RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 28, 2009, 1:50 am
Gita series – part 33. Chapter II. Verses – 71 and 72. Krishna now concludes Chapter II called ‘sankhya yoga’. “That person who relinquishes all his desires, devoid of self-concern and eg...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 27, 2009, 5:31 am
Gita series – part 32. Chapter II. Verses – 69-70. “What appears as darkness (night) to all the creatures, the realized person is awake in that darkness. While all other creatures are awake, ...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 26, 2009, 6:34 am
Chitchaktihi (416) Chit means pure consciousness and the pure knowledge. The Brahman (without attributes or nirguna Brahman) is made up of three important aspects. They are sat (perpetual existenc...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 25, 2009, 6:00 am
Gita series – part 31. Chapter II - Verses–66-68. Krishna continues his sermons. “The one who could not control his mind and senses will never have preternatural intelligence. The person with...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 23, 2009, 5:07 am
Shishshesta (411) Shishtas are those who follow the righteousness prescribed by sastras. Shishtas is also explained to mean those who control their senses and knower of Vedas. Their actions are bas...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 22, 2009, 9:01 pm
New York Times published an article about how meditation helps to curb heat attacks. Two meditative sessions of 20 minutes each appears to help. Please read the full article on Can meditation really c...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 21, 2009, 7:42 am
Gita series – part 30. Chapter II - Verses–64-65. Krishna continues. “The man with self-control, without desires and aversions with subjugated senses and still associated with material objects...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 20, 2009, 5:28 am
Maha-kamesha-nayana-kumudahlada-kaumudi (403) Maha Kamesha is Shiva, nayana – eyes, kaumada – the moon of second half November and first half of December (the month of karttika), kumuda – lotus...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 19, 2009, 5:23 am
This is part IV of the series ‘the supreme creation’` KARMAS: Having understood soul and prakriti, understanding the law of karma is significant as karma gets embedded in the soul to manifest wit...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 18, 2009, 6:00 am
Gita series – part 29. Chapter II - Verses–61-63 Krishna continues to address Arjuna. “One who represses all his senses and fixes his consciousness on me and surrenders unto me, his senses are ...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 17, 2009, 4:49 am
Avyaktha (398) This could be considered as further extension of the previous nama. Avyakta is the state of prakriti in its un-manifested form, with the three gunas in equal proportions. Avyakta is...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 16, 2009, 6:26 am
Parameshvari (396) She is the supreme ruler. She is Supreme on two counts, one on Her own and second because of being the wife of Supreme Shiva. Shiva is Parameshvara and His wife is Parameshvari. Vi...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 16, 2009, 2:00 am
Gita series – part 28. Chapter II - Verses–58 – 60 Krishna continues to delineate on sthita-prajnan. “When a person withdraws all his body parts (limbs or senses) inwardly like a tortoise, hi...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 14, 2009, 5:25 am
This is part III of the series ‘the supreme creation’. PRAKRITI: The soul or purusha can manifest only if it interacts with prakriti, which is also known as the nature or creative self-unfolding ...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 13, 2009, 6:20 am
Nitya-shodashika-rupa (391) This is a reference to the sixteen deities representing 16 lunar days and they are worshipped in Sri Chakra. The 16th deity is Lalithai Herself. These fifteen deities ar...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 12, 2009, 1:52 am
Gita series – part 27. Chapter II - Verses–55-57 Krishna answers Arjuna’s questions. “When a man relinquishes all the desires of his mind and contented in the atman, by the atman, he is cons...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 11, 2009, 9:05 am
Before we proceed to the external tools, we should know about three important concepts that do not fall under either of the categories, but have a more powerful role in the creation. They are ‘puru...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 11, 2009, 1:58 am
The origin of worldly experience begins when anthakkaranam or the internal tool co-ordinates with bahyakarana or the external tool. Instead of using the word coordination, the appropriate word would b...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 10, 2009, 7:58 am
Sadyah-prasidini (383) She bestows Her grace immediately for those who seek Her within. This has been discussed in the previous two namas. By such internal worship, Her immediate grace is imminent...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 10, 2009, 12:40 am
Gita series – part 26. Chapter II - Verses–53 – 54 Krishna continues to address Arjuna “When your intelligence is afflicted by different Vedic revelations, become firmly united with the Supre...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 9, 2009, 6:54 am
Gita series – part 25. Chapter II - Verses–50 - 52 Krishna continues to explain the importance of yoga. “The one who has an even mind gets rid of both virtues and vices, even during this life....
