Love is one of them, if not the most beautiful things in the world. It is the element that gives meaning to life. Even animals feel love, some birds and animals are unable to move from the demise of their partners and even throw away their lives in their memory. Till this time there were many individuals whose incredible story remains today as a treasure as well as the symbol of love itself. Among those individuals, there is one story that goes beyond everything, which is the love of Radha Krishna.
Lord Krishna is the eighth form of Lord Maha Vishnu who incarnated into this world to free the world from evil. Lord Krishna from the moment of his birth killed many demons in his lifetime and gave the ultimate knowledge of Geeta to prince Arjun so that he could defeat the evildoers in the ultimate war of Mahabharata. Lord Krishna had many purposes he needed to fulfill in his lifetime.
Sometimes, the battle strength and the role of Krishna in the war of Mahabharata tries to outshine the role of Krishna in spreading the love and bond he spread. He only took out the weapons when there was no other way, and he already tried every possible way to keep the situation calm without using any kind of violence.
Love of Radha Krishna shows what level of affection Lord Krishna was capable of showing when one showed true and unconditional love towards him. In various civilizations, many overcome their endeavors, elevated themselves from the state of selfishness and achieved selflessness towards their love, and had a great impact on the world of unconditional love. However, from Hindu mythology the greatest love there was and there will be is the Love of Radha Krishna.
Radha and Krishna
Radha and Krishna have been friends since their childhood. Krishna was born in a cage where his parents were kept by Kansa. However, by getting help from Devi Yogmaya Krishna was transported to Vrindavan in the house of Nanda and Yasoda. Radha also lived with her parents in the same village. They were friends in the beginning but in the meantime, with age, their friendship turned into love. Their love was so pure and true that after thousands of years and in other Yoga also they are the symbol of love. Even today if some show deep affection towards their partner people say that their love is like that of the Love of Radha Krishna.
Time with Radha
Lord Krishna and Radha used to spend time together in Vrindavana when the Lord was small and used to herd the cattle of the village. In the meantime, the unconditional Love of Radha Krishna blossomed. The entire village, forests, rivers, and surroundings were blossoming with the magical and eternal affection that the two of them shared. They were inseparable from each other, and they were always the topic of talk to everyone. When the Lord was scolded and punished for his pranks Radha would feel the pain that the Lord felt.
The tragedy and the call of duty
Lord Krishna incarnated in this world to protect the Dharma and free the world from evildoers and the evil itself. However, the Love of Radha Krishna came between the duties of Krishna. Lord wanted to be with his love but couldn’t do so in the presence of his duty for he arrived on the earth. So, at the age of 11 years, Lord Krishna left Vrindavana and went to Mathura to kill Kansa.
Flute of Lord Krishna
Lord Krishna is always depicted as a man with a flute in his hand. However, the lord only played his flute when he was little. At the time he left Vrindavan he also left his flute forever. He used to play flute for his love Radha. The music and melody sang the love of Radha Krishna. However, at the time of departure from Radha, he also gave up his purpose to play the flute and left it forever. He sang for his love and never after.
Radha, Krishna, and marriage
Lord Krishna had many wives and lovers during his lifetime. He had quite a lot of looking at the number of wives he had. However, despite this, he did not marry his true love who was Devi Radha. Many stories say why Krishna did not marry Radha. However, after departure from Vrindavana, there is hardly any mention of Radha in the rest of the story of the life of Lord Krishna.
The love of Radha Krishna was so pure and intense that they became one. Marriage is the process of binding two individuals, however, since Radha and Krishna had become one. How can someone marry oneself? That was the love of Radha Krishna.
Some also say that Radha was Krishna himself. The Maya and beauty of Krishna were so captivating, beautiful, and complete in themselves that even Lord himself could not escape its beauty and got captivated by it in the form of Devi Radha. However, when the time of duty arrived, he took Radha back inside himself.
