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The Three Governing Factors of Sadhana

The Three Governing Factors of Sadhana by Swami Sivananda Many people even after studying classic works on religion and philosophy,...

Swami Rama Tirtha meditating peacefully seated

Prerequisites of Spiritual Sadhana

Prerequisites of Spiritual Sadhana by Swami Sivananda I I will dwell here upon the main qualifications necessary for launching upon...

Spiritual guru wearing red robes and flower garland peacefully seated

Seek God Within

Seek God Within by Swami Sivananda Seek God within you, in your heart. Seek him not elsewhere. Seek him with...

Swami Sivananda seated beside Ganga river image

Guide to Sadhakas

Guide to Sadhakas by Swami Sivananda The first thing a spiritual aspirant has to acquire is mastery over the mind....

Swami Sivananda seated wearing sacred garlands image

Sankirtan Yoga

Sankirtan Yoga by Swami Sivananda Sankirtan is singing God’s name with feeling (Bhava), love (Prema) and faith (Sraddha). In Sankirtan...

Spiritual master seated on garden swing image

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga by Swami Sivananda Kundalini Sakti is the coiled-up, dormant, cosmic power that underlies all organic as well as...

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Nada Yoga

Nada Yoga by Swami Sivananda Sit in Padmasana or Siddhasana or Sukhasana. Close the ears with the thumbs. This is...

Swami Sivananda blessing a seated devotee

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga by Swami Sivananda Hatha Yoga relates to the restraint of breath (Pranayama), Asanas, Bandhas and Mudras. ‘Ha’ and...

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Japa Yoga, The Easy Sadhana

Japa Yoga, The Easy Sadhana by Swami Sivananda Name and Nami are inseparable. Remember His Name. Chant His Name. Sing...

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Obstacles in Yoga

Obstacles in Yoga by Swami Sivananda A lecture delivered in the Willoughby Memorial Hall, Lakshmipur, by Swami Sivananda Sarasvati, on...

Sri Swami Sivananda discussing the philosophy of Bhakti with disciples

Yogic Diet

Yogic Diet by Swami Sivananda A diet that is wholly conducive to the practice of Yoga and spiritual progress is...

Spiritual teacher guiding students through Vedanta wisdom beside peaceful riverside together

Yogic Discipline

Yogic Discipline by Swami Sivananda A lecture delivered in the Hallett Hall, Gaya, by Swami Sivananda Sarasvati on March 3,...

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Yoga Sadhana

Yoga Sadhana by Swami Sivananda Sadhana means any spiritual practice that aids the aspirant to realise God. It is a...

Swami Sivananda guiding disciple during spiritual discussion

Practical Lessons in Yoga

Practical Lessons in Yoga by Swami Sivananda Yoga Philosophy is one of the six systems of Hindu Philosophy which exist...

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The Yoga Of Synthesis

The Yoga Of Synthesis by Swami Sivananda Some maintain that the practice of Karma Yoga alone is the only means...

Swami Sivananda with Reverend Ralph Richard Kaithahn and daughter during spiritual meeting

Hints For Aspirants

Hints For Aspirants by Swami Sivananda You can learn many spiritual lessons from the baby. The baby has a message...

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Vedanta And Other Schools

Vedanta And Other Schools by Swami Sivananda According to Sankhya philosophy there is no Prana Tattva. Prana is combined function...

Vedantic Lore

Vedantic Lore by Swami Sivananda The Infinite is Bliss. The Infinite only is Bliss. The Infinite is Brahman or Atman...

Swami Sivananda teaching Karma Yoga principles

Nature of Brahman

Nature of Brahman by Swami Sivananda Ananta, Nirakara, Nirguna, Nirvisesha, Adrishta are His negative attributes. Satchidananda, Satyam, Santam, Jnanam are...

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What Is Brahman?

What Is Brahman? by Swami Sivananda Brahman or the Supreme Self is beyond time and space, causation. He is limitless....

Sri Swami Sivananda seated outdoors with a traditional veena in a serene mountain setting

The Path of Spiritual Insight

The Path of Spiritual Insight by Swami Sivananda Jnana Yoga is the path of knowledge. Moksha is attained through Knowledge...

Swami Sivananda sitting outside and reading book.

Practice of Meditation

Practice of Meditation by Swami Sivananda Meditation is the only royal road to the attainment of salvation or Moksha. Meditation...

