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Linga Bhairavi Devi is a powerful energy form consecrated by Sadhguru. Devi is made up of three and half chakras – muladhara, swadhishthana, manipura, and one half of anahata. Representing the intuitive and compassionate aspects of the universe, Devi is the ultimate manifestation of the Mother Goddess.

The energy of Linga Bhairavi empowers the 3 chakras in the human system; thus, stabilizing one’s body, mind and energy system. Through Devi’s grace, people are able to attract blessings and manifest even their farfetched dreams.

These 40 Bhairavi Devi quotes by Sadhguru will shed light on the divine energy that Devi exudes, and how one can attune oneself to her grace!

Linga Bhairavi is a feminine manifestation of the Divine, but in the form of a linga. The linga as the most fundamental form in creation has both masculine and feminine aspects.

Devotion is a tool to dissolve yourself. As an energy form of high intensity, Linga Bhairavi will lead you into blissful abandon. – Sadhguru

One who earns Devi’s Grace is a Blessed Being. You will live a life that is well beyond your imagination, competence, and capabilities. – Sadhguru

If you hold Devi above yourself, you shall be best available to Grace. – Sadhguru

If you are absolutely in devotion, nothing of you will be left. If nothing of you is left, She will be as strong and real as the morning sunlight. – Sadhguru

Devi is like a scream – a madness that is neither insanity nor compulsiveness, but pure ecstasy. – Sadhguru

Just sitting in the presence of Linga Bhairavi, the sheer intensity of her energy will blow you away. – Sadhguru

Feminine is a powerful dimension of life. Without the feminine energy or “Shakti,” there would be nothing in existence. – Sadhguru

If Devotion has melted your Heart, Devi will yield and serve you in a million different ways; in ways that you cannot understand. – Sadhguru

Once you empty yourself, Devi has no choice but to be with you. And if Devi is with you, I also have no choice. – Sadhguru

Within a few days of contact, Linga Bhairavi’s energies can elevate you, both experientially and externally. – Sadhguru

Linga Bhairavi only has half a heart. She is not capable of love, but she is capable of immense compassion and force. – Sadhguru

Linga Bhairavi empowers you to function beyond your personal capabilities. She has the advantage of not being restricted by a physical body. – Sadhguru

Linga Bhairavi is fierce and compassionate at once. – Sadhguru

Linga Bhairavi is feminine – you have to woo her. You must approach her with a sense of offering. – Sadhguru

Linga Bhairavi is fire – as a woman should be. Fire does not mean fighting, anger, or jealousy – fire as in creation. – Sadhguru

If the feminine is lost on the planet, nothing of beauty, nothing of tenderness, nothing of truly aesthetic value will survive. – Sadhguru

Linga Bhairavi lets you enjoy the physicality so quickly and fully that you will naturally shift your focus on something higher. – Sadhguru

The purpose of the Divine is not to give you this or that. By bringing fulfillment, Linga Bhairavi supports you towards your mukti. – Sadhguru

For what you do not know to happen, you should stop asking. If you simply connect with that energy, things will happen. – Sadhguru

Linga Bhairavi is pure, untamed life – life in its highest possibility. – Sadhguru

In celebrating the Divine Feminine, you will know the True Beauty of life. – Sadhguru

Those who earn the Grace of Bhairavi neither have to live in concern or fear of life or death, of poverty, or of failure. All that human beings consider as wellbeing will be theirs, if only they earn the Grace of Bhairavi. – Sadhguru

Devotion is a tool to dissolve yourself into nothingness and become the very hand of the Divine.- Sadhguru

The divine feminine is an expression of exuberance. May you know the bounty of exuberance this Navratri. – Sadhguru

Life is a mystery to enjoy, not understand. The festival of Navratri is based on this fundamental insight. – Sadhguru

The best way to approach Navratri is in a spirit of celebration. This is the secret of life: to be non-serious but absolutely involved. – Sadhguru

Linga Bhairavi completes an eleven-year cycle, and in this renewed form, the grace of Devi shall become significant. Those who earn her grace shall live a Blessed Life. – Sadhguru (Sadhguru’s words on Jan 28, 2021 on the eleventh year of Linga Bhairavi consecration day.)

The feminine is ultimate willingness. Without willingness, there would be no love, no care, nothing gentle in this world. – Sadhguru

The feminine fire of Bhairavi – this is what a woman should be. – Sadhguru

I see Bhairavi everywhere. Now, after some time, everything is like that. If you see a leaf, Oh, it looks like Bhairavi. If you see a flower, It looks like Bhairavi. You don’t say this to anybody, just do this within yourself. Who you are will just disappear over a period of time. – Sadhguru

Bhairavi is not interested in where the hell you are going. Bhairavi need not know where you are going, she just enhances your ability to go. You can go wherever you want. That is why I am saying that she is a machine. – Sadhguru

In terms of geometry, Bhairavi is made up of three-and-a-half chakras. Because she is Kali, she is the lower half of the body – muladhara, swadhishthana, manipura, and one half of anahata. She only has half a heart – so do not expect her to love you! She is not capable of love, but she is capable of immense compassion and force. – Sadhguru

Bhairavi is capable of enhancing your life in a tremendous way. I think that if something or someone enhances your life, it is a much bigger expression of love than the everyday “I love you” business. – Sadhguru

She will never “sweetify” you, but within a few days of contact, her energies can lift you higher than where you are right now, both experientially and in relation with the rest of the world. It can enhance your life hugely in terms of your competence, your mental and physical wellbeing, and your wellbeing in the world. – Sadhguru

The reason why many people are able to feel the Devi temple much more than the Dhyanalinga temple is simply because She is physically manifest… She is even capable of slapping you in the face. – Sadhguru

Bhairavi also has the spiritual dimension attached. If you give yourself deeply into the process, even if you went there in search of material wellbeing, slowly she will take you into that. – Sadhguru

Linga Bhairavi is a very powerful, fierce feminine form. But feminine energy worshiped as a linga is rare. A few have been there, but in very withdrawn kinds of situations. Probably this is the first time that this kind of space will be open to the public and handled in a different way altogether. – Sadhguru

So, just go sit there, let her destroy you. That is the way. That is not a place to go and save yourself. Everything that you are should be destroyed and you must carry a divine force within you and go out; not for any particular purpose. That is the way to be. – Sadhguru

Empowered by Prana Pratishtha, Bhairavi has become a living entity. Her powerful presence is a great boon for us and for generations to come. – Sadhguru

Only when the masculine and the feminine play an equal role in our lives, there will be beauty and purpose to our existence. So how could we do without Bhairavi? – Sadhguru

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Significance of Pitru Paksha https://stillchemy.com/pitru-paksha-significance/ https://stillchemy.com/pitru-paksha-significance/#respond Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0000 https://stillchemy.com/?p=5937 Pitru Paksha literally means fortnight of the ancestors. It is a 16-day span which falls in the second fortnight of […]

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Pitru Paksha literally means fortnight of the ancestors. It is a 16-day span which falls in the second fortnight of the Hindu lunar month Bhadrapada, and starts immediately after the Ganesh Utsav. It spans the time between pratipada (first day of the fortnight) and the no-moon day which is known as Sarvapitri Amavasya (also called Mahalaya Amavasya). There is a tradition among Hindus to pay homage to their ancestors by offering food, and perform their death rites as a part of the Shraddha or Tarpana, during this 16-day span.

