Eclipse is called as ‘grahan’ in ancient Sanskrit. We know what this phenomenon means from an astronomical standpoint, where a Lunar Eclipse occurs when earth comes between the line of vision of Sun and the Moon. Because of this, in the case of a Lunar Eclipse, we find that earth seems to cause a shadow on the moon.
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If you are not familiar with Lunar Eclipse and what rituals have traditionally been suggested for lunar eclipse, then you can check out these articles…

As always lunar eclipses occur on a full moon day and this time around it falls at a particularly potent time! Astronomically it seems like a fascinating phenomenon where we can observe the otherwise bight white full moon turning dark and then a deep blood red. 
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Energetically speaking, those who are sensitive to cosmic energy changes can feel these energy shifts days and sometimes even weeks in advance. There have been many strong energy pattern changes in recent times, and we can already observe their effects in the ever-turbulent world around us! 

When these happen at an individual level, it can lead to accidents, misunderstandings, arguments and even fights. When such thoughtless actions happen at a larger scale, we can see rifts between nations and mass movements of crowds in a certain direction, leading to riots and even financial markets crashes or short frothy rise!!

In a few hours, we are going to experience a very powerful lunar eclipse. Moon represents our mind, rightly called as the manas… which represents a deeper concept, that I will address in another post. As we find our mind coming under the “grasp” of strong forces, indicates that it is very possible that we feel strong, sudden urges to think and act in ways that are very atypical for us. It also leads to rash, thoughtless behaviors.

So, what can we do to protect ourselves during this and for that matter every lunar eclipse? The best thing to do is to be observant of one’s own internal working. 

Watch your thoughts and emotions- is this really how you are feeling (then there should be a deep real cause) or are you reacting to something/someone and are coming under the influence/grasp of surrounding forces? 

Take an extra moment and think thru before saying or doing anything. Under the turbulent energies of a lunar eclipse, it is very possible that your actions are thoughtless and rash, which you will later regret. So best to breathe deep, take a few minutes to clearly think thru before taking any actions particularly when it comes to important situations like your relationships, finances and so on…

Lunar Eclipse is a great time to forgive and forget the past… It is time to bless all that has been in your life. Those things, situations, and people who you feel have completed their run in your life… it is time to let them go… Not with anger or regret… not with pain or grievance, but with love, joy and gratitude.

​Everyone who is in our life, and everything we experience is for a reason. Our own karmas have manifested them in our life. When this is about pleasant instances, that is not much of a problem. Though, even here, many a times, people get too attached to the good and do not trust that their future could be even better- filled with even more joy and wellness. 

As for the unpleasant people and situations… what is the point in being angry or upset at them. This does not mean you condone the situation or the wrongful acts of the perpetrator, it simply means you “choose” to bless that situation with forgiveness and gratitude… and leave it behind. This way, you can lessen your own burden and walk further along your path of spiritual development with fortitude and resolve.

​As we welcome a new Vedic New Year, it is a good time to reflect and thank all those who helped you this past year and welcome this new year with joy and exuberance!!

Take atleast five minutes each and every day, to offer gratitude and say 'thanks' to those who served and made it possible for you to live the day. It could be the delivery person, toll-booth clerk, or the person who served you coffee... 

Each one of them in their own way, made it possible for  you to live the day. We all are spokes in this grand Wheel of Life- we are all connected!

Read on further to see how showing true appreciation and giving thanks to people can help to break barriers and connect you with the source energy...

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As we approach this weekend and for a few days following it, you will find that there is very high energy in the air! The key question for each one of us is, will we harness this energy and channel it to bring about our growth and well-being or will we get ensnared and trampled upon by the sheer intensity of this powerful energetic presence.

Something to think about as we get ready for this weekend...

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We are progressing towards a very powerful Lunar Eclipse on May 26, 2021. The exact time of when this eclipse will be visible will depend on your location. As we know, lunar eclipses happen during a full moon. And this eclipse is happening on the auspicious day of Buddha Purnima, which is the day Gautama Buddha attained his enlightenment- from Gautama, he became The Buddha, the enlightened one!

There are many factors which makes this a very intense lunar eclipse. For starters, it is a blood super moon. Which means the moon is much closer to the earth, making it appear much larger than usual. This larger than usual moon is called as a Super Moon. Since it is a total lunar eclipse, the shadow over the full moon, will make it look blood red in color- thus the name, blood super moon!
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So, what does it mean for all of us? Every full moon is the time of fruition of certain aspects of our life and the time to let go of others that we deem as no longer serving our greater life-path. And when full moons are also accompanied with a lunar eclipse then, it becomes a powerful time to release old baggage!! This could be in terms of things that we no longer use, it could be emotions that have festered in our heart for too long and now need to be purged, or it could also mean… letting go of people and situations that are detrimental to your overall well-being.

So, for this powerful blood super moon lunar eclipse, make a firm decision, a Sankalp- to let go of all that is no longer fortifying your life. If it is something that has served you well for a long time, but you have simply out-grown it (object or situation), then thank it for the benefits it has brought into your life and helped you to get to where you are in your life-path.

