AGRIM YOGA: Makar Sankranti Prana is a force that sustains n...

AGRIM YOGA:  Makar Sankranti Prana  is a force that sustains n...:  Makar Sankranti Prana  is a force that sustains not only the body but also creation at every level. It is multidimensional energy, a combin...

 Makar Sankranti

Prana  is a force that sustains not only the body but also creation at every level. It is multidimensional energy, a combination of electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, photonic, ocular, thermal and mental energies. Sun is the source of electromagnetic radiation through which we can harness and activate or access the field of pranic energy within our body and mind, this is the reason sun is called "Pratyaksh Devta" . Means he is the source of life. Modern Scientific research has highlighted the direct effect of Sunlight on the pineal gland, by regular exposure of Sunlight the pineal gland get stimulated and produces serotonin which gets  converted into "tryptamines" which is the chemical basis for different kinds of profound changes in our sensory perception and thoughts, visions and the higher spiritual experiences. Many scientific benefits are well known as, we get Vitamin D which plays a crucial role in brain development and function, regulation in our nervous system and immune system, moderate exposure of ultraviolet rays are very useful for the skin conditions, sunlight can effectively kill microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses etc. this is the reason in Sanatan  Culture Surya has been always considered as Devata. Greeks, South- Central Americans, Mexican even Romans  were also worshipping the sun. salutation and adoration of the sun is mainly found in Saurya - Tantra tradition. Makar Sankranti custom is actually a part of Saurya Tantra Upasana. Sankranti is actually a positive transition that occurs when the sun moves from one Zodiac to another. Makar Sankranti is the time when sun is moving to the Makar Rashi like that the entire year is divided according to the 12 Sankrantis of 12 zodiacs. As Surya moves through the 12 constellations in each of the 12 months, it is a different Aditya who signs.  

12 Adityas manifest a specific potency and has a different role and function in the created universe.

The 12 Sankrantis are divided into two Ayans - Uttarayan and Dakshinayan. Makar Sankranti is the Uttarayan Sankranti and the Kark Sankranti is the dakshinayan Sankranti, these two Sankrantis are related to the winter and summer solstice.

Tomorrow at 8:15 am the Sun is transiting into Makar Rashi. 

Makar Sankranti Upasana:

Remedies and sadhana done on Makar Sankranti for the sun and saturn is very gud. 

- first hora snan/ bath. 

- Surya Namaskar Asana, ideally 12 rounds with surya mantra. 

- Nadi Shodhan and Surya- bhed pranayam (under expert guidance only) 

- Aditya Hridyam & Suryashtakam chanting 

-Jala arghya/अर्घ्य to the sun with mantra. 

- Gayatri Mantra 12 malas. 

 - Bhagwat 1st chapter or Gita 11th ch Chanting. 

 - New rice, grains, ghee, cloths and blanket daan/donate. 

- Jalabhishek of Rasa Shivlinga

To get benefit of Surya mainly:

-Surya namaskar with mantra. 

- wear Surya Rudraksha and Ratna. 

 - Donate wheat, jaggery, red items. 

-fasting in the evening. 

- Eat khichdi of new rice during day time. 

- Jalabhishek  of Shivlinga with kumkum and red flower. 

To get benefit from saturn:    - water arghya/अर्घ्य to the sun with til and rice. 

- Shani mantra Japa. 

- Ghee, iron, black blanket donate.

- wear shani rudraksha and parad 

- Day time fasting and at night eat new rice with urad daal khichdi.

Harness pranic energy through Surya Upasana on this Makar Sankranti. 

Happy Makar Sankranti 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Dr Mrinalini K, Agrim Yoga

International Yoga Day

Happy International Yoga Day 🙏🏻 This is Yoga day not hour dear friends. Also this is Yoga not Yogasana day. Celebrate Yoga every moment, everyday. It is important to live yoga. But we are just performing some asanas and pranayama for an hour and the yoga is over. Yoga should begin from the moment we get up in the morning daily till retire to the bed. Live Yogic lifestyle daily, tune with the nature's biorhythm, balance 5 elements to healthy, happy, prosperous and successful life. Start your day with 10-15 min. of silence and observe yourself. Practice any Mantra / or guru Mantra for 5 min. Select Mahamrityunjaya for health, Gayatri Mantra for clarity of mind and Durga Dwadishannmala for removing anxiety and worries from life. Then practice Saucha / cleansing like Danta & Jihva Dhauti. Drink pure water and take bath. Practice selected asanas suitable to your need (learn under expert guidance and practice it regularly), select few pranayama, mudra and Bandha. Bask in the Sun. Refuel yourself with simple, fresh and sattwik food. Do include seasonal fruit, nuts and millets in your meal regularly. Food is Havi / samidha in the stomach fire, so select it wisely. Help in cleaning the house and surroundings regularly. Working men and woman should practice the karma yoga at their work - with full awareness, dynamism, perfection and concentration. Follow the biorhythm, the Sun & Moon and Ritu/season cycle for type, quantity of Ahara (Diet) and Vihar (lifestyle). Spend some time with nature - walk bare foot on the earth and grass, include gardening and Pets/ animals of your surroundings care as regular activity in your life. Spend some time with family and elder members regularly. Do practice Mantra, Bhajan, Music and Havan for positivity. Practice Yoga Nidra and selected Pratyahara and Dharana or Dhyan regularly to relax, balance, train and tame your mind and emotions. Before sleep recall your day to understand the strength and weakness of your personality - Swadhyaya. Preparedness - Do plan positively for the next day, next step towards your objective of life, but avoid obsession towards it. Manage your finances wisely, lakshmi energy requires pampering and conservation. Practice Sakshi Bhav/ witnessing attitude - must learn to move with flow and improve the stamina to accept the challenges. Thank the higher power, mother earth, the guru/ guide, your parents, partner, the nature, the society, your country for all the support received. Live Gyan Yoga - Stay ready for changes, adopt and accommodate. Do Serve the needy as per your capacity. Spend sometime and energy to learn and persue some positive hobbies. 💐Love & Live Yoga 💐Dr Mrinalini K 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Agrim Yoga