Astronomical Importance of Pitru Paksha

Most of the times, the Pitru Paksha coincides with the time during which the Sun moves from the northern to the southern hemisphere and the autumnal equinox occurs within this timespan. As per Hindu belief, the south celestial sphere is consecrated to the ancestors, which is why the southward transition of the Sun marks the start of the time for ancestors, during which certain religious rites are to be performed, as a token of respect and gratitude towards one’s earlier generations.

It is a belief among Hindus that, when the Pitru Paksha starts, the sun enters the zodiac sign Kanya and at this moment the spirits leave the Pitruloka to reside at their descendants’ places for a month until the sun enters the next zodiac sign Tula.

Legends About Pitru Paksha

As per Hindu legend, it is believed that the three preceding generations of one’s ancestors stay in the Pitruloka, which is said to be somewhere between the heaven and Earth, and is ruled by Yama, the god of death. Shraddha rites are to be performed for the three earlier generations, and the individuals performing these rites, pray for the moksha of their ancestors and themselves.

There’s another Hindu legend according to which, when Karna in Mahabharat died, and his soul ascended towards heaven, he was hungry but any food he touched turned into gold. Karma and Surya went to Indra (some versions of this story say that they approached Yama), who told them that Karna donated gold but never gave food to his ancestors in shraddha, for which the Kuru ancestors had cursed him. Karna said that being unaware of his ancestry, he never donated anything in their memory. To correct this mistake, Karna was allowed to return to Earth for 15 days to perform shraddha and donate food and water in his ancestors’ memory, and this timespan came to be called Pitru Paksha.

Pitru Paksha Rituals

Pitrupaksha Mahalaya Amavasya

It is believed that during the Pitru Paksha, the departed souls return to Earth to accept offerings and prayers from their descendants. The most important rituals to be performed during this time are Tarpan and Shraddha in which food, water and other things are offered to the ancestors, to please their souls. Traditionally, water, sesame seeds and rice are offered to the ancestors while reciting their names and lineage (gotra). These rituals are said to nourish the departed souls, give them peace, and are also intended to seek the ancestors’ blessings for the newer generations. Performing the Shraddha or Tarpan rituals is believed to give the family prosperity, good health and longevity.

  • Shraddha includes performing offerings to the ancestors in the form of food, water and Pind daan. It is to be performed by the eldest male member of the family, but can be performed by any other family member as necessary. Brahma Bhojan (hosting a meal for brahmins) is practiced by some people as a part of the Shraddha ritual.
  • Tarpan is a ritual in which water and black sesame seeds are offered to the forefathers. It is believed that this ritual ensures that the departed souls get pure water in their afterlife.
  • Pinda Daan is the offering of rice balls with ghee and sesame seeds to the ancestors to nourish their souls and ease their journey towards salvation.
  • Feeding animals like crows, cows and dogs during Pitru Paksha is considered to be auspicious and beneficial.
  • Some individuals fast during the Pitru Paksha as a mark of their respect towards their deceased family members.
  • Some people engage in acts of charity during this time, as it is considered that charity in Pitru Paksha can get them blessings and give peace to the departed souls.
  • It is believed that reading scriptures like the Gita or chanting mantras during Pitru Paksha is beneficial. During this time, some engage in spiritual practices to honour their ancestors.

Each day of the Pitru Paksha is dedicated to a different generation of the ancestors. It is believed that the rituals should be performed on the days corresponding to the tithi on which they died. The ninth day of Pitru Paksha is for Navami shraddha which is to be performed for women who died after their husbands. The twelfth day is dedicated to ancestors who departed unmarried. The concluding day of Pitru Paksha, is considered important, as it is believed that all the departed souls are present on this day, and are most receptive to the offerings by their descendants. If one had forgotten or hadn’t been able to perform Shraddha for some of his ancestors on a specific tithi (day), they can perform the rites on Sarvapitri Amavasya to propitiate them and seek their blessings.

Things to Avoid During Pitru Paksha

  • Since Pitru Paksha is the time to perform rituals for the deceased ancestors, it is believed that any kind of celebrations should be avoided during this fortnight.
  • It is not advisable to start any new venture or begin anything new during this time, like moving into a new house, starting a new business or job, or taking up long journeys.
  • It is said that big purchases, like buying a new house, a new vehicle, or other valuables should be avoided during Pitru Paksha.
  • Many people believe that the consumption of non-vegetarian food should be avoided during this fortnight, as it hampers the sanctity of the rituals to be performed for the ancestors. Some people even refrain from eating onion and garlic during this time. It is said that alcohol consumption and activities like gambling should also be avoided during Pitru Paksha.
  • It is said that one should not cut their hair during this time span.
  • It is not advisable to visit major temples like the Jyotirlingas during this time.

Spiritual Importance of Pitru Paksha

As per Bhagwat Gita, the soul is unborn and eternal, and the concepts of birth and death do not apply to the soul. Pitru Paksha rites are believed to help liberate the soul from the circle of birth and death, and achieve salvation. Shraddha performed during Pitru Paksha is believed to help provide the ancestors with peace during their afterlife. It is a way to honour and remember the ancestors, seek their blessings and wish for a smooth transition of their soul into afterlife, or pray for their moksha. Swami Sivananda says that the purpose of the rituals during Pitru Paksha is to increase the enjoyment of souls in heaven before they take rebirth, and if they have taken another birth soon after death, the rituals can help reduce their pain and enhance joy in their new life.

As a token of respect towards the forefathers who have left this world, their favourite food is prepared during the Shraddha ritual performed during Pitru Paksha. Two ingredients that are key to the food preparations for shraddha are urad dal and rice. According to Hindu texts, food prepared for Pitru Paksha should be sattvic, and urad dal and rice are sattvic foods that symbolize simplicity and purity. They also depict nourishment of the soul, since they are easy to digest and nutritious. Hence, they are of importance during Pitru Paksha. The food offered to the ancestors is believed to ease their journey towards salvation. It is a tradition to offer pinda prepared from rice, sesame seeds and barley flour to the departed souls, as it is said to satiate their hunger in the other world. The food prepared for shraddha during Pitru Paksha is thus meant for nourishment of the body and spiritual satisfaction of the soul.

Pitru Paksha is the time to deepen one’s spiritual relation with their ancestors, it is the time to pay respect to the deceased family members and pray for their peace and salvation. It is the time to get together as families to remember the ancestors, to engage in acts of giving in their memory, to feel grateful for their presence, seek their blessings and wish well for their departed souls.

