If Patanjali had been a woman, he may have sounded a lot like Nischala Joy Devi. An internationally renowned yoga teacher, she is the author of The Secret Power of Yoga, a book in which she uncovers the “heart...
Over the next several editions of of Yantra Sadvipra, we will be including an article in the series ‘The Experience of Spiritual Practice’. In each case the authors will be given a brief to talk about mediation and spiritual...
Our pioneer forebears have been described as hardy, independent and multi-skilled, characteristics which have contributed to the people we are today.
How different from the culture of dependency being cultivated by today’s globalised world. One of the main drivers of...
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About two years ago, Sanjay Mahato and I became aware of how many local kiirtan groups were singing more rang or ‘popular song melodies’1 rather than the traditional Rāṛhi kiirtans. We decided, to hold a kiirtan competition with...
Chetana, mother of Jai & Rahika. Living in Melbourne. Grew up in India in a Margii family.
YS: Chetana, you grew up in a Margii family in India, at a time when Baba was still physicality present. What sort of...
Our body is an essential dimension of our spirituality. By re-examining our understanding of the relationship between the body and spirituality, I believe that we can develop deeper and more authentic sadhana. As a community, integrating embodiment more fully...
Family life and spirituality intertwine in interesting and challenges ways for Margiis, often with unexpected blessings.
In this series of articles, I asked Margiis from both a Western and Eastern background, what their experiences of family life has been like,...
Introduction
In this article on kiirtan, I shall explore some of the writings of P.R. Sarkar on kiirtan and its place of origin. If one was asked how long do you think that kiirtan has been popular, most people probably...
As a wholetimer I make a point of wearing my uniform wherever I go. I think it’s important. All too often we make the excuse of not being able to do so, citing local cultural, religious or legal restrictions....
Yes it was true that the name of that Sector was changed from Sydney sector to Suva sector. The reason for this that at that time the Sectorial Secretary was Dada Paritoshanada. His visa was refused so he has...