sometimes a wave acts like a particle and vise versa! wave acts like a particle and vise versa! From scientific perspective, this is From scientific perspective, this is illogical because, wave is a process of an illogical because, wave is a process of an energy whereas particle is a mass. energy whereas particle is a mass.

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Cosmic Consciousness has manifested Itself in Cosmic Consciousness has manifested Itself in It’s Energy (Nature), and from this perspective, It’s Energy (Nature), and from this perspective, Cosmic Consciousness is with attributes Cosmic Consciousness is with attributes ((saguNsaguN) also. It’s like same electricity is getting ) also. It’s like same electricity is getting manifested in various electrical equipments such manifested in various electrical equipments such as bulb, fan etc. as bulb, fan etc.

Nature’s cycle does create, sustain and absorb Nature’s cycle does create, sustain and absorb (to re-cycle and re-fresh) it’s creation.(to re-cycle and re-fresh) it’s creation.

Cosmic Consciousness is the Source, and Cosmic Consciousness is the Source, and Nature is Its effect. Nature depends upon Cosmic Nature is Its effect. Nature depends upon Cosmic Consciousness, but inseparable from Cosmic Consciousness, but inseparable from Cosmic Consciousness, the way a nail is inseparable Consciousness, the way a nail is inseparable from it’s finger and Sun-light from Sun.from it’s finger and Sun-light from Sun.

But Energy (But Energy (prakRtiprakRti) itself is not intelligent. Some Intelligent Principle behind the ) itself is not intelligent. Some Intelligent Principle behind the scene is controlling this Energy. This Intelligent Principle, the Universal Law scene is controlling this Energy. This Intelligent Principle, the Universal Law behind the process is known as Cosmic Consciousness (behind the process is known as Cosmic Consciousness (ðYvaraðYvara).).

That's why Cosmic Consciousness is Immortal, Formless, without Limbs, Action-That's why Cosmic Consciousness is Immortal, Formless, without Limbs, Action-less, All-pervading (thus Immovable), Unchanging, Second-less, Indivisible, less, All-pervading (thus Immovable), Unchanging, Second-less, Indivisible, Infinite, Eternal and without Attributes (Infinite, Eternal and without Attributes (nirguNanirguNa).).

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Nature has two powers –Nature has two powers –

1.1. Power to veil (Power to veil (AvarNa YaktiAvarNa Yakti) : Nature is untrue existence and true ) : Nature is untrue existence and true appearance, thus called illusion (appearance, thus called illusion (mAyAmAyA). For example your image in the ). For example your image in the mirror is there, but not real.mirror is there, but not real.

2.2. Power to distract (Power to distract (vikSepa YaktivikSepa Yakti) is of three types –) is of three types – a. Power to know ( a. Power to know (jJAna YaktijJAna Yakti). ). b. Power to desire ( b. Power to desire (IcchA YaktiIcchA Yakti).). c. Power of doing action ( c. Power of doing action (kiryA YaktikiryA Yakti).).

You get the knowledge of an apple through the power-to-know (You get the knowledge of an apple through the power-to-know (jJAna YaktijJAna Yakti). ). Then a desire arises in the mind to possess that apple, which is the power-to-Then a desire arises in the mind to possess that apple, which is the power-to-desire (desire (IcchA YaktiIcchA Yakti). Then you exert to obtain that apple with the help of ). Then you exert to obtain that apple with the help of power-of-doing-an-action (power-of-doing-an-action (kiryA YaktikiryA Yakti).).

Nature has trinity essences (Nature has trinity essences (triguNAtmik triguNAtmik YaktiYakti) –) –

a.a. sattva sattva : Saint like tendencies such as : Saint like tendencies such as sentient, goodness, light, purity etc.sentient, goodness, light, purity etc.

b.b. rajas rajas : King like tendencies such as kinetic, : King like tendencies such as kinetic, mutative, passion etc.mutative, passion etc.

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Apparently, “Free will” Separates Individual Consciousness (Apparently, “Free will” Separates Individual Consciousness (Atman Atman or Soul or or Soul or Self) from Cosmic Consciousness. The Separated Consciousness has two Self) from Cosmic Consciousness. The Separated Consciousness has two natures –natures –

1.1. Conditioning through Nature’s veilConditioning through Nature’s veil

2.2. Original form (Original form (svarUpasvarUpa) ) satsat--chittachitta--Ananda Ananda -- a. a. satsat is existence i.e. truth. is existence i.e. truth. b. b. chittachitta is consciousness.is consciousness. c. c. Ananda Ananda is bliss.is bliss.

For example, while watching a movie, one gets For example, while watching a movie, one gets associated (gets conditioned) with the false environment associated (gets conditioned) with the false environment created by the movie. When one witnesses (created by the movie. When one witnesses (YakshiYakshi) that ) that it's projector’s beam, which is making false impression it's projector’s beam, which is making false impression on the inert screen (and not onto himself), he gets on the inert screen (and not onto himself), he gets disassociated with the false environment and becomes disassociated with the false environment and becomes established in his own self (established in his own self (svarUpasvarUpa).).

Nature acts as a veil between Separated Consciousness Nature acts as a veil between Separated Consciousness and Cosmic Consciousness. Environment outside and and Cosmic Consciousness. Environment outside and inside of a pot is the same. When pot (veil of Nature) is inside of a pot is the same. When pot (veil of Nature) is broken then the environment inside (Separated broken then the environment inside (Separated Consciousness) becomes one with the environment Consciousness) becomes one with the environment outside (Cosmic Consciousness) of the pot.outside (Cosmic Consciousness) of the pot.

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All the objects, except Separated Consciousness, under Nature are temporary All the objects, except Separated Consciousness, under Nature are temporary and thus unreal. Cosmic Consciousness is real, Nature is unreal, and apparent and thus unreal. Cosmic Consciousness is real, Nature is unreal, and apparent Separated Consciousness is Cosmic Consciousness only. Separated Separated Consciousness is Cosmic Consciousness only. Separated Consciousness is a fraction of Cosmic Consciousness only, and thus above and Consciousness is a fraction of Cosmic Consciousness only, and thus above and beyond Nature.beyond Nature.

sattva sattva is superior to is superior to rajasrajas, and , and rajas rajas is better than is better than tamastamas. Objective is to . Objective is to morph ourselves from morph ourselves from tamastamas to to rajasrajas, , rajas rajas to to sattva sattva and then transcend and then transcend sattva sattva too, which is known as too, which is known as guNatItaguNatIta..

The sculpture (Separated Consciousness) already exist in the rock, only The sculpture (Separated Consciousness) already exist in the rock, only unnecessary rock (veil of Nature) is to be chipped off to get the sculpture out of unnecessary rock (veil of Nature) is to be chipped off to get the sculpture out of the rock. “That” is already there, only veil between “This” and “That” is to be the rock. “That” is already there, only veil between “This” and “That” is to be dropped. That’s why we always pray “Reveal Thyself”. dropped. That’s why we always pray “Reveal Thyself”.

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1.1. ““That” is That” is satsat (Truth), the only nameless (Truth), the only nameless substance, one without second (non-dual), substance, one without second (non-dual), with no beginning or end.with no beginning or end.

2.2. Two aspects of Two aspects of SatSat, are , are chitta chitta and and AnandaAnanda. . The interplay of these two aspects of divinity The interplay of these two aspects of divinity causes creation. causes creation. chittachitta is love, attraction is love, attraction and Cosmic Consciousness. and Cosmic Consciousness. AnandaAnanda is will, is will, enjoyment and Nature.enjoyment and Nature.

3.3. The Cosmic Consciousness and Nature in its The Cosmic Consciousness and Nature in its aspect of repulsion and attraction vibrates. aspect of repulsion and attraction vibrates. This process emanates a sound known as This process emanates a sound known as PranavaPranava ( (AuMAuM).).

4.4. praNava praNava ((AuMAuM) manifests the idea of –) manifests the idea of –a. Time (a. Time (kAlakAla).).b. Space (b. Space (AkaYaAkaYa).).c. Units (c. Units (aNuaNu).).

5.5. These four ideas of These four ideas of praNavapraNava, time, space , time, space and unit lay down the foundation of creation, and unit lay down the foundation of creation, which together act as a veil reflecting the which together act as a veil reflecting the spiritual rays of the Cosmic Consciousness.spiritual rays of the Cosmic Consciousness.

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6.6. This veil is composed of three essences (This veil is composed of three essences (guNaguNa) –) –

7.7. Then the state of equilibrium of the three essences gets disturbed. As a result Then the state of equilibrium of the three essences gets disturbed. As a result energies get polarized and chain of deformation occurs. energies get polarized and chain of deformation occurs.

8.8. As a consequence of deformation ofAs a consequence of deformation of sattvasattva, Self (Separated Consciousness) , Self (Separated Consciousness) manifests, which is also known as manifests, which is also known as mahtattvamahtattva. .

9.9. Self further gets deformed and manifests as false ego (Self further gets deformed and manifests as false ego (ahaMkAraahaMkAra), which ), which causes repulsion and separation of Self from Cosmic Consciousness. causes repulsion and separation of Self from Cosmic Consciousness.