Mahalaya Amavasya, the day when Pitru Paksha culminates, is considered as a highly important day to pay respect and express gratitude towards one’s ancestors. Sadhguru says that without the generations that came before us, we would not exist, and they have played a crucial role in who we are today. According to him Mahalaya Amavasya is a day to thank all the generations of ancestors.

At Isha foundation, a special Kalabhairav Shanti is held on Mahalaya Amavasya every year. One can register for the same by providing necessary information about the deceased, as stated on their website. Kalabhairava Shanti includes a ritual called Agni Arpanam in which fire is offered to Devi Linga Bhairvai, as an expression of gratefulness towards the departed ancestors. One can take part in this ritual as a way to thank and honour all their loved ones who have left this world, and have played a major role in shaping their lives. One may register for the same here.

Thus, you can see that Pitru Paksha is an important timespan in the Hindu belief system, and is regarded as the time to pay homage to the deceased members of the earlier generations. The various rituals designated to this fortnight, are ways to thank and please the departed souls and seek their blessings. The dos and dont’s of Pitru Paksha are certain acts like charity and fasting, meant to express gratitude to the ancestors and some actions like purchases, ventures and consumption of tamasic foods are prohibited, with the intent to maintain sanctity during this time span. The purpose of the practices advised during Pitru Paksha, is to create an environment conducive to spiritually communicate with one’s ancestors who have left this world.

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Kainchi Dham Nainital: Your Travel Guide to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram https://stillchemy.com/kainchi-dham-ashram/ https://stillchemy.com/kainchi-dham-ashram/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:36:30 +0000 https://stillchemy.com/?p=5411 Nestled in the hills and trees with a river flowing by its side, stands a sacred, old temple called Kainchi […]

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Nestled in the hills and trees with a river flowing by its side, stands a sacred, old temple called Kainchi Dham. Kainchi Dham was not simply built as a temple. It grew out of Neem Karoli Baba’s relationship with the place and his devotion to Hanuman. It was established by Shri Neem Karoli Baba in 1964 in the Kainchi village located on the Nainital Almora road. Interestingly, the temple is between two hills that cross each other as if cutting one another in the shape of a scissor, hence the name ‘Kainchi’ Dham.

What makes Kainchi unusual is that it’s not only about a building or a pilgrimage site. It is about the saint who lived and served here, the devotees who carried his teachings forward, and the many stories that gradually gave the place an identity far beyond the hills of Kumaon.

Here are some travel tips to get here and places to see in and around this tranquil temple.

Visiting Kainchi Dham: What You Need to Know Before You Go

  • You could take a taxi or bus from Nainital to Almora to reach Kainchi Dham. It is located just 17 kms away from Nainital on the Almora road. Kathgodam located 37 kms away from Kainchi Dham is the closest railway station while Pantnagar Airport, which is 71 kms away, is the nearest airport from Kainchi Dham.
  • So, if you decide to take a flight, reach the Pantnagar airport and from there, take a taxi or any other local transport mode to get to Kainchi Dham.
  • If you decide to come by train, take a bus or taxi from the Kathgodam railway station.
  • Going by road is also an option worth considering, since there is a good network of roads heading to Kainchi Dham. Come to Nainital and from there, take a taxi or a shared vehicle, Kainchi Dham is just 20 kms away. The other way is to come to Delhi, then take a train or bus to Kathgodam, and then a taxi or bus to Kainchi Dham. Private taxis can also be hired to reach here.
  • Kainchi Dham is less than 300 kms away from major Uttarakhand cities like Haridwar and Hrishikesh.
  • The driving distance from Delhi to Kainchi Dham is 339 kms and that from Noida to Kainchi Dham is 309 kms.
  • From famous tourist places like Nainital and Bhimtal in Uttarakhand, Kainchi Dham is just 20 kms away. So, during a trip to any of the Uttarakhand cities, especially those mentioned here, you could consider visiting Kainchi Dham to experience a sense of calm and enjoy the picturesque surroundings.

Best Places to See Around Kainchi Dham

‘What is Kainchi Dham famous for?’ if you ask, Neem Karoli Baba ashram is the obvious answer. The main temple is dedicated to Neem Karoli Baba, who was a highly respected saint in India and abroad. There is a marble structure in which there is a statue of Neem Karoli Baba wrapped in a purple blanket, and the place is lit with candles and incense.

Visitors seek blessings of Neem Karoli Baba, and pray and meditate at this spiritual site. The temple is well-decorated and visitors can take part in bhajans and sathsang (spiritual discourses) that are organized in the temple.

Hanuman Temple is another tourist attraction at Kainchi Dham. Located next to Neem Karoli Baba temple, this temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the monkey God worshipped for his strength and devoted nature. Visitors pray to Lord Hanuman, seek his blessings and protection, for which they visit this place in the Kainchi Dham Complex. For Maharajji’s followers, Hanuman embodies devotion, service, strength and surrender. His presence is central to understanding why Kainchi Dham became so significant. The Hanuman temple remains at the heart of the ashram, drawing devotees to pray and seek blessings.

Located at the entrance of Kainchi Dham is the Vaishnavi Temple, dedicated to Vaishnavi Devi. It is a newly built temple, which is popular among devotees who come to seek blessings of the goddess and pray or meditate in this sacred space.

Kainchi Dham: Intriguing Facts

What is the story behind Kainchi Dham? As per a legend, Neem Karoli Baba visited the site in the 1960s, before which he had a dream about this place which led him to name it as Kainchi Dham, which means two sharp bends.

This Hanuman temple features the idol of Hanumanji, which Maharajji made with his own hands.

The Kainchi Dham complex consists of three main temples, offices and quarters for stay. Those residing or visiting here, are given meals that primarily include lentils, potatoes and rice. Devotees are seen helping the visitors explore the site. Prayers are organized in the mornings and evenings.

In the 1970s, Steve Jobs visited Kainchi Dham. Later, Mark Zuckerberg also visited this place. Intrigued by Neem Karoli Baba, they visited Kainchi Dham to explore his life and work, and are known to have meditated in the ashram and experienced the tranquil and spiritual vibe of this place.

The famous cricketer Virat Kohli and popular actress Anushka Sharma who is his wife, also visited the Kainchi Dham temple.

Jeffrey Skoll, co-founder of eBay and Larry Page of Google are known to have visited Kainchi Dham Ashram.

Every year on June 15th, a fair is held at the ashram which draws several locals and tourists. This event called Bhandara has a footfall of about 100,000 people.

There are wishing bells of different sizes in the temple. Devotees believe that ringing them would fulfil their wishes.

The best time to visit Kainchi Dham is from March to June, as the weather that time is pleasant. The temple and ashram are open an all days of the week including public holidays and the timings for visit are from 5.00 am to 4.00 pm. Visiting this place on Tuesdays is considered to be more sacred.

