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RAMAKRISHNA ANANDA

Honor the Life Force

Suggestions for experiencing enlightenment and liberation

Yogis distinguish between Infinite Spirit (Brahman) and Shakti, the force which creates the universe. Ramakrishna Ananda explains the need to honor Shakti and this life force flowing within us.

Spiritual Development, Prana/Life Force, Shakti/Spiritual Energy

Propitiate Shakti

In yoga, we pay particular attention to the life force. We attune with that energy and consciousness which gives us life. As seekers appreciate Shakti and harmonize with it, more Shakti fills them, manifests in their lives, and flows through them. It’s very helpful to propitiate Shakti in transforming one’s lower nature. All yoga endeavors involve an appreciation, respect, and honoring of Shakti.

  • Brahman is the Absolute Spirit everywhere and Shakti is the creative aspect of Spirit which manifests the universe
  • Shakti is the life force within us and all life
  • Yogis honor and propitiate Shakti in the way we live, think and act
  • As we appreciate Shakti and harmonize with it, more Shakti fills us, expresses through us, and manifests in our lives

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