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												<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://theyogasanctuary.biz/sankhya-philosophy/">Sankhya Philosophy</a></h2>
				
				<div class="post-content"><p>by Gwen Burdick The dualistic theory of creation or causation is called Sankhya Philosophy and it appears in texts as ancient as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. Its founder was the sage Kapila who is considered by scholars to be older than Buddha. It is also the...</p>
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												<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://theyogasanctuary.biz/the-gayatri-mantra/">The Gayatri Mantra</a></h2>
				
				<div class="post-content"><p>by Gwen Burdick Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah Tat savitur varenyam Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat &nbsp; Translation:  With loving reverence we bow to the inner Light, the supreme wisdom in all the world.  May this Divine Light guide and illuminate our...</p>
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												<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://theyogasanctuary.biz/the-maha-mrityunjaya-mantra/">The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra</a></h2>
				
				<div class="post-content"><p>by Gwen Burdick Om Triyambakam yajamahe Sugandhim pushti vardhanam Urvarukamiva bandhanan Mrityor mukshiya mamritat Translation:   I meditate on, and surrender myself to, the Divine Being who embodies the power of will, the power of knowledge and the power of action. ...</p>
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				<div class="post-content"><p>by Jennifer French People often wonder what the difference between yoga and meditation is, believing that they are two separate practices. In truth, yoga has a long tradition that is thousands of years old and, originally, its main purpose in practice was to hone and...</p>
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												<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://theyogasanctuary.biz/the-fourth-aim-moksha/">The Four Purusharthas: Moksha</a></h2>
				
				<div class="post-content"><p>The Fourth Aim: Moksha Our investigation of the four Purusharthas, or aims of life in the Vedic tradition, concludes with Moksha, which means release, liberation or self-realization. The harmonious interactions of the first three aims, Dharma, Artha and Kama, are the...</p>
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				<div class="post-content"><p>The Third Aim: Kama As our investigation of the Purusharthas continues, we come to the third aim, Kama, which means "longing", "wish", or "desire." Kama pertains to the enjoyment of life and needs to be in balance with Dharma (duty) and Artha (means) if we are to...</p>
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				<div class="post-content"><p>The Second Aim: Artha The second Purushartha or aim of human existence as described in the Vedic texts is Artha, which means "wealth", "means" or "goal" in Sanskrit. Artha is kept in check by Dharma. The Purursharthas are not to be considered in a stand-alone fashion....</p>
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				<div class="post-content"><p>The First Aim: Dharma The regulating moral principles of the Universe are described in the ancient Vedic texts to be the four Purusharthas, ususally translated as "aims of human existence". Specifically, they are defined as Dharma (duty), Artha (wealth), Kama...</p>
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				<div class="post-content"><p>By Gwen Burdick In Yogic philosophy, when the intention of the heart and intention of the mind merge with resolve and determination in search of Truth, we have what is called Sankalpa in Sanskrit, or solemn vow.   “Kalpa” means vow and “san” means truth.  It refers to...</p>
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				<div class="post-content"><p>by Lisa Ahrens For centuries, fires have been used by ancient and native cultures around the world to create ceremonies. Fire, or Agni in Sanskrit, is a transformational force of purification and creation, and indigenous cultures have been infusing this sacred element...</p>
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