What is the dress code for Kainchi Dham? Wearing short or revealing clothes is not allowed as this type of dressing is considered disrespectful. Devotees are advised to wear traditional attire or clothing that covers the body well.

Photography and videography inside the temple premises are prohibited.

How to get permission to visit Kainchi Dham and can you stay inside the ashram? To visit and stay inside Maharaj ji’s ashram, you have to write a letter requesting a stay and send it with a reference letter from a senior devotee and a recent photograph of yourself, to the Kainchi Dham manager at kainchidham@gmail.com. Usually, visitors are allowed to stay for a maximum of 3-days at the ashram.

For devotees, Kainchi Dham is more than a place of worship. It is a place to pause, pray and feel close to Maharajji and Hanumanji; to sit in silence, reflect and find a sense of inner peace. Surrounded by the quiet hills and the flowing river, the ashram carries a stillness that many believe is deepened by Maharajji’s presence and the devotion of those who continue to come here.

Some arrive seeking blessings, others in search of peace, while many simply feel drawn to this sacred place. For devotees, that quiet pull is often reason enough to return.

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Beyond the Usual Yoga Class: Exploring Classical Hatha Yoga in Mumbai & Nashik https://stillchemy.com/hathayoga-yogavani-classes/ https://stillchemy.com/hathayoga-yogavani-classes/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:14:29 +0000 https://stillchemy.com/?p=8332 When I was younger, yoga was something people did on a mat. You sat down. You folded yourself into some […]

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When I was younger, yoga was something people did on a mat.

You sat down. You folded yourself into some shape that looked suspiciously uncomfortable. You breathed in when somebody told you to breathe in, breathed out when somebody told you to breathe out, and if you could touch your toes without making a sound of protest, you considered yourself quite accomplished.

Things have changed.

Today, there are yoga studios, yoga apps, yoga videos, yoga subscriptions, yoga challenges and, I am fairly certain, somebody somewhere is teaching yoga on a paddleboard.

And why not?

But somewhere amidst all this abundance, I began wondering about something rather simple.

What does it mean to actually learn yoga?

There is a difference between showing up for a yoga class, following a practice on a screen, and actually learning the practice for yourself.

That last one is what caught my attention. Learning it properly.

And that question is what led me to Classical Hatha Yoga programs taught by teachers individually certified by Sadhguru Gurukulam.

At first glance, the idea may sound rather elaborate. But the principle behind it is beautifully simple:

You learn the practice. Then the practice becomes yours.

There is something deeply old-fashioned about that.

And I mean that as a compliment.

The idea is to learn a specific, structured practice and then continue practising it on your own.

No constant reinvention.

No changing the sequence because a new trend has appeared on Instagram.

The method remains unchanged – structured by Sadhguru, with nothing added and nothing removed.

And honestly, I rather like that.

When you are learning something, you may practise for years, you don’t necessarily want somebody reinventing it every Tuesday.

hatha yoga mumbai nashik

Sometimes, what isn’t there matters too!

There is no music, no props to depend on, and no teacher physically pushing your body into a posture. You learn through instruction and demonstration, allowing the practice to arise through your own awareness.

And then there is silence.

Ah, silence.

The poor thing has become rather unpopular these days.

We fill every empty moment with something – music in the car, podcasts while walking, videos while eating. If the phone goes quiet for 10 minutes, we begin wondering whether something is wrong with it.

So yes, sitting in silence and turning one’s attention inward can feel almost revolutionary these days.

The practice is also done on an empty stomach, as prescribed for the programs. All these conditions serve a purpose: to minimize distractions and create an environment where your attention can move inward rather than constantly being pulled outward.

For a little while, there is simply you and your experience.

“But I have never done yoga before.”

Good. You don’t need to arrive as an experienced yogi.

“I am not flexible.”
Also, fine.

“I don’t know which program to choose.”
Now that is a perfectly sensible question.

There are several Classical Hatha Yoga practices offered through these programs, including Surya Kriya, Surya Shakti, Angamardhana, Bhuta Shuddhi and Yoga Asanas.

Each is a distinct practice. You can check the website for the details of the programs currently being offered, or simply speak to the team if you have questions about which one may be right for you.

You don’t have to know everything before you begin.

And this is where it gets interesting!

You don’t necessarily have to travel somewhere far away to explore a structured yogic practice.
These programs are conducted as in-person programs in Mumbai and Nashik, with the particular practices and dates changing from month to month.

One month, you may find Surya Kriya.
Another may bring Angamardhana.
Another may have Yogasanas.
The schedule changes. The opportunity keeps returning.

So, if you have been searching for Hatha Yoga classes in Navi Mumbai, Hatha Yoga classes in Mumbai, or Hatha Yoga classes in Nashik, perhaps you don’t need to wait for the perfect time.

Perhaps you simply need to see what is happening next.

Who teaches these programs?

This is something I would want to know before attending any serious learning program. Who is teaching me?

Every teacher at Yogavani is individually certified by Sadhguru Gurukulam, a classical Hatha Yoga institution accredited by the Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

The teacher’s role is not to reinvent the practice according to personal preference or current trends, but to transmit it as it is structured.

Different teacher. Different city. Same method.
There is something reassuring about that.

And perhaps that is one of the quiet strengths of this approach.

Learn it once. Then practise.

This is probably the part that stayed with me.
You learn.
You practise.
You continue.

The intention is to receive a complete practice that you can continue on your own, rather than remain dependent on a weekly class to tell you what comes next.

Is it for everyone?

Some people want a weekly fitness class. Some enjoy movement with music. Some prefer following a video at home. All perfectly reasonable.

But if you are looking for something more structured – a practice you learn in a complete form and then carry into your own life – Classical Hatha Yoga may be worth exploring.

So, what is happening this month?

This is where I would make life easy for you.

The programs, cities and dates change, so I don’t want to give you a list here that becomes stale two months from now. Instead, check the current schedule for what is happening in Pune, Mumbai, Nashik and other cities, as well as available live online programs.

See the practice.
See the dates.
See the location.
And if something feels right, learn it.
Then practise.
Simple.

A little word before you go

Sometimes, what we need is not another thing to keep up with, but one practice we can learn properly and return to on our own.

That is what I find compelling about these Classical Hatha Yoga programs.

Not because they promise to magically fix your life.

They don’t.

The practice still requires your participation.

But because they offer something rather rare these days:

Learn it once. Practise it for life.

And if you are in Navi Mumbai, Mumbai or Nashik, you don’t even have to go looking very far.

See what’s coming up.

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A wise, old man seated on a wooden bench, covering himself with a blanket; interacting with those who came to meet, with a pat on the back, brief talk and a sense of humour. Such was his unassuming personality and behavior. The spiritual mentor of many Americans who visited India in the 1960s and 70s; tycoons like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg visited his ashram in India. Such was the greatness of his work. Let’s get to know this mysterious man, spiritual Guru Neem Karoli Baba, (also called Neem Karori Baba) through this biography.