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Conscious living is very much essential in today’s fast moving world. Whenever one starts living consciously, one becomes more aware about one’s own self and being.  

One starts observing situations and analyses the information gathered by the senses. Taking the right decisions at the right situations with right attitude, etc is the outcome of conscious living. The thoughts which were directed towards external objects are diverted inwards. The scattered mind becomes focused mind thus improves the productivity in professional life. 
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Once there is proper intellectual understanding about one’s own mind and being, the fear is driven out from the mind.  The doubts arising out of fear vanishes and the confidence level increases. It happens with both the personal and professional life.  One becomes more aware about the social and family responsibilities. 

The mind automatically starts managing the emotions, expectations, desires. One gets an understanding that he is not limited to this body. It is possible to understand one’s own nature and thus possible to overcome his own limitations and constraints in the character. The level of concentration increases, and one can focus on any aspect according to the situation, without any distraction. 

Conscious living is again a transformation of one’s basic nature and quality of mind. One starts experiencing that the events in the life as just natural happenings and realizes that the body and mind are only the instruments to perform the actions.  Rather than expectations driving the mind, self confidence increases through this process and the individual is driven by confidence and faith.  

Conscious Living must start by synchronizing the body and the mind by being aware on each and every action performed by the body.   This is because, whatever the thoughts arise in the mind, the intellect analyses it and executes through the sense of organs in the body.  Through increased awareness, one thinks a before performing any action thus the intellectual discrimination starts. 

Let it be any situation in the life, one who is sharp only can win the adverse situations by overcoming the difficulties.  The individual is aware about what to talk, when and where.  

Basically, one starts facing the situations wisely. One can use this awareness to increase productivity so as to manage multiple jobs and responsibilities.  The mind becomes free from fear and is equipped to grasp new ideas and concepts.  One starts accepting the situations with the understanding that with the help of the effort put forth, the success comes naturally. One starts accepting failures also by realizing the fact that it is natural and keeps trying for the next chance of success.  

A selfless attitude starts developing internally and a good relationship is established with the fellow beings. One becomes broad minded and is capable of accepting limitations of other individuals. 

Since there is no fear, worries and tensions, there is no mental stress or struggle.  This attitude keeps the diseases away and helps to manage the health in a good way.

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Our associations, people we hang out with and spend maximum time with, can immensely impact our thinking and our quality of life.

It is for this reason that if you are spiritually inclined or wanting to make a positive change in your life, then take a few moments to reevaluate the type of people you spend maximum time on a daily, weekly, and longer-term basis!

Make sure that you spend maximum time with those whose lifegoals, lifestyle and general approach to life is in alignment with how you intend to live and grow in your own life-path. Otherwise, you may find that your ‘not-in-sync’ associations will continue to have apparent as well as subtle influences on your psyche and drain your vital energy!

​Overtime, you will inevitably find that your spiritual aspirations have diminished and that you are no longer making positive strides in your spiritual walk to ascension.
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To ensure you not only conserve your spiritual energy, but also feel inspired during low-ebb times, make sure you spend maximum time with those who bring joy and goodness into your life and whose life-approach inspires you to be the best that you can be…

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​Most of us tend to live our lives from outside-in. By that I mean, we tend to think that when such and such thing occurs, I will be happy. When I achieve this or that I will feel better. And such thoughts are not just about accomplishments and achievements, but also, we think the same about other aspects such as feeling better, not worrying, addressing physical or emotional pain and so on. 

But the key lesson in life is that- it all works from inside-out. That is, whatever is inside of us, will manifest in time to what we experience in the outside world.

The seed determines which plant will be sprout! Something to think about and reflect for your own life…

What kind of tendencies (seeds) do you harbor within you? Are these of positivity, love, growth, progress and so on ‘or’ do you harbor negativity, resentment, envy and so on…
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You have the choice of which seed-tendencies you nurture within your life- outcome of which plant will flourish, is intrinsically determined when you make the choice of the seed and put in the conscious or unaware energies and effort (voluntary or involuntary) to nourish and nurture it.

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Certain music seems to tele-port us into another world, each time we hear it- a world where we feel safe and happy; comforted and in joy! This music is different for each one of us, almost like it is our own nada-swara.

Originally this was the purpose of all devotional music like chanting and kirtan. But it does not have to be a specific kind of music. Any sound wave that touches your soul and makes you experience the magnanimity of this creation is a good channel or portal to use to access your inner dimension.

Any music can be meditative- it is our interpretive experience of it that makes it so.

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It is true that when we approach wise people, spiritual beings such as angels, saints or even an accomplished spiritual practitioner- spend time in their presence, then they bring their light into our life.

This light allows us to ‘see’ better. What was previously hidden from us, what was unclear before as the real reason, the true root cause for our situation can now be brought to light. 

But it is essential to be aware that there are many people who make spirituality their lucrative business!! Though funds are necessary to run their organizations, make sure that the person you are visiting, truly has the spiritual light to shine on you. Otherwise, you run the risk of getting more mired in the darkness of greed and illusion- the world of maya!

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