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Siddhis

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali Book III: Siddhis We have arrived at a most fascinating junction in this Yoga Sutras series; we shall be exploring the Heightened Mystical Powers, or more commonly known as the Siddhis. Firstly, it is critical … Continue reading

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The Yogasūtras of Patañjali

Perhaps more than any other reference in the annals of Sacred-Texts on the Inner-Journey, the Yogasūtras of Patañjali provides the authoritative Key that links them all. Many diverse spiritual traditions turn to this manual time and time again in illustrating what … Continue reading

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The Demons of Thought

  “Ananda, when the good person who is cultivating samadhi has put an end to the feeling skandha, although he has not achieved freedom from outflows, his mind can leave his body the way a bird escapes from a cage. … Continue reading

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The Demons of Form

  “Ananda, you should know that as a cultivator sits in the Bodhimanda, he is doing away with all thoughts. When his thoughts come to an end, there will be nothing on his mind. This state of pure clarity will … Continue reading

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