Self Oblivion

The Inner Obstacles on the Path of Yoga Every spiritual journey begins within—and so do its challenges. Yoga identifies four powerful forces that disturb inner peace: Desire – the endless wanting that keeps the mind restless Anger – the fire that clouds clarity Greed – the hunger that is never satisfied Fear – the shadow that limits growth These obstacles are not defeated by force, but by wisdom. Anger dissolves in calmness . Desire fades when we release excessive expectations . Self-control and patient endurance help us discipline our impulses, especially those tied to indulgence. Fear disappears through awareness and mindfulness . When we treat all beings with equality and learn to be content with what comes naturally, life unfolds with ease. In this state, our goals align, and the deepest reward arises— Self-knowledge . The Eight Limbs of Meditation: A Path to Inner Freedom Yoga offers a complete roadmap for inner transformation, known as the Eight Limbs o...

The Four Gatekeepers to True Freedom Every human being longs for a deeper kind of freedom — freedom from stress , fear, confusion, and constant desires. Ancient sages say that four gatekeepers stand at the entrance to this inner freedom . Make friends with even one, and your life begins to transform. The Four Gatekeepers 1. Shanti — Calmness & Self-Control 2. Vichara — The Spirit of Inquiry 3. Santosha — Contentment 4. Satsanga — Good Company

Karma : What It Really Means and How It Shapes Our Life Everyone talks about Karma today. But what does it actually mean? Is it fate ? Luck ? Cosmic punishment ? Let us break it down simply and clearly. What is Karma? Karma = Any action or thought that creates an effect. Whatever we do, think, or intend sets off a chain reaction. This is the Law of Cause and Effect :  Every cause must produce a result. This cycle continues endlessly—action → reaction → action. Why is it a Universal Law? We live in a universe ruled by space, time, and cause-effect. Everything your senses experience works within these limits. But our deeper nature—the real “Self”—is actually free. When it enters this conditioned world, it feels limited.When it goes beyond these limits, it becomes free again Why Do We Feel Bound or Stuck? Because we cling to: Success and failure |  Pleasure and pain |  Praise and blame |  People and objects Attachment creates bondage. Freedom...

Rama and the Dawn of Dispassion At fifteen, Prince Rama—heir of Ayodhya and beloved son of King Dasaratha —set out on a journey that few undertake so young. His heart burned with a yearning to understand life beyond the palace walls, so he travelled across India , visiting sacred rivers, timeless shrines, and ancient pilgrimage routes. But the journey did not return him with the joy and inspiration his family had expected. When Rama came back to Ayodhya, his body looked frail, and his eyes carried a depth far beyond his age. What he had witnessed in the world had shaken him. The apparent glitter of life—its pleasures, pursuits, and promises—seemed hollow. Rama had tasted the world, and instead of delight, he found profound disillusionment. King Dasaratha grew deeply troubled. This was not the vibrant prince he had sent on pilgrimage. When Sage Vasistha arrived at court, the king expressed his fear. The sage, serene and insightful, reassured him: “Do not worry, O King. Rama’s ...

When Swami  Vivekananda Met Nikola  Tesla : Science Meets Spirituality Swami Vivekananda once met Nikola Tesla , the famous inventor known for electricity and modern power systems . During their conversation, Vivekananda explained the Vedantic ideas of: Prāṇa – the energy behind all movement Ākāsha – the basic substance  (everything we can touch & feel) of the universe Mahat – the cosmic mind from which everything comes Tesla was amazed. He said that modern science could also accept these ideas and believed he could even prove that everything—force and matter—comes from one single source of potential energy

 Lately, a thought has been gripping me — not fading away with time, but growing stronger, demanding to be understood. What do the  higher worlds  really look like? How many such levels could possibly exist beyond the one we live in? We inhabit an imperfect world — one where most people chase money, power, and pleasure. A world where identity is tightly bound to flesh and bone. We believe  this  is who we are — this physical body, this face in the mirror. Yet, deep within, there’s a faint whisper reminding us that we are something far greater. If you pause for a moment and look inward, you realize that it isn’t the body driving the  mind  — it’s the  mind  steering the body. But what is this “mind”? No one has truly figured that out. It’s not something we can see or touch, yet it governs everything we do. Have you ever tried to  shut it down ? Not just quiet it for a second, but truly stop the endless stream of thoughts. For most of us, ...