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Gnowly

by Dev Bhagavān

Gnow.ly (pronounced “nō-li” or “gnō-li”) is an ancient Archive of Gnowledge (gnosis) that leads to unconditioned happiness. Not just ordinary temporary happiness, but unconditional, permanent happiness. This Gnowledge is a huge archive of ancient lore of Self-realization, spanning many lineages and fields of thought, unified by deep understanding of consciousness, and expressed in simple modern language. It is direct, personal, open and freely available. You can get this Gnowledge by exploring the Archive of Gnowledge with Genie, a powerful AI Learning Assistant. The rest is up to you!

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  1. Being in the World 1—Falling into the World

    Being in the World, Part One: the Story of Everybody's Life. Ontology, the science of Beingness, reveals deep insights about the nature of human life and experience. An ontological analysis of the human condition—our way of being—shows that our everyday social relations give us a particular kind…

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  2. Being in the World 0—Introduction

    Most of us are overwhelmed by the world in which we live. We find ourselves thrust—unasked, naked—into a context we do not understand; surrounded by people, societies, conditions and situations that we do not create or choose. Nevertheless, we must act to survive in a competitive environment that...

  3. Śrīmad Devi Bhāgavatam 1.5.2 Commentary

    Download the Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam Part 1, Skandhas 1-5: https://archive.org/details/srimaddevibhagavatampart1/page/n365 The Vedas said: ’Obeisance to the Devī! to Mahā-māyā, the Auspicious One, the Creatrix of the Universe! We bow down to Thee who is beyond the guṇas, the Ruler of all Beings! O...

  4. Srimad Devi Bhāgavatam 1.5.2—Prayers by the Vedas

    Download the Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam Part 1, Skandhas 1-5: https://archive.org/details/srimaddevibhagavatampart1/page/n365 At this juncture, seeing Śiva and the other Devas crying, Bṛhaspati, supremely versed in the Vedas, consoled them thus: ’O highly fortunate one! what use there will be in thus...

  5. Srimad Devi Bhāgavatam 1.5.1 — Story of Hayagrīva

    Download the Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam Part 1, Skandhas 1-5: https://archive.org/details/srimaddevibhagavatampart1/page/n365 1-4. The Ṛṣis said: “O Sūta! Our minds are merged in the sea of doubt, hearing this your most wonderful saying, surpising to the whole world. The head of Janārdan Mādhava, the...

  6. Śrīmad Devi Bhāgavatam 1.4 Part 2

    Download the Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam Part 1, Skandhas 1-5: https://archive.org/details/srimaddevibhagavatampart1/page/n365 31-37. Sūta said: “Thus questioned by Kṛṣṇa Dvaipāyana Vedavyāsa, the high-souled Nārada Muni, well versed in the Vedas, became very glad and spoke thus: ‘O highly fortunate...

  7. Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam 1.4—the Excellence of the Devī

    Vedavyāsa Becomes despondent over not having a son. He approaches Narada for advice, who narrates an ancient lesson by Viṣṇu. (To be continued)

  8. Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam 1.2 Commentary 2: the Manblunder

    SDB 1.2 Comments: the Manblunder * Manblunder: the incorrect, ignorant cultural assumption and religious bias that the Creator or ultimate support of the universe must be male in gender. * Especially prominent in the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. * But also seen in…

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  9. Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam 1.2 Commentary

    • āgamas: a traditional doctrine or precept, collection of such doctrines, sacred work, anything handed down and fixed by tradition (as the reading of a text) • munīndra: chief of the Munis, a great sage or ascetic • transcendental sentiments (rasas): ecstatic emotional flavors of relationship…

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  10. Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam 1.2—Śrī Sūta’s Response

    After hearing the questions of the Sages, Sūta Gosvāmī responds. The Sanskrit verse in the beginning is the ṣoḍaśī mantra, the most powerful and beneficial Vedic prayer. It invokes the śakti of Goddess Lalithā, also known as Tripurasundarī, Mahā-Māyā, Durgā, and many other names. Who is Goddess...

