Yogi Speaks

Who am I? The question has become very famous now, thanks to Bhagwan Ramana Maharshi who, with His grace, is helping masses to go within and find the true ultimate Self (Yes, I replaced "their true ultimate Self" to "the true ultimate Self). So when I read these teachings of Bhagwan Ramana, Bhagwan Buddha, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Shri Ashtavakra and all the masters who primarily prescribe the path of Jnana or Gyan Yoga which translates to the Wisdom Yoga, one of the four main types of Yoga, I am pushed to become aware of the mind and analyze how it all works. So all my literary work is mostly based on my analysis and my little experiences and understanding of the within.  When for the first time I started meditating and I went into a meditative state, what I experienced was pure silence within. For a few moments, there were no thoughts at all, it was pure silence and pure peace and it was so so beautiful. But after a few moments, my karma bounced back and pulled me back to...

"Laughter is the best medicine," they said but at the same time when I laughed, they disapproved in a way. Recently I remember children playing at a public place, laughing and talking loudly as they do, and a random woman telling them to be silent while I was just smiling looking at the joy they were thriving in. Even children are not free to laugh I noticed instantly. Laughter has got so many proven benefits from lifting the mood to strengthening immunity. Stuck emotions get healed with laughter and a sense of pleasantness is achieved. You can even see laughter as a common practice included in Yoga these days. People are doing Humour therapies these days. Watching comedy shows is a favorite activity for everyone. Just google the benefits of laughter and you can be busy in reading those for the next 2 days. Personally, I love to joke and laugh freely most of the time. There was a time when I was called "Laughing Buddha" by some people. I ended up in a mess somehow ...