A Glimpse of His Life

Born around 1900, in the Akbarpur village in the North Western provinces of British India, the birth name of Neem Karoli Baba (initially known as Laxman Das, and referred to as Maharaj-ji by his followers) was Lakshmi Narayan Sharma. He was born into a rich Brahmin family and his religion was Hinduism. His parents married him off at the age of 11, and years later he left his house to lead the life of a monk, then, at the request of his father, he returned and resumed his family life and had two sons and a daughter. During his journey as a monk, he influenced many lives and his philosophy spread to many parts of the world.

Story Behind His Name

According to a narrative by Ram Dass, one of the disciples of Neem Karoli Baba, after leaving his house in 1958, Laxman Das boarded a train without a ticket, for which he was forced out of the train in Neem Karoli village in Farrukhabad, UP. When he got off the train on the instruction of the conductor, the train did not start again. After many failed attempts of taking the train ahead without Neem Karoli Baba, someone advised taking him in, so that the train may start, and so it did when Neem Karoli Baba boarded the train again. He placed two conditions while getting inside the train; one that a railway station must be built for the residents of Neem Karoli and two, that the railways must treat sadhus with respect. His advice was followed, as per which, a station was built in the village and that’s why the people living there, gave him the name Neem Karoli.

Neem Karoli Baba as an Ascetic

Later, this ascetic wandered and stayed in many parts of North India. His place of sadhana was the Vavaniya village of Morbi in Gujarat. He followed the Bhakti yoga. He preached that service to mankind was the highest form of devotion to the Almighty. He was a devotee of Lord Hanuman.

In a book titled ‘Miracle of Love‘, compiled by Ram Dass, it has been stated that he did not give discourses, and that he would often sit or lie down on a wooden bench, with a plaid blanket wrapped around him. He was often seen sitting in silence, but those around him would experience joy and bliss. Neem Karoli Baba used to say that ego and attachment should be let gone, to understand God. According to him, what distinguishes a learned man from a fool is detachment and shedding of ego. He maintained that one should surrender to God, have faith and love for Him, and this is the way to get rid of unnecessary worries. He defied conventional patterns and descriptions, yet seemed to possess an omniscient awareness, guiding events and people effortlessly.

Interestingly Neem Karoli Baba was known by different names in different regions of India. His other names include Lakshman Das, Handi Wallah Baba and Tikonia Wallah Baba. In Gujarat, he was called Tallaiya Baba. Locals of Vrindavan called him Chamatkari Baba.

He left this world on September 11, 1973 in a hospital in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, after going into a diabetic coma. Earlier, he had experienced chest pain, for which he had visited a heart specialist in Agra. While returning to Kainchi from Agra, he had convulsions after which he was taken to Shri Dham Vrindavan. It is said that on being taken to hospital, the doctors said that he had gone into diabetic coma and started treating him. He rose for a few moments, pulled off the oxygen mask, asked for Ganga water, and was given regular water, after which he repeated Jaya Jagadish Hare many times, and left for his heavenly abode. At the time of death, his face was peaceful with no signs of pain.

His samadhi has been built in the Vrindavan ashram. He continues to live through his teachings and through his followers who respect and remember him and are working towards continuing his legacy.

Ashrams and Foundations

Ashrams of Neem Karoli Baba are located in Kainchi, Bhumiadhar, Kakrighat, Hanumangarhi in Kumaon Hills and Vrindavan, Lucknow, Shimla, Rishikesh, Neem Karoli village in Khimasepur, Farrukhabad and in Delhi. Outside India, his ashram is located in Taos, New Mexico. The ashrams in Kainchi and Vrindavan were built during his lifetime. 100 temples were built in his name. Today, his temple on Nainital Almora road is a place of pilgrimage for the locals and his devotees around the world. On June 15 every year, the Kainchi Dham Bhandara is held to celebrate the inauguration of this temple, and the event attracts more than 100,000 people.

Ram Dass and Larry Brilliant, two of his noted disciples established the Seva Foundation in Berkeley, California. It is an international health organization working towards the prevention and treatment of blindness. There is another foundation known as the Love Serve Remember Foundation, which was established in the late 2000s. It works towards preserving and spreading the teachings and philosophy of Neem Karoli Baba.

Notable Disciples and Followers

Celebrated figures like Steve Jobs had travelled to India to meet Neem Karoli Baba, but he had died a month before Jobs arrived. Mark Zuckerberg later visited Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram in Kainchi. Larry Page and Jeffrey Skoll also visited the ashram. Hollywood actress Julia Roberts was deeply influenced by Neem Karoli Baba as well; she has spoken about being drawn to his photograph, an experience that led to her interest in Hinduism.

Spiritual gurus Ram Dass, Bhagavan Das and Jaya Sati Bhagavati, musicians Jai Uttal and Krishna Das, filmmaker John Bush and author Daniel Goleman, and notable people like Larry Brilliant and his wife Girija, and professor Dada Mukerjee, among others were disciples and followers of Neem Karoli Baba.

This goes on to say how far and wide, Neem Karoli Baba’s name and fame had reached. Through his life and work, he impacted several individuals across the globe and people from diverse sectors came to seek his blessings. The ashrams founded by his followers are running successfully and working towards the betterment of society. Here are a few interesting quotes by Maharaj-ji.

Here are a few books that offer a wealth of spiritual wisdom and personal transformation, focusing on the teachings of Neem Karoli Baba and his disciples:

Sri Siddhi Ma: The Story of Neem Karoli Baba’s Spiritual Legacy
The Miracle of Love

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115 Neem Karoli Baba Quotes on Life, Love, God and Spirituality https://stillchemy.com/neem-karoli-baba-quotes-on-spirituality/ https://stillchemy.com/neem-karoli-baba-quotes-on-spirituality/#respond Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0000 https://stillchemy.com/?p=2119 Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Neeb Karori Baba or Maharaj-ji, was a renowned Indian spiritual master born as Lakshmi […]

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Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Neeb Karori Baba or Maharaj-ji, was a renowned Indian spiritual master born as Lakshmi Narayan Sharma in 1900. He left home at the age of 12 to embark on a spiritual quest, connecting deeply with deities like Lord Hanuman.

Establishing ashrams across India, notably Kainchi Dham Ashram in Uttarakhand, he emphasized love, devotion and selfless service as the key principles to follow. Neem Karoli Baba gained recognition in the West through followers like Ram Dass (formerly Richard Alpert) and Krishna Das (formerly Jeffrey Kagel). Steve Jobs has mentioned in interviews and his biography that his visit to Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram had a profound impact on his life and thinking.

Maharajji did not promote any specific religious doctrine, instead emphasized the inclusive and universal essence of spirituality. Today, Neem Karoli Baba’s teachings continue to inspire and impact countless individuals globally. Here is a brief life sketch on Neem Karoli Baba!

