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Joe is a 56yr old that is still 25 in his mind, his interest and mind set hasn't change since he was that age, that is sad, and its sad he's so popular, says allot about where we are as a species...

All Conflict is inner Created, You created it, only for the most part Unconsciously, most think there are other forces at play in their lives, mostly it is them living accidentally, this is what being Unconscious means, bring Consciousness into Your Life (being Highly and Intensely Aware) then no more conflict can exist, just situations, accept it as it is, then clarity is there to find a way out of it if that is what You want to do...

One problem if You identify with the Human Body form, you think this is what You are, and it is dying, that brings with it pain and suffering, part of the idea behind Enlightenment is too know Experientially that what is You is neither the Body or Mind...so when both die your Fine!

Actually there is some merit to this, Hate along with Anger, and Love are very Intense states of emotion, anything that bring Intensity in Your Life can bring You to Enlightenment very quickly, the problem with Hate/Anger is that it is destructive in nature, to Your body and mind, it may kill You before You get to Enlightenment, Love on the other hand Enhances Your Nature, so that is the safer route, but with Love its never about the "Other" (person, place or thing), its about YOU and what is the quality of Your Experience within Yourself! Enlightenment is just word to describe the Highest Possibility and Potential for a Human Being, one of the worst tragedies in the world is when someone does not live up to their potential, whether it is Spiritually or otherwise, and that is the tragedy of this World not many are living anywhere near their Potential in any area of their LIves!

Some say Kriya Yoga is the quickest way to Enlightenment, others say Devotion is the quickest way, Devotion nowadays is almost impossible for the people on this planet, they are too addicted to their Intellects and Questions requiring Answers followed by more questions, Devotee's are not like this, Devotion is the path of being Devoid of Self, completely Selfless. Kriya is the path of Inner Actions and Energy systems, if one is disciplined and Intelligent enough Kriya will work wonders, but those two things are rare nowadays:)

Are You Life Sensitive or Ego Sensitive, if Your Ego Sensitive everything will Hurt You, if Your Life Sensitive, nothing Hurts You, big Difference...

This is a good video that explains this same situation, the questioner asks Sadhguru "With Increased Awareness and Sensitivity, I see more of the suffering going on in the world and it makes me suffer", his answer is priceless and brilliant!

Yes.. Entanglement with situations and ppl, places and things is a real problem, once You identify with something you are not, then your anti Enlightenment, once that is dealt with, You have a Cosmic Identity, then Enlightenment is there...

Wing Chun from 1988 to 2006 then Ving Tsun from 2006 till Now, Wing Chun as in William Cheung's Traditional version of it, WC was recognized as one of Ip Man's top fighters alongside Wong Shun Leung, and Bruce Lee, among others, but his version of Wing Chun is very different from the others, then in 2006 I travelled to LA to train with Gary Lam who learned from Wong Shun Leung and learned that version of WC, called Ving Tsun very different and more inclose striking system, if You've watched a Bruce Lee movie then You've seen Wing Chun in Action, and allot of what Steven Seagal does with his striking is WC influenced. as is Jeet Kune Do... I most have been Teaching since 1990, only began training again in 2006 when I learned the new system.. Adam Chan is Bruce Lee level of skill and technique, just as fast, powerful and knowledgeable, but Bruce hid allot from his students, Adam doesn't once he knows You and learns of Your character..

Today we talk about meditation. Some people need a community. Some people can do it on their own. There are many types of meditations, pick the one that fits you. Being in Hermit mode is what the top Daoist used to do millennia ago, before the name Daoism was formed, they lived in Mountains in China, samething happened in India too, then things spread out, tribes became communities, methods become systems became religions, sangas or communities form around methods and ways of supporting one another, one way is good for a certain type of personality, other ways for different personalities that is more common today, those that need others to support them, until they become completely independent which in Reality is what we are, in certain ways we are already independent, but we are inclusive and connected to everything, trees, soil, earth, space, and others...

Adam talking more about Mediation and what it means to Meditate...as well as being a Hermit and going at it alone or within a Sanga or Community.. Here he exposes the current state of the Human Condition, that most ppl cannot do things alone or be alone, He says that in prisons, ppl would rather be with other inmates and at risk of attack and/or injury death than be in solitary confinement, which I find is nuts, I'd rather be in solitary confinement than with other prisoners, but most ppl today are on the level of social influence and neediness, whereas in reality you are always alone, and individual in nature.. He talks about the difference btwn Loneliness and Solitude, which is basically a difference in emotional outlook and experience, very wise!

