The Illusory World
Q: The scriptures tell us that the world is illusory and that pure consciousness—the inner self—alone is real. I am at a loss to understand this because the world seems very real to me. A:...
Overview
As we travel on the spiritual path, we find pressing questions welling up within us about life and spiritual practice. As both a philosophy of life and a systematic science, yoga provides answers to these burning questions—answers that satisfy the mind and soothe the soul. A wellspring of wisdom and spiritual knowledge for thousands of years, yoga enables us to find complete inner fulfillment and freedom as we realize our true nature and our oneness with the divine.
In this well-loved Inner Quest series—an extended yoga Q&A—Pandit Rajmani Tigunait illuminates our path by answering questions on all aspects of spirituality, yoga practice, and yoga worldview, ranging from how to cultivate a clear, calm, and joyful mind to the dynamics of the wheel of karma. Join him for insights and inspiration that will help you move forward on your spiritual journey with a minimum of obstacles.
56-Part Series
Sri Vidya & The Himalayan Tradition
Q: There are many references in your lectures and books to the Himalayan Tradition and the tradition of Sri Vidya. Would you explain the significance of these terms and what they stand for? A: At...
The World According to Tantra
Q: What is the fundamental principle underlying the tantric view of the world? How can I infuse my daily life with the tantric worldview? A: Everything is interconnected—this is tantra’s most fundamental principle. The forces...
The Wheel of Karma: How It Affects Our Lives
Q: Will you explain what is meant by “the wheel of karma”? What is it and how does it affect our lives? A: Each of our actions—physical, mental, or verbal—creates an impression in the mind....
Why Mantra?
Q: If meditation requires that we do not think anything, then why do we need to remember our mantra? A: There is a reason why you need to remember your mantra. You are using mantra...
What Is Kundalini Awakening?
Q: What is meant by the term kundalini awakening? And is this something we can and should aspire to in the course of our sadhana? A: Kundalini, prakriti, maya, atma shakti, svarupa—these are all terms...
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