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Yes, You Can Have It ALL

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“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.”

So said one of the greatest thinkers of the modern era… the German-American physicist/philosopher, Albert Einstein. He  is oft times quoted to have said, ” Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.” It’s evident from other writings that he was not a proponent of specific dogma, but rather used the term “religion” as recognition of a “higher power” in the universe.

Einstein’s observation gives rise to the question…

“What would you do if you woke up one morning… only to be made aware through your own understanding,  that EVERYTHING you have experienced was just a DREAM? Absolutely EVERY moment that you had lived up to that very instant…was but a dream?”

Boggles the mind, doesn’t it?

Stay with me for a moment, because as concise as I can possibly be… that is exactly what the ancient seers of India, known as “rishis”, have propounded for thousands of years. This belief …this information… is becoming  more widespread. It is being studied by the scientists of today, exploring the field of Quantum physics… who are  proving many of these theories  to be true!

“Maya” (my-ah) is a Sanskrit word for illusion.

Patanjali - The "Father of Yoga"

Poverty is an illusion…

Your weight is an illusion…

Your failure is an illusion…

To the group of Rishis known as Siddhas (sid – haws), this was not a theory, but rather a “truth” which was revealed to them through deep meditation over extremely long (by modern standards) periods of time. Then… they “gifted” mankind with a remedy…

The Siddhas were brilliant scientists of their time. Through their own intense spiritual practices, they attained miraculous supernormal (Siddhi) powers… such as the power to manifest material objects from ether, bi-locate (appear in two places at the same time) and become invisible.

Patanjali is one of the foremost Siddhas who lived around 200 BC and is regarded as the Father of Yoga. Today, we find his writings… “ Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras”… to be the foremost classical text and the unparalleled authority on yoga. Yoga , in the strictest sense is not about the physical postures, although that is one aspect of it. Yoga  means “the union of Mind and Body”.

When the Mind and Body are truly united… working as One, the Siddhas teach us through their acquired supernormal (Siddhi) powers that we too can experience that nothing is impossible.

What would it be like to have these Siddhi powers?

*    to know the future?

*    to read other people’s minds?…   or

*    to astral travel?

Do you want to acquire power…

*    to manifest your thoughts into material reality?

*    to know your past lives?

Yes, You can have it All!

The “YouTube Guru”, Dr. Pillai… explains it all to us… Next Time.

How to Find a Spiritual Teacher

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Just ask for it! …with sincerity and emotion.

REALLY… just ask the Universe, God, Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, Allah… or to whomever /whatever you believe in!

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Often it has been said, that through personal crisis and desperation, one often finds their inspiration. When we’re faced with suffering, or tragedy, it’s quite often at that moment when we seek Divine intervention. I’ve been there at that point where I’ve thrown myself on my knees to seek help… and the answer came in the most unexpected manner.

MANIFEST YOUR DESTINY

I fervently prayed for something to change in my life. A few weeks later, I received an unsolicited offer in the mail from a direct sales marketer for an audio series entitled“Manifest Your Destiny” by Dr.Wayne Dyer. I thought that this was exactly what I needed. I listened to it repeatedly for weeks on end.

The original book had a dedication, which was also featured on the audio cover, “to Shri Guruji”.

Shri Guruji

Dr. Dyer had spoken of this mystic in his book as the guru who had given him a special mantra. Dr. Dyer in turn had given it to many people whom had reported miraculous results from it’s use.

LISTEN TO YOUR INTUITION

I knew Dr. Dyer was on the speakers’ circuit and I was hoping to find a listing for him in the “Learning Annex” magazine. As luck would have it, I was heading over to a family celebration and needed to pick up a few things but unfortunately the stores were closed and I couldn’t find the Learning Annex anywhere. So I went to a shop that I didn’t usually frequent and as I stood in line, I heard “turn and look here”…and there was the last copy of the Learning Annex.

I finished my shopping, got back in the car and wanted to quickly see if Dr. Dyer was coming to town anytime soon. As I opened the cover, there, staring back at me was “Shri Guruji”…in town for a lecture… one day only…the NEXT DAY!

I knew nothing about the teachings, nor was I particularly looking for a guru… but a respected author, speaker and academic like Dr. Wayne Dyer had provided his own personal experience as well as the testimonials from many others about the powers of these mantras and meditations.