Whatever may be the case the Love of Radha Krishna remains and will remain immortal in our hearts.
Pingala Nadi is one of the many Nadis that are present in our body and is also one of the three major Nadis on the body. These Nadis are scattered all over our bodies. They are present within us and are present in great numbers. Unlike the external and internal organs, we commonly known about, they can neither be seen nor easily noticed so many people do not know about the Nadi system of their own body. They are of various types and serve various purposes in our bodies. There are three that are considered to be the most important among the many types of Nadis. Let’s know and discuss Pingala Nadi and its functions.
Characters of Pingala Nadi:
Color of Pingala Nadi
The color that is used to depict Pingala Nadi is red.
Masculine energy
The universe is composed of masculine and feminine energy. When the two energy combines, they form life. Hindu mythology tells that when Purush fused with Prakriti the universe came to life. The most notable nature of Pingala Nadi is the masculine energy. Masculine energy is ever-present in everyone even in the female body. While it is not as dominant as it is in the body it is ever-present and needed by the female body also.
Cosmic body
Pingala Nadi is associated with the sun and is closely linked to it. Sun is the source of all life on earth. No matter what the form of life and energy it is ultimately derived from the energy we get from our sun. The Sun is always linked with hope, energy, and life itself which the Pingala Nadi represents within us.
Warmth nature
We have various emotions within us. All these emotions and feelings guide us through our situations and lives. Some are born from calm energy; some are born from warm energy which is very active. Pingala Nadi is responsible for the warm energy within us which is the source of compassion and kindness.
The left side of the mind and right side of the body
Our body is very unique and so is our mind. It is divided into various segments and collectively works as a single unit and appears as one but looking closely it is not the case. Our left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and vice versa. Pingala Nadi of our body is responsible for the left side of our mind and the right side of our body and better functioning and awakened Pingala Nadi enhances the efficiency of these parts.
Now, let’s look at the functions of Pingala Nadi in the body:
Transfer of the Prana
Prana is the subtle life within us. It is life itself as after death our body remains, but Prana will be absent in it. It is received in the body through various points but transferred to all parts of the body through the Nadis as all the body parts need their share of Parana to function well and be alive. Pingala Nadi is active in the left brain and the right part of the body and supplies prana there. Talking about the origin of the Pingala Nadi, it originates at the Muladhara and ends at the right nostril.
Physical activity
Sun is a big ball of fire and is the source of energy. Now, we know that fire is associated with high energy and is a very active element. The individuals who have well-activated Pingala Nadi have good physical movement and can do amazing physical activity. They are always active and eager to do things. Obstruction of the Pingala Nadi can make a person weak and energy less to perform activities and duties. Also, having an awakened Pingala Nadi with other obstructed Nadi systems can be very harmful.
Efficiency and vitality
A physically active person may not always be an efficient as well as a vital person. Peaked physical activity may be the outcome of a rapid burst of energy but efficiency only arrives when one gains control over that burst of energy. Only having strength is not enough, one needs to be efficient with strength. Pingala Nadi also functions in the body to provide efficiency and vitality.
Balance
Pingala Nadi is one of the most important energy transfer systems of the body which acts in amazing ways and is responsible for the various functions of the body. However, not just the Pingala Nadi but all of the Nadis in the body need to work in a balanced form. The opposite of the Pingala Nadi is the Ida Nadi and is opposite it in every direction. From the nature of the Nadi to the site of action everything about them is opposite and acts in a balancing way. When those two get balanced and act in a perfect way the individual who has awakened them gets various amazing benefits.
Buddhism is one of the most followed religions in the world. The teaching of Buddhism was started by Lord Buddha, and he showed the path of non-violence and peace. There are many teachings that Lord Buddha taught to the world and people who follow the path of Buddhism follow today. Among the many teaching that Buddhist follow is Brahmavihara.
