Wednesday 24 September 2008

Sudarshan Kriya - Benefits

The masterpiece of the the Art of Living Course is a powerful breathing-based technique called Sudarshan Kriya, or the healing breath. (The practice goes by this Sanskrit name in whatever language the program is taught throughout the world.) One of the breath's great secrets is that for every feeling or emotion there is a corresponding rhythm in the breath. Sudarshan Kriya incorporates specific natural rhythms of breath to release stress and bring the mind to the present moment.

Benefits of Sudarshan Kriya

* Greater creativity and clarity of mind
* Reduced stress and tension
* More ease and joy in personal relationships

Sudarshan Kriya - The Process

Sudardshan kriya involves regulating one's breath to the sounds of So-hum ('So' for inhale and 'hum' for exhale). The entire kriya involves multiple rounds with each round having long, medium and short inhalation and exhalations with varying rhythms and intensities.

Sudarshan Kriya is accompanied by certain other breathing techniques like Ujjayi Pranayama and the Bhastrika Pranayama, which proponents claim help in quelling the turmoil of the mind.

The process also involves the infusion of a maximum amount of oxygen to the cells, which helps in the release of neuropeptides that regularize Abnormal Brain Wave patterns in patients suffering from neural disorders.

Sudarshan Kriya - Origin

(Sanskrit: su = right, darshan = vision, kriya means purifying action); is a rhythmical breathing process that is said to have been revealed to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar during a spell of silent meditation that he had gone into for 10 days in 1982. The theory is that the kriya allows a healthy and pleasant mind to produce chemical messengers, which travel from the nervous system to the immune system, resulting in the overall betterment of both body and mind.

Sudarshan Kriya - An Overview

"When you cannot handle the mind directly, it can be handled through breath. The mind is like a kite and breath, the string." - Sri Sri.

It always is mind over matter. The quality of our life is determined by the state of our mind. If the mind is at ease, we are able to perform all our duties whether household, professional or social with ease too. The question is how do we keep the mind, which keeps flitting between regrets about the past and worries about the future, happy.

Sudarshan Kriya is the process that helps in infusing the body with energy and harmonize the natural rhythms of the body, mind, and emotions.

Official Web site

Here are AOL's official Web sites:

www.srisri.org - Guruji's official Web site
www.artofliving.org - The Art of Living Foundation's Web site

On Spirituality

Guruji interviewed by CNN in their quest for spirituality during the 25th anniversary of the Art of Living Foundation..

Visit to Iraq

Guruji took his peace and non violence message to Iraq. Here's his interview..

Monday 22 September 2008

The Art Of Living - Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Gopala Radha Lola

Gopala Radha Lola (2)

Jai Murali Lola Nandalala (2)
Gopala Radha Lola (2)

Keshava Madhava Janardhana (2)
Vanamala Brindavana Bala (2)
Murali Lola Nandalala
Jai Murali Lola Nandalala

Gopala Radha Lola
Murali Lola Nandalala
Jai Murali Lola Nandalala
Gopala Radha Lola

Anand Mohan Niranjana (2)
Vanamala Brindavana Bala (2)
Murali Lola Nandalala
Jai Murali Lola Nandalala

Gopala Radha Lola
Murali Lola Nandalala
Jai Murali Lola Nandalala
Gopala Radha Lola

Sriman Narayan

These lyrics come straight from the heart and out of the memory box.. I may have omitted a few words or swapped them.. Do comment in case you see incorrect lyrics..

Sriman narayan, bhaj man narayan (2)
Sriman narayan narayan narayan

Brahma narayan, Vishnu narayan (2)
Shiv narayan narayan narayan

Mata narayan, Pita narayan (2)
Guru narayan narayan narayan

Tujhme narayan, Mujhme narayan (2)
Sabme narayan narayan narayan

Yahan narayan, Wahan narayan (2)
Jahan dekhun wahan dekhun mein to narayan...

Chhoti Chhoti Gaiya Chhoti Chhoti Gwal

Chhoti Chhoti Gaiya, Chhote Chhote Gwal
Chhoto so Mero Madan Gopal … … …
Aage Aage Gaiya, Pichhe Pichhe Gwal,
Bich me Mero Madan Gopal… … … Chhoti Chhoti…
Kari Kari Gaiya, Gore Gore Gwal,
Shyam Varan Mero Madan Gopal… …Chhoti Chhoti…
Ghas Khaye Gaiya, Doodh Piye Gwal,
Makkhan Khaye Mero Madan Gopal… Chhoti Chhoti…
Chhoti Chhoti Lakhuti, Chhote Chhote Haath
Bansi Bajaye Mero Madan Gopal… …Chhoti Chhoti…
Chhoti Chhoti Sakhiya, Madhuvan Vaat
Raas Rachaye Mero Madan Gopal… … Chhoti Chhoti

Vikram Bhaiyya - Govinda Hare Gopala Hare

Govinda Hare Gopala Hare from Vikram Bhaiyya's album - Krishna..

