‘I am not the body’

The most auspicious day is when you have the conviction that ‘I am not the body’ and the idea ‘I am the body’ is destroyed and the Self shines forth.

Have the firm conviction that ‘I am not the body’ as it is the body that exists within the Self. He who thinks that he exist within the insentient body, is like someone who regards the screen which is the base for the (projection) picture as being within one of those pictures.

The idea ‘I am the body’ is ‘ajnana’(ignorance) through which a person thinks that he is within the body, whereas, actually, the body is in the Self like any other perceived object. Thus have the firm dictum: ‘I am not in the body, the body is in me’

By Pradeep Apte

Dedicated to the Sadguru
Bhagwan Sri Ramana Maharshi
and his extra-ordinary disciples
Sri Muruganar and Sri Annamalai Swami

SIDDHAS WHO REVOLUTIONISED HINDUISM

 Introduction

We always wonder and question the stars, “Who made Hinduism spread?” Scientists give us this answer: "Siddhars whom we do not know made Hinduism spread.” This is the type of answer that unsatisfies the craving of seekers. So, for those who seek the answer for the question I asked, welcome to the BLOG OF ANSWERS. Here, you can get all kinds of answers about siddhas.

WHO are the people who REVOLUTIONISED HINDUISM?

WHO are siddhas? WHAT are they referred as? Siddha (Tamil 'Great thinker/wise man', Sanskrit, "perfected one") is a term that is used widely in Indian religions and culture. It means "one who is accomplished". It refers to perfected masters who have achieved a high degree of physical as well as spiritual perfection or enlightenment.

Examples of great siddhas:

• Sri Agasthiar
• Sri Kamalamuni
• Sri Thirumoolar
• Sri Kuthambai
• Sri Korakkar
• Sri Thanvandri
• Sri Sundaranandar
• Sri Konganar
• Sri Sattamuni
• Sri Kakabujandar
• Sri Ramadevar
• Sri Sivavaakyiar
• Sri Idaikkadar
• Sri Machamuni
• Sri Karuvoorar
• Sri Bogar
• Sri Pambatti
• Sri Pathanjali

ARE Siddhas OUR Devotional Gurus?

Most Hindus believe that having a devotional guru may perfect one’s life. And they are right. Having a guru is the best thing to do, especially if you need spiritual guidance and tips on devotional service or Bhakthi Yogam. Our gurus will teach us to perfect and devote ourselves on the path of devotion. They will also teach us three stages of devotion:-

• Karma Yogam
• Jnana Yogam
• Bhakthi Yogam

We will also learn about the three ahankaras in our body:-

• Satva Gunam
• Rajo Gunam
• Tamo Gunam