“It is action that makes a person great. Be great by your sádhaná, by your service, by your sacrifice.” — Shrii Shrii Anandamurti

This is a quote from my spiritual teacher. He always emphasized action as opposed to theory and said that yoga is 90% action and 10% theory. So, there is no need to read tons of books on the subject. Rather, you should do your spiritual practices (sadhana), serve other human beings and make some sacrifices for the good of humanity. Lots of good advice in a single sentence. Enjoy your day!

The mystic poet Rabindranath Tagore said this many years ago, and it is very true. Music plays an important part in all spiritual traditions. In yoga, the chanting of mantras is called “kiirtan” (commonly spelled “kirtan”). And it is the best way to prepare your mind for meditation.

So, if you have been having trouble doing silent meditation. Why don’t you sing before you meditate. Don ‘t worry if you have a good voice or a bad voice. It doesn’t matter. This is something from your heart. Try it with the mantra “Baba Nam Kevalam”

Here is a video, with beautiful images and the mantra. Why don’t you watch the video, sing along and then do meditation. Try it you will like it!

Many people like to go on long trips to holy sites to try to “find God” but according to yoga this is not necessary. You don’t have to travel anywhere, at least in an outward direction. You have to travel inside and you will find what you are looking for.

This is how my spiritual teacher, Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, describes it:

“The Supreme Consciousness is there in you as the oil is in the oilseed. Crush the seed through spiritual practice (sádhaná) and you attain Him; separate the mind from Consciousness and you will see that the resplendence of the Supreme Consciousness illuminates your whole inner being. He is there like butter in curd; churn it and He will appear from within. Churn your mind through spiritual practice and God will appear like butter from curd. He is like a subterranean river in you. Remove the sands of mind and you will find the clear, cool waters within.”

(Subháśita Saḿgraha IV, 126)

If you are interested in this spiritual approach to yoga, then vist the meditation website of Ananda Marga