This poignant message from Chief Seattle of 150 years ago still provides reflection for us as a humanity. Imagine if we could have paid heed to his words back then. Today, we also have such an opportunity. It is never too late. When we rediscover our link with this earth / universe, then so many positive transformations will invariably unfold. In this regard, the great chief’s message parallels yogic principles of oneness and reverence for all forms of life and natural expression. May this be the meditation of today’s humanity…

Here elephants use their brawn and brains – and most importantly their feeling of collective welfare – to rescue their little toddler.

There is a great lesson in this for our present humanity. As strong and as smart as we may be, that strength & smartness should always be used for helping those in need – not any self-centered agenda.

As we develop as a humanity, slowly we are making our way in the right direction, with a few growing pains here and there.Yoga and meditation will certainly help illumine the proper pathway – enabling us to create a world-based human society upon on the pillars of peace, security and universal benevolence.

Enjoy watching the elephants!!!

Yoga is all about broadening our horizons – physically, emotionally, psychologically, mentally, intellectually, morally & spiritually – as we seek out our true place in this cosmos. This short video by the American Museum of Natural History offers an interesting perspective.

Here is how they describe their video:

The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every star, planet, and quasar seen in the film is possible because of the world’s most complete four-dimensional map of the universe, the Digital Universe Atlas that is maintained and updated by astrophysicists at the American Museum of Natural History. The new film, created by the Museum, is part of an exhibition, Visions of the Cosmos: From the Milky Ocean to an Evolving Universe, at the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan through May 2010.

Compassion is compassion is compassion – it transcends faith and practice. Here the Dalai Lama discusses our relation with animals, as well as our relation with other humans, in a most poignant yet humorous tone.

The above footage took place on Oct 19, 2007. (Washington Humane Society)

In the above video, the world famous sitar player Ravi Shankar (born 7 April 1920 in Varanasi, India) performs on the Dick Cavett show a few decades ago.

He is accompanied by tabla player Alla Rakha (left). By the way, that is George Harrison of the Beatles sitting on the couch at the beginning of the clip.

On Sunday July 11, we will have our own live sitar & yoga seminar at Galesville Hall. Click here to register.

Here is a short meditative demo featuring gongs and Tibetan singing bowls.