Neti Neti (pronounced nay-tee nay-tee) is an ancient Sanskrit expression

Neti Neti (pronounced nay-tee nay-tee) is an ancient Sanskrit expression that translates to "not this, not this" or "neither this, nor that". It is a foundational concept and meditative practice in Hindu philosophy, primarily found in the Upanishads, Advaita Vedanta, and Jnana Yoga.

 

The Meaning:

 *What is it*? At its core, Neti Neti is a method of analytical negation. 

The philosophy posits that the ultimate reality (*Brahman*) and the true Self (*Atman*) are infinite, formless, and beyond human conceptualization.

*Because any positive description ("God/Truth is this") makes the infinite finite, the sages concluded that truth can only be defined by systematically stating what it is not.*

The Why: *Why is it used*?

The practice is used to help seekers strip away false identities, attachments, and ego to realize pure, non-dual awareness.

*In this philosophy, the observer cannot be the observed.*

*You will realise that Seer and the Seen are one and the same "Atman". There is only one Atman and there is no second.*

Everything the mind can perceive, define, or experience through the senses is considered an *object*. 

By examining the layers of your existence, you realize:

 

"*I am not my body*" (because it changes and decays).

 

"*I am not my emotions*" (because they come and go).

 

"*I am not my mind* or *thoughts*" (because you are the witness observing the thoughts).

 

*By continuously discarding* ("not this, not this") everything that you are not, you eventually strip away the false ego and discover what is left: the eternal, unchanging pure consciousness.

 

*How to Practice It?*

A "Neti Neti search" acts like peeling back the layers of an onion. 

You can practice it in your daily life and meditation with a few simple steps:

*Notice the Object:* Observe any thought, feeling, or physical sensation that arises.

*Disidentify:* Tell yourself, "I am observing this thought/sensation, therefore I cannot be the thought itself".

*Negate:* Affirm, "Neti, neti" (not this) to that identification.

*Witness:* Rest as the silent witness that remains after the negation is complete.

*To learn more about how this ancient practice fits into modern spiritual inquiries, you can explore the analytical meditation guides or explore the deep philosophical teachings given in Scriptures and Upanishads.*

We Will be Progressing in *SPIRITUALITY*.

*SEKAR'S Collection* 

*Be blissful.*

*S. Sekar - On a Spiritual path* 

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Hidden Secret in Shri Lalita Sahasranāma

The revelation of the Lalitā Sahasranāma from Hayagrīva to Ṛṣi Agastya is one of the most fascinating moments in the Purāṇic tradition. It was not a revelation meant only for Agastya. Through him, it became available to humanity. That is the potency of the Sahasranāma. It helped seekers then, it helps seekers now, and it will continue to guide generations to come.

 

But before departing, Hayagrīva leaves Agastya with one very important instruction. He says, in essence, “I have revealed to you the supreme knowledge of Devī. There is nothing higher than this. Now practise it, nirantara.” This one word changes the entire way we understand the practice of Lalitā Sahasranāma. There are two important conclusions here.

 

First, no matter from where you receive the Sahasranāma, its real fruit comes only through regular practice. Even if it is received from a great Guru, or even from Hayagrīva Himself, the inner meaning cannot be handed over like information. It has to be discovered through your own contemplation, repetition, purity, and experience.

 

Second, Hayagrīva does not say, “Chant it ten times a day” or “Chant it twice daily.” He says nirantara, continuously, without break. This does not mean you must abandon your daily life and mechanically chant all day. It means the Sahasranāma must slowly become part of your breath, your emotions, your decisions, your duties, and your way of seeing the world.

 

When you eat, remember Her as Annadā or Annapūrṇeśvarī. When compassion rises in you, remember Her as Karuṇā-rasa-sāgarā. When courage is needed, remember Her as Vīramātā. In this way, the thousand names stop being merely names. They become living references through which you understand your own life. Your every action becomes an offering. Every emotion becomes a doorway to Her.

 

That is the true meaning of nirantara. Not merely chanting the Lalitā Sahasranāma a few times and forgetting Her for the rest of the day, but living your day in Her remembrance. After all, what is there in this universe that is outside Her? She is the air you breathe, the food you eat, the body you call yours, and the consciousness by which you recognise all of this. The highest devotion is not to pretend to chant, but to live what you chant. That is the great instruction Hayagrīva leaves for Agastya, and through him, for every seeker.

 

Be blissful.

DISCIPLINE

Having a Self Disciplined life will make you a Strong person. 

If you bring discipline in your life, you will suddenly discover how much time you truly have - not just in a day, but in life itself. 

You should have a packed routine and engage yourself into doing some Constructive work. 

Be committed to your Health. Having a healthy body and a Healthy Mind will keep you in good stead all through your Life. 

Age is never a barrier to making a difference and living a Purposeful life. 

Finally, investing in yourself is essential for the Harmony of Mind, Body and Soul. 

These are some of the pointers for leading a Healthy, Happier and a Fulfilled life. 

You should have a tireless Spirit and do wonders which will make you Happy, Calm, Cheerful and Confident at all times. 

Be blissful. 

S.Sekar - On a Spiritual path

Cat has nine lives but I have only one

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மாற்றம்

தானா எல்லாம் மாறும் என்பது பழைய பொய்யடா. 