How not to attract problems

First acceptance then fear of problem vanishes and flux of negative thought will cease, second awareness of upcoming problems which will give  the preparedness. Once prepared to face positively spontaneously the DRASTHA bhav / witnessing attitude will develop toward the problem and the effect of being involved with problem will go, for example if we know somebody is in trouble and we don't know the person so don't get involve into his trouble, we just witness it but the moment thought comes I may have the same trouble and then what will happen, and  u r in the trap or loop of negativity.

Dr Mrinalini  Agrim Yoga

Shani Dev – the karma yoga

Today 04.41 pm onwards amavasya tithi will start (Shani jyanthi) and will end tomorrow 03.32 pm as per sunrise concept tomorrow whole day is amavasya* Shani Jayanti is an auspicious day for people those who believe in action, the karma. Shanidev is the authority of divine Justice system. he gives benefits to all, depending upon their deeds. Shani Dev unlike Human beings has a very different concept of right and wrong. To him what is wrong is wrong and what is right is right there are no gray areas or bad deeds done for the sake of good as per human conception So he is the true and ultimate judge of Deeds with no partiality or special favor to anyone. He forces people to be disciplined, to understand that one needs to be humble, focused, patient, and hardworking to achieve success. Shani's energy is an enemy of egoistic personas, and devotees honestly believe one cannot get away with being vain and snooty without inviting the wrath of Shani energy. ‘Let us be humble, honest, sincere, discipline and not boastful for any of our achievements as every thing happens with the grace of God. 

Dr Mrinalini K,  Agrim Yoga

GUPTA NAVRATRA

Gupta Navratra

GUPTA NAVRATRA - Navaratri, or the nine days of sadhana, is traditionally celebrated as a festival. During this period, according to the different ancient text, Shakti (Durga) was victorious over the negative forces or demons. Traditionally, it is the victory of Shakti which is remembered during these nine days. Navaratri falls 4 times  during the year, once in the month of April and once in the month of September which is known to all of us but Gupta Navratra is not very popular among people but for spiritual aspirants, Gupta Navaratri has a special meaning because, due to the lining up of grahas & nakshtra  environment  is full of energy that any form of spiritual sadhana or pooja becomes conducive to material and spiritual development. This month we have Gupta Navratra from 3rd July for 9 days.

 For nine days sadhakas create a change in their lives through a concentrated effort to follow a specific spiritual discipline as navratri sadhana.

Dr Mrinalini K

Shree yantra the secret of creation

Shree Yantra is a sacred geometry and are used for meditation in Yogic tradition since ages. The Shee Yantra is considered to be the tool for obtaining and fulfilling all worldly desires, material manifestations as well as spiritual growth. Actually The Sri Yantra is a mathematically precise design and based upon Golden Proportion or Phi ratio. Everything that exists in nature, is constructed in a proportionately precise manner and this proportion is called the Golden/Phi ratio. The beauty of someone’s face is also based upon these Golden Proportions, Our bodies are also roughly based on this Golden Proportion (which, for the mathematicians is 1.618 and based on the Fibonacci sequence). In simple terms, the Golden Ratio suggests that everything, starting from the tiniest speck, expands and grows in proportions of 1.618, from a microscopic level to a macroscopic level for increased stability and beauty. Famous mathematicians, such as Pythagorus, also commented on the Golden Ratio and it being the blueprint applied to all of creation. Even sound and our hearing system follows this same ratio. The shape of the auditory canal follows the Golden Proportion. The finest music known to man is also based on Golden Proportion. The union of shree yantra trangles upward & downward is the unity of Masculine (or left brain) and Feminine (or right brain). All the beautiful, auspicious creations have precisely the golden proportions of Shree yantra. This must be the reason to give name of this chakra SHREE (ever auspicious) by our ancient seers or Sanatan Vedic Scientists.

Similar structure in the Star of David, is nothing but copy of Shree yantra. Shree yantra is closely associated with the Flower of Life/ the embryonic stage of human which is also the blueprint for the creation of matter, sound and consciousness.

Dr Mrinalini