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I would say those things are of social concern and creating a "family" is a biological concern, its in our dna to procreate but that is on the bodily level of life, Spirituality is about realizing the non physical aspect of who you are, so it has nothing to do with either of those things, but one has to individually make a choice, if one has a family and worldly responsibilities then of course it would not be so good to just go off and live in a cave somewhere unannounced, but if single with less responsibilities its a more available choice... There are Ascetics sort of practices and way of doing things, and then there are householders ways of doing things where one continues to have family life while pursuing spirituality, in India they have a whole system set up for this, or at least they did back in the old days, where ppl made distinct choices at certain times in their life and didn't just drift thru it like ppl do today...

I think it is good to do generally for a couple of weeks a year for the majority of People, some may need more and can handle it easier, some can't do even a few days and it doesn't work for them, but some isolation away from the rat race we call society is good for ppl, while doing some quality Sadhana as well! Only those that are meant for it can completely stay away from society and not go nuts, You really have to want it and feel that need inside Yourself to make it happen..

Sacred Pilgrimage to Kailash ! Journey to the Sacred: A Pilgrimage to Kailash with Sadhguru Isha Brahmachari Swami Kevala recounts his spiritually transformative journey on the 2021 Sacred Walks Kailash Darshan led by Sadhguru. He describes the challenges of articulating the profound internal shifts experienced during the pilgrimage, attended by a diverse group of participants from around the world. Swami Kevala shares his responsibilities, the rugged beauty of the Nepalese mountains, the deep connections formed among the group, and the powerful moments spent in Sadhguru's presence. Despite initial doubts about his readiness for the pilgrimage and whether he had fully received the Darshan of Kailash due to his focus on logistical tasks, a conversation with another Swami post-journey helps him appreciate the depth of his experience. Swami Kevala's narrative reflects on the essence of a pilgrimage as a journey from bondage to beyond, emphasizing the inevitability of spiritual realization and the unique opportunity presented by such sacred travels.

Is This Really Kaliyug ? Understanding Yugas: From Kali to Treta and the Concept of Ram Rajya Sadhguru addresses misconceptions about the Yugas, particularly the transition from Kali Yuga to Treta Yuga, and the relevance of striving for Ram Rajya—a just society. Sadhguru begins by correcting the mistaken belief that we are in Kali Yuga, highlighting that we are transitioning to Treta Yuga, a more auspicious time. The discussion includes how Krishna, at the end of the Kurukshetra war, spoke about the limitations of Kali Yuga and the focus on devotion to overcome them. Sadhguru explains the cosmic cycles and the calculation of Yugas, suggesting Kali Yuga has ended and emphasizing the current era's potential for spiritual understanding and societal advancement. Furthermore, Sadhguru delves into the concept of Ram Rajya, symbolizing the effort toward a fair rule as demonstrated by Lord Rama (Purushottama), emphasizing human capability and responsibility to strive for a better society, not necessarily achieving perfection but persistently striving toward it. Sadhguru insists on active human effort and potential in improving civilization.

I agree that ppl need to recognize wholeness and completion, no separate self and such, that is where the Guru's and others are of help in different ways.. The thing with Human Beings is that it is complex yet simple at the same time, from an Absolute perspective its seems simple, but from a Gross Perspective from the Ground looking up its more complex, and nuanced, this is the whole game of Karma, first ppl have to deal with their unconscious tendencies and conditioning, that is complex, at the same time they have to live their lives, make a living and raise families and such things, so the world right now is not set up for one to recognize oneness/completeness and such experiences of Absolute! So Guru's have to step by step bring one to more stability within themselves, first deal with everyday emotions, awareness of what is around them and within themselves, unconscious things becoming conscious, basic stuff, then they can go from there, its hard work for the Guru and frustrating I would imagine, that is why they are Blissful of their own nature, it makes it work better for them and others around them:)

If the Guru is a true Guru, then for sure they are "Seeking" an Audience, that is the whole point, they want to help as many ppl as they can while here... The problem is we compare to what was done in the old days, and expect this generation of Guru's and such to function in the same manner, this applies to words and what was being said too, and the methods used as well, all of it can still work today as it did back then in the past, but ppl are wired a bit differently today than before, even within my life span things have changed allot, so the Guru has to adapt, play circus with ppl to get ppl just curious, and when those that are curios choose to seek and go forward in a committed way then the real stuff comes out, until then its jus circus, and circus is everywhere in this world today...