Brhamavihara is considered the noblest emotion in Buddhism. There are 4 of the emotions in total and together they are known as chat Brahmavihara. Brahmavihara is made of two words Brahma which means the supreme or the creator and Varaha means to dwell or to live. We all feel lots of emotions and feelings, from negative to average to positive emotions there are all sorts of them. However, Buddhism says that among the emotions there are 4 which are the noblest and one must live life with those emotions.
The 4 chatu Brahmavihara are as follows: Metta (Loving-kindness), Karuna(compassion), Mudita (joy with others), and finally Uppekaha(equanimity).
Let us discuss the four emotions in detail.
Metta (Loving-kindness)
Metta is the first of the four Brahmavihara. It means loving and kindness. We are human beings, and we live in a society that is constructed by many people. Some are related to us by our blood, some by friendship, and some are unrelated to us. We feel strong love and affection towards those who are close to us and related to us. As the relationship gets longer the love and affection decrease.
Most humans love those closest to them and have little to no kindness and affection towards others. However, even if the animals love those who are related to them by blood then what difference remains between the animals and the conscious beings of us humans.
Metta of the Brahmavihara says that one needs to have love and kindness towards each and every one. In this world everyone is different not just by physical appearance but different also by behavior, way of thinking, knowledge, and so on. Some are characterized by their noble actions and good work, while others are known for their bad behavior and heinous acts. The one with noble emotion should see all of them equally and have love and kindness for all of them.
Karuna (Compassion)
Karuna or compassion is second of the 4 Brahmavihara. Compassion is one of the greatest gifts one can have as a conscious being. Compassion is the ability to feel and understand what another person is going through, generally compassionate people are able to feel and more importantly understand the pain another individual is going through. Like love and kindness, compassion is also reserved for the one close to us and not for all people and animals for most of us.
Lord Buddha himself is known for his compassion. He was compassionate to each and every one. When people have the gift of compassion instead of judging people can understand them. One can even look at the people who are thieves differently when they have compassion within them. Instead of getting angry at the one who stole one can understand what circumstances led them to do such an act. Lord Buddha himself praised the virtue of compassion as it is the root cause of various other good emotions and virtues.
Mudita (joy with others)
Mudita is the third of the 4 Brahmavihara. Mudita is the joy of others. This emotion is the reverse of jealousy, envy, and greed. We are all living our lives and have something different at our table of life than others. Some are good at their careers, while some have a good family life, and some are good at their studies.
Nobody has everything and everybody has something. In some aspects family and friends may be progressing a lot more than you. One needs to be happy for the progress of all and not just themselves. When people have joy with all others and not just by their achievements and progress of themselves then they will be forever happy. While in the opposite situation when one gets jealous of the progress and joy of other people will be forever unhappy and sad.
Upekkha(equanimity)
Upekkha is the last of the Brahmavihara. It is equanimity, meaning calmness and balance. It is said that we are more responsible for not what happens to us but how we react to what happens to us and that is what matters really. One needs to be always emotionally calm and composed. The individual who is able to keep himself calm and composed in every situation can see the world better and see the whole picture. When one is not emotionally composed than that individual can be manipulated by other individuals very easily.
Everyone cannot be emotionally composed each and every time. Sometimes one’s emotion gets out of the way due to various factors. It is hard to be emotionally stable with the one who has hurt you and caused many problems. However, it is best to be in a balanced state rather than in an emotionally disturbed state.
Being in a state of equanimity also aids one to get rid of the temptation and provocations of various kinds. One may face these situations at various points in life and be in a state of equanimity will aid you each and every time.
The path of enlightenment is a long one. One needs to have dedication, knowledge, and mental strength to walk this path. While walking this path also some things hinder the walker. Various sources define various causes of hindrance walking this path. According to concepts of the yoga sutras of Patanjali, there are five root causes of suffering, and they block the way to enlightenment and are known as Pancha klesha.