10.10. The three essences, although distinguished by their distinctive features, are The three essences, although distinguished by their distinctive features, are the conglomerates of the same three essences in differing proportions. This the conglomerates of the same three essences in differing proportions. This manifests five fundamental essences, called manifests five fundamental essences, called paJca-tattavapaJca-tattava i.e. i.e. sattvasattva, , sattva sattva + + rajasrajas, , rajas rajas , , rajas rajas + + tamastamas and and tamastamas..

a.a. sattva sattva : Saint like tendencies such as : Saint like tendencies such as sentient, goodness, light, purity etc.sentient, goodness, light, purity etc.

b.b. rajas rajas : King like tendencies such as kinetic, : King like tendencies such as kinetic, mutative, passion etc.mutative, passion etc.

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11.11. Five fundamental essences (Five fundamental essences (paJca-tattavapaJca-tattava) consist casual body () consist casual body (kAraNakAraNa SharirSharir), which is cause of subtle body (), which is cause of subtle body (sUkSmasUkSma SharirSharir or or lingadehalingadeha) and ) and gross material body (gross material body (sthUlasthUla Sharir Sharir). ).

12.12. From the From the sattva sattva component, the five knowledge senses (component, the five knowledge senses (jJanendriyajJanendriya) ) evolves – evolves –

a. Ear (a. Ear (YrautraYrautra).).b. Skin (b. Skin (tvachatvacha).).c. Eye (c. Eye (ckShuckShu).).d. Tongue (d. Tongue (jihvAjihvA).).e. Nose (e. Nose (YrautraYrautra). ).

13.13. rajas rajas give rise to five subtle organs of action (give rise to five subtle organs of action (karmendriyakarmendriya) ––) ––a. Speech (a. Speech (vakvak).).b. Hand (b. Hand (pAnipAni).).c. Feet (c. Feet (pAyupAyu).).d. Genital (d. Genital (upasthupasth).).e. Anus (e. Anus (pAyupAyu).).


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14.14. rajas rajas components manifest as five major components manifest as five major prANa prANa ((subtle life force) –subtle life force) –a. a. prANaprANa – breathing.– breathing.b. b. apAnaapAna - excretion of waste and urine.- excretion of waste and urine.c. c. vayAnavayAna - circulation of blood.- circulation of blood.d. d. udAnaudAna - deglutition or swallowing of food.- deglutition or swallowing of food.e. e. samAnasamAna - digestion of food.- digestion of food.

15.15. From From tamas tamas components, five rudimentary principles of the elements components, five rudimentary principles of the elements ((tanmAtratanmAtra) are emerged – ) are emerged –

a. Sound (a. Sound (YabdaYabda).).b. Touch (b. Touch (sparSasparSa).).c. Form or color (c. Form or color (rUparUpa).).d. Taste (d. Taste (rasarasa).).e. Smell (e. Smell (gandhagandha).).

16.16. Five rudimentary principles of elements further gets deformed and evolve Five rudimentary principles of elements further gets deformed and evolve themselves as five gross elements (themselves as five gross elements (paJca-mahabhutapaJca-mahabhuta) -) -

a. from Sound to Space (Space).a. from Sound to Space (Space).b. from Touch to Air (Space + Air).b. from Touch to Air (Space + Air).c. from Form to Fire (Space + Air + Fire). c. from Form to Fire (Space + Air + Fire). d. from Taste to Water (Space + Air + Fire + Water).d. from Taste to Water (Space + Air + Fire + Water).e. from Smell to Earth (Space + Air + Fire + Water + Earth).e. from Smell to Earth (Space + Air + Fire + Water + Earth).


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An object has five aspects –An object has five aspects –

1.1. Name (Name (nAmanAma))

2.2. Form (Form (rUparUpa))

3.3. sat sat ((AstiAsti))

4.4. chittachitta ((bhatibhati))

5.5. Ananda Ananda ((priyApriyA))

18.18. Fine subtle body consist of following nineteen elements -Fine subtle body consist of following nineteen elements -a. Five organs of knowledge. a. Five organs of knowledge. b. Five organs of action.b. Five organs of action.c. Five c. Five prANaprANa. . d. Inner subtle equipment (d. Inner subtle equipment (antaHkaraNaantaHkaraNa) -) - i. Emotional Mind ( i. Emotional Mind (manman).). ii. Intellect ( ii. Intellect (buddhibuddhi).). iii. iii. ChitChit is basic faculty through which mind operates i.e. is basic faculty through which mind operates i.e.

combination of combination of conscious, subconscious, unconscious, memory and more. conscious, subconscious, unconscious, memory and more.

iv. Ego ( iv. Ego (ahaMkAraahaMkAra). ).

19.19. With the three bodies - casual body, gross material body and subtle body, With the three bodies - casual body, gross material body and subtle body, having been formed, the play of repulsion comes to a halt and attraction of the having been formed, the play of repulsion comes to a halt and attraction of the Cosmic Consciousness becomes evident. Cosmic Consciousness becomes evident.


She (Nature) loves Him (Cosmic She (Nature) loves Him (Cosmic Consciousness) so much that She tries to Consciousness) so much that She tries to capture Him, by constructing nine door capture Him, by constructing nine door temples (human bodies) and establishes temples (human bodies) and establishes Him in it. Him in it.

Belongs to Belongs to Nature and Nature and variesvaries

Substratum Substratum is the sameis the same

20.20. Thus whole macrocosm is within Thus whole macrocosm is within microcosm.microcosm.

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Three Bodies Three Bodies

Three bodies are -Three bodies are -

1.1. Gross material body is what we see and feel.Gross material body is what we see and feel.

2.2. Subtle body drives gross material body.Subtle body drives gross material body.

3.3. Casual body is based on ignorance (Casual body is based on ignorance (avidyAavidyA) and is the cause of the ) and is the cause of the gross material and subtle body.gross material and subtle body.

The shell of a Mango corresponds to gross The shell of a Mango corresponds to gross material body. The pulp represents subtle material body. The pulp represents subtle body and seed corresponds to casual body and seed corresponds to casual body. Binding elements for casual, gross body. Binding elements for casual, gross material and subtle body are –material and subtle body are –

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Ego is the main Ego is the main binding elementbinding element

1.1. Body (Body (dehadeha).).

2.2. Action (Action (karmakarma).).

3.3. Love (Love (rAgarAga).).

4.4. Hate (Hate (dveSadveSa).).

5.5. Egoism (Egoism (ahaMkAraahaMkAra).).

6.6. Non-discrimination (Non-discrimination (AvivekaAviveka).).

7.7. Ignorance (Ignorance (AjJanaAjJana).).

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Gross material body has nine (and Gross material body has nine (and two hidden) gates –two hidden) gates –

1. Left ear.1. Left ear.2. Right ear.2. Right ear.3. Left eye.3. Left eye.4. Right eye.4. Right eye.5. Mouth.5. Mouth.6. Nose.6. Nose.7. Navel.7. Navel.8. Genital.8. Genital.9. Anus. 9. Anus.

Gross material body goes under Five Gross material body goes under Five modifications –modifications – 1. Potential existence. 1. Potential existence. 2. Born. 2. Born. 3. Grows. 3. Grows. 4. Matures.4. Matures. 5. Decay.5. Decay. 6. Dies.6. Dies.

Gross material body is made up of seven Gross material body is made up of seven primary essences (primary essences (saptadhAtusaptadhAtu) –) –

1. Chyle. 1. Chyle. 2. Blood. 2. Blood. 3. Flesh. 3. Flesh. 4. Fat. 4. Fat. 5. Bone. 5. Bone. 6. Marrow. 6. Marrow. 7. Semen.7. Semen.

Fine subtle body consist of following Fine subtle body consist of following nineteen elements –nineteen elements –

1. Five organs of knowledge. 1. Five organs of knowledge. 2. Five organs of action.2. Five organs of action.3. Five 3. Five prANa prANa (subtle life (subtle life

force)force). . 4. Inner subtle equipment -4. Inner subtle equipment - a. Emotional Mind. a. Emotional Mind. b. Intellect.b. Intellect. c. c. chittachitta..

d. Ego.d. Ego.

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Because of Because of karma karma (past and present mental and physical actions), Separated (past and present mental and physical actions), Separated Consciousness becomes conditioned and goes through the purification process Consciousness becomes conditioned and goes through the purification process created by Nature. Types of created by Nature. Types of karma karma are –are –

Law of Law of karmakarma

1.1. Accumulated (Accumulated (saJcita karmasaJcita karma) : The ) : The bundle of arrows in the quiver.bundle of arrows in the quiver.

2.2. Fructifying (Fructifying (prArabdha karmaprArabdha karma) : ) : The arrow shot, which can not be The arrow shot, which can not be recalled.recalled.

3.3. Current (Current (kriyamAna karmakriyamAna karma) : The ) : The arrow, which is about to shoot from arrow, which is about to shoot from the bow.the bow.

Categories of Categories of karmakarma as can be explained via as can be explained via Bowman's analogy -Bowman's analogy -

1.1. Negative.Negative.

2.2. Positive and negative.Positive and negative.

3.3. Positive.Positive.

4.4. Neither positive nor negative : Only Neither positive nor negative : Only yogIyogI can achieve this type of can achieve this type of karmakarma..

Common man does 1Common man does 1stst and 2 and 2ndnd type of type of karmakarma, where proportion of negative, where proportion of negative karma karma are high.are high.

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We have control over accumulated and current We have control over accumulated and current karmakarma, provided we use , provided we use fructifying fructifying karma karma correctly. correctly.