  11. Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam 1.1 Commentary

    • What the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam is to the Vaiṣṇavas, the Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam is to the Śāktas. • Though classified as an upa-purāṇa it is the only Purāṇa Vedavyāsa called Mahā-Purāṇa, meaning great Purāṇa • The choice of words by the great ṛṣi obviously indicates its importance, as Divine Mother…

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  12. Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam 1.1—Questions by Śaunaka and the Sages

    Namaste! Welcome to Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam. The Sanskrit verse in the beginning is the ṣoḍaśī mantra, the most powerful and beneficial Vedic prayer. It invokes the śakti of Goddess Lalithā, Also known as Tripurasundarī, Mahā-Māyā, Durgā, and many other names. Who is Goddess Lalithā? This Śrīmad...

  13. Viṣṇu’s Prayer to the Universal Mother

    Śrī Bhagavān said: ‘Salutation to the Devī Prakṛti, the Creatrix; I bow down again and again to Thee. Thou art all-auspicious and grantest the desires of Thy devotees; Thou art of the nature of siddhi (spiritual success) and vṛddhi (increase). I bow down again and again to Thee. I bow down to the...

  14. The Great Devī Gāyatrī

    Then Devī Tripurasundarī again said thus: “All of you hear Me. I am really Gāyatrī, Who is never different from Me. Pleased as I am with all of you, I will show you My divine form as Gāyatrī, the embodiment of the aggregate manifestation of speech.” Saying thus, the Divine Mother gave them the...

  15. Value of this Teaching

    This SecretHeaven teaching is most powerful because it inclusively spans all other types and levels of spiritual teachings.

  16. Mahānirvāṇa Tantra 2.1–Pārvatī’s Great Question

    Say, O Lord of the distressed! in Thy mercy how men may obtain longevity, health, and energy, increase of strength and courage, learning, intelligence, and happiness without great pains; and how they may become great in strength and valor, pure of heart, obedient to parents, not seeking the love…

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  17. Mahānirvāṇa Tantra 1.2–Degradation of Kaliyuga

    Now the sinful Kali Age is upon them, when dharma is destroyed, an Age full of evil customs and deceit. Men pursue evil ways. The Vedas have lost their power, the smṛtis are forgotten, and many of the Purāṇas, which contain stories of the past, and show the many ways which lead to liberation…

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  18. Mahānirvāṇa Tantra 1.1–Set & Setting

    Chapter 1 Questions About the Liberation of Beings The enchanting summit of the Lord of Mountains, resplendent with all its various jewels, clad with many a tree and many a creeper, melodious with the song of many birds, scented with the fragrance of all the season’s flowers, most beautiful…

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  19. Mahānirvāṇa Tantra—Introduction

    The Indian Tantras, which are numerous, constitute the Scripture (Śāstra) of the Kaliyuga, and as such are the voluminous source of present and practical orthodox “Hinduism”. Whatever its historical origin, the Tantra-Śāstra is in fact a development of the Vaidik Karma-kaṇḍa, promulgated to meet...

  20. Mahāṣoḍaśī Mantra: Second Line

    Second line: ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं auṁ hrīṁ śrīṁ ॐ used at the beginning of the first line of the mantra refers to the Supreme Self, known as Brahman. The ॐ here in the second line represents the individual being. Thus, this ॐ is to be replaced with ātma-bīja, which is given by one’s guru at the time of...

  21. Mahāṣoḍaśī Mantra: Conclusion

    Download the full documentation: http://www.mediafire.com/file/7yaz1p6j6gwm25v/Maha%25CC%2584s%25CC%25A3od%25CC%25A3as%25CC%2581i%25CC%2584_Mantra.pdf/file Meaning of the bījas: The first kūṭa has five bījas: ka e ī la hrīṃ. All three kūṭas end with hrīṃ, and this hrīṃ is called hṛllekha. A lot…

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  22. Mahāṣoḍaśī Mantra: Pañcaḍaśī the Heart

    Detailed meaning of Lalithambigai: http://www.manblunder.com/articles/lalithambigai-articles Pañcadaśī-mantra The heart, the main mantra of Lalitāmbikā is Pañcadaśī-mantra consisting of fifteen bījas, including these not covered above: Pañcadaśa means fifteen. Since this mantra has fifteen bījas,...

