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In the schools of Thelemic influence, the evolution and realisation of the being (soul) is described as the emancipation. Modern Spiritual Physics rather speak of metamorphosis, thus extending the concept of an illuminated spiritual path not only towards “recovery” and “awakening,” but also of the attainment of new heights and a new spiritual “conquest.”

The Ascension schools put the emphasis on the process of ascension, underlining the importance of a coordinated and complete evolution on all the planes of existence and Continue reading »

[NOTE: This article examines the Bhagavad Gita from a Hare Krishna perspective]
Millions of people all over the world are finally taking interest in the Bhagavad Gita. In this article, we shall take a closer look at the recent, enlivened edition titled “Bhagavad Gita As It Is” with commentaries and translations by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad.

“Nainam chindanti sastrani nainam dahati pavakah Na caiman kledayanty apo na sosayati marutah.” - Text 23

Translation: The soul can never be cut to pieces by any weapon, nor burned by fire, nor moistened by water, nor withered by the wind. Continue reading »

Reincarnation is the belief that when one dies, one’s body decomposes, but the soul travels to another body. It is a belief that one has lived before and will live again in another body after death. The bodies one passes through need not be human. One may have been a doberman pinscher in a past life, and may probably be a little rat in a future one. Continue reading »

“And God said, ‘Let there be light, and there was light,’” “The light at the end of the tunnel,” “You are the light of my life,” “I saw the light.” If you recorded the times you heard “light” referred to each day, you would most certainly find hundreds of references to it in one form or another. Phrases like: “in light of,” “shed some light on,” “illuminated” and “radiance” are metaphors often used to describe thoughts about wisdom, hope and goodness. We say “an enlightened person” to describe someone who is wise and who is able to see the world in a virtuous or Godly way. Continue reading »

Tai Chi is known as a soft martial arts technique that emphasizes health, longevity and proper form above self-defense. Tai Chi originated in China but in recent years it has become popular around the world, particularly among older people looking for an exercise that is smooth and easy for them but that also contains a mental or spiritual aspect. Continue reading »

Medical Astrology is that branch of Astrology dealing with Health. The 12 Signs of the Zodiac are linked to the Twelve Limbs of the body. The Ascendant rules the Head and the 12th House, the Feet.

The Law of Correspondences of Classical Philosophy has another term” The Doctrine of Signatures”. This doctrine states that objects - animate and inanimate - are governed by planets and Classical Astrology has taken this concept beyond” The Law of Cause and Effect” and has defined it as Archetypal or Psychological. Continue reading »