The Spiritual Order Of Life For Perfection

Within Vedic culture, sannyasa means the renounced order of life. It is seen as the most advanced level in terms of spirituality and is the last stage of the varnashram systems. It is traditionally taken by men after they renounce household life at the age of 50, or by young adults who wish to give their life to God by preaching His mission. Such a person is known as a sannyasi. In Gaudiya Vaishnavism, there are many substantial philosophical points to understand in the proper perspective. To make... Read more »

The Period Of Chastity And Self-Purification

One common usage of the term ‘Brahmacharya’ in Vedic culture denotes the phase of the first 25 years of a male’s childhood. Ancient Hindu culture divides the human lifespan into 100 years. Brahmacharya is the stage when a boy lives at the house of his guru and learns spiritual knowledge from him. They are also taught how to live through life. Later when the child becomes qualified, normally around the age of 12, he receives initiation called Upanayanam. At that point the child is... Read more »

The Four Social Classes Of Society

According to the Bhagavad Gita, varnashrama dharma is not a man-made caste system, but refers to natural classifications that appear to various degrees in all human societies. Individuals have different working and personal qualities. There are also different phases in life, when it is more favorable to practice certain activities. This caste system teaches that individuals best realize their capabilities by taking into account natural arrangements that come, and that society should be built upon... Read more »

The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread

A well-dressed young man saw a breath-takingly gorgeous woman walk past Macy’s in the mall. He was so smitten that he walked behind her as she made her way toward the center of the mall. The lady observed his reflection in the store windows as she passed them and finally turned and demanded: “Why are you following me?” He responded innocently, “Because you are the most gorgeous woman I have ever seen, and I have fallen madly in love with you at first sight.” The woman... Read more »

A, B, C’s of “Fast Food on the Mount

We love the Biblical story of Jesus feeding the multitudes because it is so inspiring! It contains the formula for never-ending prosperity. Jesus shares it so clearly –step by step! It’s as simple as A–B–C! Writing about prosperity always reminds us of Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert cartoon. We read an interview with him in Fast Company magazine, where he said that his business plan was very basic: to make more than I spend! Now, there’s a down to earth, no nonsense... Read more »

Three Forms Of Energy Healing: Pranic, Tantric, And Reiki

You have certainly seen them while scoping out the New Age section of your local bookstore. Prana. Aura. Chakra. Tantra. What do all of these words mean? What’s the story here? Obviously there must be something to it, with all of these books dedicated to the topic. Are All Energy Healings the Same? Prana is a Hindu method of energy healing, and dates back to antiquity. Chakra is a term often seen in regard to Pranic healing, as is the word aura. The aura is a a sort of non-physical companion... Read more »

The Truth About Astrology Reading: The Planets of Our Universe and Their Influence on Your Destiny

If you look up into the sky, you may see the twinkling stars and colorful planets and sigh in awe. In reality, the heavens up high in the sky have more of an impact on our destiny than we ever really recognize. If you think about it, the planets have been there longer than any of us can even fathom, so why would they not have an influence on our destiny? 1) From the beginning It is actually believed that the planets start influencing our lives the second we are born. Studies have been done showing... Read more »

Yoga and Shamanism: Expanded Understanding of Reality

Shamans have a deep interest in the nature of perception, and an expanded understanding of what constitutes reality. The tradition of yoga also has this expanded understanding. The word yoga translates as Union. One of the foundational teachings of Yoga is included in the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali. In it the first sutra, on which all else is based reads, “Yoga [is the] narodha [of] vritti chitta.” The translation from the above Sanskrit I like the best is, “Union is the removal... Read more »

Hypnosis Can Help Improve Your Life

Hypnosis is a technique that has been used for centuries in the healing professions. Today we experience a form of hypnosis on a daily basis without even realizing it. Do you remember a time when you were probably waiting for the bus and did not know how time flew while you were lost in your thoughts? People term this phenomenon as zoning out or daydreaming. Nevertheless it is actually a natural form of hypnosis. Let’s gain some insight into the field of hypnosis. What may be learned in the... Read more »

Toltec Wisdom: The Energy of Agreements and How to Live Life in Love

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” - Marcel Proust Imagine you have new eyes. From this new point of perception you see human beings not as skin, hair and flesh, but as energy. Physically, we have two hands. But in an energetic sense we each have thousands of hands, which grasp at different agreements and beliefs. Each agreement is an energetic handshake. The hand at the other end may be attached to another human’s energetic... Read more »