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ARTArticleOvercoming Doubt, Fear and Depression Which May Arise During the Practice of YogaThe changes sought in the integral Yoga are of such magnitude and detail that they will naturally take a considerable time to work themselves out in all the levels and aspects of our being. Along the way, there come periods of difficulty which may challenge one’s faith or determination, what is known in some spiritual traditions as the “dark night of the soul” when the higher and deeper experiences recede and one is left with the struggle in the physical and vital areas that are so resistant to change. This can bring about feelings of hopelessness, depression, and doubt.ARTArticlePatience and Perseverance Are Need for the Practice of the Integral YogaWe live in an age that expects instant success, immediate gratification and results that occur with a minimum of effort. It is difficult, therefore, to appreciate that the spiritual path, whether the integral yoga, or any other path that assumes a change to human nature or a redirection of the focus and energies that so naturally keep our attention from the physical-vital-mental complex that we inhabit, is not something that can be achieved in a day. The greater and more far-reaching the goal, the less likely it is to occur “ove ight”.ARTArticlePerception of the Divine Force Through the Inner BeingWhen we flip a light switch, we have faith that there is electricity flowing through the wires and the lights will turn on. We do not actually know or perceive the electricity, but we can see its effects in operation. Similarly, our surface being may see effects of the Divine Force at work in the being, without necessarily having a direct perception of that Force in action.ARTArticlePersonal Effort and Surrender in the Sadhana of the Integral YogaThe “either/or” limitations of the mental processes leads us generally to believe that spiritual progress either comes with individual effort, or alte atively, through ‘surrender’ of the ego and letting the Divine, or the Guru, bring about the progress. Thus, there are individuals who undertake extreme austerities and concentrated effort, quite certain that these efforts will result in the ultimate realisation, while there are others who preach that such efforts are unnecessary and one must only have devotion and open oneself to the Divine or the Guru to achieve the results.ARTArticlePersonal Fate vs. Free Will Q and AThe reason the topics of universal order vs. randomness, and personal fate vs. complete free will are so fascinating is because they deal with the meaning of life itself. Predicting future trends is an ancient, and now largely underground tradition since the Age of Reason; seers, psychics, number mystics, and astrologers such as Ptolemy, Vettius Valens, Abu Ali Al-Khayyat, Ibn Ezra, and others guided emperors, kings, queens, religious leaders, military generals, warlords, and others, and continue the practice to this day. We received this inquiry recently on the topic:ARTArticlePlanes of Consciousness and Their Role in the CreationWe generally try to understand things from our own individual perspective, yet this perspective is severely limited and cannot fully comprehend or appreciate the larger forces at work or the complete significance of the creation. If we make the shift to the divine standpoint, however, we can begin to appreciate the organisation of the universal creation and the specific position and role of the individual beings and forms that make up that creation.ARTArticlePlanetary Effects On The Nature Of The OrgansSome combinations, which may render a person’s impotence, are: Rahu or Satu in second, Mercury in 8th, and Moon in 12th house. If Moon is hemmed between malefic and eighth house is occupied by Ketu or Mercury. If Satu and Mercury are in the eighth house and Moon is afflicted by Rahu, these are a few of the combinations for rendering a person impotent, but it is not permanent unless physically damaged. Planetary Effects On The Nature Of The Organs by ARTArticlePractical Tips Regarding MeditationThe first point that should be considered is why one wants to meditate and what the expected result should be. This is important because it helps set the internal expectation and helps thereby in understanding the different aspects, both internal and exte al, that can influence the result. Meditation, or “success” in meditation, is not a goal in itself. Meditation is a means to an end, the end being the shifting of the conscious awareness and focus away from the outer, surface ego-personality to the divine consciousness, universalising, and widening the consciousness in the process.ARTArticlePredetermination vs. Complete Free WillAccording to the theories of reinca ation, karma, and personal fate, your soul selects a lifetime to experience conditions, circumstances, and specific key events prior to your birth in order to learn and understand. You have free will, within predetermined events in your life, to respond and make the most of your circumstances. An alte ative theory insists on 100% free will, that you don’t have to experience anything you, (your personality), don't want to experience.ARTArticlePredictions from an online