Let’s together embark on a spiritual journey as we explore the following Maharajji’s transformative quotes. Hope these guiding words by Neem Karoli Baba inspire and uplift you along the way.

A pure woman is better than a hundred yogis. Women are more open to love God. – Neem Karoli Baba

It’s very difficult to overcome anger. Some of the greatest saints don’t overcome anger. – Neem Karoli Baba

It’s better to see God in everything than to try to figure it out. – Neem Karoli Baba

A saint never accepts money. – Neem Karoli Baba

When you have union with God, you don’t need anything. – Neem Karoli Baba

Worldly people go outward, but you must go inward like the tortoise, withdrawing within your shell. – Neem Karoli Baba

India is a golden bird. It is a country of rishis and saints. – Neem Karoli Baba

If your kundalini (spinal energy) awakens, you can go to America without a plane. – Neem Karoli Baba

It is not necessary to meet your guru on the physical plane. The guru is not external. – Neem Karoli Baba

Cleanse the mirror of your heart, and you will see God. – Neem Karoli Baba

See God in everyone. It is deception to teach by individual differences and karma. – Neem Karoli Baba

Serve as Hanuman served. The best form to see God in… is in every form. – Neem Karoli Baba

Saints and birds don’t collect. Saints give away what they have. – Neem Karoli Baba

Clear the mind of all worldly things. If you can’t control your mind, how will you realize God? – Neem Karoli Baba

You can leave me. I won’t leave you. Once I catch hold of you, I don’t let go. – Neem Karoli Baba

People are quick to take a chapati, but slow to take the name of God. – Neem Karoli Baba

You can’t realize God if you see differences. Learn to find the love within. – Neem Karoli Baba

All women are mothers and sisters, and all men fathers and brothers in God’s family. – Neem Karoli Baba

Meditate to raise the kundalini. Think about God; it will go right up. – Neem Karoli Baba

Attachment holds you back. – Neem Karoli Baba

I am everybody’s guru. – Neem Karoli Baba

The heart never grows old. – Neem Karoli Baba

Attachment is the strongest block to realization. – Neem Karoli Baba

Meditate like Christ… He lost himself in love. – Neem Karoli Baba

Never put anyone out of your heart. – Neem Karoli Baba

The guru must know everything about you. – Neem Karoli Baba

The mind should always be engaged in work. – Neem Karoli Baba

Everything is impermanent, except the love of God. – Neem Karoli Baba

Temples are but piles of stones. Attachment holds you back. – Neem Karoli Baba

Devotion to God is an addiction that lasts all the time. – Neem Karoli Baba

Every line of the Hanuman chalisa is a Mahamantra. – Neem Karoli Baba

I don’t want anything. I exist only to serve others. – Neem Karoli Baba

Lust, greed, anger, attachment – These are all paths to hell. – Neem Karoli Baba

Money is an obstacle. One in communion with God needs no money. – Neem Karoli Baba

Total truth is necessary. You must live by what you say. – Neem Karoli Baba

When asked how the heart could be purified, Maharajji said, “Always speak the truth.” – Neem Karoli Baba

As long as the time does not arrive, one cannot die. – Neem Karoli Baba

Often one goes for one thing and finds another. – Neem Karoli Baba

When you have God, you don’t have any more desires. – Neem Karoli Baba

Whoever works for God, his work will be done by itself. – Neem Karoli Baba

I could not get angry with you, even in a dream. – Neem Karoli Baba

I am the father of the world. The whole world is my child. – Neem Karoli Baba

I am here and I am in America. Whoever remembers me, I go to. – Neem Karoli Baba

I could have been such a great saint if I weren’t so compassionate. – Neem Karoli Baba

If you do not make it empty, how will you fill it up again? – Neem Karoli Baba

To see God, you must have special eyes. Otherwise you cannot bear the shock. – Neem Karoli Baba

Everywhere I look I see only Ram, and that’s why I’m always honouring everything. – Neem Karoli Baba

You should not talk about your wealth, wife, or sadhana or they will go away. – Neem Karoli Baba

You must honour Shiva through love. Ram and Shiva are the same. Ram worshipped Shiva, Shiva worshipped Ram, they are only one. – Neem Karoli Baba

Whatever may be guru – he may be a lunatic or a common person. Once you have accepted him, he is the lord of lords. – Neem Karoli Baba

Meditation is not something we do willfully; it is a state we enter into naturally over time through devotion and repetition of the Name. – Neem Karoli Baba

Forgiveness is the greatest weapon, because a saint so armed is unperturbable he can give up anger immediately. – Neem Karoli Baba

Kumbhak (retention of breath) can be attained through bhakti (devotion) also. When the emotion reaches climax, the breath stops and the mind becomes fixed. – Neem Karoli Baba

See all women as mothers, serve them as your mother. When you see the entire world as the mother, the ego falls away. – Neem Karoli Baba

When you are sad or in pain or sick or you witness any cremation then you actually learn the many truths of life. – Neem Karoli Baba

Meditation is good, one can attain a pure mind by one-pointedness and detachment. Meditate upon one point and you will know God. – Neem Karoli Baba

The whole universe is our home and all residing in it belong to our family… instead of trying to see God in a particular appearance, it is better to see him in everything. – Neem Karoli Baba

All is God’s will, but Maya prevents you from knowing it’s all God’s will. He gave us eyes, ears, nose, mouth. But He also gave us wisdom to use them to attain God. – Neem Karoli Baba

Truth is the most difficult tapasya. Men will hate you for telling the truth. They will call you names. They may even kill you, but you must tell the truth. If you live in truth, God will always stand with you. – Neem Karoli Baba

Ma, what am I to do – there is no eye that can follow me. No one knows me, no one understands me. What am I to do? (Said four days before He left His body) – Neem Karoli Baba

Keep God in your heart like you keep money in the bank. – Neem Karoli Baba

The body passes away. Everything is impermanent except the love of God. – Neem Karoli Baba

This world is all attachment. Yet you get worried because you are attached. – Neem Karoli Baba

Ask God or Hanuman. I’m just an ordinary being. I can do nothing. – Neem Karoli Baba

All action is prayer. All trees are desire-fulfilling. All water is the Ganga. All land is Varanasi. Love everything. – Neem Karoli Baba

Never disturb anyone’s heart. Even if a person hurts you, give him love. – Neem Karoli Baba

If you are free of attachment, you will lead a simple life in a simple environment. – Neem Karoli Baba

You must accept everyone and see in them the Lord. There is no other need for a saint. – Neem Karoli Baba

Christ and Hanuman saw all women as the Mother. You have to understand the Mother to realize God. – Neem Karoli Baba

Love is the strongest medicine. It is more powerful than electricity. – Neem Karoli Baba

Love all men as God, even if they hurt you or shame you. Be like Gandhi and Christ. – Neem Karoli Baba

