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In the ancient India, philosophy has been traditionally divided into two main groups. These groups are called as the orthodox group and heretic group. The orthodox group believes in the authority of Vedas in all the philosophical matters. These orthodox systems are six in all. One of the most popular systems of philosophy is yoga. Related Article Tags: , ,
As human beings we are always inclined to understand. We want to understand who we are, for what purpose we are on earth and what will happen after death. All these questions work as a driven force for a large number of people. With every passing day we evolve, develop and change and questions remain unanswerable. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Fun for both adults and children, The Simpsons is one of those rare shows that smashed the conventional wisdom of its time and redefined its genre. By creating a truly adult cartoon, and not one watered-down for a younger audience, The Simpsons kept its finger of the pulse of American TV viewers, providing an unmatched wit with its biting satire.
It's an unfair question, of course, but it needs to be asked.
Today's answer: What's wrong with doctors is their medical education! Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Union via Action ( Karma Yoga )
While acknowledging the fact the the One Universal Substance which compose the differentiated parts of the Universe is all this , one should indulge in selfless service and love for Him. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Because of William's emphasis on ways of knowing, many scholars refer to him as the father of modern epistemology and modern philosophy-Descartes and Kant notwithstanding. Though a medievalist philosopher, his ideas are quite relevant to the post-modern mind. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Here in Alabama, there are three classes of people: Alabama Crimson Tide fans, Auburn Tiger fans, and atheists. Two of the three will go to Hell when they die. Which two depends entirely on who you ask. Those Alabamians who like football but have no particular team preference are called, "agnostics." It is the hope of the faithful that someday these poor, pathetic souls will purchase an Alabama jacket or be given an Auburn cap and thereby experience the joy of committing themselves to a particular team. Until then, they are considered social and recreational outcasts. To pray for them is all that we can do. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
There is a common notion that Tantra deals with Sex and the term denoted for this in the New Age is Sacred Sexuality.
The Union of Nature ( Prakriti ) and Intelligence ( Purusha ) is the base of all Indian Philosophy. ' The entire Universe is nothing but He and She" said Aurobindo. It is a continuum of Conscioussness-Force. The Universe is regarded as a Union of Nature and Her Lord. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Tantra and The 18 Sciences of the Philosophia Perennis
The 18 varieties of Knowledge ( Vidya ) are all the gross manifestations of Tantra.
Everything has been reduced to the biune principles of Consciousness and Force and this Union of Being and Becoming is the Universe. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Yoga and Allied Sciences
Yoga and Tantra
Occult Vibratory Chemistry known as Tantra is a sister science of Yoga. While Vedanta focusses on Sat, the Existence aspect of Being, Tantra focusses on Chit, the Knowledge aspect of Being. The whole Universe is the play and display of this mighty Consciousness Force known as Chit Shakti in the Tantras. While Yoga talks about five sheaths or koshas, according to Tantra, life is an unfoldment of the Self through six energy centres called chakras. These six energy centres exist in our subtle physical body. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Cosmological Time Cycles in Indian Astronomy
Long before Copernicus, Galileo and Ptolemy, Aryabhata propounded the Heliocentric Theory of Gravitation, that all planets revolve around the Sun due to celestial gravity. The term given to Celestial Gravity was Guru-tva-Akarshana, which also has a philosophic meaning. Guru represents the Master, the Inner Sun, symbolic of the Self and the planets that revolve represent the students who are on their way to Self_Actualisation ! Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Yoga is derived from the word "Yuj" which means to unite. Union with Cosmic
Creative Intelligence is the aim of Yoga.
The Fourfold Yoga has been prescribed for Cosmic Union in Oriental Philosophies. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
The Law of the Mount
The Tantric lives on the Mount and fulfills the Law of the Mount. Therefore comes to him Wisdom, Grace and sovereign power, transcending anything his uninitiated fellowmen can yet conceive. His standards are high; aesthetic, moral and ethical. He is there to see that the world does not fall into greater corruption than its present state. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
All events are connected by Time, all places are connected by Space and all effects are connected by Cause in the Space-Time-Causality equation. The Science of Time ( Astrology ) and the Science of Cause ( Transcendental Philosophy ) assume great significance in the realm of superconscient learning . Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Like Pythagoras' intoxication with the Music of the Spheres( Wisdom), the Indian Sages were infatuated with Knowledge. Many scientific truths were cognised by them in higher states of consciousness which came to be known as the Vedas. One such sage was Vararuchi, who discovered the interrelationship between numbers and letters of the alphabet. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
The Upanishads deal with the Science of the Absolute and Upanishadic philosophy is called Vedanta.
Veda means knowledge and Anta means end. The end of Knowledge is practical transcendental experience. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
In the West Pythagorus discovered the the Law of Vibration.
This Law states that each number has a particular vibration. Astro-Numerology is the synthesis of Astrology and Numerology, the perfect integration between the science of the Heavens and the Science of Numbers! Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
The word sinister in Latin means the left handed path. Even though some puritans have defined the Left handed path as Satanic, it is only logical to assume that we cannot live without the left hand ! Will we cut our left hand off ? Man knows only two paths. The Right Handed Path and the Left Handed Path ! In classical philosophy, the Right Handed Path is the path of Philosophy and Religion. The Left Handed is that of Satan ! Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Eve has borne the ire of Christians throughout the history of the human race for being the catalyst for the fall of mankind. The Bible places the blame elsewhere. Related Article Tags: , ,
Union via Universal Love ( Bhakthi Yoga )
The noblest Union is Union via Love. Love is an outpouring of the heart and Love is Love's reward. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
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