TAKE ACTION


Dr. Baskaran Pillai

Dr. Pillai,PhD a.k.a. Dattatriya Siva Baba (“Shri Guruji”, as He was known then) has helped countless others change their lives for the better.

It’s been over ten years now since I first began to follow the Vedantic teachings – a scientific approach to religion and religious truth –  taught to us by Dr. Baskaran Pillai. In short, these are principles of Universal Truth and laws which were discovered and handed down by the rishis, the ancient Vedic sages. Many of you may have heard of “Babaji” who is a great rishi.

Rishi Agastya

One of the most illustrious of these great saints is Rishi Agastya (Agastyar, Agastiya)… who taught Babaji the art of Kriya Yoga and taught the Gayatri mantra to Lord Rama.

I’ve been to India several times and have had a nadi reading from Saint Agastya. One of the most amazing things about that was a couple of years later, my guru gave me the spiritual name “Agastya” and the picture that I found of Him (at the right) looks like my biological father.

I once heard a story related to us about a student of Osho (Bhagwan Rasneesh). The student held himself in a position of infallibility because of the name that the master had bestowed on him. Osho explained that it wasn’t “who he was”, but rather “who he hoped the student would become.”

In my life, this whole experience is a gift from the universe to let us know that all we have to do is ask, have the belief and take action.

Yoga… for Your Bank Account

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“How’s that?” you ask.

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Well… yoga actually means “the union of body and mind.”

When the two are in harmony, you will have easier access to that part of the mind which is flowing with creative ideas. This can produce any number of projects, programs and possibilities. All of which… can make you money!

You might be surprised to find out which top internet marketers practice yoga regularly!

It’s about a lifestyle change… living more and working less. It starts with a change of mindset.  Let me give you a little background about the origins of yoga first.

Yoga Body/Mind

Yoga is meant to be a means to enlightenment.  This belief has been an integral element in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism which are primarily spiritual traditions founded in India.  The different physical postures are developed in an effort to unite the body as one.

Yoga is a series of postures or poses that are done fluidly and steadily while controlling breathing. It is essentially a low-impact exercise that is invigorating yet relaxing, as it also encompasses some meditation. Yoga is about strength and flexibility, not just about stretching, however, stretching and ‘reaching’ is definitely a part of yoga.

Anyone can do yoga, from babies to seniors and of all lifestyles. Practicing yoga is different for each person and the best thing about it is that you can tailor it to suit your needs and activity level.

Styles of Yoga

There are different styles of yoga, all of which utilize essentially the same poses but with different emphasis. The styles of yoga which are most commonly known are:

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  • Hatha
  • Vinyasa
  • Ashtanga
  • Power Yoga
  • Iyengar
  • Kundalini
  • Bikram (or Hot Yoga)
  • Anusara
  • Jivamukti
  • Forrest
  • Integral
  • Sivananda.

Benefits of Yoga

Regardless of the style of yoga you choose to practice, there is an underlying state of being to all of yoga – balance, relaxation, flexibility and strength. This also integrates spiritual well being and meditation. Each style of yoga focuses more on one aspect, whether that is physical, breathing or spiritual. All yoga practices are good for your health… it’s more a matter of personal taste as to which style is right for you.

  • Yoga helps with the flexibility of the body.  Meditating requires sitting in the same position for as little as 10 minutes to as much as 100 minutes. The increased flexibility resulting from doing yoga postures helps to make this inactivity as comfortable as possible.
  • Yoga will increase energy for use during meditation because it allows the body to relax and prepare for the meditation.
  • Yoga helps with becoming aware of our joints and different body parts especially the muscles… which then leads to being mindful.  Mindfulness is important to meditation and in self realization… and to any business you may be conducting.
  • Meditation is supposed to help understand our own minds and assist in turning negative things into those which are positive. When you can turn something positive in to a creative idea… possibilities begin to flow.

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  • Assists with the relaxation and calmness throughout the mind and body… allows us to slow down our emotions.
  • Yoga lowers your blood pressure and brings your brain waves into a deeper, more receptive state.
  • Yoga will enhance your meditation experience.

Your yoga practice is exactly that…yours. It’s personalized to you. Only you can do it and you definitely will get something different out of yoga than other people will. Yoga grows with you as you get to understand it better.You will find each position means more to you each time you try it.

The more adept you become in your yoga practice, the more you will be able to meditate, calm your mind and laser-focus on manifesting some creative ideas. This is why I maintain – Yoga will be good for you and… for your bank account!

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