You can plan for a hundred years. But you don’t know what will happen the next moment. – Neem Karoli Baba

It doesn’t matter if you are married or not, it only matters how much you love God. – Neem Karoli Baba

The best service you can do is to keep your thoughts on God. Keep God in mind every minute. – Neem Karoli Baba

The eyes of a saint are always concentrated on the supreme self. The minute he is aware of himself, sainthood is lost. – Neem Karoli Baba

Kundalini rests below the navel. It can be raised by the Guru’s grace, by the gentle, simple touch of the Guru’s hand. – Neem Karoli Baba

If you desire a mango at the moment of death, you’ll be born an insect. If you even desire the next breath, you will take birth again. – Neem Karoli Baba

If you have enough faith, you can give up money and possessions. God will give you everything you need for your spiritual development. – Neem Karoli Baba

I am in the world but not concerned with the world. I am going through the marketplace, but not as a purchaser. ~Maharajji quoting Kabir Baba

Love the poor. Serve them. Give everything to the poor, even your clothing. Give it all away. Jesus gave away all, including His body. – Neem Karoli Baba

Marriage is more attachment. You need more devotion and discipline to have union with God when you are married. – Neem Karoli Baba

Why are you with such ego? One of these days you will have to leave this world and become one with the Earth. ~ Maharajji quoting Kabir Baba

Due to individual karma, people must be sent away from a saint. How this is done varies. When the time for the association ends, the separation must occur. – Neem Karoli Baba

For a sadhu to stay in one place means trouble. A moving yogi, and a moving river… impurities and sediments and filth can never settle there. If I stay here, attachment will form. – Neem Karoli Baba

With desires, Hatha yoga does not work. Today no one really knows Hatha yoga. It can’t work through books. They used to fast and use herbs. – Neem Karoli Baba

You get wisdom from suffering. You are alone with God when you are sick, in the cremation ground or hospital. You call on God when you suffer. – Neem Karoli Baba

You must accept the teachings of Christ and follow them. Christ said to be like a little child – never think or speak anything that could harm anyone. – Neem Karoli Baba

If the clay in a pot is unbaked, then when the pot breaks, the clay is reused. But if the pot is baked, then when it breaks, it is thrown away. – Neem Karoli Baba

Change is the way of the world, and if in this Kali Yuga (Dark Age) it has to go this way, let it go. Unless you are the Lord, you can’t stop it anyway, so why berate it? – Neem Karoli Baba

He was crucified so that his spirit could spread throughout the world. He sacrificed his body for the dharma. He never died, he never died. He is Atman (the Soul), living in the hearts of all. – Neem Karoli Baba

Money brings anxieties. – Neem Karoli Baba

Money is never a problem. The difficulty is in the correct use of it. Lakhs and crores (large amounts) of rupees would come easily if they were going to be put to wise use. – Neem Karoli Baba

Even if a person hurts you, give him love. The worst punishment is to throw someone out of your heart… You should love everyone as God, and love each other. If you cannot love each other, you cannot achieve your goal. – Neem Karoli Baba

It is very difficult to know exactly what good should come out of a particular situation. To attempt to manipulate circumstances so your idea of good can come about, is to let the ego play God-and that, as you know, can and does backfire. – Neem Karoli Baba

You should do your work, be friendly to everyone, and never quarrel with anyone. People who are jealous of you will oppose you in various ways but do not take it to heart. Do your work like a great hero and all will be well for you. – Neem Karoli Baba

All religions are the same, they all lead to God. God is everybody… The same blood flows through us all, the arms, the legs, the heart, all are the same. See no difference, see all the same. – Neem Karoli Baba

The great sadhus don’t have a human body. They are omnipresent. If a saint changes form, he doesn’t necessarily have to take on a human body. The soul is the small form and the human body is the huge form. – Neem Karoli Baba

If you want to see God, kill desires. Desires are in the mind. When you have a desire for something, don’t act on it and it will go away. If you desire to drink this cup of tea, don’t, and the desire for it will go away. – Neem Karoli Baba

When a man has reached the point where he can sit in meditation for six months, there is no need of eating, no need of latrine or of rest. Only one drop of amrit nectar from the top of the head to the body keeps him alive. If a tiger eats that body there is no care, but only when the life comes back to the body will there be pain. – Neem Karoli Baba

Money should be used to help others. – Neem Karoli Baba

Everyone is a reflection of my face. – Neem Karoli Baba

Clinging to money is a lack of faith in God. – Neem Karoli Baba

Give up money, and all wealth is yours. – Neem Karoli Baba

I send people away because attachment happens both ways. – Neem Karoli Baba

Serve the poor and remember God. You become one with Christ. – Neem Karoli Baba

When people think of me, I am with them. – Neem Karoli Baba

Keep me in your heart. – Neem Karoli Baba

One should not talk of things which were not of any benefit to anyone and, if it is difficult to believe, it should not be said at all. – Neem Karoli Baba

I do nothing. God does everything. – Neem Karoli Baba

I have no powers. I don’t know anything. – Neem Karoli Baba

Love everyone, serve everyone, remember God, and tell the truth. – Neem Karoli Baba

Love all, serve all, feed all. – Neem Karoli Baba

Neem Karoli Baba Quotes Hanuman

Spiritual practice is just three things: Love, serve, and remember. – Neem Karoli Baba

Work is God. Work is worship. – Neem Karoli Baba

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12 Powerful Dhyanalinga Quotes By Sadhguru! https://stillchemy.com/dhynalinga-quotes-by-sadhguru/ https://stillchemy.com/dhynalinga-quotes-by-sadhguru/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:41:16 +0000 https://stillchemy.com/?p=3548 The Dhyanalinga stands as one of the most extraordinary spiritual consecrations of our time. Consecrated by Sadhguru on June 24, […]

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The Dhyanalinga stands as one of the most extraordinary spiritual consecrations of our time. Consecrated by Sadhguru on June 24, 1999, through an intense three-year process of Prana Pratishtha, the Dhyanalinga is a living energy form created as a doorway to the highest possibility of human consciousness.

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21 Sadhguru Quotes on Karma That Will Change Your Life Forever https://stillchemy.com/21-sadhguru-quotes-on-karma-that-will-change-your-life-forever/ https://stillchemy.com/21-sadhguru-quotes-on-karma-that-will-change-your-life-forever/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0000 https://stillchemy.com/?p=1334 Why do the same patterns keep showing up in your life? Different people, different situations—but somehow the same struggles. Is […]

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Why do the same patterns keep showing up in your life?

Different people, different situations—but somehow the same struggles. Is it luck, fate… or karma? Sadhguru’s insights reveal karma as something far more empowering than most of us believe. These quotes will challenge the way you think about your choices and the life you’re creating.

