In this article, we will talk about Bhakti yoga as the fastest path to enlightenment. We will discuss how it can erode the ego and still let us be integrated into the world. We will talk about the effects of increasing love and the stages of Bhakti. Finally, we will discuss how to grow in Bhakti. …
In this article, we will talk about Tantra as the science of life. We will discuss the dangers of placing vice and virtue in opposition to one another. We will dive into the principle of polarity and how it can help us to understand the relationship between vice and virtue. We will furthermore talk about coming…
In this article, we will discuss the human wish for everlasting happiness and why we tend to orient towards the things of the world. We will touch on the origin of vices and virtues. We will talk about how to achieve success on the spiritual path. Finally, we will talk about the real joy and…
In this article, we will explore the 7 stages of the spiritual path, all the way from the spiritual tourist, to the fully liberated Jivan Mukta. But first, we start with stage zero, with somebody who has no hint of spiritual aspiration; the socially spiritual person.
Stage 0 – Social Spirituality
At this stage, the…
What do you do when you feel bad? When someone rejects you or when you are angry or scared? Do you lose control or do you suppress and swallow the bad feeling? Do you become indifferent or do you just run away from the situation?
The unique wisdom of Tantra presents a number of simple…
An intense emotional experience such as fear, joy or sadness can shatter the ego into pieces and bring enlightenment. In this article we’ll explore the Tantric perspective on the 9 basic human emotions, the rasas, and how by experiencing them in a particular way we can transform them into spiritual tools.
What is spiritual enlightenment? Is…