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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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The 5 qualities of lifelong commitment, patience, perseverance, faith, and trust are needed for ___________ progress?

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spiritual

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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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_____________ strengthen us, helping us grow and become resilient benefit us on the path of yoga.

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Obstacles

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

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transforms

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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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In the beginning was ________, meaning ‘emptiness’ or ‘the void,’ which contains immense potential energy.

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Shūnyākāsha

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As creation began, the divine consciousness manifested as the sound ________.

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OM

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The three aspects of divine energy in OM are ________ Shakti (creation), ________ Shakti (preservation), and ________ Shakti (transformation).

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Brahmā, Vishnu, Shiva

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From OM emerged two primary forces: ________ (consciousness) and ________ (primordial nature).

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Purusha, Prakriti

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The three Gunas are: ________ (activity), ________ (inertia), and ________ (harmony).

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Rajas, Tamas, Sattva

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The five Tattvas are: ________ (earth), ________ (water), ________ (fire), ________ (air), and ________ (space).

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Prithvī, Āpas, Tejas, Vāyu, Ākāsha

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At death, the Tattvas detach and return to the ________, while the soul continues its journey.

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Cosmos

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The soul moves through the cycle of rebirth called ________ __ _______, ‘The Wheel of Rebirth and Death.’

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Chorasi Kā Chakra

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Humans are unique because they possess ________, the intellect that allows them to understand God and realize their potential.

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Buddhi

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The supreme state of Samādhi is when ________, ________, and ________ become one.

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Knower, Knowledge, Object of Knowledge

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The two spiritual Tattvas are ________ Tattva (leads creation from darkness to light) and ________ Tattva (the divine Self).

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Anupada, Ādi

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Self-Realized Masters are called __________________ __________ (knowers of Brahman) and ________ ________ (knowers of the Tattvas).

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Brahmanishta Shrotria, Tattva Darshi

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According to Indian philosophy, living beings are divided into ________ (air), ________ (land), and ________ (water).

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Nabha Chara, Thala Chara, Jala Chara

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The four types of birth are: ________ (womb), ________ (egg), ________ (division), and ________ (seed).

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Jarāyuja, Andaja, Svedaja, Udbhijja

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Yoga accelerates development by imparting knowledge of life’s ________ and ________.

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Purpose, Potential

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Jīvātmā refers to the ________, the individual soul that identifies with the body, mind, and thoughts.

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Soul

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Ātmā is the divine ________ of life within every living being and is identical in nature to Paramātmā.

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Light

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Paramātmā is the Supreme Principle, also called _____, Supreme Self, Love, Truth, or Reality.

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God

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Jīvātmā is like a ______ that emerges from the ocean of existence and eventually returns to the unity of Ātmā.

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Wave

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The reason the individual soul separates from God is due to ___________ ______, which means “the will to exist.”

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Ahamkāra (ego)

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Just as water in clouds appears different from water in the ________, the individual appears different from God, but this division is only external.

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ocean

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The purpose of life is the ongoing development and enlightenment of _________________, culminating in the union of Jīvātmā with Ātmā.

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consciousness

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Enlightenment means no part of __________________ remains in darkness, and the individual realizes their divine nature.

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Consciousness

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Ātmā is like ______ or space—it is indivisible, indestructible, and always unified.

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light

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The true Self, or Ātmā, is ________, ________, and ________, meaning truth, consciousness, and bliss.

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Sat, Chit, Ānanda

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The only true reality within us is the ________. Everything else is temporary and unreal.

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ātmā

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Ātmā is ________________, the knower of past, present, and future, and ____________, the conscious witness of everything.

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Trikāladarshi, Chaitanya

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According to Yoga philosophy, the question “Who am I?” leads to the realization that you are not the body, mind, or thoughts, but the eternal, infinite ______.

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Ātmā

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The law of ________ ensures that every action we take will come back to us in the same way it was sent out.

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Karma

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Only humans can consciously shape their lives because they have _______________ and free will.

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discrimination

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________ can be created through thoughts, words, actions we perform, and actions done under our instructions.

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Karma

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After death, the body decays, but the ability to ____ no longer exists.

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act

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________ Karma is the total accumulated karma from all of our past lives.

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Sanchita

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______________ Karma is the portion of accumulated karma that has ripened and appears as challenges in the current life.

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Prārabdha

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_____________ Karma refers to the karma we create in our present life, shaping our future.

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Kriyamāna

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Just as planting an apple seed yields an apple tree, the seeds of our actions produce the appropriate ________.

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effect

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Actions performed __________________ have lighter karmic consequences than those done knowingly and intentionally.