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CONTROL OF MIND

CONTROL OF MIND By Swami Sivananda Life in this physical plane is a mere preparation for the eternal life of...

Swami Sivananda teaching Maya and Avidya

Mind and Its Mysteries

Mind and Its Mysteries by Swami Sivananda Just as a busy officer works alone in a room by closing all...

Gurudev teaching devoted disciples beside peaceful riverside

Raja Yoga

Raja Yoga by Swami Sivananda Mind is a mysterious something which is really nothing but does everything. It is born...

Devotees gathered around Sri Swami Sivananda during a spiritual discourse and devotional gathering

An Exact Science

An Exact Science by Swami Sivananda Raja Yoga is an exact science. It aims at controlling all thought-waves or mental...

Swami Sivananda wearing beautiful flower garlands

Raja Yoga

Raja Yoga by Swami Sivananda Mind is a mysterious something which is really nothing but does everything. It is born...

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Faith in God

Faith in God By Swami Sivananda Reason is impotent. Faith is omnipotent. Weak reason is defeated by strong reason. A...

Sri Aurobindo blessing young devotee lovingly

Who Is A Devotee?

Who Is A Devotee? by Swami Sivananda He who has no attachment for the objects of the world, who is...

Swami Sivananda playing veena peacefully

Develop Cosmic Love

Develop Cosmic Love by Swami Sivananda O man, where do you search for God? All these forms are manifestations of...

Para Bhakti

Para Bhakti by Swami Sivananda You can have Darshan of Lord Siva in this very life. Many have realised. You...

Swami Sivananda with devotees and disciples at a spiritual gathering

Different Kinds of Bhakti

Different Kinds of Bhakti by Swami Sivananda If the devotee loves God for some time and loves his wife, son,...

Swami Sivananda studying sacred scriptures surrounded by books and spiritual literature

What Is Bhakti?

What Is Bhakti? by Swami Sivananda Bhakti comes from the word “Bhaj” which means ‘to be attached or devoted to’....

Ancient Indian yogi meditating in peaceful posture

Brahman or God Exists

Brahman or God Exists by Swami Sivananda Para Brahman cannot be demonstrated. But it is possible to infer the existence...

Anubandha Chathusthaya spiritual guru seated with sacred flower garlands peacefully

Essence of Karma Yoga

Essence of Karma Yoga by Swami Sivananda Karma Yoga is selfless service unto humanity. “Your duty is to work incessantly...

Practice of Karma Yoga

Practice of Karma Yoga by Swami Sivananda Work is worship. Work is Puja of Narayana. Work is meditation. Do not...

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Varieties of Karma Yoga

Varieties of Karma Yoga by Swami Sivananda Selfless service unto humanity with Atma Bhava through the medium of social and...

Swami Sivananda holding sacred spiritual books

Necessity For Karma Yoga

Necessity For Karma Yoga by Swami Sivananda Rivers always give fresh, good, drinking water for all living beings. Trees give...

Jivanmukti and Videhamukti spiritual teachers standing with devoted disciples together

Sanchita, Purushartha And Prarabdha Karmas

Sanchita, Purushartha And Prarabdha Karmas by Swami Sivananda Tarkash (quiver), the case in which arrows are accumulated represents or Sanchita...

Spiritual guru meditating beside riverside wearing sacred shawl and garlands

Karma Yoga

Karma Yoga by Swami Sivananda Haft-hearted service is no service at all. Give your whole heart, mind and soul when...

Spiritual guru delivering Message of Amrita among devoted followers gathered

The Four Main Paths

The Four Main Paths by Swami Sivananda The four main spiritual paths for God-realisation are Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja...

Vedantic guru meditating before Himalayan mountains inspiring spiritual wisdom peacefully

Guiding Lights on Yoga

Guiding Lights on Yoga by Swami Sivananda 1.Love is the greatest force on this earth. It is the Power of...

The First Part of Yoga-Practise

The First Part of Yoga-Practise by Swami Sivananda Purification of mind is the first part of Yoga-practice In everyone there...

Swami Sivananda meditating beneath sacred trees

What Does Yoga Teach You?

What Does Yoga Teach You? by Swami Sivananda Yoga teaches you the truth that every one has within oneself various...

This is Yoga

This is Yoga by Swami Sivananda Yoga is an exact science. It is a perfect, practical system of self-culture. It...

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