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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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become immortal

Posted on Feb 11th, 2009 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

The Pupil asks: 'At whose wish does the mind sent forth proceed on its errand? At whose command does the first breath go forth? At whose wish do we utter this speech? What god directs... More »

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Dhakshana moorthy

Posted on Aug 20th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

" Dhur labam dhrayamevaidath devanukraha hethukam / manushyathvam mumukshuthvam mahapurusha smsraya://" Any one get three chances because of the grace of the god: 1. human birth 2. desire to know the truth 3. great man... More »

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Guru Bhakthy

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

devotion towards the teacher Guru is greater than the eswara.Teacher is the greatest.Devotion to the teacher is best than the devotion to the eswara. Why? No one seen the eswara.We can see a person ,... More »

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THE GREAT WORK

Posted on Jun 12th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

Love Is the great work Though every heart is first an Apprentice That slaves beneath the city of Light. This wondrous trade, This magnificent throne your soul is destined for- You should not have to... More »

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Attainment of Brahmaloka

Posted on May 25th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

Brahma told this knowledge of the Self to Prajapati (Kasyapa), Prajapati to Manu, Manu to mankind. He who has studied the Vedas at the house of a teacher, according to the prescribed rules, during the... More »

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attain the goal

Posted on Feb 17th, 2008 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

  The great teacher Prajapati said: "The Self is pure, free from decay and death, free from hunger and thirst, and free from sorrow. The Self desires nothing that is not good, wills nothing that... More »

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Swami Sivananda Saraswati

Posted on Dec 22nd, 2007 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

Swami Sivananda Saraswati (Sep 8, 1887-Jul 14, 1963) was a Hindu spiritual teacher and a well known proponent of Yoga and Vedanta. Sivananda was born Kuppuswami in Tamil Nadu. He studied medicine and served in... More »

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Try Just Sitting There

Posted on Oct 18th, 2007 by sanmugan : Seeker of truth sanmugan

  Buddhist teacher and author Jack Kornfield shares a powerful ritual that his teacher Achaan Chah taught him. In the ritual he calls "Taking the One Seat," you are advised to take a seat in... More »

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