Outer Path Pradakshina Every full moon day thousands of pilgrims walk around (pradakshina or girivalam) the holy hill of Arunachala using the outer path which is well documented and easy to follow. That path uses the road used by auto rikshaws, busses, and other vehicles. Yet all traffic stands still during pradakshina. The road belongs [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Arunachala Pradakshina I – Outer Path
Posted in Pradakshina, tagged outer path, Pradakshina on August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ananda or Bliss
Posted in Nithyananda, tagged bliss on August 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Paramahamsa Nithyananda, a young enlightened master from India, says, “Each of us is searching for nothing but Ananda or Bliss. How much ever intellectual, how much ever sophisticated may be the terms in which we express it, we are all seeking ananda. Meditation is nothing but a preparation to rediscover the state of ananda that [...]
Value of Preserving Temples
Posted in Energy Centers, tagged Arunachaleshwara Temple, energy center, healing space, idols, Paramahamsa Nithyananda, Ramana Maharshi, rituals, worship on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What is the value in preserving temples? Why do we need temples in the first place? Isn’t it just all idol worship anyways? These might be some of the questions that come to mind when you think of temples. Energy Centers and Healing Spaces Temples are energy centers and healing spaces to rejuvenate, relax, energize [...]
Ganesha Chaturdhi – Significance of Ganapathi
Posted in Gods & Goddesses, tagged ganesha on August 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Ganapathi is a supreme expression of Super Consciousness. Today is Ganesha Chaturdhi; Ganapathi appeared in the cosmic space. He is the Lord of Beginnings. He is the most worshiped form in the Vedic tradition.” – Paramahamsa Nithyananda Nithyananda explains the rich symbolism of the items Ganapathi carries in his hands and of the vahana/vehicle that [...]
Paramahamsa Nithyananda on Divine Feminine Consciousness
Posted in Nithyananda, tagged feminine consciousness on August 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
“Women, high possibility of enlightenment. Awakening the feminine energy inside you is enlightenment.” These are the opening words of Paramahamsa Nithyananda’s talk on Divine Feminine Consciousness. In this video he explains why some gods are shown with two ‘wifes’. He also talks about Ardhanareshwara consciousness, half woman, half man. He talks about that feminine consciousness, [...]
Nithyananda on Living Enlightenment
Posted in Nithyananda, tagged living enlightenment on August 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Living enlightenment is actualizing the limitless potential and experiencing the ultimate as every moment of life unfolds afresh. Living in this divine space is living the best life and doing the greatest service to society. There is an extraordinary potential hidden inside every human being.” – Paramahamsa Nithyananda It’s all about Living Enlightenment. In this [...]
Happy Birthday Krishna
Posted in Gods & Goddesses, tagged Krishna on August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Birthday to Lord Krishna! Today is Krishna Jayanthi or Janmashthami celebrated all over the world. Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu-the sustainer in Hindu trinity, is an enlightened Master from the state of Gujarat in India. Places associated with him are Dwarka, Brindavan, and others. He is most famous for his role as charioteer to [...]
From Worry to Bliss through Mantra Healing
Posted in Mantra, tagged healing, Mantra, sanskrit on August 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A mantra repeated continuously replaces your constant negative thoughts; thoughts of worry, fear, discontentment, depression, etc. brings about healing to your body-mind system. Admittedly it is not a quick fix but worth the effort to bring a gradual change in your mental setup leading to permanent peace and bliss. Not only permanent but unshakable peace [...]
Interview with Annamalai Swami
Posted in Annamalai Swami, tagged Annamalai Swami, interview on August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Annamalai Swami, born in 1906 in a Tamil Nadu village, had spiritual inclinations from a young age. In 1928 at the age of 22 he went to Tiruvannamalai to meet Ramana Maharshi and became his personal attendant. Annamalai Swami was in charge of all ongoing construction and continuing expansion at Ramanasramam. This included the goshala, [...]
Internet Cafes in Tiruvannamalai
Posted in Resources, tagged Internet Cafes on August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There are plenty of Internet Cafes in Tiruvannamalai around Ramansramam. You will find them in any of the small side roads or on the main road close to Ramanasramam, all in close walking distance. Riksha drivers are usually a good source of information. Just ask if need be. Shanti Internet Cafe – near Ramanasramam Contact [...]