astrology appThere are two parts of astrology - Ganit (Mathematics) - It is all about the calculation of Planetary, Bhav position & drawing the birth chart. This comes under the domain of modern-day computer and a computer program can calculate these details and draw charts more accurately than a person. Phalit (Prediction) - This is the most complicated part where most of the computer program fails and give incorrect prediction/same prediction even if you make some drastic changes in input details.ARTArticlePrimary Functions and Powers of the Major Chakras in the Integral YogaPractitioners of yoga are generally familiar with the usual definitions of the chakras, their forms, colors and major operative powers when they open. In the integral yoga, where evolutionary planes of consciousness are recognised, Sri Aurobindo has expanded the definitions and understanding of the chakras to include their relation to the planes of consciousness and their action in the physical, vital and mental formations of the being.ARTArticlePsychics Deserve RespectWe remember many years ago a psychic predicting A old Schwarzenegger would be on a sitcom late in his life playing a grumpy old man. Fast-forward to today, and A old isn't staring in a sitcom. However, there's a 2019 video clip of him promoting the most recent installment of the Terminator. In the video he’s sitting on a stage with another cast member in front of a live audience, jokingly putting down those who give excuses for not going to the gym: “You have no time? Then get up earlier!”ARTArticleQuotes On Life After Death And Reinca ation30 years ago, if you mentioned you believe in life after death, religious people might have agreed with you, but many others would have laughed at you. But now, with so much credible evidence that the soul survives death, all but the most skeptical among us at least consider the possibility. Below we list some hopeful opinions on the subject. “Death is the greatest illusion of all.” Rajneesh “Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see.” Helen Keller ARTArticleRadical Spirituality: Find Out Your Subconscious Fears and Defenses Part 1Your mind is comprised of what you are consciously aware of and what is hidden from your awareness, the subconscious or unconscious. Considering your spiritual self is your inner self, it's very spiritual to get in touch with your subconscious fears, defenses, and strengths. We believe it’s necessary for ultimate self-discovery and to make the most of your life. Until you do that you're only dealing with the surface you, not the real you.ARTArticleRadical Spirituality: Find Out Your Subconscious Fears and Defenses Part 4The power of the human mind is truly remarkable. You’re consciously aware of the content of this article as you read it, but the focus of your collective subconscious mind is likely elsewhere, and is infinitely more powerful. Ultimately, you can’t control what your subconscious mind does; it greatly influences your thinking and actions and doesn’t always go along with your conscious decisions. “I need one of those baby monitors from my subconscious to my consciousness so I can know what the hell I'm really thinking about.” Steven Wright ARTArticleRadical Spirituality: Find Out Your Subconscious Fears and Defenses Part 5Ultimate spirituality, in part, involves uncovering your hidden personality, the distinct strengths and weaknesses that are unde eath your persona. Try as you might, you aren’t really in control of your subconscious mind which greatly influences your behavior. Although some of your concealed personality traits may not be very pleasant, uncovering your true nature can help maximize your talents and make the most of your life circumstances.ARTArticleRahu and Mars in 5th house of your Horoscope - Angarak YogaWhen Mars is in conjunction with Rahu or Ketu, it creates an Angarak yoga. Effect of Mars and Rahu combinatio Along with the combination of Mars and Rahu, there are quarrels, accidents, tensions and many other problems. In astrology, Mars has to deal with anger, debate, war, fighting, weapons, accidents, fire, electricity, etc., Rahu shows, enemies, conspiracy, negative energy, tamasik tendency, bad thoughts, deceit, and bad habits. This is the reason that in astrology, the combination of Mars and Rahu is considered to be more negative and unfavorable.ARTArticleRahu in 4th house cause second marriage astrologyFor marriage 7th house has to be checked thoroughly -Its lord,the aspects and the placement of other planets . Second marriage is seen from 9th house. Rahu in Fourth house gives extra marital physical relationship sometimes though, depending on other planets. In fourth house it may cause problem for/with mother. It will decrease the quantum of Sukh(joy and pleasures) in life even if life is successful in all aspects.Rahu will never let the native to be satisfied and content with what he has and will drive him to look for more always .ARTArticleRahu in 4th house for Leo AscendentAs for Leo's ascendant, Sun is the ascendant lord. The first thing we need to look into is the position of Sun, in which house, sign, and aspects. Then, only we look into Rahu and Ketu. If Rahu is in 4th, it is in Scorpio sign and Ketu will automatically be in 2nd house, Taurus sign. I would not share much about how negative things would be in a native’s life, as many astrologers already commented on how bad it is when Rahu and Ketu are placed in Kendra's (1,4,7,10) houses. RAHU in 4TH ARTArticleRahu in house astrology4th house represents mother/asset/piece etc moon is malefic and placed with ketu not good for you. 10th house represents career/professio Rahu placed in there and aspected by Mars. So your career sometimes takes you higher and sometimes…. 