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The Gunas: The Three Constituents of Prakriti

Before going further into the Nakshatras and Jyotisha (Vedic Astrology), we need to become familiar with both the three Gunas and the four motivations of life. Let’s begin with the Gunas, which are the intrinsic qualities or tendencies of Prakriti, … Continue reading

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The Second Limb of Yoga (Niyama): Saucha and Santosha

With the first limb of yoga, or Yama, I discussed the                                                   abstinence practices for actions from … Continue reading

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