Karma means you are the maker of your life. – Sadhguru


Karma means both action and memory. There is no memory without action and no action without memory. – Sadhguru


Every moment of your life, you perform action–physically, mentally, emotionally, and energy-wise. Each action creates a certain memory. That is karma. – Sadhguru


No matter what kind of karma you gathered in the past, this moment’s karma is always in your hands. – Sadhguru


Karma means your life is your making. Karmic accumulation can either be a Boost or Burden – that is your choice. – Sadhguru


Devotion demolishes karma and leads to liberation. – Sadhguru


Conscious action does not produce karma – reaction does. – Sadhguru


Whatever you do, just check – is it all about you, or is it for the wellbeing of All. This settles any confusion about good and bad karma. – Sadhguru


Karma functions through certain tendencies. But with some awareness and focus, you can push it in the direction that you wish. – Sadhguru


Old layers of karma can stick to you only if you keep adding new layers of karmic glue. – Sadhguru


Karma is not in your action – it is in your volition. It is not the content of your life but the context that creates karma. – Sadhguru

Of all kinds of karma, using occult forces for one’s own benefit or to the harm of others has the worst consequences for oneself. – Sadhguru


Karma is like old recordings that keep replaying. Yoga means to make life not just a replay but a profound possibility and experience. – Sadhguru


If you dismantle your karmic structure completely, you merge with existence. This is what mukti or ultimate liberation means – to become free from the very process of life, birth, and death. – Sadhguru


If your thought is powerful enough, if your visualization is powerful enough, it can even break the bonds of karma. – Sadhguru


Sadhana is done so that you create a certain sense of awareness, and you are hastening the process of the dissolution of karma so that your prarabdha gets finished faster and faster. – Sadhguru


You cross the limits of madness, then you become perfectly sane. You are born with the madness – the karma itself is madness. – Sadhguru


Karma is about shifting responsibility from heaven to yourself. In this, you become the very maker of your own destiny. – Sadhguru


Karma is your survival and your bondage. And if you handle it right, it can also be your liberation. – Sadhguru


If you rise above your likes and dislikes, your narrow ideas of “mine” and “not mine”, that is the end of karma. – Sadhguru

If you want to move in the direction of liberation, one of the first things that you need to do is to loosen the grip and shackle of karma. Otherwise, no movement will happen. – Sadhguru

By reflecting on these quotes, we gain a deeper understanding of karma’s principles, empowering us to make conscious decisions and cultivate a more purposeful approach to life.

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Chit Shakti Meditation for Health Guided by Sadhguru https://stillchemy.com/chit-shakti-meditation-for-health-sadhguru/ https://stillchemy.com/chit-shakti-meditation-for-health-sadhguru/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:40:00 +0000 https://stillchemy.com/?p=5908 What if just a few minutes of meditation each day could change the way you think, feel, and experience life? […]

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What if just a few minutes of meditation each day could change the way you think, feel, and experience life?

Meditation is more than a relaxation practice, it’s a powerful inner process that can transform the way you live. With consistent practice, you begin to experience greater clarity, emotional balance and a deep sense of calm and inner peace. As your awareness grows, your energy naturally moves toward what truly matters, bringing positive changes to your thoughts, actions and overall well-being.

Chit Shakti Meditation is a guided meditation created by Sadhguru that helps you consciously direct your energies in a positive way. It teaches you to use the power of your mind with greater awareness, allowing you to cultivate better health, inner balance, and create the life you truly wish for.

Everything in the universe, exists in our minds. Chit Shakti means using the power of our mind to create what we want in life. It is an effective way to use our mental power to attain what we desire and change ourselves for the better. It empowers us to transform our desires into reality.

Chit Shakti Meditation for Health

Among the Chit Shakti meditations for specific purposes, one is the Chit Shakti meditation for health. Others in the category are those for love, peace and success. As per their name, these specific meditations aim to harness the power of our mind to improve that particular aspect of our life, here, health.

In the Chit Shakti meditation for health, Sadhguru guides you into deep relaxation, wherein you are instructed to carry out deep inhalation and exhalation, and asked to tense and then relax your muscles, one body part at a time. It can be considered as a guided relaxation technique, in which you are guided into seeing every cell in your body healing and rejuvenating with the energy source within you, and into seeing your body glow with health and energy.

The intention of the Chit Shakti meditations for health, love, peace and success, is to give you a way to attain those specific goals, so that the progress toward enhancing your overall well-being gets easier.

To be able to practice these meditations anytime, download the Sadhguru app, so that you would be able to easily access the Chit Shakti meditations from anywhere, and based on your goal, you would be able to practice that particular type of Chit Shakti meditation.

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Chit Shakti Meditation for Success Guided by Sadhguru https://stillchemy.com/success-chit-shakti/ https://stillchemy.com/success-chit-shakti/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 11:14:00 +0000 https://stillchemy.com/?p=5977 Have you ever wondered why some people achieve their goals with remarkable clarity while others struggle despite working just as […]

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Have you ever wondered why some people achieve their goals with remarkable clarity while others struggle despite working just as hard?

The difference often lies not just in what they do, but in the state of mind from which they act. Meditation can be a life-changing practice, helping reduce stress, bring clarity, and create a deep sense of inner peace. As your mind becomes focused, your energies naturally align with what truly matters, enabling you to move toward your goals with confidence and purpose.

We all have dreams and aspirations — big or small — that are deeply meaningful. Chit Shakti Meditation for Success, created by Sadhguru, is a guided practice that helps you gain clarity about your intentions, visualize your desired outcome, and consciously direct your energies toward achieving your goals.

Chit Shakti Meditation Success

This meditation is like a guided relaxation technique, in which we are instructed to deeply inhale and exhale while tensing and relaxing the muscles, one body part at a time. While practicing this meditation, we are guided into manifesting our goals or desires in our mindscape, so that they may turn into reality. Chit Shakti meditations, as per Sadhguru, are powerful tools to create what we desire, in our mindscape, so that it can find manifestation in actuality. These meditations help us be the master of our destiny.

In the Chit Shakti meditation for success, Sadhguru guides us into setting three goals. He says, we should set a short-term goal, something that we wish to achieve in the next few months and focus on it, be specific about what we really want, hold it in our mind and see it being accomplished. Next, he says, we should set a medium-term goal, something that we wish to achieve in the next 2-3 years, be specific about it, see it clearly and see it being accomplished. Then we should set a long-term goal, something that we wish to attain in the next 10-15 years, be specific about it and see it being accomplished. He further states that we should prefer to have a more inclusive goal as our long-term goal and wish for everyone’s well-being as part of this goal. He says we should experience the joy and well-being that is created by visualizing the accomplishment of our goals.

Apart from Chit Shakti meditation for success discussed in this article, there are other Chit Shakti meditations namely, one for health, which helps us attain overall well-being, one for love which can be used to attain love, and Chit Shakti meditation for peace, which helps us achieve peace. If you download the Sadhguru app, it will be easier for you to access the Chit Shakti meditations and practice them, anywhere, anytime.

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