Pancha klesha is made from the combination of two words on which Pancha means five and klesha means obstacles or blockade. There is a total of five and each of them plays a role in causing suffering to humans. The Pancha klesha is Avidya, Asmita, Raga, Dvesha, and Abhinivesha.
Let’s take a look at Pancha klesha in detail:
Avidya(ignorance)
Avidya is a Sanskrit word and when translated it means ignorance, incorrect knowledge, and misunderstanding. It is the opposite of the word Vidya which means knowledge. Avidya, illiteracy is one of the greatest sources of suffering. This is true not just in the field of enlightenment but in each and every field. When one does not have the required knowledge, one lives in the dark.
A dark night without the aid of light is harsh and cruel. In the dark one does not know about the dangers they are in, nor is one aware of what situations and conditions they are in. Vidya or knowledge is the light in the dark that wards off the darkness and gives one the strength to walk through the dark path.
Another part of Avidya is half-knowledge and false knowledge which is even more dangerous than no knowledge. It is said that half knowledge and false knowledge can do more damage than having no knowledge at all.
The sages in ancient times used to amass lots of knowledge so that they could walk through the path of enlightenment. They used to amass a wide range of knowledge from Vedic texts to spiritual ways to end their suffering.
Asmita (Egoism)
Asmita is the second of the Pancha klesha. It is a great hindrance to the path of satisfaction and is a great cause of suffering. Let’s take a look at what ego is. Ego is a person’s sense of self-esteem and self-importance. Every person thinks they are capable in some way, they have confidence and know they are worthy. A good amount of it results in confidence, which is one of the greatest requirements for a good living.
However, when that confidence becomes too much, an individual develops an ego where he/she will think they are the center of everything. It does not matter even if the individual has amassed huge knowledge, when ego develops within them all the knowledge, they have amassed will be reduced to nothing. The ego which is developed within them even will not allow them to access the knowledge they have amassed.
A calm mind which is free from ego can only make the right decision at the right time. When ego develops, it gives birth to suffering and pain.
Raga (Craving)
Raga is the third of the Pancha klesha. It means lust, desire, and attachment to the material world, it is the craving and desire. This Pancha klesha is very dangerous as it implants the seeds of various suffering. Those people who have the knowledge and who are not egoistic also fall under the trap of this Pancha klesha. To get exactly on the point everyone who is not on the path of enlightenment or has not achieved enlightenment has some form of craving that they have for this material world.
Most people crave money, power, and other physical needs in their lives. Some who have gotten higher crave things like affection, love, and similar things but all of them are still attachments to the material world. One needs to let go of things to be completely happy and enlightened.
What one needs to understand is that human desire and craving are unlimited. If one of the cravings they are going to have the next one immediately or after some time. So, one needs to understand the Raga Pancha klesha and avoid it to let go of the suffering.
Dvesha(Aversion)
It is the fourth of the Pancha klesha. It means aversion and hate. It is the negative emotion and hate towards those who do not share a similar vision and thoughts. Hate is believed to be the hot charcoal one holds in their hand, the longer they are going to hold the burning charcoal the more damage it is going to do to them. Some consider hate and aversion to being their strength and that is not the case as it makes the person hollow from the inside.
There are many things in this world that can give rise to aversion. It can arise when someone does something wrong to them, while it can also arise as a result of greed for other people. Sometimes it also may arise when someone does not share your kind of vision and thinking. Whatever may be the cause of the hate and aversion, it is not right, and it should be discarded from the mind and body as soon as possible.
Abhinivesha (clinging to life)
It is the final of the Pancha klesha. It means to cling to life and fear death. Death is the final truth of life, the thing which comes to this earth as a living being must die that is the rule of nature that cannot be broken by anybody. The one who has taken birth shall die and the only question is when and where there is nothing else. Everything in life is uncertain and the only certain thing in life is death. Abinivesha of the Pancha klesha is where one lives in the constant fear of death and clings to their life.