Om Namah Shivaye Chanting

A completely different version of Om Namah Shivaye chanting that you have ever heard.. Very soothing and excellent for meditation..

The voice seems to be that of Chitra ji.. but am not sure.. let me know in case you think so too..

Why Sudarshan Kriya

There is a rhythm in nature. Seasons come and go. Similarly, our body also has its own rhythm. Our breath follows a pattern, so do our emotions and thoughts.

All these rhythms arise from our being, which has its own rhythm.

In Sudarshan Kriya, we get into the rhythm of our being and see how our being is permeating our emotions, our thoughts, our breath and our bodies. Soon, every cell of our body becomes alive and releases all the toxins and negative emotions it has stored from times past. Once again, we are able to smile from our hearts.

Nitin Limaye & Vikram Hazra - Naiharwa

Nitin Bhaiyya - Om Namah Shivaye

Nitin Bhaiyya singing On Namah Shivaye.. very melodious..

Nitin Bhaiyya - Hari Sundar Nand Mukunda

Just in case I did not mention.. you will Guruji singing in sync with Nitin bhaiyya.. simply amazing!


Guruji's Pics - Another smiling pic

Guruji's Pics - Guruji meditating

Guruji meditating..

Guruji's Pics - His innocent smile...

This one has a very innocent smile..

Guruji's Pics - Singing Bhajan

Guruji's mesmerising pic while singing a bhajan...

Guruji's Pics

A beautiful pic where Bhanu Di applies tilak to Guruji..

Sunday 21 September 2008

Chitra Roy - Yaadien

Watch Chitraji perform live.. Yaadien - a collection of beautiful old songs for charity.

Chitra Roy - Satya Nam Shree Vahe Guru

Enjoy Chitraji singing..

Guruji - Sundaranna

Guruji singing Sundaranna.. Take a look

Saturday 20 September 2008

Nitin Bhaiyya - Naiharwa

Naiharwa sung by Nityapragyaji...

Friday 19 September 2008

What is Happiness?

Even the most mundane things in life can become the most beautiful experiences
if viewed with a different perspective, if tackled differently.

It is our ATTITUDE that brings us happiness in most cases than the actual object of joy. Making best of life's situations, being content with what we have can bring us everlasting happiness.

Anavataran - Vasudevaya

Anavataran - Ganesh Om

Anavataran - Krishna Manohara

Tu mane ya na mane dildara

Tu mane ya na mane dildara
Asa ne tenu rab manaya

Das hor keda rab da dwara
Asa ne tenu rab manaya

Koi kashi koi makke janda
Koi kumbh vich ja dhakke khanda
Paya jag te khule vich sara
Tugh bin jeena bhi kya jeena
Teri chaukhat mera madina
Kahin aur na sajda gavara

Asane tenu rab manya
Tu mane ya na mane

Haste haste har gam sehna
Raagi teri rada mein rehna
Tune mughko shikaya hai yara

Asane tenu rab manya

Mein hoon manzil

Mein hoon manzil, mein hoon safar bhi,
Mein hi musafir hoon….mein hi musafir hoon
Mein hoon manzil, mein hoon safar bhi,
Mein hi musafir hoon….mein hi musafir hoon

Mein hoon dristi, mein hoon shristi
Mein darshak jaaun, mein darshak jaaun

Mein hoon radha, mein hoon yashodha
Mein hoon Krishna kanhahiya
Mein hoon bhakti, mein hoon bhagwan
Mujhe mein hi saara…

Mein hoon manzil, mein hoon safar bhi,
Mein hi musafir hoon….mein hi musafir hoon

Guru ka guru hoon, cheela ko cheela
Gyaan bhaya akhil
Tan ki saans hoon, Mann ka maujadgi,
Aatma roop nirdoshi, aatma roop madhoshi

Mein hoon manzil, mein hoon safar bhi,
Mein hi musafir hoon….mein hi musafir hoon

Mandir bhi hoon, murat bhi hoon
Mein hoon swayen pujari
Roop bhi hoon, aaroop bhi hoon,
Kaal ka hoon adhikari, Kal ka hoon adhikari

Mein hoon manzil, mein hoon safar bhi,
Mein hi musafir hoon….mein hi musafir hoon

