Phosphenes, Nada Yoga, and Divine Revelation: An Integrated View

Throughout history, mystics, prophets, and spiritual visionaries have described vivid inner visual experiences, visions of luminous forms, divine lights, and symbolic imagery, as well as profound auditory phenomena like inner sounds, voices, and celestial music. These have typically been attributed to divine intervention or communication from higher spiritual realms. However, viewing these experiences through our … Continue reading Phosphenes, Nada Yoga, and Divine Revelation: An Integrated View

Movements of Phosphenes leading into the ultimate Mahamudra Bardo Light and you as the source

Chapter X: The Ultimate Mystical Insight of Phosphenes In the depths of inner perception, beyond the realm of conventional thought and empirical science, lies the ultimate subjective experience—the space in which God speaks to you. This is not a mere philosophical speculation nor a modern New Age fantasy; it is an ancient revelation, deeply rooted … Continue reading Movements of Phosphenes leading into the ultimate Mahamudra Bardo Light and you as the source

The Interdimensional World of Subjectivity and the Divine

Sohrawardi’s concept of Nâ-Kojâ-Abâd as the ultimate subjective or imaginal world has parallels in many mystical, esoteric, and philosophical traditions. Across cultures, thinkers have conceptualized an intermediate world between the purely material and the purely abstract or spiritual, accessible through altered states, visionary experiences, or deep contemplation. Plato described a world of perfect, eternal Forms … Continue reading The Interdimensional World of Subjectivity and the Divine

Nâ-Kojâ-Abâd: The Non-Physical Dimension Beyond Sensory Perception

Sohrawardi on the domain that transcends conventional physical space Let us Look into this other reality, Nâ-Kojâ-Abâd, no-where land! Sohrawardi (1154–1191), a Persian philosopher and mystic, introduced the concept of Nâ-Kojâ-Abâd, which is more than a poetic expression; it represents a metaphysical reality, a domain that transcends conventional physical space yet exists with its own … Continue reading Nâ-Kojâ-Abâd: The Non-Physical Dimension Beyond Sensory Perception

Henry Corbin and the Concept of Mundus Imaginalis in Black Mirror Scrying

This is an extremely important chapter in the physiology of the spirituality! Henry Corbin (April 14, 1903 – October 7, 1978) was a French philosopher, theologian, and scholar of Islamic mysticism. His work focused on the esoteric traditions of Sufism and Persian philosophy, particularly the writings of thinkers such as Suhrawardi, Ibn Arabi, and Mulla … Continue reading Henry Corbin and the Concept of Mundus Imaginalis in Black Mirror Scrying

The Ever-New Joy of Divine Glorification: Understanding Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 12.12.50

Pushkar - holy lake morning bath The Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, also known as the Bhāgavata Purāṇa, is one of the most revered scriptures in the Vaishnava tradition, describing the glories, pastimes, and teachings of the Supreme Lord, Kṛṣṇa. It is considered the essence of all Vedic knowledge, focusing entirely on bhakti (devotional service). Among its 18,000 … Continue reading The Ever-New Joy of Divine Glorification: Understanding Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 12.12.50

You smell things while Meditating? Are you nuts?

The concept of inner smell—sometimes referred to as spiritual fragrance or inner aroma—appears in several ancient spiritual traditions and scriptures. While it is less commonly discussed than inner light or sound, it is nonetheless regarded as an important aspect of certain meditative or mystical experiences. Inner smell often symbolizes purity, divine presence, or the awakening … Continue reading You smell things while Meditating? Are you nuts?

Introduction to “ओं नमो भगवते रुद्राय” Mantra and the Sacred Rock Temple in Kovalam

Author meditating under a sacred tree The powerful mantra “ओं नमो भगवते रुद्राय” holds a profound spiritual significance, resonating deeply with practitioners of yoga, meditation, and Vedic traditions. This mantra, dedicated to Lord Rudra, a fierce and transformative form of Lord Shiva, is a gateway to inner purification and transcendence. Let us delve into the … Continue reading Introduction to “ओं नमो भगवते रुद्राय” Mantra and the Sacred Rock Temple in Kovalam