Articles related to "Atma"
Advaita, Vishishta Advaita, Dvaita
Between the 7th and 13th centuries three Hindu philosophers provided slightly contrasting views on the nature of the individual and the Divine.
individual • divine • hinduism • advaita • monism
Between the 7th and 13th centuries three Hindu philosophers provided slightly contrasting views on the nature of the individual and the Divine.
individual • divine • hinduism • advaita • monism
Prithu’s Ascension
Prithu leaves the kingdom to Vijitashwa and enters Vanaprastha ashram. After performing austere meditations he gives up his physical body.
prithu • vijitashwa • arci • vanaprastha • jiv atma
Prithu leaves the kingdom to Vijitashwa and enters Vanaprastha ashram. After performing austere meditations he gives up his physical body.
prithu • vijitashwa • arci • vanaprastha • jiv atma
The All-pervasive Atma
Prajapati teaches Indra about what the Atma is, by telling him what it is not.
atma • upanishads • pervasive • chandogya • sama
Prajapati teaches Indra about what the Atma is, by telling him what it is not.
atma • upanishads • pervasive • chandogya • sama
Atma as the Universal Consciousnes
By starting with the purpose of life and reasoning backwards the ancient seers derived the nature of the Atma and its relationship to the mortal self.
atma • process of enquiry • hinduism • purpose of life • all pervasive
By starting with the purpose of life and reasoning backwards the ancient seers derived the nature of the Atma and its relationship to the mortal self.
atma • process of enquiry • hinduism • purpose of life • all pervasive
The Practice of Self-Inquiry
Self-inquiry or 'atma-vichara' is a spiritual practice for self-realization. It means focusing one's attention on the subjective feeling of 'I' by inquiring "Who am I?"
the practice of atma vichara • the practice of self-inquiry • who am i • who am i? • ramana maharshi and self-inquiry
Self-inquiry or 'atma-vichara' is a spiritual practice for self-realization. It means focusing one's attention on the subjective feeling of 'I' by inquiring "Who am I?"
the practice of atma vichara • the practice of self-inquiry • who am i • who am i? • ramana maharshi and self-inquiry
Brahm, Atma and God
The Atma and Brahm are the same. When visualized as existing within the self it is called Atma. When visualized as external to the self it is called Brahm.
atma • atman • brahm • brahma • brahman
The Atma and Brahm are the same. When visualized as existing within the self it is called Atma. When visualized as external to the self it is called Brahm.
atma • atman • brahm • brahma • brahman
Kapila and the Sankhya Yoga
The sage Kapila, an incarnation of Vishnu, explains the Sankhya Yoga to his mother Devahuti so as to enable her to attain salvation.
kardam • bindu sarovar • kapila • devahuti • vishnu
The sage Kapila, an incarnation of Vishnu, explains the Sankhya Yoga to his mother Devahuti so as to enable her to attain salvation.
kardam • bindu sarovar • kapila • devahuti • vishnu
The Yaksha Starts His Questions
After getting Yudhishthir's consent the Yaksha began asking questions in sets of four. And Yudhishthir fired back his replies to the complete satisfaction of the Yaksha.
sun • yaksha • yudhishthir • brahma • soul
After getting Yudhishthir's consent the Yaksha began asking questions in sets of four. And Yudhishthir fired back his replies to the complete satisfaction of the Yaksha.
sun • yaksha • yudhishthir • brahma • soul
FAQs: God, religion and soul
Hinduism is a pluralistic religion encompassing diverse views and accepting that all religions are valid paths to God.
hindu • hinduism • god • spiritual • impersonal
Hinduism is a pluralistic religion encompassing diverse views and accepting that all religions are valid paths to God.
hindu • hinduism • god • spiritual • impersonal
The Kurma Purana
The highlight of the Kurma Purana is the Ishvar Gita, which describes the essentials of Yoga. A lesser-known romance of the Apsara Urvashi is also described.
kurma purana • brahmi samhita • bhagavati samhita • souri samhita • vaishnavi samhita
The highlight of the Kurma Purana is the Ishvar Gita, which describes the essentials of Yoga. A lesser-known romance of the Apsara Urvashi is also described.