River of “free will” can change it’s course in the pre-defined plan of River of “free will” can change it’s course in the pre-defined plan of karmakarma..

Accumulated Accumulated karma karma in the latent form are called in the latent form are called saMskArasaMskAra, , which is the subtle which is the subtle base of our manifested desiresbase of our manifested desires ( (vAsanavAsana). ). saMskArasaMskAra further gets strengthened further gets strengthened by ignorance (by ignorance (avidyAavidyA), and because of ignorance one starts considering –), and because of ignorance one starts considering –

1.1. the short-lived as eternal.the short-lived as eternal.

2.2. the impure as pure.the impure as pure.

3.3. the painful as pleasurable.the painful as pleasurable.

4.4. the non-Soul (body, mind etc.) as Soul.the non-Soul (body, mind etc.) as Soul.

Result is worldly afflictions (Result is worldly afflictions (kleSakleSa). Pain and pleasure are two faces of the same ). Pain and pleasure are two faces of the same coin, which is called Pain. Pleasure and pain are pain only. coin, which is called Pain. Pleasure and pain are pain only.

Because of this vicious circle, the Separated Consciousness becomes Because of this vicious circle, the Separated Consciousness becomes conditioned through five senses and as a result emotional mind overpowers and conditioned through five senses and as a result emotional mind overpowers and further traps the Self in further traps the Self in karmakarma. Freedom lies in, in controlling the mind and not . Freedom lies in, in controlling the mind and not getting controlled by mind.getting controlled by mind.

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Birth and Death Cycle Birth and Death Cycle

Death is separation of gross material body and subtle body.Death is separation of gross material body and subtle body.

1.1. Gross material body merges back into five gross elements –Gross material body merges back into five gross elements –a. Space.a. Space.b. Air.b. Air.c. Fire.c. Fire.d. Water.d. Water.e. Earth.e. Earth.

2.2. Subtle body –Subtle body –a. Five subtle senses merges into mind -a. Five subtle senses merges into mind -

i. Sound. i. Sound. ii. Touch. ii. Touch.iii. Form or color. iii. Form or color. vi. Taste. vi. Taste. v. Smell. v. Smell.

b. Mind merges into b. Mind merges into prANaprANa..c. c. prANaprANa merges into Separated Consciousness. merges into Separated Consciousness. d. Separated Consciousness merges back into Cosmic d. Separated Consciousness merges back into Cosmic

Consciousness. Consciousness. At the time of death, five subtle senses merges into mind, and mind into At the time of death, five subtle senses merges into mind, and mind into prANaprANa , , and and prANaprANa into Separated Consciousness, and Separated Consciousness into into Separated Consciousness, and Separated Consciousness into Cosmic Consciousness. Cosmic Consciousness.

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This is different from Liberation (This is different from Liberation (mokSamokSa). Here ). Here the shell of the small glass (ignorance) doesn’t let the shell of the small glass (ignorance) doesn’t let the water of small glass (Separated the water of small glass (Separated Consciousness) merge with the water of big glass Consciousness) merge with the water of big glass (Cosmic Consciousness).(Cosmic Consciousness).

Since separated Consciousness is covered with Since separated Consciousness is covered with the veil of ignorance, it comes back to Nature to the veil of ignorance, it comes back to Nature to exhaust its accumulated exhaust its accumulated karmakarma.. The subtle body The subtle body along with Casual body transmigrates, and along with Casual body transmigrates, and constructs new gross material gross material constructs new gross material gross material body and again starts watching the same old body and again starts watching the same old movie consisting of six modification i.e. potential movie consisting of six modification i.e. potential existence, born, grows, matures, decay and dies. existence, born, grows, matures, decay and dies.

Ego is the binding element between three bodies. Casual body is the cause for Ego is the binding element between three bodies. Casual body is the cause for subtle body and gross material body. Subtle body drives gross material body. subtle body and gross material body. Subtle body drives gross material body. Separated Consciousness, is separate from three bodies.Separated Consciousness, is separate from three bodies.

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Separated For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Separated Coconsciousness is responsible for fruits of it’s Coconsciousness is responsible for fruits of it’s karmakarma. Cosmic Consciousness . Cosmic Consciousness is just the facilitator and dispenser of the results based upon is just the facilitator and dispenser of the results based upon karmakarma..


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Cycle –Cycle –

1.1. Death.Death.

2.2. Transmigration and birth.Transmigration and birth. a. at a higher level such as Angels. a. at a higher level such as Angels. b. at the same level such as human. b. at the same level such as human. c. at a lower level such as animals. c. at a lower level such as animals.

3.3. Past subtle impressions (Past subtle impressions (saMskArasaMskAra).).

4.4. Relation of senses with an Relation of senses with an object creates thought ripplesobject creates thought ripplesin the lake of mind (in the lake of mind (vRittivRitti).).

5.5. Desire.Desire.

6.6. Ego.Ego.

7.7. karmakarma. .

8.8. Result is pain. Result is pain.

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Four Levels of Consciousness Four Levels of Consciousness

Four stages of consciousness are -Four stages of consciousness are -

1.1. Wake (Wake (jAgratajAgrata) state, where ego gets identified with ) state, where ego gets identified with gross material body and gross material body and karmakarma comes into play, comes into play, because "I" becomes doer and enjoyer. because "I" becomes doer and enjoyer.

2.2. Sleep (Sleep (svapnasvapna) state, ego gets identified with ) state, ego gets identified with casual body and subtle body. No doer and only casual body and subtle body. No doer and only enjoyer remains.enjoyer remains.

3.3. Deep sleep (Deep sleep (suSuptisuSupti) state, ego gets identified with ) state, ego gets identified with casual body and there is neither a doer nor enjoyer. casual body and there is neither a doer nor enjoyer. Maximum peace without senses and mind, with no Maximum peace without senses and mind, with no concept of time, space and unit. concept of time, space and unit.

4.4. 44thth satge satge ((turiyAturiyA) stage means total absorption. It is ) stage means total absorption. It is whole and encompasses all the above three states. It whole and encompasses all the above three states. It is transcendental, non-dual and supreme bliss. is transcendental, non-dual and supreme bliss.

These states are These states are experienced by all experienced by all of us in our normal of us in our normal day to day life.day to day life.

This stage is to be This stage is to be discovereddiscoveredin meditation.in meditation.

Each state exists, but negates other's experience and objects. Though deep sleep Each state exists, but negates other's experience and objects. Though deep sleep experience is without mind and senses, but joy of deep sleep is incomparable to experience is without mind and senses, but joy of deep sleep is incomparable to sensual pleasure.sensual pleasure.

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AuMAuM ( (~~) is the sacred symbol and is the representation of Cosmic ) is the sacred symbol and is the representation of Cosmic Consciousness and It’s manifestation i.e. creation.Consciousness and It’s manifestation i.e. creation. AuMAuM is the combination of is the combination of following sequence of root sounds -following sequence of root sounds -

1.1. A-kArAA-kArA is the sound of “A” (as is the sound of “A” (as pronounced in pronounced in uup), which p), which represents represents wake state.wake state.

2.2. U-kArAU-kArA is the sound of “U” (as is the sound of “U” (as pronounced in ppronounced in puut), which t), which represents sleep state.represents sleep state.

3.3. mA-kArAmA-kArA is the sound of “M” (as is the sound of “M” (as pronounced in pronounced in mmother), which other), which represents deep sleep state.represents deep sleep state.

4.4. Sound of silence, the vibrations Sound of silence, the vibrations and pause after and pause after mA-kArAmA-kArA represents the 4represents the 4thth stage. Sound of stage. Sound of silence or emptiness is the silence or emptiness is the substratum, on which the music of substratum, on which the music of A-kArAA-kArA , , U-kArAU-kArA and and mA-kArAmA-kArA is made.is made.

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1.1. Food sheath (Food sheath (annamaya annamaya koYakoYa), is made up of the ), is made up of the essence of food, and finally it essence of food, and finally it returns to food i.e. earth or returns to food i.e. earth or matter. It belongs to gross matter. It belongs to gross material body. material body.

2.2. Subtle life force sheath Subtle life force sheath ((prANamay koYaprANamay koYa) is made of ) is made of prANa prANa and the five organs of and the five organs of action. This sheath controls action. This sheath controls hunger, thirst, heat and cold. The hunger, thirst, heat and cold. The gross subtle life force does the gross subtle life force does the functions of breathing, digestion, functions of breathing, digestion, excretion, circulation etc., and excretion, circulation etc., and subtle life force generates subtle life force generates thoughts.thoughts.

Our internal organs are covered with Our internal organs are covered with various layers made of skeleton, various layers made of skeleton, bio-magnetism, muscles and skin bio-magnetism, muscles and skin etc. Similarly, Separated etc. Similarly, Separated Consciousness is covered with five Consciousness is covered with five sheaths (sheaths (koYakoYa). ). yogi yogi transcend all transcend all these sheaths one by one.these sheaths one by one.