It is one of the greatest causes of suffering. One thing people needs to understand is that death is inevitable, the one who once were here have gone and the ones that are here will also be gone, it cannot be changed so why to worry about it and life to the fullest when they can. While some live in the constant fear of not enjoying the moment they have now feared the death that will arrive in the future.
How to purify your Aura | 8 Aura Purification Method
Aura is the subtle body that is present in all of us. It is present not just in humans but in all kinds of living beings. Even the small animals and insects have a life aura within them. These energies are directly connected with the body, the mindset, and even the thoughts of the individual. They are responsible for keeping the body healthy and active. Sometimes various things affect the Aura of an individual.
They may be the lifestyle of the individual, or somethings sometimes they may get disturbed. However, there is no reason to worry as there are several ways to cleanse the aura and balance the body. There are many aura purification ways that one can do to purify the aura.
Crystals are believed to have possessed special energy from long ago. There are various kinds of crystals in the world and various healing systems use various crystals to heal the body. People tend to wear crystals as jewelry in various ornaments or keep them in the living room, offices, or similar places to keep their aura balanced. There are various energy around us, there are some positive energies and some negative energy. These crystals can absorb negative energy and some even give positive energy. Amethyst, Lepidolite, moonstone are some of the stones that are popularly used to balance the auras.
Meditation
Meditation is one of the oldest ways to balance and heal the body. These techniques were long used by the sages to concentrate their energies and even enhance their spirituality to achieve what they desire. Those sages used to meditate for months and even years to achieve their goals. However, to aura purification one does not have to meditate like that and even meditating for few minutes in a day is enough for aura purification.
Surrounding and environment
Aura is also affected by the environment and there is a significant role of surrounding and environment in aura purification also. When one lives in an untidy environment, bad surroundings or lives in surroundings that affect their psychology in a negative way it can disturb their aura. So clean and tidy your environment, even fill out the surroundings with the things you love. Even if it may not be possible for a large space and environment one can keep filling their room with the things that they like, and which give them mental and spiritual peace.
Aura purification bath
Even a normal bath is very good to balance various elements in the body. Bath can rejuvenate the body in various ways. However, an aura purification bath is even better than a normal bath. But what is an aura purification bath and how is it different from a normal bath? An aura purification bath is where various essential oils, herbs, salts are used for healing in various ways. First one fills the bathtub with water and then adds various essential oils, herbs and ingredients to the tub and then gets immersed in it to begin the healing process.
Chanting mantra
Mantra chanting is also used for aura purification. By chanting mantras, one uses the way of sound and vibration for aura purification. Sound and vibration are some of the fundamental energies of the universe, they are present everywhere not just on the earth. There are various kinds of mantras that produce various kinds of sounds. Our auras also respond to the sounds of chanting. Various vibrations and sounds produced through there can heal and restore the aura itself.
Be close to nature
We get everything from nature. It provides us with a place to stay, things to eat, and all of the things we use, or need are more or less taken from nature. Aside from all thing’s nature is, it is also the best healer there is. For aura purification try to be closer to nature and also one can take long walks and journey to the destination which is closer to nature and has natural ingredients that purify the aura.
Yoga
Yoga is one of the ancient practices that heal the body in various ways. Yoga not only heals the physical self but also the mental and spiritual self. Many people practice yoga because they know that it will make them physically more fit, but they have not yet explored its mental and spiritual dimensions. Right yoga practices can be even used for aura purification and even be extended beyond that. When yoga is practiced daily it will heal if one has disturbed aura and even make it brighter and stronger than it was before originally in the first place.
Herbal teas and herbs
Herbs are one of the most efficient aspects of Ayurveda. Even the original system of healing and medication was based on herbs and plants. One can try our various herbs and also various herbal teas for aura purification. Ginger tea, green tea, turmeric tea, basil tea, chamomile tea are some of the herbal teas that help very much in aura purification.
