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Hidden Power In Humans Flashcards

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The science of yoga given to us by the seers and sages through divine inspiration & meditative vision forms the basis of all the great religions of the world uses practical method of deliverance.

The 3 basic principles are?

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  1. That we ourselves are responsible for our fate and happiness in life
  2. That within us lies the ability to free ourselves from the sorrows of life
  3. That lasting happiness is only found in union with the divine Self.
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The world perceived by the senses is only a very small part of the spectrum of our consciousness; unconscious and invisible energies and powers form the real source of …

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our thoughts and actions.

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To become aware of these still yet unconscious levels of the personality and the influences and laws that affect them, is the first step on the path to …

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Self-Knowledge and Self-Realisation.

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This also means to gradually shed the little, restrictive ego with its countless covers of education, habit and convention and to follow the divine Self, which is our …

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True nature

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The sense and purpose of this human life lies in gaining knowledge of and realising our _____ and ___________ ____.

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true and immortal Self.

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Every person has within them the basis for a fulfilled and happy life, and the path is open to everyone who earnestly seeks truth.

Guidance from a self realized master is required.

Only when we have mastered ourselves can we influence our …

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Destiny

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Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda (Swāmījī), System “Yoga in Daily Life”, provides a profound insight into the functioning of the energy centres and the powers hidden within that determine our destiny.

He instructs us not to look outside, but to find them within ourselves. Rather than merely imparting theoretical knowledge Swāmijī encourages us to experience the divine reality for ourselves.

Guided by his instructions we are shown the way to liberation from?

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the cycle of death and rebirth.

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Awaken the inner powers within can be used for our own well being & the ________ of the whole world!

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blessings

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Through _____ we are able to awaken these inner power centres and make them accessible.

With the help of these dormant energies it is possible for us to achieve what we so dearly desire; a purposeful existence living in peace, harmony and happiness.

Through these power centres we get in touch with the spiritual powers in the cosmos and recognise our original nature, our true Self.

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Yoga

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Yoga means “_______”. Yoga teaches us to live in unity and harmony, with tolerance and respect for all living beings in the natural world.

Yoga Masters throughout the whole world endeavour to create unity amongst all humans, which is a prerequisite for world peace.

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Union

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Yoga is a _______ of body, mind, consciousness and soul.

It is the source of all wisdom and all religions. Yoga makes it possible for every human to discover the real purpose of life and their own true nature.

Those who have recognised and experienced their own inner truth will never again wage war or use force against others.

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science

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Yoga leads us to an understanding of our _________ with all living beings and the whole of creation.

We learn that every injury we inflict on another inevitably comes back to us; that every positive action and every positive thought brings happiness to others as well as to ourselves.

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Oneness

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Be mindful of the ______ you consume, consider weather its positive or negative.

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Media

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All living beings on this planet are of divine origin, and therefore each form of life should be shown great respect.

This is why, in Yoga, we are not only against the killing of humans but also the killing and consumption of ________.

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Animals

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My divine Master, Srī Mahāprabhujī said:

“Love each and every living being at least as much as you love ______.”

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Yourself

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My divine Master, Srī Mahāprabhujī said:

“Love each and every living being at least as much as you love __________.”

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Yourself

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The commandment “Thou shall not ______” includes all of God’s creatures, not just humans.

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Kill

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The writer and humanist, Leo Tolstoy, prophesied

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“As long as there are slaughterhouses, there will also be battlefields.”

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World Peace can only be realised when humans come to understand this___________ _____________ and stop inflicting pain and death upon countless innocent animals.

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universal connection

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The mightiest power in humans is the power of _______.

Through this each one of us is able to contribute something worthwhile to the planet and its recovery, and shape the future so that we humans can continue to live on this earth.

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Thought

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Srī Mahāprabhujī impressed on the minds of his disciples that:

“Complete Self-Realisation occurs only through ______.”

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Love

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Peaceful co-existence will only be realized when the different religions of this globe exhibit tolerance, and show respect equally to all other peoples and nations.

In reality there is only …

one religion: _________

one nation: ________ ____

one God: ___ ________ ____

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one religion: Humanity

one nation: Mankind and

one God: the Universal God

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The author life goal is through yoga to awaken the belief of ____ & respect and love for one another.

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god

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The System “Yoga in Daily Life”

The physical and breathing exercises of Yoga , which help us to achieve and maintain health and promote long life, are only a very small part of this comprehensive system.

This book deals specifically with the ________ aspects of Yoga, the goal of which is God-Realisation - union of the individual consciousness with the divine consciousness.

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spiritual

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In its original sense _______ means the all-pervading, eternally awake consciousness that keeps the entire Cosmos in balance. Yoga is as old as the Universe itself and represents the principles of truth, love and consciousness, forming the “building plan” of the whole Universe.