5th house represents education/cleve ess/pregnancy/children etc you will get good results. Ragu at 10th house, 10th house lord is mercury. Where is your mercury, it is your asc lord too.ARTArticleRahu in the 4th house AstrologyRahu in the 4th house can say that peace at home can be destroyed.ARTArticleRahu Ketu Conjunction in Astrologyif Rahu is good ketu is bad if ketu is good rahu is bad. Well it's true but not fully. They both can be mixed bag. Now Rahu and ketu are Shadow planets. It depends where the dispositer is. For example Ketu is in libra now which house is libra. What does it represent? Where the lord/dispositer of the fourth house venus is. Which house does it own. Does it own good bhavas. And check in chalit which house ketu is it did move ahead or backward.ARTArticleRational decision works for youMaking a rational decision involves an analysis of the inputs (information, assumptions, and biases) that form part of your reasoning, as well as the outputs (decisions, assumptions, and biases) that result from your reasoning.ARTArticleRaw Spirituality: Discover Your Concealed Personality Part 2The ancients knew there is much more to the human mind than that which you are consciously aware. The hidden mind is the real power of your mind. “The conscious mind is the editor, and the subconscious mind is the writer.” Steve Martin “It's interesting what pops out of an author's subconscious when he's not thinking about it.” Nick Petrie Getting in touch with your subconscious fears, defenses, and talents is the essence of spirituality and vital to getting the most out of your life. Until you do that, you’re dealing only with the superficial you, not the authentic you.ARTArticleRaw Spirituality: Discover Your Concealed Personality Part 3Beyond your conscious awareness resides your collective subconscious with unique fears, biases, defenses, and abilities that comprises the real you. One of the fastest ways to advance your self-knowledge, thus, spirituality, is to delve into your concealed mind; self-awareness is one of the keys to optimizing your talents and opportunities, making the most of your life. “The subconscious is ceaselessly murmuring, and it is by listening to these murmurs that one hears its truth.” Gaston Bachelard ARTArticleRealisations in the Development of the Yogic SadhanaMany who take up the practice of yogic sadhana find that they receive some signs of encouragement either prior to starting consciously down the path, through some kind of experience that opens other dimensions and opportunities for growth for them, or through some spiritual experiences in the early stages of the sadhana. Thereafter, it is quite usual for the experiences to recede and the slow, steady, patient work of aspiration, receptivity and dedication to the process takes over.ARTArticleReinca ation vs Religion: Which Belief Does More Good?According to a study, most Americans believe it’s important to follow the Ten Commandments https://today.yougov.com/topics/philosophy/articles-reports/2019/10/29/atheists-agnostics-christians-ten-commandmentsrnr ARTArticleResponding to the Consciousness in Material ObjectsIn The Life Divine, Sri Aurobindo describes several standpoints that highlight the relationship between human beings and the material world. The “refusal of the ascetic” simply rejects the material world and does not put any focus or interest in it. The “materialist denial” accepts the physical world as real and focuses on accumulation, development and use of material things in order to achieve some kind of satisfaction, happiness or enjoyment in life.ARTArticleResults of Spiritual Development in the ConsciousnessJust as we cannot see electricity, but we can observe its results, or we cannot see the mental process objectively (although one can indeed observe thoughts processing internally), but we can see its impact in the world, so with the spiritual development, which is more subtle than the mental power, the observation is truly based on changes that take place for the individual in both the perception of one’s own being, body-life-mind, and the way one responds to events, circumstances and perceptions.ARTArticleRoadmap for Spiritual Growth and TransformationA seeker treading the path of spiritual growth and enlightenment is confronted with a confusing mix of experiences and insights, as well as obstacles and setbacks of various kinds. A working knowledge of the various “moving parts” involved in the consciousness of the human being is valuable to help the seeker address the issues that arise. Sri Aurobindo has identified the major elements of human awareness as well as the stages that develop during the growth and evolution of consciousness.

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