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A. Main category of A. Main category of prANa prANa ––

a.a. prANaprANa is Yellow in color, located at chest and controls breathing. is Yellow in color, located at chest and controls breathing.

b.b. apAnaapAna is Orange in color, located at anus and controls excretion of waste. is Orange in color, located at anus and controls excretion of waste.

c.c. vayAnavayAna is Rose in color, located in entire body and controls circulation of is Rose in color, located in entire body and controls circulation of blood.blood.

d.d. udAnaudAna is Violet Blue in color, located at throat and controls swallowing of is Violet Blue in color, located at throat and controls swallowing of food. It takes the Separated Consciousness to rest in Cosmic food. It takes the Separated Consciousness to rest in Cosmic Consciousness during deep sleep state. It separates the subtle body from Consciousness during deep sleep state. It separates the subtle body from the gross material body at the time of death.the gross material body at the time of death.

e.e. samAnasamAna is Green in color, located at navel and controls digestion of food.is Green in color, located at navel and controls digestion of food.

B. Five sub categories of B. Five sub categories of prANa prANa ––

a.a. nAganAga controls belching and hiccough and vomiting.controls belching and hiccough and vomiting.

b.b. kUrma kUrma controls closing and opening of eyelids.controls closing and opening of eyelids.

c.c. kRkarakRkara controls hunger.controls hunger.

d.d. devadatta devadatta controls yawning.controls yawning.

e.e. dhanaMjayadhanaMjaya nourishes the body, decomposition of the body after death nourishes the body, decomposition of the body after death and ejection of the child from the womb.and ejection of the child from the womb.


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3.3. TheThe mind sheath (mind sheath (manomay koYamanomay koYa) consists of the emotional mind, the ) consists of the emotional mind, the subconscious (subconscious (chittachitta) and the the sense organs of knowledge. This sheath ) and the the sense organs of knowledge. This sheath controls thinking and doubting, anger, lust, exhilaration, depression and controls thinking and doubting, anger, lust, exhilaration, depression and delusion. delusion.

4.4. The intellectual sheath (The intellectual sheath (vijJAnamaya koYavijJAnamaya koYa) consist of the intellectual and ) consist of the intellectual and the ego working with the help of the five sense organs of knowledge. the ego working with the help of the five sense organs of knowledge. Discrimination and decision or determination, agency of doer-ship and Discrimination and decision or determination, agency of doer-ship and enjoyer-ship are the functions of this sheath.enjoyer-ship are the functions of this sheath.

5.5. The bliss sheath (The bliss sheath (Anandamaya koYaAnandamaya koYa) gives bliss during deep sleep state ) gives bliss during deep sleep state and at the time of experiencing the effect of a and at the time of experiencing the effect of a sattva sattva deeds. It is a deeds. It is a modification of Nature and consists of the thought ripple in the lake of mind modification of Nature and consists of the thought ripple in the lake of mind ((vRittivRitti) – ) – a.a. The joy you experience when you look at an object you like (The joy you experience when you look at an object you like (priyApriyA).).

b.b. The great joy you feel when you possess the object you like (The great joy you feel when you possess the object you like (modmod).).

c.c. The greatest joy you experience after enjoyment of the object you like The greatest joy you experience after enjoyment of the object you like ((pramodapramoda))..

You get the knowledge of an apple through power-to-know of the intellectual You get the knowledge of an apple through power-to-know of the intellectual sheath. Then a desire arises in the mind to possess apple, which is power-of-sheath. Then a desire arises in the mind to possess apple, which is power-of-desire of mind sheath. Then you exert to obtain apple with the help of power-of- desire of mind sheath. Then you exert to obtain apple with the help of power-of- doing-action of Subtle Life Force sheath.doing-action of Subtle Life Force sheath.


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Sheath and bodies relation –Sheath and bodies relation –

1.1. Gross material body has food sheath.Gross material body has food sheath.

2.2. Subtle body has Subtle body has prANaprANa sheath, mind sheath, intellectual sheath. sheath, mind sheath, intellectual sheath.

3.3. Casual body has bliss sheath.Casual body has bliss sheath.

Relation between sheaths and levels of Consciousness - Relation between sheaths and levels of Consciousness -

1.1. All the five sheaths function during the wake state. All the five sheaths function during the wake state.

2.2. prANaprANa sheath, mind sheath, intellectual sheath and bliss sheath function sheath, mind sheath, intellectual sheath and bliss sheath function during sleep state. Intellectual sheath and bliss sheath function partially.during sleep state. Intellectual sheath and bliss sheath function partially.

3.3. Bliss sheath functions during deep sleep state.Bliss sheath functions during deep sleep state.

Six waves in the ocean of this World are –Six waves in the ocean of this World are –

1.1. Birth and death for the food sheath.Birth and death for the food sheath.

2.2. Hunger and thirst for Hunger and thirst for prANaprANa sheath. sheath.

3.3. Grief and delusion for the mind sheath.Grief and delusion for the mind sheath.

Separated Consciousness is after bliss sheath. And beyond Separated Separated Consciousness is after bliss sheath. And beyond Separated Consciousness is the Cosmic Consciousness – the Source.Consciousness is the Cosmic Consciousness – the Source.


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Mind Mind When we (subject) perceive an object (or an idea), we first evolve that object with When we (subject) perceive an object (or an idea), we first evolve that object with in ourselves. Then as per our conditioning, we categories the object as good or in ourselves. Then as per our conditioning, we categories the object as good or bad (duality), which gives us pain or apparent pleasure. bad (duality), which gives us pain or apparent pleasure.

Let’s explode the transaction between an object and subject. Objects are made of Let’s explode the transaction between an object and subject. Objects are made of five gross elements viz Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. These objects are five gross elements viz Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. These objects are perceived by five senses i.e. Sound, Touch, Form, Taste and Smell respectively. perceived by five senses i.e. Sound, Touch, Form, Taste and Smell respectively.

For example we are look at a menu in a restaurant, our senses (eyes) passes on For example we are look at a menu in a restaurant, our senses (eyes) passes on the perceived menu items to the mind, which is divided into three components -the perceived menu items to the mind, which is divided into three components -

1.1. Lower mind (Lower mind (manman) : Lower mind is directly connected with five ) : Lower mind is directly connected with five senses and controls choices, emotions and feelings etc. Polluted senses and controls choices, emotions and feelings etc. Polluted memory and intellect is known as lower mind. Flipping through memory and intellect is known as lower mind. Flipping through various food menu items is an activity carried out by lower mind.various food menu items is an activity carried out by lower mind.

2.2. Intelligence (Intelligence (buddhibuddhi) : Lower mind passes on the menu choices to ) : Lower mind passes on the menu choices to intelligence, which sits between lower mind and intelligence, which sits between lower mind and chittachitta. Intelligence . Intelligence controls discrimination, decision, thought and rationality etc. The controls discrimination, decision, thought and rationality etc. The final selection of a menu item is made by intelligence.final selection of a menu item is made by intelligence.

3.3. chittachitta : : chittachitta is the basic faculty through which mind operates is the basic faculty through which mind operates i.e. combination of conscious, subconscious, unconscious, memory i.e. combination of conscious, subconscious, unconscious, memory and more. Chit controls wisdom (and more. Chit controls wisdom (vivekaviveka).).

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And behind this gross and subtle equipments (body with senses, lower mind, And behind this gross and subtle equipments (body with senses, lower mind, intelligence and intelligence and chittachitta), Separated Consciousness acts as a source of energy, ), Separated Consciousness acts as a source of energy, the way electricity is the life for various inert electrical equipments. the way electricity is the life for various inert electrical equipments.

Relation with an object activates similar accumulated bubble of past subtle Relation with an object activates similar accumulated bubble of past subtle impression (impression (saMskArasaMskAra) in the lake of mind. Bubble of accumulated past subtle ) in the lake of mind. Bubble of accumulated past subtle impression surface up and burst at the surface of lake of mind, and create thought impression surface up and burst at the surface of lake of mind, and create thought ripples, which are known as ripples, which are known as vRittivRitti..

Because of thought ripples in the lake of Because of thought ripples in the lake of mind, one gets identified with the mind, one gets identified with the multiplicity of the thought waves, which multiplicity of the thought waves, which is created by link list of thoughts and is created by link list of thoughts and mind becomes distracted. Thoughts take mind becomes distracted. Thoughts take multitudes of shapes very similar to your multitudes of shapes very similar to your own distorted reflection in a vibrating own distorted reflection in a vibrating surface of the water and thus one can surface of the water and thus one can not see the base (Separated not see the base (Separated Consciousness) in the lake of mind. Consciousness) in the lake of mind. These thought ripples are linear (one These thought ripples are linear (one after and another) and naturally after and another) and naturally controlled by practice (controlled by practice (abhyAsaabhyAsa) and ) and non-attachment (non-attachment (vairAgyavairAgya). ).

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Body and Separated Consciousness are two complimentary (not opposite) ends, Body and Separated Consciousness are two complimentary (not opposite) ends, and mind lies in between. Body and Separated Consciousness is governed by and mind lies in between. Body and Separated Consciousness is governed by tamastamas and and sattvasattva respectively. Grip of law of respectively. Grip of law of karmakarma is stronger on is stronger on tamastamas and and weak on weak on sattvasattva..

Ego can be placed at either end. A materialistic and spiritual person will keep his Ego can be placed at either end. A materialistic and spiritual person will keep his ego at body and ego at body and chitta chitta (and Beyond) respectively. While doing a creative (and Beyond) respectively. While doing a creative (scientists and artists) activity, one's ego is at (scientists and artists) activity, one's ego is at chittachitta. But it’s different from . But it’s different from spiritualism because still the energy is being used on external material world.spiritualism because still the energy is being used on external material world.

