Questions:

In which Veda or Purana can we find the details of Radha with Krishna?

Earliest reference or Radhaji is found in Brahmvaivart Puran, after that reference of Radhaji is found in Brahmand Puran.After them Srimad Devi Bhagwat is full of the songs of the glory of SriRadhaji.

 

what is nadi shodhan pranayam...????

Anupriya, nadi shodhan or alternate breathing is one of the simplest and most effective types of paranayam that can be practiced by everybody irrespective of their age, sex or physical health.Nadi shodhan pranayam is based on the technique that consists the practice of the breathing alternatively from the both nostrils alternatively. There is no retention of breath is involved in the basic form of this pranayam. It is not possible to give detailed instruction too practice it in this column. If you are interested in practicing it, either contact someone in your area who can teach it to you properly or contact us. Our experts will happily help you.

 

Tell me a easiest method of dhyan?

Anurag, there is nothing like easy or difficult method of meditation. But there are different stages of practioners and they adopt meditation methods accordingly. What you need is a beginner's method of meditation. Though it not possible to give the elaborate instruction over meditation in this column, we will give you a brief introduction of a simple form of meditation .For this, sit in any of the meditative postures keeping your body straight and properly aligned and try to breath through your diaphragm. Then do rounds of nadi shodhan pranayam to calm your energy. Now see that every part of your body is tension free and relaxed. Focus on your breath, feel it at the tip of your nose, keep your breath smooth and free of any jerk. Now if you have any mantra, mentally repeat it synchronizing with your breath or repeat so hum mantra with your breath,inhaling with so and exhaling with hum. You can do this for as much time you want to. This is a basic form of meditation. But still it is advisable to learn and practice meditation under the personal guidance of a competent Guru.

 

in meditation what is more important duration or depth?

Sri hari ji, when we are talking about meditation,one thing should be clear-in this reference quality is definitely more important than quantity.A small session of meditation that is deep enough is far better than the long sitting of meditation that is spend in slumber, brooding or day dreaming.When we are in deep state of meditation, deeper level of our consciousness are effected. Changes occured on that level make a more profound and lasting impact on our conscious.

 

what is more important yama or niyama?

Five yams or restrints are nonharming,trythfulness,nonstealing,moderation of senses,and non posessiveness. Niyams or observationss are purity,contentment,self descipline,self study,and self surrender.One is related wiyh constraints and other is with observation.Yam is related more with what not to do,while Niyam is related with what to do.SO we can say that Yam and Niyam are like two complimentory concepts. Both of them are equelly important.Ignoring anyone of them caan hamper the progress of spiritual seeker.