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unconsciously

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__________ karma generates healing and purifying energy, while negative karma creates destructive energy.

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Positive

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A spiritual ________ can help us understand and navigate the effects of karma.

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master

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Through ___________ actions, prayer, mantra, and meditation, we can reduce the impact of karma.

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positive

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The purpose of life is to gain correct _______________ and insight to resolve karma and progress spiritually.

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knowledge

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____________ karma arises from harmful qualities such as anger, hatred, jealousy, and greed.

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Negative

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After death, everything is left behind except the ________ of our actions.

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quality

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________ is a fact, and humans have the unique opportunity to progress toward liberation.

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Rebirth

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The ultimate purpose of karma is to guide

the soul toward enlightenment and _______________ (moksha).

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liberation

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The ________ is the physical body influenced by food, environment, and human interactions.

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Annamaya Kosha

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The sheath of cosmic energy that forms our aura and is nourished by Prāna is called ________.

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Prānamaya Kosha

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The mental energy sheath, described as infinite and powerful, is known as ________.

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Manomaya Kosha

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According to Vedanta, ”________” means “The whole world exists in your mind.”

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Mano Mātra Jagat

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The intellectual body that is shaped by upbringing, education, and experiences is called ________.

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Vigyānamaya Kosha

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The subtlest sheath, also known as the “body of bliss,” is called ________.

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Ānandamaya Kosha

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________ is the term for the eternal, unlimited feeling of supreme joy that is independent of external conditions.

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Mahā Ānanda

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________ (wisdom) is required to free oneself from the Ānandamaya Kosha.

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Gyāna

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The process of releasing the Ātmā from the limitations of the Koshas is called ________.

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Moksha

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The five Koshas are compared to the skins of an ________, with the Self as the essence beneath.

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onion

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The Koshas store our ________ (actions ) and ________ ( memories & experiences ), which act as barriers between the soul and the universal Self.

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karmas, samskāras

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The physical body (Annamaya Kosha) thrives on a ________ diet, while meat, alcohol, and drugs weaken vitality.

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sattvic

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The intellectual body should use both ________ (reason) and ________ (discrimination) to make wise decisions.

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buddhi, viveka

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Lasting contentment is achieved only through union with the ________, not through temporary pleasures.

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Self

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The Koshas are necessary for earthly existence, but mental purification and ________ are required to transcend them.

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development

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The four inner senses, known as ________, are Manas (Mind), Buddhi (Intellect), Chitta (Consciousness), and Ahamkāra (Ego).

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Antahkaranas

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________, the mind, is the realm of desires, feelings, and thoughts, acting as the link between the subconscious and conscious.

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Manas

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The mind does not judge or make choices; it indiscriminately records impressions like a _______ _______.

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video camera

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________, the intellect, assesses and filters sensory impressions, deciding what reaches consciousness and what remains in the subconscious.

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Buddhi

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The ethical and non-personal principle of Buddhi that judges right from wrong is called ________.

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Viveka

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Viveka leads to the realization that material reality is ________ and guides us toward the Absolute.

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relative

112
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Buddhi develops through logical knowledge from life experiences and through ________, reflection, and meditation.

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concentration

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________, consciousness, forms the basis of our perceptions and is shaped by upbringing, culture, and education.

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Chitta

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The ego, known as ________, creates the illusion of separateness by linking all feelings, perceptions, and desires to ‘I am the doer.’

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Ahamkāra

115
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Vedānta philosophy teaches us to see the ________ behind the variety of appearances, overcoming the illusion of separateness created by the ego.

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unity

116
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Only by realizing unity within our consciousness can we overcome the barrier of the ________ and find unity in the Ātmā.

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ego

117
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The mantra ____ ____ ____ _____ _____ ______ _____ _____ _____ ______ helps overcome the ego by placing all actions in God’s hands, reminding us that ‘I am not the doer. It is God who does through me. God alone is the doer.’

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NĀHAM KARTĀ PRABHU DĪP KARTĀ MAHĀPRABHU DĪP KARTĀ HI KEVALAM

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The three ________ on the spiritual path are Mala, Vikshepa, and Āvarana.

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obstacles

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________ means impurity, both physical and mental, which darkens the mind.

A

Mala

120
Q

________ refers to internal and external disturbances that disrupt our focus and peace.

A

Vikshepa

121
Q

________ is the “curtain of not knowing” that clouds our consciousness and prevents self-awareness.

A

Āvarana

122
Q

The allegory for the three obstacles compares the hidden truth to a ________ at the bottom of a dirty, turbulent, and covered bowl of water.

A

coin

123
Q

Mental impurities (Mala) are purified through ________, mantra, and prayer.

