Glorian Podcast

All religions have ritual baths for removing impurities, but few realize the baths are symbolic of alchemy, the transmutation of sexual energy, and kundalini yoga. In fact, the Hebrew prayer used during the mikveh is a powerful mantra for the comprehension and elimination of our psychological defects. Learn about the Hebrew letters and words, Moses, meditation, willpower, the Tree of Life, and muc...

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The fourth step of Ashtanga Yoga (Raja Yoga) is Pranayama, in which one harnesses the most powerful energy within us so that one can then access the following steps of Yoga (dharana, dhyana, samadhi). Pranayama stabilizes the mind and energy within us, making meditation possible. Includes explanations of prana, ojas, brahamacharya, nadis, and how to perform a basic pranayama exercise. "Or [peace o...

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The stages of meditative concentration lead to true serenity, and the remarkable quality of pliancy, when the body and mind have become totally pacified and happily serve the will of the consciousness. Therefore, whosoever wants to reach actual meditation needs to know how to recognize and navigate these stages of concentration: 1-2. Tight Focus. Requires strenuous effort. 3-7. Intermittent Focus....

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Explains the real meaning of intelligence, how it is a root aspect of our Being, and how it becomes mechanized into creation for the benefit for self-realization. "We have intelligence, but what we find when we try to do something, we can't see to get to that pure intelligence and just act, to do what we want to do. When we have a problem in life and we want to accomplish the solution to that prob...

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The Bible is a book of alchemy that explains how to "be perfect as your Father in Heaven," and the way to do it is hidden in Kabbalah and the Hebrew words and letters. Learn about the Tree of Life, the types of souls, the difference between chastity and fornication, and much more.

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The meditator ascends the nine stages of meditative concentration (serenity, shamatha) by recognizing the two essential features of concentration, recognizing the obstacles that impede it, and applying the antidotes.  At this stage of the course, students begin a new practice: concentration combined with visualization, and learn how to recognize:  Distinguishing Features of Concentration:  vivid i...

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Preparation for Meditative Serenity (concentration, shamatha) is made possible by adopting these simple principles: 1. Preparation: Conducive dwelling, Have little desire, Be content, Abandon useless activities, Pure ethical discipline, Stop thoughts of desires 2. Practice: Effective posture (Relaxation and Wakefulness). Effective practice (Mindfulness: attention is not distracted from object of c...

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How do you go from wild mind, out of control thinking, stress and anxiety — to serenity, relaxation, concentration, and a mind that rests in equanimity? That is what you will learn in this lecture, which explains an ancient map of the stages of concentration (shamatha, dharana, calm abiding, etc). Scientific, practical, step by step: the path to meditation is proven, clear, and easy to experience....

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Continues the lectures about meditation and the real meaning of Yoga as taught by Patanjali (Yoga Sutras) and Krishna (Bhagavad Gita), who explained that equanimity or equilibrium is the necessary attitude to establish yoga. Specifically, this lecture discusses Yoga Sutras 1:2-4 and 33: "Yoga is the stilling of the modifications of consciousness. Then awareness abides in its own nature. Otherwise...

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The state of meditation can be accessed at will by using cause and effect, action and consequence. This lecture studies the stages of meditative concentration (dhyana) alongside the tree of life of kabbalah, so we understand the scientific map that leads from our current condition towards liberation from suffering. Accompanied by: Meditation Essentials 04 Action PDF Spiritual Diary Includes explan...

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Nothing can exist and be sustained without a sacrifice and transformation of energy form some other source. Our entire universe is only possible due to the great sacrifice of the Cosmic Christ. The world sacrifice comes from the Latin sacrificium, which means to make holy. A true sacrifice is a transformation of energy for a holy purpose. This lecture explains the three types of nourishment we fee...

Meditation is a state of consciousness that depends upon energy. Empower your meditation practice by starting to conserve and transform energy. Topics include: Energy as: Greek energeia "activity, action, operation," from energos "active, working," from en "at" + ergon "work, that which is wrought; business; action" Used by Aristotle with a sense of "actuality, reality, existence" Basic Types of E...