Energy has a tendency to drain out through five senses. If we try to block out one Energy has a tendency to drain out through five senses. If we try to block out one channel, water flows to rest of the available channels. That’s why blind people channel, water flows to rest of the available channels. That’s why blind people possesses extra-ordinary smelling and hearing powers. Ever since only a small possesses extra-ordinary smelling and hearing powers. Ever since only a small percentage of mind is used on the external material world and therefore mind has percentage of mind is used on the external material world and therefore mind has become atrophied. become atrophied.

Mind is thought, and thought is time. No thought means no-mind and thus Mind is thought, and thought is time. No thought means no-mind and thus timelessness, which leads to an experience beyond five senses. For example timelessness, which leads to an experience beyond five senses. For example deep sleep experience is without mind and senses.deep sleep experience is without mind and senses.

From spiritual perspective, spiritualism is rational teaching to an irrational mind. From spiritual perspective, spiritualism is rational teaching to an irrational mind. Our knowledge (base of the logic) is based upon five imperfect senses and Our knowledge (base of the logic) is based upon five imperfect senses and relativity. Thus spiritualism is beyond five senses and logic.relativity. Thus spiritualism is beyond five senses and logic.

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Defects of mind are – Defects of mind are –

1.1. Impurities : Removed by self-less service, kindness and Impurities : Removed by self-less service, kindness and mantaramantara..

2.2. Distraction : Distractions are of following four types, and can be Distraction : Distractions are of following four types, and can be controlled by surrender (controlled by surrender (upAsanAupAsanA) and ) and yogAyogA – –

a.a. Mad or distracted (Mad or distracted (kSiptakSipta), scattered in 3D.), scattered in 3D.

b.b. Foolish or dull (Foolish or dull (mUdhmUdh), scattered in 2D.), scattered in 2D.

c.c. Contemplative or less distracted (Contemplative or less distracted (vikSiptavikSipta), line.), line.

d.d. Concentrated (Concentrated (ekAgraekAgra), pointed on a dot.), pointed on a dot.

e.e. Absorbed (Absorbed (niruddhaniruddha), such as vacuum and emptiness.), such as vacuum and emptiness.

3.3. Veil of ignorance : Ignorance can be removed by study Veil of ignorance : Ignorance can be removed by study vedaveda and and Self. Self. Regulated texts of Regulated texts of vedAntavedAnta (essence of (essence of vedaveda) are ) are UpaniShadUpaniShad ((YrutIYrutI), ), brahmansUtra brahmansUtra ((nyayanyaya) and ) and bhagavad bhagavad gItAgItA ( (samritIsamritI). ). vedAntic vedAntic contemplation is threefold –contemplation is threefold –

a.a. Listen from Listen from sad-gUrUsad-gUrU ( (YravanaYravana).).

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1.1. YrutI YrutI (heard) : (heard) : YrutIYrutI are primary scripture and considered to be the are primary scripture and considered to be the divine in origin. Now divine in origin. Now YrutIYrutI scriptures include four scriptures include four vedaveda ( (rig, yajura, rig, yajura, sAma sAma and and atharvaatharva) and each ) and each vedaveda consists of three main parts - consists of three main parts -

a.a. Philosophical sections, considered as “Head” of Philosophical sections, considered as “Head” of vedaveda and also and also known as known as UpaniShadUpaniShad ( (jJAna kAndajJAna kAnda).).

b.b. Considered as “Heart” of Considered as “Heart” of vedaveda ( (upAsanA kAndaupAsanA kAnda).).

c.c. Deals with actions and known as “Legs” of Deals with actions and known as “Legs” of veda veda ((karma karma kAndakAnda). Rituals belong to this portion of ). Rituals belong to this portion of vedaveda. Legs without . Legs without head and heart becomes meaningless.head and heart becomes meaningless.

2.2. samritIsamritI (remembered) : (remembered) : samritIsamritI is of human origin and were written to is of human origin and were written to explain the coded explain the coded YrutIYrutI. . samritIsamritI represents the portion of the represents the portion of the vedaveda that that was authored by various Sages and Seers. was authored by various Sages and Seers.

What are What are vedaveda? Truth was directly revealed to ancient Sages and Sears in their ? Truth was directly revealed to ancient Sages and Sears in their deep meditation. Sdeep meditation. Since then this wisdom of Truth was passed on verbally from ince then this wisdom of Truth was passed on verbally from gUrUgUrU to to YhiYhyA YhiYhyA (disciple). (disciple).

In that In that yugayuga (era), people were highly spiritual and thus were able to retain this (era), people were highly spiritual and thus were able to retain this complex wisdom. At the beginning ofcomplex wisdom. At the beginning ofKKkali-yugakali-yuga (name of an era), about 5,099 (name of an era), about 5,099 years ago (at the time of years ago (at the time of mAhAbhArtamAhAbhArta), keeping in view the future decline in the ), keeping in view the future decline in the spirituality and limitation of human mind in the next spirituality and limitation of human mind in the next yuga yuga (era), great Sages, (era), great Sages, bagwAna vyAsabagwAna vyAsa,, created physical books, which are known as created physical books, which are known as vedaveda. . vedAnticvedAntic literature is the most ancient writings in the world and consists of –literature is the most ancient writings in the world and consists of –

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1.1. Energy of equanimity.Energy of equanimity.

2.2. Wisdom of non-doer ship.Wisdom of non-doer ship.

3.3. Natural functioning of Natural functioning of guNa.guNa.

4.4. Sacrifice all motives.Sacrifice all motives.

brahmansUtra brahmansUtra ((nyayanyaya) gives ) gives resolution to the apparently resolution to the apparently conflicting statements in conflicting statements in UpaniShadUpaniShad and and bhagavad gItAbhagavad gItA..

bhagavad gItAbhagavad gItA is cream of veda is cream of veda and tells us –and tells us –

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1.1. Past is domain of mind.Past is domain of mind.

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Be in the present activity (i.e. Be in the present activity (i.e. mindfulness) and don’t let the mindfulness) and don’t let the mind flip around in past and mind flip around in past and future. Past and future are false future. Past and future are false and are extended present only. and are extended present only.

Objective is not to enjoy the Objective is not to enjoy the present activity, but to train the present activity, but to train the mind to live in present, which mind to live in present, which can be helpful in Meditation.can be helpful in Meditation.

3.3. Future is domain of mind.Future is domain of mind.

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1.1. Passion (Passion (kAmakAma).).

2.2. Anger (Anger (krodhakrodha).).

3.3. Greed (Greed (lobhalobha).).

4.4. Confusion (Confusion (MohMoh).).

5.5. Pride (Pride (mohamoha).).

6.6. Jealousy (Jealousy (mAtsaryamAtsarya).).

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1.1. Objects are grass.Objects are grass.

2.2. Body is Chariot.Body is Chariot.

3.3. Five senses are horses Five senses are horses attached to the Chariot.attached to the Chariot.

4.4. Separated Consciousness is Separated Consciousness is the Charioteer (controller).the Charioteer (controller).

5.5. Mind acts as reins.Mind acts as reins.

6.6. Cosmic Consciousness is the Cosmic Consciousness is the aim.aim.

The correct hierarchy can be The correct hierarchy can be explained by Chariot’s analogy-explained by Chariot’s analogy-

Mind Mind While morphing the mind (from While morphing the mind (from tamastamas to to rajasrajas, , rajasrajas to to sattvasattva and and sattvasattva to to guNatItaguNatIta), ), yogiyogi’s ’s mind (mind (sAdhakasAdhaka), ), object of achievement (object of achievement (sAdhayasAdhaya) and ) and methodology (methodology (sAdhanasAdhana) appear to be the ) appear to be the same, but they are not. Subject and object same, but they are not. Subject and object are two different things, and thus mind are two different things, and thus mind cannot change itself. Entity who is cannot change itself. Entity who is witnessing (witnessing (YakshiYakshi) mind, is the ) mind, is the Separated Conciseness. Separated Conciseness.

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2.2. AjJA AjJA is located at is located at 3rd eye (between 3rd eye (between the eyebrows). It the eyebrows). It controls nervous controls nervous system. It's system. It's represented by lotus represented by lotus with 2 petals. Focus with 2 petals. Focus of of rAja yogArAja yogA..

3.3. viYuddhi viYuddhi is located is located on throat. It's on throat. It's represented by lotus represented by lotus with 16 petals. Its with 16 petals. Its element is Space.element is Space.

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located in heart. It's located in heart. It's represented by represented by lotus with 12 petals. lotus with 12 petals. Its element is Air. Its element is Air. Focus of Focus of bhakti bhakti ((surrendersurrender) ) yogAyogA. .

5.5. maNipUraka maNipUraka is is located at navel. It's located at navel. It's represented by represented by lotus with 10 petals. lotus with 10 petals. Its element is Fire. Its element is Fire. Focus of Focus of karamkaram (action)(action) yogAyogA..

6.6. svAdhiSTAna svAdhiSTAna is is located at located at reproductive reproductive organs. It's organs. It's represented by represented by lotus with 6 petals. lotus with 6 petals. Its element is Its element is Water.Water.

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7.7. mUlAdhAramUlAdhAra is located at perineum i.e. between is located at perineum i.e. between Anus and Genital organ. It's represented by lotus Anus and Genital organ. It's represented by lotus with 4 petals. Its element is Earth. with 4 petals. Its element is Earth. kuNDalinikuNDalini, , three and a half coiled up subtle dormant energy three and a half coiled up subtle dormant energy resides at resides at mUlAdhAramUlAdhAra. .

