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The Teachings of Lord Sri Dattatreya

Posted on Nov 30th, 2009 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

Auspicious Sri Dattatreya Jayanti (Dec 2, 2009) "Lord Dattatreya -  He was a supreme yogi. Like Dakshinamurti, He was the adi guru, the primal world teacher. Contemplate His life. Meditate upon Him. Feel His divine... More »

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through her to us be peace

Posted on Mar 19th, 2009 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

This supreme Goddess, Word, inspired by Brahman, by which the awe-inspiring is created, through her to us be peace! -Atharva Veda

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something beyond our mind

Posted on Dec 2nd, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

There is something beyond our mind which abides in silence within our mind. It is the supreme mystery beyond thought. Let one's mind and one's subtle body rest upon that and not rest on anything... More »

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Knowers of Brahman

Posted on Jul 7th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

In whom the Gods, knowers of Brahman, acknowledge Brahman as the Supreme, he who knows the Gods face to face is truly a Knower, a Vehicle of Brahman. Great are the Gods who were born... More »

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the supreme state of Reality

Posted on Jun 29th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

On the emergence of spontaneous supreme knowledge occurs that state of movement in the vast unlimited expanse of consciousness which is Siva's state, the supreme state of Reality. - Siva Sutras 2.5. ss, 99

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becomes merged in the Self

Posted on Jun 28th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

Just as light shines, dispelling darkness, so also the Supreme Self shines, dispelling ignorance. Just as a lamp spontaneously goes out if not fed with oil, so also the ego becomes extinct if one meditates... More »

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thou art That

Posted on Jun 11th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

He is the Supreme Brahman, the Self of all, the chief foundation of this world, subtler than the subtle, eternal. That thou art; thou art That. - Kaivalya Upanishad 16. uph, 930

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There is no one greater

Posted on Jun 3rd, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

There is no one greater in the three worlds than the guru. It is he who grants divine knowledge and should be worshiped with supreme devotion. - Yoga-Sikha Upanishad 5.53. yt, 26

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In the light of the Sun

Posted on Apr 18th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

In the light of the Sun there is no difference between day and night. In the light of the Supreme Truth there is no difference between Shiva and Shakti. -Jnaneshwar (also known as Jnanadeva)

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our daily nourishment

Posted on Apr 3rd, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

We cannot do away with our daily nourishment, but let us not wallow in gluttony. Abu Yazid was once asked why he regarded fasting so supreme. He replied, "Had the Pharaoh known hunger he would... More »

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