On the auspicious first day of the Sanskrit New Year, the group traveled to a remote temple, high on top of a mountain, just outside the city of Nashik. There, we visited a fascinating temple known as Sapta Shringi (also spelled Saptashrungi or Saptashringi). The word “sapta” means seven and “shrung” means peaks, so the […]
Travelogue: Tryambakeshwar and the Procession of Shiva’s Crown
From Mumbai, Shree Maa, Swamiji, and our group made our way to Nashik, the home of the Jyotir Lingam named Tryambakeshwar. It was very pleasurable to have Swami Ramkripalulji in our presence as well. Upon arriving at the temple, we were all given special permission to go to a darshan line for special guests so […]
Travelogue: Mumbai and Local Temples
Shree Maa, Swamiji and our group made a short stop in Mumbai on our way to Nasik. While in Mumbai, Shree Maa had the opportunity to meet with several of her family members and friends, and blessed them by residing in their apartment. Mumbai is a big city with a lot of temples, so the […]
Travelogue: The Niligiri Hills and Sai Baba Temple, Yedappalli
From Bangalore, Shree Maa and Swamiji, along with our group of devotes, took the train to Coimbatore. Upon reaching Coimbatore, the group traveled to the Niligiri Hills. Along the way we stopped at a devotee’s house and, as is customary in India, the families in attendance performed a Pada Puja (worship of the Guru’s feet). […]
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Tarpan Viddhi
Each of us is born with three debts of karma. We owe a debt to the Gods and Goddesses, which we discharge by making this world a better place because of our having been here. We owe a debt to our ancestors, which we discharge by respecting the elderly the way we will want to […]
Tulsi Mantra
Aparajita Stotram
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Laying Flat – Inverted Shavasana
The Pose Simply come to a position lying flat on the stomach with the head turned to one side. Effects and Benefits Physical – This pose is placed directly after a vigorous back bending posture, Bhujangasana, and as such it naturally allows the spine to come back to a neutral position. It also gives a […]
Bhujangasana
The Pose From lying on the stomach bring the hands alongside the hips or slightly further back, and plant the palms upon the floor. Press down into the palms and lift the front of the body keeping the hips down toward the floor. As an alternative posture you can allow the hips to lift slightly […]
Parvatasana
The Pose Step both legs back so that the body stretches out as if entering a push-up position. From there extend the arms and push the hips back and up toward the ceiling. It may be necessary to lengthen or shorten the distance between the arms and legs for your body. Effects and Benefits Physical […]
Shree Maa and Swamiji with Red Towel
Uttanasana (Yoga Asana)
The Pose From a standing posture, make the spine straight. Keep the spine straight and begin folding forward from the hips. Do not allow the spine to curl/bend until you fold your upper body until the point where the torso is parallel to the floor. This is important for protecting the back. If you cannot […]
Uttihita Tadasana (Yoga Asana)
Some call Uttiha Tadasana by the name “Hasta Utthanasana.” The naming of asanas often varies according the tradition or sadhu. The Pose From a standing position, reach both arms upward in front of the body. If it is more comfortable, you may sweep the arms out to the sides and then up. Let the hands […]
Prakshan
The Pose Standing up right, with the natural “S” shaped curve of the spine, bring the hands together at heart center. The feet may be either together or apart depending on what is comfortable in your own body. Effects and Benefit Physical – This simple posture brings the body into its natural alignment, in preparation […]