1.1. piGgalApiGgalA : Exhales and brings : Exhales and brings prANa prANa down. Its attributes are down. Its attributes are RajjasRajjas, Sun, , Sun, hot, negative and mantra is hot, negative and mantra is raM.raM.

2.2. idA idA :: Inhales and brings Inhales and brings prANa prANa up. Its attributes are up. Its attributes are tamastamas, Moon, cold, , Moon, cold, positive and mantra is positive and mantra is huMhuM..

3.3. suSumnA suSumnA : For common man it is inactive. Its attributes are : For common man it is inactive. Its attributes are sattvasattva. To . To awaken the dormant awaken the dormant kuNDalinikuNDalini, , yogiyogi establish establish prANa prANa in in suSumnAsuSumnA..

Vibrations of Vibrations of AuMAuM starts at starts at mUlAdhAramUlAdhAra and goes up to and goes up to sahasrAra chakrasahasrAra chakra. . prANa prANa flows through the subtle energy channels (flows through the subtle energy channels (nAdInAdI). Three main subtle ). Three main subtle energy channels are –energy channels are –

kuNDalinikuNDalini at at mUlAdhAramUlAdhAra awakens and goes up through major subtle energy awakens and goes up through major subtle energy channel (channel (suSumnAsuSumnA) and unites with Consciousness in ) and unites with Consciousness in sahasrAra chakrasahasrAra chakra i.e. i.e. localized divine Energy (localized divine Energy (YaktiYakti) unites with Source of Energy () unites with Source of Energy (YivaYiva). This ). This

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Seven Worlds (Seven Worlds (lokaloka) are –) are –

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4.4. mahAlokamahAloka, which is also known as , which is also known as 1010thth door ( door (AuMAuM).).

5.5. suvarlokasuvarloka..

6.6. bhuvarloka.bhuvarloka.

7.7. bhUlokabhUloka is gross material body, which contains seven is gross material body, which contains seven subtle energy centers.subtle energy centers.

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1.1. Wisdom (Wisdom (jJAnajJAna) ) yogAyogA : Gain wisdom and realize Cosmic Consciousness. : Gain wisdom and realize Cosmic Consciousness. Wisdom Wisdom yogAyogA is two folds – is two folds –

a.a. Indirect wisdom from outside (Indirect wisdom from outside (parokSaparokSa) such as understanding the ) such as understanding the theory of Htheory of H22O at intellectual level.O at intellectual level.

b.b. Direct intuitive experience from inside (Direct intuitive experience from inside (AparokSaAparokSa) such as drinking ) such as drinking water and experiencing it directly. This gets embedded in our water and experiencing it directly. This gets embedded in our saMskArasaMskAra..

2.2. Surrender (Surrender (bhaktibhakti) ) yogAyogA : When total surrender (not devotion, but unity) : When total surrender (not devotion, but unity) happens and one looses his own existence to the Cosmic Consciousness. happens and one looses his own existence to the Cosmic Consciousness. For example when a mother is cooking food, she always has her children in For example when a mother is cooking food, she always has her children in the background. This state is called the background. This state is called bhAvabhAva, in which mother looses her , in which mother looses her existence in her child. Mother's love for her children is from her heart (which existence in her child. Mother's love for her children is from her heart (which is illogical) and not from mind (which is logical). Mother will even risk her own is illogical) and not from mind (which is logical). Mother will even risk her own life to save her child.life to save her child.

3.3. Action (Action (karmakarma) ) yogAyogA : Serve others, assuming others as Cosmic : Serve others, assuming others as Cosmic Consciousness, without getting attached to the results. Consciousness, without getting attached to the results.

4.4. Royal (Royal (rAjarAja) ) yogAyogA : Physic path, which gives power to fry the seeds of : Physic path, which gives power to fry the seeds of accumulated past subtle impressions. Fried seeds can never become a tree accumulated past subtle impressions. Fried seeds can never become a tree and bear fruits.and bear fruits.

MethodologyMethodologyThere are four paths to realize Cosmic Consciousness and they go hand in hand There are four paths to realize Cosmic Consciousness and they go hand in hand and can be followed simultaneously -and can be followed simultaneously -

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Four main goals of the life –Four main goals of the life –

1.1. Liberation (Liberation (mokSamokSa) is self-realization and re-unification.) is self-realization and re-unification.

2.2. Religion (Religion (dharmadharma) is the rightful duty.) is the rightful duty.

3.3. Meaning (Meaning (arthaartha) is the rightful way to attain material wealth.) is the rightful way to attain material wealth.

4.4. Work (Work (karmakarma) is the rightful way to desire.) is the rightful way to desire.

Why do we need Why do we need yogAyogA ––

1.1. To have positive attitude and better health.To have positive attitude and better health.

2.2. To have happiness, peace and bliss.To have happiness, peace and bliss.

3.3. To be more creative and productive.To be more creative and productive.

4.4. To reduce dependencies.To reduce dependencies.

5.5. To increase acceptance.To increase acceptance.

6.6. To cultivate Universal love and harmony.To cultivate Universal love and harmony.

7.7. To gain higher wisdom.To gain higher wisdom.

8.8. To realize the physic abilities (for spiritual practice only).To realize the physic abilities (for spiritual practice only).

9.9. To realize of Self and re-unite with Cosmic Consciousness.To realize of Self and re-unite with Cosmic Consciousness.

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1.1. 11stst Chapter is known as Chapter is known as samAdhisamAdhi (solution) (solution) pAda pAda (step) has 51 (step) has 51 sUtra sUtra i.e. verses containing clues to higher subtle wisdom.i.e. verses containing clues to higher subtle wisdom.

2.2. 22ndnd Chapter is known as Chapter is known as sAdhanasAdhana (spiritual practice)(spiritual practice) pAda pAda has 55 has 55 verses.verses.

3.3. 33rdrd Chapter is known as Chapter is known as vibUti vibUti (sacred ashes, the outcome)(sacred ashes, the outcome) pAda pAda has has 55 verses.55 verses.

4.4. 44thth Chapter is known as Chapter is known as kaivalya kaivalya (final stage, Liberation)(final stage, Liberation) pAda pAda has 34 has 34 verses. verses.

Why Why yogA sUtra yogA sUtra of of pataJjalipataJjali ? ?

1.1. Practical.Practical.

2.2. Authentic.Authentic.

3.3. Scientific.Scientific.

4.4. Well defined and compact.Well defined and compact.

5.5. Independent of religion.Independent of religion.

6.6. Generic and Universally acceptable.Generic and Universally acceptable.

yogA sUtra yogA sUtra of of pataJjalipataJjali (also known as (also known as aSHAGga yogAaSHAGga yogA or or rAja yogArAja yogA) is ) is divine science of mind based upon sound philosophy and deep psychology. divine science of mind based upon sound philosophy and deep psychology. Content are –Content are –


Delicate plant of spirituality corresponds to Delicate plant of spirituality corresponds to samAdhisamAdhi . . sAdhanasAdhana acts as a fence acts as a fence and comes after and comes after samAdhisamAdhi. . vibUti vibUti is the fruit of the plant of spirituality and is the fruit of the plant of spirituality and kaivalya kaivalya represents the final enjoyment of the taste of fruit. represents the final enjoyment of the taste of fruit.

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Eight limbs of Eight limbs of yogA sUtra yogA sUtra of of pataJjalipataJjali are – are –

1.1. Behavioral regulations (Behavioral regulations (yamayama).).

2.2. Ethical recommendations (Ethical recommendations (niyamaniyama).).

3.3. Posture is sitting in stillness (Posture is sitting in stillness (AsanaAsana).).

4.4. Breath regulation (Breath regulation (prANayAmprANayAm).).

5.5. Detachment and non-ownership (Detachment and non-ownership (pratyAhArapratyAhAra).).

6.6. Glimpses of universal intelligence (Glimpses of universal intelligence (dhAranAdhAranA).).

7.7. Meditation without mental activity (Meditation without mental activity (dhyAnadhyAna).).

8.8. Absorption, established in equanimity, neither intoxicated nor Absorption, established in equanimity, neither intoxicated nor comatose, but in a state that is immune from mental problems comatose, but in a state that is immune from mental problems ((samAdhi samAdhi = = samAdhanasamAdhana i.e. solution i.e. solution). ).

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A.A. Behavioural regulations (Behavioural regulations (yamayama) –) –

1.1. Truthfulness (Truthfulness (satyasatya).).

2.2. No over-indulgence or addiction (No over-indulgence or addiction (asteyaasteya). ).

3.3. No acquisitiveness or stealing (No acquisitiveness or stealing (aparigrahaaparigraha). ).

4.4. No malice or animosity, i.e. non-violence (No malice or animosity, i.e. non-violence (ahiMsAahiMsA).).

5.5. No sensual or sexual misconduct (No sensual or sexual misconduct (brahmAcaryAbrahmAcaryA). ).

B.B. Ethical recommendations (Ethical recommendations (niyamaniyama) –) –

1.1. Cleanliness (Cleanliness (YaucaYauca).).

2.2. Contentment (Contentment (saNtoSasaNtoSa).).

3.3. Restraint or austerity (Restraint or austerity (tapatapa or or damadama).).

4.4. Giving up borrowed knowledge in order to be open to knowing the Giving up borrowed knowledge in order to be open to knowing the ego-self (ego-self (svAdhyAya svAdhyAya or or dAnadAna). ).

