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Nature of Brahman And It's Meta- physical Existence Explained By Advaita Vedanta

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 "Brahman" is the fundamental and primordial reality of existence of the Universe. Brahman is the "efficient cause" of this Universe. It is  the unchanging ,pure "cosmic consciousness "which holds everything together . Brahman is the cause  of all causes .Brahman is the "unfiltered " reality , and the reason why it is unfiltered is because  reality can not be perceived using "relative frame" of mind .         We can not filter   true nature of reality in order to  perceive it  and even if we do it ,the reality itself becomes filtered . Hence, by   using "relative consciousness" we   can only  achieve empirical reality but not reality itself . The only way to attain to this reality is to merge with that  "unfiltered  reality "which is Brahman.   Advaita Vedanta describes Brahman as being only reality , and everything else apart from this reality is just a mere illusion ,which is called "maya ". Many theologi

Swami Vivekananda's views On Advaita vedanta philosophy

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Swami Vivekananda was an Advaitaian scholar and greatest  spiritual teacher  of 19th century and to this very day , he and his preaching on Hinduism's Advaita vedanta philosophy is incomparable to any  other spiritual teacher because he made everything accessible to human experience which has been done rarely by any other spiritual teacher .His works on humanism and spirituality became a pillar of Culture and knowledge and this tremendous work of his  sowed a seed for "New India".   Swami Vivekananda  had a very decisive outlook of Vedanta And it's doctrines and he not only preached this philosophical outlooks to the  masses but also taught them how to experience these truths. His views on the topics such as "Aatman", "Brahman" and "Maya "are very sharp and  his teachings emphasis more on the notion of meta physical aspect of existence.                                                       Though the essence of Advaita Vedanta was whole t

Nature Of Aatman According To Advaita Vedanta

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Advaita vedanta describes Aatman in detail and Its true nature . According to Advaita Vedanta we are Aatman and not  the body and mind ,but not realized or attained to this truth .                                                                  The sole purpose of Advaita vedanta is to make us realize the True nature of our existence which is Brahman . On surface level we can think that Aatman and Brahman are two different realities ,but when we dive deep in spirituality we understand that the appearance of duality  is just a illusion. Now let's talk about the Nature of Aatman .  Aatman has three qualities which are : knowledge , bliss and existence . Aatman is true nature of individual ,Aatman is pure Consciousness, it is inwardly Sculpted , introspective, inclined for transfiguration and holds spiritual discrimination  (viveka). Aatman has no form ,no shape,( nirakara)  ,no physical features and  has no odor. It is satvaguni ( pure),egoless(absence of "I"ness)  and bey

Aatman And Brahman In Advaita Vedanta And Their Role In Kundalini Yoga

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Advaita Vedanta explains Aatman and Brahman in detail and describe the true nature of reality of existence. The word "Advaita" it self projects the idea that reality is non dual and only oneness is there in the existence.  Advaita vedanta Emphasis on the notion that ,everything we see and feel and think being  different and separated is just  Empirical projection of mind and  is just a mere illusion which our own senses projects which is called Maya  and  the underlying cause behind this is the veil of ignorance. Ignorance is the fundamental cause which creates this illusion that everything is different and separated from each other and there is a God who is separated from you who lives somewhere else, in the existence and you have to attend him by doing penance or by following some " Religious Dogma", are some  belief systems which have been propagated by people since eons.  So , Advaita vedanta came in to picture with the  help of  Adi-guru Shankaracharya and he p

Swami Vivekananda about " Brahmacharya" and sexual transmutation

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Brahmacharya is an ancient Hindu practice which first introduced by Veda Vyasa  in chapter 234 of shanti parva in the Mahabharata praises Brahmacharya as an important stage of life necessary for learning ,then adds Grihastha stage as the root of society and important to an individual's success. Brahmacharya in Hinduism literally means "conduct consistent with Brahman" or "on the path of Brahman". Historically brahmacharya referred to a stage of life (asrama)within Vedic Ashram system . Ancient Hindu culture divided the human life span into four stages :brahmacharya ,Grihastha ,Vanaprastha and sanyasa . But not only in Hinduism but this holy practice also belong to Buddhism  and Jainism as well.  now lets talk about this in detail .  "Brahmacharya" this word consists two words ,which are  "Brahma" and "Charya" ."Brahma" means ones own self , ultimate unchanging reality ,absolute consciousness ,much discussed in Upanishads .

Swami Vivekananda About Kundalini Yoga and about it's science

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Swami Vivekananda was  one of most influential and most remembered spiritual teacher of 19th century in India and globally, discussed thoroughly about kundalini yoga and science behind its practice .  Vivekananda's works on spirituality and humanism are still inspiring youths across the globe and will continue to thrive among masses . This spiritual giant ,Vivekananda taught  humanity how to serve the masses and how to propagate brotherhood irrespective of cast, creed , name ,belongings and how to transcend the suffering of people by using the language of love. Swamiji was a self realized soul and  he went beyond the limitations of the body and mind and he showed the humanity how go  to beyond the fears, insecurities and attachments with worldly affairs only to realize the soul which dwells deep in every person . The self  or Aatman which is the essence of the soul according to vedantic philosophies ,stays in every human being but  stays behind the veil  of ignorance which causes u

Kundalini yoga in ancient India and it's Science

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  Ancient  sanatani practice kundalini yoga  kundalini yoga is ancient practice in Hindu sanatan dharma which dates back almost 11th century ,but the term Tantrasadbhava tantra which is the fundamental concept dates back to 8th century . The Yoga Kundalini Upanishad ,which is a minor Upanishad of  Hinduism also mentioned this practice . Kundalini the word essentially signifies the latent female energy which lie coiled at the base of spine which is the sacral region of spine ,which also called as sacrum and believed to be abode of lord Vishnu in  yogic practices .The Muladhara Chakra or the Root Chakra is the primary chakra out of seven chakras of  the human body. Muladhara Chakra is the abode of lord Brahma which signifies the potent energy which males uses for procreation of a new life . Kundalini is a primordial energy which exists in all living beings but animals are not conscious about its existence hence their life based upon instincts or called janma jyat prabitti Only human can