3AM

There were days, when I used to wake up at 3 in the morning & walk around the house, wondering whether I have insomnia. Then I read somewhere that it is absolutely normal to wake up around this time and a vague explanation on why its a good time to wake up. Later on, it was discovered that great things happen around 3am.

This is a more serious explanation to the phenomenon 3am....

This period of the day is known in Sanskrit as Brahmamuhurtham, the most conductive time for higher yogic practices, when the atmosphere is pure and quiet, the activities of the stomach and intestines have stopped, the mind has no deep impressions on the conscious level and is empty of thoughts in preparation for the day ahead. {From "Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha" by Swami Satyananda Saraswati}

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how old can this joke be?

There are numerous jokes, anecdotes, movies, songs & what-nots where the female is categorized as the one creating havoc in a man's life. I was flabbergasted when I read this bit relating to the philosophy of Yoga coupled with what I heard about the philosophy and my own interpretation of the scenario..... =-O

Lord Shiva(or Purusha) is considered to be the symbol or embodiment of supreme consciousness. Parvati(or Shakti or Prakruthi) represents supreme knowledge, will and action and is responsible for all creation. {From "Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha" by Swami Satyananda Saraswati}

The Purusha watches & observes what is going around. It does nothing one its own. It has no guna. Whereas Prakruthi has 3 gunas - Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. Its the Prakruthi that corrupts the Purusha.

Doesn't this sound similar?? The guy was happy and content untill................

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violins in the background

In the movie Main Hoon Na, there is a scene when Major Ram Prasad Sharma first sets his eyes on Chandini. Light flashes on his face, violins/some string instrument starts playing in the background and last but not the least, there is music in the air.

Well that was the exact feeling I got when I tried those pair of jeans. My friend gave me her jeans which doesn't fit her anymore. The moment I slipped into that jeans, we(the jeans & I) both knew it.... We were meant to be together. We both exchanged that warm smile & embraced each other. If someone asks me what made me fall for him, I don't know... All I know is, I could hear violins playing in the background.... :-)

choice & explain

I came across this article while browsing for something else. If one overlooks the scenario that forms the basis of the article, I could hear violins playing in the background while reading this article. That is, apart from the violent shaking of the head in agreement with something beyond the obvious.

It is not about whether I can or cannot do, its about the choice I make and being able to express that choice and not lie about it.

No, I am not saying one has to be rude. But, one should be the given that space.

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crack the acceptance

"You should learn to accept things/people as they are!"

I used to always feel uneasy with this statement. Like everyone else, I too believed that it was my ego that made me run when someone made this suggestion. That was until I read this bit from an article by SSRS.....


Acceptance is also negative. You accept that which is not lovable. Tolerance and acceptance come with judgment and separation. These words which are used, tolerance and acceptance are thought to be positive. I say they are not.

I guess the idea that acceptance is a form of compromise that was making me uneasy. It was like, this is not the bestest of the situation, but its okay, this will do for now.

So now.... it is SSRS certified.... it was not a mere ego that was holding me back.... ;-)

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Yoga Sutra

Sa tu dheerghakaala nairantharya sathkaara sevito dridha bhoomih!

These lines are picked from Yoga Sutra. It can be vaguely translated into...
Sa tu dheerghakaala = over a long period of time
Nairantharya = daily or without any gap
Sathkaara sevito = doing something with honor & respect
Dhrida bhoomi = firmly established

I believe what they are trying to say is....
That which is done over a long period of time, without any gap, with honor & respect is firmly established within the system.

But what I admire is the limitlessness of this concept. This can be applied anywhere & everywhere.... :-)

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