 

மாற்றம் என்பது உண் உழைப்பின் காரணம் தான். 

 

உழைப்பு தான் பலனை தரும். 

 

உண் உழைப்பு மற்றும் பகவான் அனுக்கிரகம் சேர்ந்தது தான் வெற்றி உனதாகும். 

BHAGAVAD GITA CH No 9 Sloka No 22

Those people who see themselves as non-separate from me, recognising me, gain me. For those who are always one with me, I take care of what they want to acquire and protect what they have. 

*THOSE WHO SEE ME AS NON-SEPARATE FROM THEM I TAKE CARE OF THEIR YOGA-KSHEMAM!* 

This is a very famous and often quoted verse. It has an important location. It is about the middle of the Ninth Chapter, which is in the middle of the 18 Chapters. 

*This verse can be taken in two ways, as a description of a jnani, a wise man, or as a Mumuksu’s approach to the object of his seeking.* Sankara takes it as a description of a jnani, based on the words, ‘ye ananyah,’ which he says, is meant to distinguish these people from the ones Bhagavan has mentioned before in the previous two verses. 

*Ananyas* *means those who do not look upon ‘me’ as other than themselves, as another being.* They do not see ‘me’ in one form or another as someone separate from themselves. These are ananyas and they are never separate from ‘ me.’ 

How is this possible? 

These are individuals, and how can they be non-separate from Isvara, the Lord? Sankara says that it is possible due to the fact that the Lord is the atma of all of them. When this is so, naturally, those who recognise the atma as Paramesvara are non-separated from him.

The atma of Isvara is the atma of jiva, and it is caitanya, eka, one, advitiya, non-dual, and which is satyam jnanam anantam brahma. Those who recognise themselves as such are called ananyas. 

Such people, mam cintayantah, recognising me or enquiring into me, mam paryupasate, gain or seek me.

And tesam, for them, nitya abhiyuktanam, who are non-separate from me at any time, I take care of their yoga and ksema.

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR STATEMENTS IN THE GITA — Yoga-Kshemam vahami aham. 

Kshema is retaining a protecting what you have acquired, praptasya raksanam ksemah.

Yoga has many different meanings. For example, it can mean the title of a chapter.

But when Yoga and Kshema appear together in a compound, the meaning for yoga is acquiring what you do not have, apraptasya prapanam. And it must be also desirable to you.

If you look at your life, all your concerns come under one of these two.

What is it that bothers you?

It will either be about something you want, *Yoga* or something you are afraid to lose, *Kshema.* You have no peace; I want to gain it; yoga. You do not have enough money, you want to gain some; yoga. You are losing your health, and you want to retain it; ksema. *So yoga and ksema indicate a lot about the life of a jiva. If yoga-ksema is taken care of, everything is taken care of.*

The Bhagavad Gita beautifully encapsulates this principle in Chapter 9, Verse 22:

"Ananyāś cintayanto māṁ ye janāḥ paryupāsate teṣāṁ nityābhiyuktānāṁ yoga-kṣemaṁ vahāmy aham." ("To those who are constantly devoted and who worship Me with love, I carry what they lack and preserve what they have.") It's a reminder that ...

The Lord says, ‘nitya-abhiyuktanam yoga-ksemam vahami aham, I, take care of the yoga-ksema for those who are always non-separate from me.’ 

Sankara’s Bhasyam continues with more insights into this important sloka of the Gita! 

Be Blissful.

S,Sekar

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RIPPLES

 

Imagine a lake at dawn. Mist curls over the water, soft and slow. A heron lifts from the reeds, sending tiny waves across the glassy surface. Sunlight scatters along the ripples, catching edges you didn’t notice before. What seemed still is quietly alive.

 

That’s how showing up works. Each conversation you have, each connection you nurture, each time you speak your story with clarity and care: it’s like the heron’s wing brushing the water. Sometimes the effect is immediate; sometimes it spreads quietly, almost invisibly.

 

The world doesn’t always respond in the way you expect. You might feel the sting of silence or an empty room. That ache isn’t failure — it’s evidence you ventured into the space that matters. You took the risk of being seen.

 

Every thoughtful gesture — a hand extended, a story shared, an insight offered — leaves ripples. The warmth of a smile, the precision of your words, and the confidence in your presence: they travel farther than you know, shaping the paths ahead. Even when you don’t see it, your light is at work.

 

So when a day feels quiet or an opportunity feels stalled, remember this: motion doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it whispers. The ripples you’ve created are moving, converging, and making room for the moments that will catch your light fully, unmistakably.

 

Be blissful.

Bhagavad Gita As It Is

 

Bhagavad Gita As It Is

 

There will be a Paradigm shift in your life. Hope you want to have a look at it first. Bhagavad Gita is Sanatana Dharma’s greatest guide and contribution to mankind,

focuses on personality development and teaches how to handle day-to-day challenges with a perfectly balanced mind. 

The main emphasis of Bhagavad Gita study, is on *personality development* and is not focused on promoting any particular religious view or belief.

Bhagavad Gita teaches us the way of life. How to live our day to day life. The benefit that you get will be immense.

There will be a complete transformation in you. One can see a myriad of changes in himself. One has to learn the same, and follow the same in your daily life and reap the full benefit out of it.

Enjoy your Time.

Enjoy Your Life.

Be blissful.

S.SEKAR

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