kurma purana • brahmi samhita • bhagavati samhita • souri samhita • vaishnavi samhita
The Nine Forms of Devotion
Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of devotion. Indian scriptures mention nine forms of devotion which are meant to lead the devotee to total indentification with the Divine.
practice of bhakti yoga devotion • nine forms of bhakti devotion • how to practice bhakti yoga • what is bhakti yoga devotion • spiritual practices of bhakti yoga devotional prac
Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of devotion. Indian scriptures mention nine forms of devotion which are meant to lead the devotee to total indentification with the Divine.
practice of bhakti yoga devotion • nine forms of bhakti devotion • how to practice bhakti yoga • what is bhakti yoga devotion • spiritual practices of bhakti yoga devotional prac
Samhitas, Brahmanas, Upanishads
The Samhitas contain simple hymns; The Brahmanas involve complicated rituals whereas The Upanishads take religion beyond liturgy.
samhitas • brahmanas • upanishads • liturgy • monism
The Samhitas contain simple hymns; The Brahmanas involve complicated rituals whereas The Upanishads take religion beyond liturgy.
samhitas • brahmanas • upanishads • liturgy • monism
Glossary I to L
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.
ila • vaivasvata manu • sudyumna • buddh • soma
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.
ila • vaivasvata manu • sudyumna • buddh • soma
Glossary M to P
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
madhu • meru • pushkar • mahabharata • pandavas
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
madhu • meru • pushkar • mahabharata • pandavas
Prithu Completes the Ashwamedha
Vishnu and Indra appear at the conclusion of the Horse Sacrifice. Indra asks for forgiveness and Vishnu instructs and blesses Prithu.
ashwamedha • vishnu • indra • prithu • jivatma
Vishnu and Indra appear at the conclusion of the Horse Sacrifice. Indra asks for forgiveness and Vishnu instructs and blesses Prithu.
ashwamedha • vishnu • indra • prithu • jivatma
Jnana Yoga
Jnana Yoga is the path of self-knowledge through meditation and self-inquiry. Jnana means to know and experience Brahman (the Absolute) as one's own self.
jnana yoga • advaita vedanta jnana • famous jnana yogis • jnana yoga scriptures • jnana yoga yoga of knowledge
Jnana Yoga is the path of self-knowledge through meditation and self-inquiry. Jnana means to know and experience Brahman (the Absolute) as one's own self.
jnana yoga • advaita vedanta jnana • famous jnana yogis • jnana yoga scriptures • jnana yoga yoga of knowledge
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 64 & 65
One can control the senses with divine intervention.
success • failure • krishna • attachment
One can control the senses with divine intervention.
success • failure • krishna • attachment
The Oz books and Theosophy
L. Frank Baum's novels of Oz have been popular for more than a century. Their religious inspiration comes from an esoteric eastern religion little known in the west.
theosophy • baum • wizard of oz • allegory • esoteric
L. Frank Baum's novels of Oz have been popular for more than a century. Their religious inspiration comes from an esoteric eastern religion little known in the west.
theosophy • baum • wizard of oz • allegory • esoteric
Tienduizend rivieren vloeien naar de zee: Belgium
Tough realities grapple with enlightened principles.
belgium • belgian • flemish • walloon • wallon
Tough realities grapple with enlightened principles.
belgium • belgian • flemish • walloon • wallon
The Life of Ramana Maharshi
Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) was one of the greatest spiritual masters of our time. He spent most of his life on the sacred hill of Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai, India.
a short biography of ramana maharshi • the sage of arunachala • the life of ramana maharshi • ramana maharshi's death experience • ramana maharshi and self-realization
Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) was one of the greatest spiritual masters of our time. He spent most of his life on the sacred hill of Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai, India.
a short biography of ramana maharshi • the sage of arunachala • the life of ramana maharshi • ramana maharshi's death experience • ramana maharshi and self-realization
The Philosophy of Habits
A philosophical approach to understand the origins of the habit, its evolutive advantges and disavantages according to Aristotle, Kant and eastern traditions.
the origins of habits • aristotle on habits • kant categorical imperative • eastern philosophy on habits • automatic behaviours
A philosophical approach to understand the origins of the habit, its evolutive advantges and disavantages according to Aristotle, Kant and eastern traditions.
the origins of habits • aristotle on habits • kant categorical imperative • eastern philosophy on habits • automatic behaviours
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