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Yoga

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In the Bhagavad Gītā, one of the authentic sources of Yoga, Lord Krishna says to his disciple Arjuna (4/1):

“I will now reveal to you the knowledge of Yoga which I previously gave to the Sun God.”

The knowledge given to the Sun God is the light of _______ – meaning consciousness and life. And when the first ray of the sun shone on the planet it brought with it consciousness and life.

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Yoga

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To realise Yoga means to achieve Self-Realisation, which is identical to _____-Realisation.

Realisation of, and union with, God is to experience oneself as a part of God. With this realisation the individual soul (Jīvātmā) is united with the Self (Ātmā), which is its origin; and as the Ātmā is part of the Supreme Self (Paramātmā) they are therefore in essence the same. And so, at the end, the “little i of the ego” dissolves in the Divine Self, just like a raindrop in the ocean.

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God

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The path that leads us to the experience and realisation of this ___________ is also called “Yoga”.

In this sense Yoga is described as a scientific system of physical, breathing, concentration and meditation practices, as well as ethical rules for living.

These practices and principles were revealed and transmitted by God to the sages and seers (Rishis) of India in their meditations many thousands of years ago.

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oneness

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The path that leads us to the experience and realisation of this _______ is also called “Yoga”.

In this sense Yoga is described as a scientific system of physical, breathing, concentration and meditation practices, as well as ethical rules for living.

These practices and principles were revealed and transmitted by God to the sages and seers (Rishis) of India in their meditations many thousands of years ago.

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oneness

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In view of the varying predispositions and interests of people, the Rishis outlined four main Yoga paths:

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Bhakti Yoga - Bhakti Yogis offer their love and devotion to that form of God worshipped by them.
Karma Yoga - Karma Yogis worship God through their selfless service for all living beings.
Rāja Yoga - Rāja Yogis awaken the supreme consciousness within through discipline and meditation.
Gyāna Yoga - Gyāna Yogis strive for knowledge of the impersonal divine principle.

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In view of the varying predispositions and interests of people, the Rishis outlined four main Yoga paths:

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Bhakti Yoga - Bhakti Yogis offer their love and devotion to that form of God worshipped by them.
Karma Yoga - Karma Yogis worship God through their selfless service for all living beings.
Rāja Yoga - Rāja Yogis awaken the supreme consciousness within through discipline and meditation.
Gyāna Yoga - Gyāna Yogis strive for knowledge of the impersonal divine principle.

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The four spiritual paths of yoga are inextricably linked to one another and lead to the same goal - to Self-Knowledge and God-Realisation, to ______ _____ _____ _______ ____________

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union with the cosmic consciousness.

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The Indian Rishis who possessed insight into the past, present and future, predicted that______ ____, the path of devotion to God, would be especially important for the people of Kali Yuga, the age we are currently living in.

The spiritual development of Bhakti Yogis takes place in a very natural way, just like a child who has complete trust in its parents to provide for it, love it and give it protection.

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Bhakti Yoga

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The System ____ ____ _____ _____ shows us how to connect Bhakti Yoga with the other three Yoga paths in our everyday life, within the family and the workplace.

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“Yoga in Daily Life”

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The System ____ ____ _____ _____ shows us how to connect Bhakti Yoga with the other three Yoga paths in our everyday life, within the family and the workplace.

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“Yoga in Daily Life”

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We are able to achieve the goal of ______-__________ through our sincere devotion to God, by developing unconditional love for all living beings, by offering practical and selfless help to all of those in need, by constant spiritual practice, purification of our consciousness and self-mastery.

May this book show the way to the Supreme Consciousness for all spiritual seekers.

With blessing

Mahāmandaleshwar Paramhans Swāmī Maheshwarānanda
Vienna, August 2001

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Self realization

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Why read the book carefully before practicing Kundalini Yoga?

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To fully understand the chakras and prepare for the practice.

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Why is a realized yoga master important in learning the way?

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They guide you safely and effectively through mantras and techniques.

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What 5 qualities are needed for spiritual progress?

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Lifelong commitment, patience, perseverance, faith, and trust.

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What three steps are essential for any journey according to hidden power in humas?

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Know your starting point, set your goal, and pick the right path.

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How do obstacles benefit us on the path of yoga?

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They strengthen us, helping us grow and become resilient.

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What’s the difference between knowing and realizing a goal in yoga?

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Realizing a goal transforms you; just knowing it doesn’t.

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How is reaching a spiritual goal like creating art?

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Both require persistence to turn inner vision into reality.

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What role does a Master play in overcoming life’s challenges?

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They guide you from suffering to joy, beyond life’s hardships.

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What does ‘pulling an elephant through a needle’s eye’ mean?

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It’s about shrinking the ego to transcend its limits.

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