Yoga‟s Spiritual Roots
Yoga‟s Spiritual Roots

... postures, or Asanas. According to the ancient sages, the entire purpose of Yoga is spiritual in nature. (Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati) The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root „yuj’ meaning to yoke, to unite, to join, to harness, and to bring together. Yoga is concerned with the science and art of be ...
Women Gurus in Hinduism
Women Gurus in Hinduism

GURU AND RISHIS In Hindu religion and culture, every science or
GURU AND RISHIS In Hindu religion and culture, every science or

... GURU AND RISHIS In Hindu religion and culture, every science or art or craft has to be learnt directly from a competent teacher in that field. Anyone who dispenses the need for a teacher is simply acting without proper understanding. Guru means ‘one who is praised [due to his great qualities]’1. The ...

Chitrapur Guru Parampara

The Chitrapur Guru Parampara (Devanagari चित्रापुर गुरु परंपरा,Gu.ru Pa.ram.pa.ra) or Guru Heritage of the Chitrāpur Sāraswat Brahmins is the lineage of spiritual teachers (gurus), also known as Mathadhipatis (Ma.thā.dhi.pa.ti) (head of the Chitrāpur Math, Chi.trā.pur Ma.th) who have led the community throughout its history.These teachers are viewed as the torch-bearers of the rich culture and heritage that the community has passed down from generation to generation. Starting with Param Poojya Parijnanāshram I Swamiji in 1708, the Parampara (lineage) continues through to the present Mathādhipati of the Chitrāpur Math Param Poojya Sadyojāt Shankarāshram Swamiji. He is currently the 11th Mathādhipati of the Shri Chitrapur Math.