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Posture is sitting in stillness (Posture is sitting in stillness (AsanaAsana) -) -

1.1. Use same separate isolated personal Use same separate isolated personal room or corner. With time, the place room or corner. With time, the place will develop it’s own divine will develop it’s own divine vibrations.vibrations.

2.2. Use non-conductor woolen and Use non-conductor woolen and grass mat, which will prevent the grass mat, which will prevent the draining out of the generated energy.draining out of the generated energy.

3.3. Junction (Junction (sandhisandhi) of night and day ) of night and day and vice versa is the best time to and vice versa is the best time to practice meditation. At junction time, practice meditation. At junction time, it’s neither day nor night and duality it’s neither day nor night and duality is weak. It is the time when major is weak. It is the time when major subtle energy channel subtle energy channel ((suSumnAsuSumnA) ) is open and both nostrils are working is open and both nostrils are working simultaneously.simultaneously.

4.4. Sit facing towards either North or Sit facing towards either North or East or North East, so that body’s East or North East, so that body’s bio-magnetic field is in sync with the bio-magnetic field is in sync with the Universal magnetism.Universal magnetism.

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5.5. Any comfortable posture with erect spine Any comfortable posture with erect spine such as such as padamAsana padamAsana (Lotus pose) or (Lotus pose) or sidhAsana sidhAsana can be used. can be used. padamAsana padamAsana is the most comfortable pose to practice is the most comfortable pose to practice meditation. Benefits of meditation. Benefits of padamAsana padamAsana are are --

a.a. Cross legged position diverts the Cross legged position diverts the blood flow in the upper half of body, blood flow in the upper half of body, where subtle energy points are where subtle energy points are located. located.

b.b. Hand on the knees ensures that spine Hand on the knees ensures that spine is perpendicular to the floor and not is perpendicular to the floor and not tilted forward, backward or sideways. tilted forward, backward or sideways.

c.c. Spine is erect and perineum (center of Spine is erect and perineum (center of gravity) touches the ground. Erect gravity) touches the ground. Erect spine ensures that all the internal spine ensures that all the internal organs/muscles are relaxed and not organs/muscles are relaxed and not exerting pressure on each other.exerting pressure on each other.

d.d. Most stable, comfortable and safe Most stable, comfortable and safe sitting posture. sitting posture.

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prANa prANa is an energy, which creates thought ripples in the lake of mind. By is an energy, which creates thought ripples in the lake of mind. By controlling controlling prANaprANa, we can control the thought ripples in the lake of mind i.e. the , we can control the thought ripples in the lake of mind i.e. the linked thought process. linked thought process. prANa prANa is subtle energy generated by food (intake is subtle energy generated by food (intake through five senses). through five senses). sattva sattva food (simple food without liquor, meat, eggs, onion food (simple food without liquor, meat, eggs, onion and garlic etc.) will generate and garlic etc.) will generate sattva sattva thought and mind. thought and mind.

prANayAmprANayAm is a switch from external (gross) to internal (subtle) body. A complete is a switch from external (gross) to internal (subtle) body. A complete breath cycle consist of - breath cycle consist of -


1.1. Inhale (Inhale (pUrakapUraka))

a.a. Fill in the abdomen by budging out diaphragm.Fill in the abdomen by budging out diaphragm.

b.b. Fill in middle lungs by expanding rib cage.Fill in middle lungs by expanding rib cage.

c.c. Fill in upper lungs by lifting the shoulders up.Fill in upper lungs by lifting the shoulders up.

2.2. Internal Hold (Internal Hold (kuMbhakakuMbhaka).).

3.3. Exhale (Exhale (rechakarechaka).).

a.a. Empty your abdomen by pushing diaphragm in.Empty your abdomen by pushing diaphragm in.

b.b. Empty lungs by collapsing the rib cage.Empty lungs by collapsing the rib cage.

c.c. Empty upper lungs by dropping the shoulders.Empty upper lungs by dropping the shoulders.

4.4. External Hold (External Hold (kuMbhakakuMbhaka).).

Inhale:Hold:Exhale ratio should be 1:2:4. Inhale:Hold:Exhale ratio should be 1:2:4.

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Purification of subtle energy channels (Purification of subtle energy channels (nAdIshudhinAdIshudhi) by controlling ) by controlling prANa prANa ––

1.1. Close your right nostril with right hand’s thumb and Close your right nostril with right hand’s thumb and inhale from left nostril.inhale from left nostril.

2.2. Close your left nostril with ring finger and exhale Close your left nostril with ring finger and exhale from right nostril.from right nostril.

3.3. Close your right nostril with right hand’s thumb and Close your right nostril with right hand’s thumb and inhale from right nostril.inhale from right nostril.

4.4. Close your left nostril with ring finger and exhale Close your left nostril with ring finger and exhale from left nostril.from left nostril.

1.1. Witness your natural inhalation and exhalation, or gap and flip between Witness your natural inhalation and exhalation, or gap and flip between inhalation and exhalation. inhalation and exhalation.

2.2. Alternatively, let the thoughts flow and let the Self be a witness, as if you Alternatively, let the thoughts flow and let the Self be a witness, as if you are standing on a crossing and witnessing (not moving along with the are standing on a crossing and witnessing (not moving along with the traffic) the movement of thought traffic. Don’t fight with the thoughts. traffic) the movement of thought traffic. Don’t fight with the thoughts. Accept all noises and bodily distractions around you. Accept all noises and bodily distractions around you.

3.3. Or observe the gap between thoughts.Or observe the gap between thoughts.

4.4. Or fix your mind on a divine object, symbol or an idea.Or fix your mind on a divine object, symbol or an idea.

There are various techniques to reduce the oscillation of the mind -There are various techniques to reduce the oscillation of the mind -

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A-kArAA-kArA

U-kArAU-kArA

mA-kArAmA-kArA

While chanting While chanting AuMAuM ( (~~) sound ) sound vibrations starts at vibrations starts at mUlAdhAramUlAdhAra and and goes up to goes up to sahasrAra chakrasahasrAra chakra. .

Do complete inhalation as described Do complete inhalation as described in previous slides and while exhalation in previous slides and while exhalation chant chant A-kArA, U-kArA A-kArA, U-kArA and and mA-mA-kArA kArA from abdomen, middle lungs from abdomen, middle lungs and upper lungs respectively. At the and upper lungs respectively. At the end of end of mA-kArAmA-kArA, this leads to natural , this leads to natural external hold.external hold.

Duration of Duration of mA-kArA mA-kArA should be triple should be triple then the sound of then the sound of A-kArA A-kArA and and U-U-kArAkArA. .

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Absorption (Absorption (samAdhisamAdhi) is natural ) is natural state of mind with no mind, without state of mind with no mind, without any duality, where object of any duality, where object of experience, experience and who is experience, experience and who is experiencing becomes one. This experiencing becomes one. This absorption is different from sleep, absorption is different from sleep, deep sleep, self-hypnotism, deep sleep, self-hypnotism, hypnotism, relaxation, hypnotism, relaxation, concentration, meditation, concentration, meditation, hallucination and comma etc. hallucination and comma etc.

What happens in absorption can What happens in absorption can not be explained, because it is an not be explained, because it is an experience beyond five senses. It experience beyond five senses. It is like explaining a color to a is like explaining a color to a person, who is blind from birth. person, who is blind from birth.

But we get a flash of absorption But we get a flash of absorption when we observe a child who is when we observe a child who is totally engrossed with his toys and totally engrossed with his toys and looses the concept of time, space looses the concept of time, space and unit.and unit.

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sat-chitta-Anandasat-chitta-Ananda attitude –attitude –

1.1. satsat : Pure living through : Pure living through AtithI AtithI bhAvabhAva. That is to live with an . That is to live with an attitude of a guest. No body is a attitude of a guest. No body is a permanent resident of this world. permanent resident of this world. A guest lives without attachment, A guest lives without attachment, but with all sense of proportion.but with all sense of proportion.

2.2. chittachitta : Pure consciousness : Pure consciousness through through Yakshi bhAvaYakshi bhAva. That is . That is to exist as an witness, without to exist as an witness, without choice, without converting the choice, without converting the consciousness into a consciousness into a battleground of competing battleground of competing thoughts. An awareness in which thoughts. An awareness in which equanimity is never compromised.equanimity is never compromised.

3.3. AnandaAnanda : Pure joy (not pleasure) : Pure joy (not pleasure) through through samAptisamApti bhAvabhAva. That is . That is to have the emphasis on ending to have the emphasis on ending and not get caught into the trap of and not get caught into the trap of the cultivation of opposites. the cultivation of opposites.

Spiritual practice (Spiritual practice (sAdhanasAdhana) is fourfold ) is fourfold 1.1. Discrimination (Discrimination (vivekaviveka) used ) used

between real and unreal or good between real and unreal or good from bad.from bad.

