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Traditional Tales

Traditional Tales

By: Svaroopa Vidya Ashram
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Be inspired and uplifted by these traditional stories from Sri Lanka, retold to us by one who heard them as a child and has loved them ever since. They are offered here, recorded in English and in Tamil, originally published as blogs in YogaMysticism.Today, offered by Svaroopa Vidya Ashram. You will find more stories there.Copyright 2022, Svaroopa Vidya Ashram, All rights reserved. Hinduism Spirituality
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  • Krishna Avatar Part 65
    Jan 18 2026

    After hearing the divine words of Krishna, preserved for us in the Bhagavadgita, Arjuna’s delusion was destroyed. He regained his clarity and resolve through Krishna’s grace. Arjuna stood firm, free from doubt, and promised to act according to Krishna’s words. Krishna returned their chariot to their position in the Pandava army. The battle was set to commence, with both armies positioned and fully equipped. They were clad in polished armor with their weapons drawn. Arjuna blew his conch shell…

    Read the blog: Krishna Avatar Part 65 | YogaMysticism.Today

    #spirituality #yogamysticism #traditionaltales #svaroopayoga #meditation #krishna #arjuna #Gurudevi #svaroopa #divine #swaminirmalananda #gurudevinirmalananda

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    15 mins
  • Krishna Avatar Part 64
    Dec 28 2025

    Chapter 17: The Yoga of the Three Kinds of Faith

    Krishna says, “Every being is born with innate faith, which is of three kinds: sattva-goodness, rajas-passion, and tamas-ignorance. The sattvic worship the Gods, the rajasic worship the demons (rakshasas) and the tamasic worship the ghosts/spirits. The food which is dear to each is of three types, as also ceremonies, austerity and almsgiving. Foods which increase life span, health, strength, happiness and…

    Chapter 18: The Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation

    Krishna says, “The learned ones say that sannyasa is giving up actions motivated by desire. The wise ones say that giving up the fruits of your actions is tyaga. Some say all actions should be abandoned. Others say ceremonies, charity and austerity should never be abandoned. These activities should be performed without…

    Read the blog: Krishna Avatar Part 64 | YogaMysticism.Today

    #spirituality #yogamysticism #traditionaltales #svaroopayoga #meditation #krishna #arjuna #Gurudevi #svaroopa #divine #swaminirmalananda #gurudevinirmalananda

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    22 mins
  • Krishna Avatar Part 63
    Oct 26 2025

    Chapter 15: The Yoga of the Supreme Spirit

    Krishna unveils the cosmic vision of existence through the metaphor of the eternal Ashvattha tree, the tree of samsara, showing the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. He describes this upside-down tree, with its roots above and branches below, representing the material world, ever-changing and impermanent…

    Chapter 16: The Yoga of the Divine and the Demoniacal

    There are two fundamental forces at play within every individual: divine and demoniacal. Here, Krishna provides a clear roadmap to discern the qualities that lead to liberation and those that result in bondage. Divine nature exhibits virtues that illuminate the path toward spiritual progress and ultimate freedom. In contrast, demoniacal nature is marked by traits that entangle souls in ignorance and suffering…

    Read the blog: Krishna Avatar Part 63 | YogaMysticism.Today

    #spirituality #yogamysticism #traditionaltales #svaroopayoga #meditation #krishna #arjuna #Gurudevi #svaroopa #divine #swaminirmalananda #gurudevinirmalananda 

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    14 mins
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