The meaning of “Om”

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Om is the most sacred sound in yoga. Another way of saying Om is Aum. In the Vedas, AUM is the sound of the Sun, the sound of Light. It is the sound of assent. It has an upward movement and uplifts the soul, as the sound of the divine eagle or falcon.

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UPDATE: Holy Man’s Two Weeks Without Food, Water

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Fox News reports on Prahald Jani, a yogi who has recently demonstrated that he can live without food and water. For 15 days in 2010, Prahlad Jani was studied by a team of doctors in Ahmedabad, India. While being closely watched and studied, Prahlad Jani went without food and water, and did not got to the bathroom. Prahlad Jani claims that he has not eaten for 70 years.

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Sound Current Rider’s Journey into the Sun

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In his book Warriors of the Sound Current, Steve DeWitt descirbes his out of body Soul travel journey into the Sun. Steve DeWitt describes Soul travel as:

“Soul projection, in contrast to astral travel, is the ability to expand one’s consciousness beyond the limitations of the physical body, as well as the astral, causal and mental bodies by using the Sound Current. (The Sound Current is another name for Divine Spirit, which is visible as light and audible as sound.) [To experience Soul travel] I needed to realize that I am Soul, an individual unit of consciousness that is one with the essence of God. I had to comprehend that as Soul I am neither male nor female; that I am eternal; that I cannot be harmed; and that I exist above the boundaries of space, time, and duality.”

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Gene study supports link between vitamin D deficiency and disease

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A new study led by Oxford University in England has mapped the points at which vitamin D interacts with our DNA – and identified over 200 genes directly influenced by vitamin D. It is estimated that 1 billion people worldwide do not have sufficient vitamin D. This deficiency is thought to be largely due to insufficient exposure to the sun and in some cases to poor diet.

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Abodes of Surya – Sun Temple Modhera

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The Modhera sun temple, even in its ruined state is a majestic one, bearing testimony to the art of the ancient Chalukyas of Gujarat, India. Modhera is now the site of several dance and cultural festivals. The sun temple and the ambience here provide a majestic backdrop for the exhibition of performing arts.

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Aging of Eyes Is Blamed for Range of Health Woes

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New research at the University of Kansas School of Medicine shows that eye health is directly related to overall health, occurrence of disease and aging. The gradual yellowing of the lens and the narrowing of the pupil that occur with age disturb the body’s circadian rhythm, contributing to a range of health problems. As the eyes age, less and less sunlight gets through the lens to reach key cells in the retina that regulate the body’s circadian rhythm, its internal clock, and hormone production.

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Lack of sunlight linked to male infertility

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An infertility study has revealed vitamin D deficiency among men who are unable to impregnate their partners. The discovery surprised the researchers, who were investigating the incidence of DNA fragmentation of sperm. Sunlight is the major source of vitamin D.

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Vitamin D aids cystic fibrosis patients

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Cystic Fibrosis is the most common inherited genetic respiratory disorder in the Western World. New research shows that adequate sunlight exposure and Vitamin D aids cystic fibrosis and asthma patients to help prevent severe allergic response.

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Looking Sun in the eyes

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Suryamahayogi Amaranand Ram Ram constantly gazes at the Sun from morning to evening without blinking his eyelids.  He claims to be the only one to be gifted with this divine power from the Sun-god for he had chanted 40 lakh Ram mantras for over six months in the Himalayan valley. 

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Surya by Sri Chinmoy (part 1)

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This article by Sri Chinmoy shares the Hindu teachings on Surya, the Sun god, found in the Vedas and Upanishads of India.  Part 1 shares India’s teachings on Surya, the sun god and the spiritual sun that exists within each person.

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Safe Ayurvedic Sunscreen Oil

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This is a continuation of Dr. Helen Thomas’ earlier article called Ayurveda on Sunshine and Sunscreen. In this article Ayurveda Doctor Thomas presents her Ayurvedic alternative to sunscreen. Do you know what natural oil Dr. Thomas will recommend? Read more to find out!

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Heliotherapy – Benefits of Sunbathing

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One of the oldest health care practices is heliotherapy or sunbathing. This ancient healing practice has been used for thousands of years to keep people in high states of health and to fight common illnesses by boosting immunity. Modern research on the remarkable health benefits of Vitamin D confirm that sunbathing is one of the most important health care practices available to us today.

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A Second Opinion on Sunshine: It Can Be Good Medicine After All

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The New York Times published an article in the newspaper’s Personal Health section on June 17, 2003 by Jane E. Brody.  This article shares research by many prominent scientists in the fields of medicine, dermatology, aeronautics, and space research on the effects of sunshine on human health.

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X-class solar flare August 9. Aurora alert in coming days

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On August 9, the Sun created the largest solar flare in five years. Could this solar flare be the cause of the recent 5.9 earthquake in Virginia and Hurricane Irene? Read this report by EarthSky.org.

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White Brotherhood sun gazing video

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This video shows the White Brother’s annual gathering on the summer solstice at their mountain retreat in Bulgaria. The White Brotherhood practices a form of sun gazing that was originally taught by Peter Deunov.

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University of Minnesota: Vitamin D and weight loss

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A 2009 study at the University of Minnesota Medical School shows promising evidence that a person’s level of vitamin D may be a predictor of his or her ability to lose fat.

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The Vitamin D Solution: A 3-Step Strategy to Cure Our Most Common Health Problem

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In his new book The Vitamin D Solution: A 3-Step Strategy to Cure Our Most Common Health Problem, Vitamin D research doctor Michael Holick outlines a program to ensure you are getting the greatest benefit from the Sun and Vitamin D.

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Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever? Part 2

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Read part 2 of Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra’s interview on his new book Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever?
Learn why standing barefoot on the Earth may be the most important health change that a person can make. Read science that shows how the human body must receive electromagnetic energies from Earth to stabilize the body’s fundamental biological rhythms and restore all the body’s systems to optimal health.

For anyone practicing Sun Gazing – where Earthing (standing barefoot on the Earth) is necessary – I highly recommend this reading this article and buying Dr. Stephen Sinatra’s book Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever?.

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You Walk Wrong – Part 2

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New York Magazine features this article on the benefits of barefoot walking.  This article is packed with information will educate and encourage you to return to a more natural way of living and walking – barefoot in harmony with the Earth and your anatomy.

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Beliefs & Legends related to Surya

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Ancient spiritual texts in India attribute many powerful healing abilities to Surya, the sun god. This article reveals some of the most popular qualities that Surya, the sun, has to share to people as taught in the legends of India.

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Energy and Health Builder And a Breakthrough in Prevention of AIDS

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Health researcher Joseph G. Hattersley presents the finding of numerous studies that show that full spectrum light from the sun improves health and reduces auto-immune diseases, even AIDS. Learn why UV light is necessary for human health because it improves immunity to fight disease.

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What is Sunlightenment?

This website is dedicated to the free discemination of information on the healing powers of the Sun and the spiritual practices of Sun Gazing and Surya (Sun) Yoga. All information is given in the spirit of the Sun, whom shares its Light and Love without restriction. May all of humanity benefit from the enlightening energy of the Sun and the wisdom of all beings who share in this service of Sun Yoga.


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