Happy Sunday Omyoga blog followers and readers. I appreciate your visit greatly! Here are a few affirmations that keep me going and "in the light" regarding my OM meditation sadhana (spiritual practice). They are, of course, directly in line with the fundamental and baseline teaching of the Mandukya Upanishad which says that "all this is … Continue reading OM is … affirmations
Category: Om Meditation
John 14:6 (Bible Verse)
In the Bible, there is a famous passage from John 14:6 where Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew and Aramaic) says: "I am the way and the truth and the life. Nobody comes to the Father except through me." Here is my take on this. First of all, Krishna declares in the Bhagavad-Gita "Om Tat Sat" (Gita … Continue reading John 14:6 (Bible Verse)
Being, Doing, Having Pyramid
Happy Saturday Omyoga blog followers and readers. I do appreciate your visit! Today, I would like to shed light on a topic that I cover frequently, but in a new way. This is the idea that life has three major aspects - having, doing, and being. Still, there are ways we can present these aspects … Continue reading Being, Doing, Having Pyramid
Buddhist Pocket Guide (Kindle)
Happy Friday Omyoga blog followers and readers. I appreciate your visit! Today, the kindle edition of my 2017 book, the "Buddhist Pocket Guide" was finally approved by the Amazon Editorial staff. The book features 100 teachings of the Buddha that have helped me over the course of my life. I sincerely believe these teachings can … Continue reading Buddhist Pocket Guide (Kindle)
I am OM
Happy Wednesday Omyoga blog followers and readers. I value your visit - so thank you! Today, I would like to focus on and shed light on an affirmation that is very helpful in the path to self realization. It is this - I am OM. Nothing more. Nothing less. Let me explain. Bona fide spiritual … Continue reading I am OM
Patanjali Yoga Sutra 1.28
Happy Tuesday Omyoga blog followers and readers. I appreciate your visit greatly! In the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Pada 1.27 ("tasya vacakah pranavah"), we learn that OM is the Name/Indicator/Word and Sound Vibration that allows us to associate with God, who is the Absolute Brahman (Supreme Spirit). The next teaching is Pada 1.28 ("tajjapastadarthabhavanam") which says … Continue reading Patanjali Yoga Sutra 1.28
Four Modes of Existence
Happy Monday Omyoga blog followers and readers. I do appreciate your visit! In the Bhagavad-Gita (the Song of God), Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that there are "four modes" of nature and hence existence. The lowest mode is the mode of ignorance. People who abandon all morality to earn a lot of money and attain high … Continue reading Four Modes of Existence
Honoring All Seven Planes
According to great sages like Swami Sri Yukteswar (author of Holy Science and guru of Paramahansa Yogananda), there are seven planes of existence. Six of them are transitory and the seventh is Absolute in nature. Still, and because our spiritual journey is one of ascension, it is both proper and encouraged that we honor all … Continue reading Honoring All Seven Planes
The Narrow Gate
In the Bible, Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew and Aramaic) says in the Book of Matthew (Chapter 7, Verses 13 and 14): "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that … Continue reading The Narrow Gate
OM Yoga: The Path
Happy Sunday Omyoga Blog followers and readers. I appreciate your visit! OM is a simple yoga and meditation technique. It is one word. It is understandable, clear, and easy-to-remember. There is nothing complicated about chanting OM. A child can practice OM yoga. A senior citizen can practice OM yoga. A person with physical and/or mental … Continue reading OM Yoga: The Path
Shivabalayogi: God is Free
Happy Sunday Omyoga blog followers and readers. I appreciate your visit! In the fall of 1988, when I was living in Boston, Massachusetts, a friend told me that the revered yogi - Shivabalayogi - would be visiting the Cambridge Zen Center across the river (the Charles River, which separates Boston from Cambridge). So, we both … Continue reading Shivabalayogi: God is Free
Transliterations, Approximations
The Webster's Dictionary defines a transliteration as "the spelling in (between) the characters of another alphabet." In Hebrew, God is described with four words: Yod, Hey, Vav, Hey. If you take the first letter of each word (YHVH), you cannot pronounce this because these are all consonants. So, you need to "transliterate" this sequence of … Continue reading Transliterations, Approximations
The Purpose of Life
My original purpose in life was to find God. Who is God? Is He present in one religion or more than one religion? At 55, I can honestly say I have found God. He is the Sacred Syllable OM and through Vedanta philosophy I finally made my discovery. I appreciate Judaism. Thank you, Prophet Moses. … Continue reading The Purpose of Life
Four Realms
According to Swami Krishnananda, in his commentary on the Mandukya Upanishad, there are four "quarters" of the OM (AUM) chant. The first "quarter" is the AH sound and this corresponds to and honors the waking state of consciousness. The second "quarter" is the UU sound and this corresponds to and honors the dreaming state of … Continue reading Four Realms
A Message From Divine Spirit
Once upon a time, in the distant past, a battle was about to take place. On one side - there were asuras (demons). On the other side - there were devas (gods). The asuras wanted to destroy the devas. The devas did NOT want to destroy the asuras, but rather wanted peace. Of course, the … Continue reading A Message From Divine Spirit
OM Honors All Mysteries
Happy Sunday Omyoga blog readers and followers. I appreciate your visit! Today, I would like to share a question I once had and how my meditation/contemplation practice led me to a definitive answer. As I have studied and practiced over the course of my life, I have always had the question: "what practice honors all … Continue reading OM Honors All Mysteries
The Name and Nature of God
Happy Friday Omyoga blog followers. I appreciate your visit! Today, I would like to touch on a topic that helps me to stay centered in my spiritual path of OM meditation. When asked about my path, I simply tell others that I chant OM and meditate on OM as my spiritual path. Why? Well, in … Continue reading The Name and Nature of God
Om-Yoga at Bitchute
Hello everyone! Thanks for your visit to my blog. This past weekend, I created a new video channel at Bitchute and created/uploaded several videos for you to enjoy. The name of my channel is Om-Yoga and simply click here to let a hyperlink take you there. Hari Om Tat Sat, Keith
OM Honors All Divinity
Happy Monday Omyoga blog followers. I appreciate your visit! Today, I would like to share with you the reason I chant and meditate on the Sacred Syllable OM. According to both Adi Sankara and numerous Upanishads (from Ancient India), "all this is OM". There is nothing outside of OM. From this, we can also see … Continue reading OM Honors All Divinity
Wholeness, Holiness
Happy Sunday Omyoga blog followers, subscribers, and guests. I do appreciate your visit! Today's post is a simple one but nonetheless important for our journey. The word "holiness" is rooted in the concept of "wholeness" which means "completeness". The yogis and rishis of the ancient past (and even the ones of today who meditate but … Continue reading Wholeness, Holiness
