Swami Sivananda
Why is my Meditation NOT Successful, Despite Practising for Several Years?
Swami Sivananda explains that the fundamental basis for success in meditation is Chitta Shuddhi (purity of mind). Without purifying mind, deep meditation is not possible.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and Its Meaning
What is the meaning of the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra? What are the benefits of chanting it? Does it protect from accidents and illnesses? Swami Sivananda answers all these questions.
Idol Worship – Form of God Needed to Steady the Mind. Muslims & Christians Too Use Forms
Swami Sivananda: Generally, people say Hindus are idolaters. But a Muslim too has the symbol of Kaaba to remind him of Allah. Similarly, the Christian has got the Cross. The truth is that an anchor is needed in the beginning in order to steady the mind. So forms are necessary.
Only a microscopic minority are capable of taking up Nirguna Upasana (worship without name and form). 99% percent of devotees need a name and a form to fix their mind on God.
How to Remain Balanced When Someone Abuses You?
What should be our thought process when someone speaks harshly to us and puts us down? How can we prevent ourselves from responding back in anger?
How Swami Vivekananda and Sarada Ma Broke Caste Prejudices Towards Mlecchas (VIDEO)
In this video we see how Swami Vivekananda and Sarada Ma both broke the prejudiced customs Hindu society practiced against Mlecchas. Swami Vivekananda even went ahead and gave deeksha to many foreigners and taught them Vedanta, an act which the Hindu orthodoxy found most shocking at that time.