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 9, 2009, 1:38 am
Rahoyaga-kramaradhya (381) This nama and the next one discuss about worshipping Her secretively. Secretive worship means worshipping Her internally without resorting to external rituals. Worshippin...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 7, 2009, 5:30 am
Gita series – part 24. Chapter II - Verses– 48 and 49 Krishna continues “Oh! Dhananjaya! Perform all your actions concentrating on yoga, forgetting attachments, and considering both success and...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 6, 2009, 8:31 am
Shringara-rasa-sampurna (376) She is in the form of essence of love. In the previous nama we have discussed about four peetas and in particular the previous nama referred to kamagiri peeta or muladh...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 5, 2009, 7:16 pm
It was kind of you to give credit where none is deserved for I did NO "in depth" study. I know no scriptures and have never prayed except when in peril. I am not much good at Scientific things either,...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Nov 2, 2009, 5:13 am
Pratyak-citi-rupa (367) She is in the form of inner consciousness. Inner consciousness is considered as the supreme level of consciousness. Life energy interacts with consciousness internally, pavi...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 31, 2009, 10:09 am
There is an indepth study, reconciling science with spirituality by one of our readers that is being shared here. He has made a thorough study about the concept of spirituality. I owe my personal th...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 31, 2009, 3:14 am
Gita series – part 20. Chapter II - Verses– 40 and 41 Krishna now begins his teachings on ‘Karma yoga’ which can be translated as ‘yoga of action’. The karma yoga has direct relevance to...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 30, 2009, 7:13 am
Para (366) In the next few namas Her Sabda (sound) Brahman form is going to be discussed. The literal meaning of ‘Brahman’ is growing, developing, swelling, expanding, evolving etc. This nama ...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 29, 2009, 10:39 pm
We have been talking about the Brahman, the Creator in the form self illuminating light. A recent article published in The New York Times goes to prove that what we are discussing is not outside the...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 29, 2009, 6:01 am
Gita series – part 19. Chapter II - Verses– 38 and 39 Krishna continues to encourage Arjuna not to shirk his responsibilities. “Consider victory and defeat, profit and loss and happiness and s...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 28, 2009, 6:29 am
Citihi (362) She is in the form of eternal knowledge. Cit can be explained as pure knowledge that helps in realizing the Brahman. The opposite of cit (vidya) is nescience (avidya or ignorance about t...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 28, 2009, 1:52 am
Gita series – part 18. Chapter II - Verses– 35-37. Irrespective of Krishna’s sermons, every conflict that is happening today in this world is provoked with the ill-gotten ego of religious fanat...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 27, 2009, 10:29 pm
What is the color of the light? I see moving blobs of blue and green etc. Or sometimes a light source that fades in and out - one light source fading away and replaced by another. The light could be...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 27, 2009, 9:04 am
Samhrtasesha-pashanda (355) She is referred in this nama as the destroyer of heretics. Heretics are those who do not follow the principles laid down by Vedas. 14 places (which include the four Veda...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 26, 2009, 2:59 am
Gita series – part 17. Chapter II - Verses– 32-34. After having pointed out to Arjuna that his decision of not fighting is not against the laid down principles, Krishna continues “Oh! Partha! ...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 25, 2009, 11:21 am
Is it required for a person to be physically present at the guru’s place to learn? If the answer is no, then I would like to learn more about concentration. I know one has to go through some proces...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 25, 2009, 10:38 am
You gave an enchanting account of lord Bhairava...the most mistaken god. The descriptions made by you, I think will clear the doubts about the authenticity of this lord. However, I request you to guid...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 25, 2009, 3:28 am
The highest level of consciousness is bright and pure and hence it shines. This light is not drawn from any external sources like sun or moon as no other object exists apart from this consciousness. ...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 24, 2009, 3:04 am
When you say that we are the same entity (God and we), I am not really able to comprehend it. My view of Ma is such that I should be able to see Her and talk to Her in the same way that I do with othe...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 23, 2009, 8:04 am
Vahni-mandala-vasini (352) She lives in the sphere of fire. Vahni means fire. The sphere of fire is said to be in muladhara chakra and in akash or ether. Already nama 99 ‘muladharaka nilaya’ e...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 22, 2009, 6:34 am
Gita series – part 16. Chapter II - Verses– 30-31 Krishna continues to infuse confidence into Arjuna. “Oh! Bharata (Arjuna)! The One (soul) who dwells in all the bodies (all living beings) can...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 22, 2009, 2:17 am
What is the difference between Jiva and Atma? Jiva is soul and atma is God. I had one more question. I had told you earlier that when I saw the picture of (some name has been referred) Ma, I was real...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 22, 2009, 2:01 am
Vijaya (346) She is always victorious. She wins all Her battles against evil doers who are known as demons. We can also say that She had conquered Shiva’s love, hence victorious. During dasara f...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 8, 2009, 9:08 am
Ramya (307) The most beautiful of all. Rajivalochana (308) The choice of words by Vak Devis is amazing. Rajiva means deer, fish or lotus, depending upon the context. Lochana means eyes. Eyes of...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 8, 2009, 3:13 am
Gita series – part 7. Chapter II. Verse– 2-5 The opening statement of Krishna was only in its gross form. Subtle nature of His teaching is yet to be delivered. Transition from gross to subtle t...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 7, 2009, 7:22 am
Hrimati (302) Hri means modesty. Vedas describe Her with modesty, mind, satisfaction, desire and nourishment. All these indicate maya. Her maya or illusory form is described in this nama. It is a...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 7, 2009, 3:00 am
Gita series – part 6. Chapter II. Verse– 1. Chapter II of Bhagavad Gita is called “Sankhya Yoga”. This chapter on knowledge consists of 72 verses and deals with the teachings of Krishna’s ...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 7, 2009, 12:22 am
We have been discussing that the Brahman is in the form of self-illuminating light and this light can be realised in the higher levels of our consciousness. Those who have gone through the postings o...
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RAVI V. posted an article on manblunder - Oct 6, 2009, 1:51 pm
The third e-book titled UNDERSTANDING OUR GROSS PHYSICAL BODY is now available for free viewing and down load at Google books. You can download by clicking on the title of the book.
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