Author: Mahendra Kumar Vyas

Nauka Sanchalanasana – Rowing The Boat Pose Nauka Sanchalanasana or Rowing The Boat Pose is a seated flowing yoga pose that has an impact on each part of the body, preparing it further for more challenging and advanced yoga poses. The name Nauka Sanchalanasana is derived from Sanskrit words “Nauka”, which means “Boat”, “Sanchalan”, which means “Rowing”, and “Asana” meaning “Pose”. While practicing the asana, the movement of the body gives the appearance of a person seated in a boat and rowing it, and hence it gets the name Nauka Sanchalanasana or Rowing The Boat Pose. Nauka Sanchalanasana or Rowing…

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra – Lyrics & Meaning Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra (महामृत्युंजय मंत्र), also called Tryambakam Mantra or Rudra Mantra, is one of the oldest and most important Mantras in Hindu mythology. It is considered the most powerful Mantra of Lord Shiva, the three-eyed God. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra In English Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is a combination of three Hindi words – ‘Maha’, which means great, ‘Mrityun’, which means death, and the word ‘Jaya’, which means victory. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra lyrics In English Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Maamritat महामृत्युंजय मंत्र – Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Lyrics In Hindi…

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana  –  Hip Openers Yoga Eka Pada Rajakapotasana is also known as One-Legged King Pigeon Pose and is considered under the advanced level of Poses in Yoga. This asana derives its name from the Sanskrit words – ‘Eka’  which means ‘one’, ‘Pada’ which means ‘foot’, ‘Raja’ meaning ‘king’, ‘Kapota’ meaning ‘pigeon’ and the word ‘Asana’ meaning ‘pose’.  One-Legged King Pigeon Pose is practiced in a seated position. It is one of the hip openers Yoga and a backward bend pose that makes the chest puff up.  Practicing One-Legged Pigeon Pose makes hips supple and flexible by removing the…

Karma Yoga – Yoga of Action Karma Yoga Meaning The word “Karma” means action and Karma Yoga is the Yoga of Action or duty. Karma Yoga is carrying out one’s duties without any expectations or without any attachment to the results. It is a selfless service to humanity. It is the Yoga of action which purifies the heart and prepares one’s inner self (the heart and the mind) for the reception of Divine Light. Bhagavad Gita mentions Karma yoga as one of the paths to purify the thoughts and feelings that ultimately leads to spiritual liberation. It is Himself Lord…

Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) – Steps & Benefits Vajrasana is considered one of the meditation postures in many cultures in the world. It is also called Thunderbolt Pose as it takes its name from the Sanskrit word ‘Vajra’, which means a thunderbolt and ‘Asana’ which means pose. Thunderbolt is said to be the weapon of Lord Indra, the king of gods. Vajra is also one of the major Nadi, which is directly connected with the genito-urinary system and which regulates the sexual energy in the body. Control of Vajra Nadi means control of sexual energy. Vajrasana is also called diamond pose…

Natarajasana  – Lord of the Dance Pose Natarajasana (नटराजासन – Natrajasana in Hindi) is also known as Lord of the Dance Pose. Nataraja is the name of Lord Siva, the Hindu God, who simultaneously creates and destroys the world, in his role as lord of the dance and his dance symbolizes cosmic energy. Sanskrit name Natarajasana is derived from 3 words, viz. “Nata” means dance, “Raja” means king and “Asana” means posture, and hence the name Natarajasana – Lord of the Dance Pose. Natarajasana is a balancing asana and as such, induces physical and nervous balance. The focus required to perform…

Jnana Yoga – The Yoga Of Wisdom Jnana Yoga is the Yoga of Wisdom. He who seeks to unite himself with the Supreme Self through philosophy and inquiry is called the Jnana Yogin. Jnana Yoga is considered to be the most difficult of the four main paths of Yoga. What Is Jnana? Jnana is knowledge. To know Brahman as one’s own Self is Jnana. Ajnana is ignorance. To identify oneself with the illusory vehicles of body and mind is Ajnana. As the light only can remove the darkness so is only Jnana which can destroy Ajnana. Goal Of Jnana Yoga…

Bhakti Yoga  Bhakti is a thin thread of love between a devotee and the Lord. Bhakti is supreme love for the Lord. It is the spontaneous outpouring of Love towards the Beloved one, the Lord. This divine love cannot be described in words. All attractions and desires that one has for the materialistic world, are transmuted to Love for one object viz., God. This leads the devotee to an eternal union with his Beloved God. Bhakti Definition The term Bhakti has its roots in the word ‘Bhaj’, which means ‘to be attached to God’.  Bhakti means devotion. It is pure,…

Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra Shloka Lyrics With Meaning  “Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra” (वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय मंत्र ) is the Mantra/shloka of Lord Ganesha. An aspirant chants this mantra so as to get success in the work or task that he has undertaken, in particular; and give success in life, in general. In Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha is the first to be worshipped among all Gods. In this blog, we have posted for you the Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Shloka Lyrics with meaning. Vakratunda Mahakaya (Ganesh Mantra) Lyrics  Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa || Lord Ganesha is the…

Ek Pada, Dwi Pada Uttanpadasana & Its Benefits Uttanpadasana (उत्तानपादासन – Uttanpadasana In Hindi), also called Raised Legs Pose, is part of a digestive/abdominal group of asanas. The asanas of this group strengthen the digestive system.  These asanas are extremely beneficial for lower belly fat and flat stomach. The Raised Legs Pose is popular among those who are interested in weight loss or reduced belly. Uttanpadasana Meaning Uttanpadasana is made of words ‘Uttan’ which means raised, the word ‘Pada’ meaning leg and the word ‘asana’ meaning posture. In this yoga pose, the legs are raised upward that’s why it is called…