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Welcome to the Journal Library of Yogi Anand Journal, a scholarly resource devoted to the study of Yoga Darśana, Buddhist philosophy, meditation, mindfulness and the ancient contemplative traditions of India.
Our library brings together original Pāli and Sanskrit texts, Devanāgarī and Roman transliterations, carefully prepared Hindi and English translations, philosophical commentary, comparative studies and practical guidance for spiritual seekers, students and researchers.
Under the scholarly guidance of Sri Yogi Anand, we aim to preserve the integrity of traditional teachings while encouraging thoughtful inquiry, direct contemplation and their meaningful application in contemporary life.
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Spirituality
The lover of Brahmacharya should go more deeper into the meaning and pointing of the word – Brahmacharya. The word ‘Brahmacharya’ is made of two words – ‘Brahman’ (Transcendental Consciousness) and ‘charya’ (living), that does mean ‘living in Brahman (Transcendental Consciousness)’. Thus, ‘living in Transcendental Consciousness is ‘Brahmacharya’. Brahman in highest reality is Absolute Pure […]
Spirituality
Yoga and Spirituality means PURITY. I practice Yoga or Spirituality means I practice Purity in feelings, thoughts, words and deeds. An impure body/individual can’t practice Yoga or Spirituality. One, whose body doesn’t have pure blood and mind doesn’t have Purity or Vairagya can’t sit for a long for the meditation. And if there is no […]
Spirituality
INDEPENDENCE is PURITY. Independence makes a one Brilliant, Stronger and Enlightened. If you love Enlightenment, love INDEPENDENCE.
Spirituality
Brahmacharya gives you healthy body, brilliant mind and blessed Soul. Glory to Brahmacharya! Sage Patanjali realizes – ब्रह्मचर्य प्रतिष्ठायाम् वीर्यलाभः (brahmacharya pratishthayam veeryalabhah), means – One gains the robust energy practicing and establishing the Brahmacharya. Upanishads say – in the past, many divine souls attained the immortality through Brahmacharya.
Spirituality
Purity, Purity, Purity. This should only be the aim of True Yogi and Spiritual one. Nothing but Purity only can give you all BENEDICTIONS. Purity is essential ingredient of all paths of God realization. Focus only on Purity. Cultivate only the Purity. This should only be the aim of Spiritual Life, rest all the things […]
Spirituality
Following excerpt is from Yoga Vashishtha, wherein Sage Yogi Vashishtha discloses the way to the blessed liberation. Master Vashisht says: “Now, O Ram, listen to me. Try to follow the Sastaric (right path). The goal of mankind (human) can he achieved in this life, which is reached by means of two paths. One is by […]
Energy Work
ॐ | यो ह वै ज्येष्ठं च श्रेष्ठं च वेद, ज्येष्ठं च श्रेष्ठं च भवति, प्राणो वाव ज्येष्ठश्च श्रेष्ठश्च ||
He/she who knows the oldest and the best becomes himself/herself the oldest and the best. Prana (Life Energy) indeed is the oldest and the best.
Spirituality
Hi and Namaste! This is Yogi Anand’s blog where you can find the information, techniques and sutras of Yoga, Spirituality, Enlightenment, Bliss, Art of Great Living and Success Mantras. Yogi Anand teaches all types of Yoga, some of them are as under: Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Power Yoga Prana Yoga Kundailni Yoga Hatha Yoga Raja […]