Why do we chant Name of Kuladevi instead of Kuladev?
Among the various spiritual paths, the easy path to bring about faster spiritual progress is ‘Namasankirtanyoga’ (Chanting God’s Name).
Among the various spiritual paths, the easy path to bring about faster spiritual progress is ‘Namasankirtanyoga’ (Chanting God’s Name).
Today classes teaching yogic postures and pranayam are conducted in many nations around the world. Growing popularity of these classes is an indicator of how Yoga has been helping people. To find the subtle benefit derived from yogic postures and pranayam, a study was conducted. The readings derived are given ahead.
As breathing is the only process we can experience occurring continuously within our body, for chanting also to occur continuously it should be linked with the breath
‘पात्रे दानम् ।’ is a popular saying. One of the meanings of donation is as follows: ‘After leaving aside the amount needed for expenses from one’s income, the help provided through the remaining amount for social and religious activities.’ Apart from the money, donations can also be made in the form of land, ornaments, clothes
To progress in sadhana (Spiritual practice), it is necessary to have bhav (Spiritual emotion) for God. For generation of bhav, dissolution of the mind and a sattvik (Sattva-predominant) intellect are absolutely essential.
When bhav (Spiritual emotion) is awakened in a jiva, it gradually thinks more about God than itself. That is why, the existence of the self is slowly forgotten and actions as per God’s expectations are performed.
Krutadnyata (Gratitude) is an expression of thanksgiving to God. When this expression is maintained all the time, it is called krutadnyatabhav (Spiritual emotion of gratitude).
Expressed bhav (Spiritual emotion) means bhav gets awakened in us and manifests in the form of an emotion, thought or action.
Continuous efforts to awaken bhav (Spiritual emotion) increases transparency of the jiva. Transparency means being perceptive as well as sensitive.
Bhav means a constant awareness of God’s existence. Bhav is an intense yearning in the jiva (Embodied soul) to realise God.