Jag mein hoon, jivan mein hoon
Shudh brahma avinashi,
Agama agochar…adi purush,
Ek hoon mein anaami

Mein hoon manzil, mein hoon safar bhi,
Mein hi musafir hoon….mein hi musafir hoon

Prem praiyasi, peetam mein hoon
Tujh mein, mein hoon samaya
Mujh mein tumko hi paaya

Mein hoon manzil, mein hoon safar bhi,
Mein hi musafir hoon….mein hi musafir hoon
Mein hoon manzil, mein hoon safar bhi,
Mein hi musafir hoon….mein hi musafir hoon

Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu

Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu
Guru Devo Maheshwaraha
Guru Sakshat Parabrahma
Tasmayshree Gurave Namaha

Jai Guru OmKara

Jai guru omkara, Jaya Jaya sadguru omkara, om

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiva
Hara Hara Hara Mahadeva, Shiva Shiva Shiva Sadashiva

Jai guru omkara………………

Narayana narayana

Narayan Narayan jai jai govind hare
Narayan Narayan jai jai gopal hare
Jai jai govinda hare, Jai jai gopal hare

Narayan narayan narayan narayan narayan
Jai jai govind hare jai jai gopal hare

Hey nand nand gopala

Hey nand nand gopala
Anand nand gopala

Hey nand nand anand nand
Yadunand nand gopala

Hey nand nand gopala…..

Sri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare

Sri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare
He Natha Narayana Vasudeva
He Natha Narayana Vasudeva
He Natha Narayana Vasudeva
Govinda Bholo Hari Gopala Bholo
Radha Rama Hari Gopala Bholo

Thursday 18 September 2008

Lambodara

Lambodara Hey Vigneshwara
Shambo kumara Vigneshwara
Ambika Tanaya Om kareshwar
Hey Ramba Hey Ramba Vigneshwara

Mourya re bappa mourya re
Ganapati Bappa Mourya, Mangal Moorthy Mourya

Achutam Keshavam

Achutam keshavam krishna damodaran ram narayanam janaki vallaham
kaun kehte hai bhagwaan aate nahi? tum meera ke jaise bulate nahi.
achutam...
kaun kehte hai bhagwaan khaate nahi? ber shabri ke jaise khilate nahi.
achutam...
kaun kehte hai bhagwaan sote nahi? maa yashoda ke jaise sulate nahi.
achutam...
kaun kehte hai bhagwaan naachte nahi? gopiyon ki tarah tum nachaate nahi..
achutam...

Guru Avatar

Kadam Kadam Leete Hue Teri Yaad Aaati Hai
Jahan Bhi Dhekhoon Vahan Bhi To Tu Hi Tu Hi
Guruji Aap Hi To Avatar Ho
Brahma Vishnu Ganesha Govind Allah Buddha Maheshwara
Aap Hi In Sab Ke Swaroop Ho
Guruji Aap Hi To Avatar Ho
Aapki Roshani Se Hum Chalte Hain
Aur Aapke Pyar Se Hum Sab Jeete Hain
Guruji Aap Hi To Avatar Ho
Guruji Aap Hi To Bhagawan Ho

Krishna Manohar

Krishna Manohar Gokulanandana Govardhanodhara Muralidhara Shyam
Mukunda Murari Nanda Kishora Gopimanohara Muralidhara Shyam
Jai Jai Vitthala Vitthala Vithala Vitthala Vitthala Vithala Vitthala

Om Namah Shivaya

Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya
Shivaya Namah Om Shivaya Namah Om
Namah Om Namah Om Namah Om Namah Om
Namah Om Namah Om Namah Om Namah Om
Sarveshwaraya Namah Om Parameshwaraya Namah Om
Lingeshwaraya Namah Om Someshwaraya Namah Om
Gangadharaya Namah Om Mrityunjyaya Namah Om

Ganesha Om

Ganesha Om Ganesha Om Ganesha Om Gao Ganesha Om
Ganapati Bapa Moriya Ganesha Om
Ganapati Bapa Moriya Ganesha Om
Siddhivinayaka Ganesha Om Lambodhara Hey Ganesha Om
Vishwadhara Ganesha Om Mangalamoorti Ganesha Om
Moriya Re Bapa Moriya Re
Moriya Re Bapa Moriya Re
Ganapati Bapa Moriya Mangalamoorti Moriya
Ganapati Bapa Moriya Mangalamoorti Moriya

Hari Sunder Nand Mukunda

Hari sunder nand mukunda
Hari narayan hari om
Hari keshav hari govinda
Hari narayan hari om

One of my favorite bhajans..

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