These ideas and labels of Heaven and Hell are mostly man made, Humans suffer more than any other life form because we are complex and have a very Sophisticated Mechanism and Process going on within Us, that houses allot of Potentials, but we currently lack a high level of Consciousness/Awareness generally in the population to access this Potential within Us, only a small % do so, and when they talk about it they are ridiculed or isolated in the society in my experience... Everything is here already provided for Us and all Life to function at its highest level, that could be said to be a "Heaven" of sorts, its just our minds are wired in a certain way that making good use of all that is provided is not the case. But the Possibility is always there, I guess its a matter of evolution and accessing our Free Will and ability to Respond to what Life has offered us is the important aspect of all of this, if You access it then this is Heaven, if not then its a sort of Hell on various levels, which is what we have today in the world!

MAHAVATAR BABAJI - 2000 years Old Deathless Yogi Of Himalayas! Sadhguru and SRI M have also spoken quiet a times about mahavatar babaji and his ability to recreate his body at will which is why he is called nirmanakaya, but Who is Mahavatar Babaji? Mahavatar Babaji, The Great Avatar, is a Himalayan yogi and popular figure in the spiritual world. A spiritual Guru, whose exact birth and background are still a mystery but is believed to be living for thousands of years. Story of Mahavatar Babaji a deathless yogi of Himalaya who is around since 2000 years. Babaji’s story is surrounded by the concept of spiritual enlightenment and yogic practices. An eternal being who continues to guide and teach seekers on their spiritual journeys. Guiding spiritual seekers for centuries, he is the master of ancient techniques of meditation and yoga. Many spiritual leaders, yogis and gurus like Sri Madhukarnath(Sri M), Lahiri Mahasaya, Paramhansa Yogananda, Sri Yukteswar have shared there encounter with mahavtar babaji. It might be possible that Babaji has been living more than 2000 years and is much older than one imagines him to be, one cannot say. For him, time traveling is not a boon, but it is to help and guide us he comes for, a living witness to the timeless wisdom that has guided seekers for generations. There have been many other incidents where people still interact with and seek guidance from him, which show that he has been alive for centuries.

How Did RAMANUJAN Predict BLACK HOLE 100 years Ago? - The Man Who Knew Infinity! Sadhguru has spoken about the famous mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan “The Man who knew Infinity” who had predicted black holes 100 years ago, he said his devi taught him everything. so how is it possible that a man without any formal education can do such complex mathematical calculations which are still not solved till date. Could a self taught mathematician, on his deathbed have knowingly laid the foundation of the universe’s greatest discoveries, black hole, 100s of years earlier even before it was a thing? Not only conceptualizing it but also the whole mathematical calculation on its existence But we all know spirituality is not connected to mathematics. Or it is! Is there something that we don't know of? Srinivasa Ramanujan is A true son of the universe whose work inspires mathematical research even decades after his death.

We are Born to be Seekers, most everything we do is about Seeking, Seeking to be More than what You are right now, Seeking Success, Money, Power, Spiritual Enlightenment, Knowing, not Knowing, its all there... Seeking is akin to Desire, if You have No Desire, there is no Life, when You read a post and want to answer and do answer, that is Desire in Action.. Only those that Experience absolute Oneness and Completeness have no Desire, and that is when Seeking stops, for most ppl that is when they disembody and no individuality remains, only higher ups, Guru's, Masters of all sorts can stay on with a body and function here on this plane!

PHENOMENAL POWERS! How Chanting MANTRA Increases Your BRAIN Power & Memory... Sadhguru explains how chanting mantras can increase your memory powers and enhance your brain capabilities in a way that is superhuman like. In ancient times people used to rewire there brains by chanting certain mantras. Yor capacity of brain to recall and memory powers can greatly be enhanced by chants and mantras.

PINEAL GLAND - When Third Eye Gets Activate This Will Happen.. Sadhguru speaks about pineal gland and what happens when third eye gets activated, 3 things are there which will happen. when pineal gland secretion happens ones perception can be enhanced to next level.

A Simple Way To Handle BAD KARMA And Compulsions | Karma.. Sadhguru gives a simple method to handle bad karma and compulsions, karma is not the problem how you handle karma is the problem. karma is like sack of potatoes the deeper you burry the more it will grow. bad karma if not handle properly can so heavily bind you that it can destroy you, so sadhguru gives a simple way by which one can handle karma and compulsions which will help in dissolving it.