A

Satsang

124
Q

Inner disturbances (Vikshepa) are counteracted with a positive mental attitude, relaxation, concentration, and ________.

A

meditation

125
Q

The veil of ignorance (Āvarana) is removed through faith and trust in the words of the ________ and holy scriptures.

A

Master

126
Q

The young lion in the story believed it was a ________ because of its upbringing and self-image.

A

goat

127
Q

The lion in the parable represents our true nature, which is the ________.

A

Ātma (Self)

128
Q

The elderly couple in the story missed the pile of ________ due to their ignorance, symbolizing how Āvarana blinds us to divine opportunities.

A

gold

129
Q

A practice to overcome Mala, Vikshepa, and Āvarana is ________, a small resolve that develops willpower and spiritual growth.

A

Anupāsana

130
Q

The term “Anupāsana” comes from “Anu,” meaning a tiny part, and ________, which means to follow, perform, or practice.

A

Upāsana

131
Q

One way to practice Anupāsana is to reduce unhealthy __________, such as drinking fewer cups of coffee.

A

habits

132
Q

Another form of Anupāsana involves doing something for ________ or animals, such as feeding birds or woodland creatures.

A

nature

133
Q

When performing Anupāsana, you should think: “I am not the ________. It is God who is doing through me.”

A

doer

134
Q

The practice of Anupāsana, even in small gestures, bears _____ _____ through the grace of God.

A

rich fruit

135
Q

The Six Treasures help us overcome the influences of the Tritāpas and the barriers of ________, ________, and ________.

A

Mala, Vikshepa, and Āvarana

136
Q

The four inner foes that prevent us from discovering our inner treasures are:
• KĀMA – ________
• KRODHA – ________
• MOHA – ________
• LOBHA – ________

A

KĀMA – passion
KRODHA – anger
MOHA – delusion
LOBHA – greed

137
Q

The main cause of mental, psychic, or physical suffering is ________, which leads to attachments, fear, and other negative emotions.

A

MOHA (delusion)

138
Q

The six treasures (Shatsampatti) are:
• SHAMA – Inner ________ and calmness.
• DAMA – ________-control over senses, thoughts, and emotions.
• SHRADDHĀ – ________ in oneself, the path, and the Master.
• UPARATI – Rising above fear and ________.
• TITIKSHĀ – ________ and inner strength.
• SAMĀDHĀNA – Inner ________ and focus on one’s goal.

A

SHAMA – silence
DAMA – Self-control
SHRADDHĀ – Trust
UPARATI – dependence
TITIKSHĀ – Equanimity
SAMĀDHĀNA – composure

139
Q

SHRADDHĀ means trust. A lack of trust leads to ________, which can destroy relationships and personal growth.

A

doubt

140
Q

UPARATI teaches that attachment to material things creates fear. A wealthy person surrounded by guards is actually a ________ of their possessions.

A

prisoner

141
Q

TITIKSHĀ reminds us that everything in life is temporary, but the only thing that is unchanging and eternal is the ________.

A

Self

142
Q

SAMĀDHĀNA teaches us to remain detached and observe our emotions. The saying, “When the waves are high one should not dive into the sea for pearls,” reminds us to wait until our inner waves have ________ before making decisions.

A

quietened

143
Q

The second aspect of SAMĀDHĀNA is self-inquiry. Questions like “Who has created this world and for what purpose?” and “What is my purpose in life?” help us connect with our ________ consciousness.

A

higher

144
Q

According to the teachings, if we trust in our Master and remove doubts, we can recognize the ________ and understand the meaning behind all difficulties and suffering.

A

truth

145
Q

Pravritti refers to living amidst worldly duties with the senses and actions directed towards the _______ world.

A

external

146
Q

Nivritti is the path of turning _______ towards spiritual contemplation.

A

within

147
Q

In Pravritti, thoughts mainly turn towards worldly things like _______ and _______.

A

pleasure, hobbies

148
Q

The true goal of life is not to enjoy the world but to connect with the _______ and the _______.

A

Self, eternal truth

149
Q

The ultimate path out of Māyā (illusion) is through _______.

A

Nivritti

150
Q

In Nivritti, true wealth lies in a peaceful heart and _______.

A

contentment

151
Q

The two branches of life are Pravritti (which bends towards the _______) and Nivritti (which ascends towards _______).

A

world, divine consciousness

152
Q

A spiritually mature person prefers _______ (company of good people) over worldly distractions.

A

Satsang

153
Q

People who follow Pravritti often chase worldly pleasures but are never truly _______.

A

satisfied

154
Q

The Mahārāja Jaswant Singh story emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one’s good intentions _______.

A

immediately

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