2.2. Dispassion (Dispassion (vairAgyavairAgya) from unreal ) from unreal and bad. and bad.

3.3. Six virtues (Six virtues (SadasamapatiSadasamapati) –) –a.a. Tranquility of mind (Tranquility of mind (sAmasAma).).b.b. Self-restraint or control of the Self-restraint or control of the

senses (senses (dAmadAma).).c.c. Cessation from worldly activity Cessation from worldly activity

((upAratiupArati).).d.d. Fortitude or power of endurance Fortitude or power of endurance

((titikSatitikSa). ). e.e. Deep illogical conviction in Deep illogical conviction in

Cosmic Consciousness, Cosmic Consciousness, sad-sad-gUrUgUrU, Scriptures & Self , Scriptures & Self ((YraddhAYraddhA). ).

f.f. Concentration or one-pointed-Concentration or one-pointed-ness of mind (ness of mind (samAdhanasamAdhana).).

4.4. Yearning for liberation Yearning for liberation ((mumuSutvamumuSutva).).


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Religion and Spirituality Religion and Spirituality

Pearls of wisdom have been integrated in the thread of stories. For a child Pearls of wisdom have been integrated in the thread of stories. For a child (beginner in spiritualism) it is always easy to understand and retain the moral (beginner in spiritualism) it is always easy to understand and retain the moral (wisdom) through interesting stories. (wisdom) through interesting stories.

Various Gods and Goddesses in Indian religion are symbolic to one Cosmic Various Gods and Goddesses in Indian religion are symbolic to one Cosmic Consciousness. It's the way various maps are used to understand the different Consciousness. It's the way various maps are used to understand the different parts of one World or different books by different authors on the same subject. parts of one World or different books by different authors on the same subject.

For example, For example, Yhivalinga Yhivalinga represents four level of orgasms i.e. creation -represents four level of orgasms i.e. creation -

1.1. At physical level, union between male and At physical level, union between male and female.female.

2.2. In meditation, when mind penetrates the In meditation, when mind penetrates the third-eye and bliss is released.third-eye and bliss is released.

3.3. At the time of death, when Separated At the time of death, when Separated Consciousness unites with Cosmic Consciousness unites with Cosmic Consciousness and body gets released.Consciousness and body gets released.

4.4. Creation of this creation.Creation of this creation.

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Religion is a cup through which one can Religion is a cup through which one can enjoy the tea of spirituality. Content are enjoy the tea of spirituality. Content are more important than container. People more important than container. People who are obsessed with container who are obsessed with container (religion) becomes ignorant and fanatic. (religion) becomes ignorant and fanatic. Ignorance creates duality whereas Ignorance creates duality whereas wisdom creates unity. wisdom creates unity.

Concepts and logics are created by Concepts and logics are created by mischievous mind. Any mental concept mischievous mind. Any mental concept ((pseudopseudo religions), which creates division religions), which creates division or structure, is an idea against spirituality. or structure, is an idea against spirituality. In fact, road of spirituality starts, where In fact, road of spirituality starts, where religion ends.religion ends.

Different religions are like different roads, leading to the same Truth. In the initial Different religions are like different roads, leading to the same Truth. In the initial stages, religion can help us to understand Cosmic Consciousness, the way a stages, religion can help us to understand Cosmic Consciousness, the way a stroller helps a kid to learn walking. stroller helps a kid to learn walking.

The delicate plant of spirituality can be fenced by religion, which enables the plant The delicate plant of spirituality can be fenced by religion, which enables the plant to withstand with harsh weather of materialism. Fence without plant is to withstand with harsh weather of materialism. Fence without plant is meaningless.meaningless.


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1.1. Join both palms and collapse ten Join both palms and collapse ten fingers in front of your heart : fingers in front of your heart : Collapsing of ten fingers represents Collapsing of ten fingers represents collapsing of ten collapsing of ten Indriya Indriya (five organs (five organs of knowledge and five organs of action). of knowledge and five organs of action). This represents that may our relation be This represents that may our relation be through our hearts (which is illogical) through our hearts (which is illogical) and not through our mischievous minds and not through our mischievous minds (which works on logic). (which works on logic).

2.2. Close eyes : Meditate on the other Close eyes : Meditate on the other person treating him as fraction of person treating him as fraction of Cosmic Consciousness.Cosmic Consciousness.

3.3. Nodding the head : Mental prostration Nodding the head : Mental prostration and negating our Ego in front of other and negating our Ego in front of other person.person.

4.4. Speak Speak namastenamaste : Negating one-self, : Negating one-self, where “I” becomes “You”, and “You” where “I” becomes “You”, and “You” becomes “I”.becomes “I”.

Rituals too have deep hidden meaning. For example, in Indian culture, while Rituals too have deep hidden meaning. For example, in Indian culture, while meeting one greets other person in the following manner -meeting one greets other person in the following manner -


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sad-gUrU’ssad-gUrU’s blessings are must to attain a meaningful level in spirituality. blessings are must to attain a meaningful level in spirituality. sad-sad-gUrUgUrU can only show us the seed of spirituality. One has to sow the seed and can only show us the seed of spirituality. One has to sow the seed and cultivate the plant of spirituality by one’s own efforts. At a higher spiritual level, cultivate the plant of spirituality by one’s own efforts. At a higher spiritual level, sad-gUrUsad-gUrU is Cosmic Consciousness's energy getting manifested for you through is Cosmic Consciousness's energy getting manifested for you through various mediums. various mediums.

vedaveda are generic spiritual wisdom and complete are generic spiritual wisdom and complete subject in itself and not like one chapter in any other subject in itself and not like one chapter in any other religion. religion. vedaveda tells us that the main purpose of this tells us that the main purpose of this material world is to purify the Separated material world is to purify the Separated Consciousness and finally attain Consciousness and finally attain mokSa mokSa i.e. i.e. liberation from the cycle of death and birth, and re-liberation from the cycle of death and birth, and re-unite with Cosmic Consciousness.unite with Cosmic Consciousness.

SwamiSwami VivekanandaVivekananda says, “Each Soul is potentially says, “Each Soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this divine within, by divine. The goal is to manifest this divine within, by controlling nature, external and internal. Do it either controlling nature, external and internal. Do it either by work, or worship, or psychic control, or by work, or worship, or psychic control, or philosophy – by one or more, or all of these – and be philosophy – by one or more, or all of these – and be free. This is the whole of religion. Doctrines, or free. This is the whole of religion. Doctrines, or dogma, or rituals, or books, or temples, or forms, are dogma, or rituals, or books, or temples, or forms, are but secondary details”. but secondary details”.


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AuMAuM tat sat tat sat

Six Verses to Liberation Six Verses to Liberation

1.1. I am not the mind or the intelligence. Nor am I the thought or the ego. Neither am I the I am not the mind or the intelligence. Nor am I the thought or the ego. Neither am I the ear, the tongue, the nose; I am not the space; neither fire nor wind am I; I am Bliss-ear, the tongue, the nose; I am not the space; neither fire nor wind am I; I am Bliss-Consciousness – “That” am I, and I am “That”.Consciousness – “That” am I, and I am “That”.

2.2. I am no breath, nor the Five-fold subtle life force (I am no breath, nor the Five-fold subtle life force (prANa, apAna, vayAna, udAna prANa, apAna, vayAna, udAna and and samAnasamAna), nor the Seven-fold material (chyle, blood, flesh, fat, bone, marrow and ), nor the Seven-fold material (chyle, blood, flesh, fat, bone, marrow and semen), nor the five organs; I am not speech, nor hands, nor feet am I. I am Bliss- semen), nor the five organs; I am not speech, nor hands, nor feet am I. I am Bliss- Consciousness - “That” am I, and I am “That”.Consciousness - “That” am I, and I am “That”.

3.3. I know no aversion, nor any attachment; I covet not, nor does illusion shroud my eyes; I I know no aversion, nor any attachment; I covet not, nor does illusion shroud my eyes; I have no pride, nor the touch of envy; neither duty nor selfish purpose have I; neither have no pride, nor the touch of envy; neither duty nor selfish purpose have I; neither desire, nor freedom; I am Bliss- Consciousness - “That” am I, and I am “That”.desire, nor freedom; I am Bliss- Consciousness - “That” am I, and I am “That”.

4.4. I have transcended virtue and sin, pleasure and pain; also chants or sacred places, I have transcended virtue and sin, pleasure and pain; also chants or sacred places, vedaveda or sacrifices. I am neither the enjoyer (subject), nor the enjoyer (object), nor the or sacrifices. I am neither the enjoyer (subject), nor the enjoyer (object), nor the enjoyment (experience or action). I am Bliss- Consciousness - “That” am I, and I am enjoyment (experience or action). I am Bliss- Consciousness - “That” am I, and I am “That”.“That”.

5.5. Death cannot claim me, nor fear ever shake my calm; I know not division of caste; I Death cannot claim me, nor fear ever shake my calm; I know not division of caste; I have no father, no mother even, no brother, no friend, no teacher, no pupil; nor am I have no father, no mother even, no brother, no friend, no teacher, no pupil; nor am I born. I am Bliss- Consciousness - “That” am I, and I am “That”.born. I am Bliss- Consciousness - “That” am I, and I am “That”.

6.6. I am Changeless, Formless, Omnipresent, All-pervading, and the Lord of all senses. I I am Changeless, Formless, Omnipresent, All-pervading, and the Lord of all senses. I am always equianimous. For me there is neither liberation nor bondage; for I am Bliss- am always equianimous. For me there is neither liberation nor bondage; for I am Bliss- Consciousness - “That” am I, and I am “That”.Consciousness - “That” am I, and I am “That”.

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