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  Introduction: In the realm of meditation practices, trataka stands out as a powerful technique known for its ability to enhance concentration and inner clarity. Originating from ancient yogic traditions, trataka involves focused gazing, often at a single point or object. This blog delves into the depths of trataka meditation, exploring its history, techniques, benefits, and how to incorporate it into your daily routine. Understanding Trataka: Trataka, derived from the Sanskrit word 'trata,' meaning 'to gaze' or 'to look,' is a meditation technique that involves concentrating the eyes on a single point. Traditionally, practitioners would focus on a candle flame, a black dot, or an image, but any fixed object can serve as a focal point. The gaze is accompanied by relaxed breathing and a calm mind. The Practice: To begin trataka meditation, find a quiet space where you won't be disturbed. Sit comfortably with your spine erect and shoulders relaxed. Place yo...

My small effort to explain The GCS:  The Great Central Sun is the Para Bhramhan which is depicted in our holy scriptures. The one who has the greatest name yet he is nameless.. The ultimate point of creation.  Infact each atman is a representation of the paramatman / Para Bhramhan. The physical sun which we see, is highly evolved being  which has another great sun and the next one to the other.... which all are interconnected.     So the ultimate one is the great central sun which lie in the center of the Galaxy or everything that exist . Everything spiritual or energetically is created in the Para Bhramhan. It's the principle energy source of the visible and invisible existence. More like it's present as the soul in us.. As we float through the space we have entered a high energy zone.. where the energy starting to shift  cuz of the sun alignment with the greater ones and the great central sun's cosmic energy which is transmitted to the planets revolv...

We don’t often give our eyes as much thought as we should, that is until something goes wrong and our vision is affected. But when you learn more about eyes, you realize just how amazing they are. Here are a few facts you may enjoy: 1. Eyes began to develop 550 million years ago. The simplest eyes were patches of photoreceptor protein in single-celled animals. 2. Your eyes start to develop two weeks after you are conceived. 3. The entire length of all the eyelashes shed by a human in their life is over 98 feet with each eye lash having a life span of about 5 months. 4. To protect our eyes they are positioned in a hollowed eye socket, while eyebrows prevent sweat dripping into your eyes and eyelashes keep dirt out of your eyes. 5. Your eyeballs stay the same size from birth to death, while your nose and ears continue to grow. 6. An eye is composed of more than 2 million working parts. 7. Only 1/6 of the human eyeball is exposed. 8. Corneas are the only tissues that don’t...

Heart and circulatory disease is still one of the biggest killers despite related deaths falling faster than those of other diseases. If you want to keep your heart in great shape, here are 10 things you can do: 1. Cut down on salt If you have a diet high in salt, it’s likely that your blood pressure could be high too – which means you have an increased risk of suffering from heart disease or stroke. The recommended maximum daily intake of salt is just 6g for adults and 3g for children (2.5g of salt is the equivalent of 1g of sodium). Cut down by trying not to use any salt at all at the table and reducing how much you use in cooking. Also, keep an eye on food labels to check how much salt you’re eating in processed foods (foods with more than 1.5g salt or 0.6g sodium per 100g are high, so avoid them wherever possible). 2. Eat less sugar Too much sugar in your diet could lead to weight gain, which can raise your blood pressure and lead to diabetes and heart disease....

Music is one of the few activities where people around the globe respond in a common way. It connects all kinds different people across a myriad of cultures, traditions, and practises all over the world. It’s pretty safe to say that music plays a huge role in our daily lives – whether we are aware of it or not. But, exactly how does music really affect one’s personality and overall well-being? The effects of music are cognitive, psychological, social, behavioral, and emotional. Listening to music, singing, playing, composing, and improvising are activities that not only allow one to express inner states and feelings but also have many positive effects on the people engaged in them.  Research shows that music can even make you smarter. Neuromusicology, a new discipline in science which explores how the human mind reacts to music, is showing that a musical experience involves almost every part and section of the brain at some point. During the musi...

Hot vs Cold: Benefits of Drinking Hot Water vs Cold Water Does the thought of ice cold water make your teeth ache, or inversely, the thought of warm water to drink make your stomach churn? Whichever of the two schools of thought you fall into, here are some undeniable benefits of both types! Benefits of drinking Warm Water Improves digestion  –  According to Ayurveda and ancient Chinese medicine, you should drink a glass of warm water early in the morning. This is because it activates your digestive system, which helps avoid indigestion. It also helps stimulate blood flow to the intestine and helps prevent constipation. Detoxifies your body  –  Did you know that warm water helps your body get rid of harmful toxins? It not only reduces pitta in your body, but also prevents acne and other skin problems. To further enhance its effect, squeeze half a slice of  lemon in the water and drink it every day. Relieves nasal co...