  23. Mahāṣoḍaśī Mantra: First Line, sauḥ

    After aiṁ ऐं is sauḥ सौः, known as parā-bīja. This is also known as hṛdaya-bīja or amṛta-bīja. Śiva explains to Śakti about this in Parā-trīśikā-vivāraṇa 9-10: “O! Gracious one! It is the third Brahman (sat or sa स) united with the fourteenth vowel औ (au – out of the sixteen vowels), well-joined...

  24. Mahāṣoḍaśī Mantra: First Line klīṁ aiṁ īṁ

    After hrīṁ ह्रीं is klīṁ क्लीं, which is known as kāma-bīja. This bīja draws divine energy towards the aspirant like a magnet. This bīja is the power of attraction. Kāma here does not mean lust, but the desire for transcendental Bliss (one of the four puruṣārthas: dharma, artha, kāma and mokṣa)....

  25. Mahāṣoḍaśī Mantra: First Line hṛīṁ

    After śrīṁ श्रीं is hrīṁ ह्रीं, which is also known as māyā-bīja. This is the combination of the characters ha + ra + ī + nāda + bindu (ह + र + ई + nāda + bindu. Ha refers to the Divine Light of Śiva which also encompasses prāṇa and ākāśā, two important principles without which we cannot exist.…

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  26. Mahāṣoḍaśī Mantra: First Line āūṁ & śrīṁ

    First Line : ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ऐं सौः auṁ śrīṁ hrīṁ klīṁ aiṁ sauḥ Download the documentation: http://www.mediafire.com/file/7yaz1p6j6gwm25v/Maha%25CC%2584s%25CC%25A3od%25CC%25A3as%25CC%2581i%25CC%2584_Mantra.pdf/file Prāṇava ॐ Every authentic Vedic mantra begins and ends with ॐ.…

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  27. Mahāṣoḍaśī the Most Powerful Mantra

    Download the documentation: http://www.mediafire.com/file/7yaz1p6j6gwm25v/Maha%25CC%2584s%25CC%25A3od%25CC%25A3as%25CC%2581i%25CC%2584_Mantra.pdf/file Śrī-vidya is the devotional worship of the Supreme Mother, Ambāl. According to the Vedic scripture Śrī Tripurārahasya, the Śrī-vidya or…

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  28. Mahāṣoḍaśī Mantra: Siddhi-mantra

    For Siddhi-Mantra initiation contact [email protected] Siddhi-Mantra documentation: https://www.mediafire.com/file/652iq73e3wzyzba/Siddhi_mantra.pdf/file

  29. Bhakti & Liberation: Non-discrimination

    Bhakti-rasāmrta-sindhu Part 1: https://www.mediafire.com/file/aprip1vw3mwk549/RBhakti-rasmta-sindhuPart1.pdf/file Bhakti-rasāmrta-sindhu Part 2: https://www.mediafire.com/file/94owo1ouwj8ls3i/RBhakti-rasmta-sindhuPart2.pdf/file

  30. Bhakti & Liberation

    Bhakti-rasāmrta-sindhu Part 1: https://www.mediafire.com/file/aprip1vw3mwk549/RBhakti-rasmta-sindhuPart1.pdf/file Bhakti-rasāmrta-sindhu Part 2: https://www.mediafire.com/file/94owo1ouwj8ls3i/RBhakti-rasmta-sindhuPart2.pdf/file

  31. Applying the Teaching: Matrix Learning

    If you’re having difficulties applying this Esoteric Teaching, it’s most likely because of misunderstood terminology. We have collected the most powerful and advanced study technology in the Matrix Learning series. Another typical problem area is Integrity. A sappurisā, according to the Buddha is…

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  32. Secret Heaven: Conclusions

    To join Secret Heaven chat group: 1. Download and install Signal app https://signal.org 2. Email your phone number to me: [email protected] 3. I will add you to the group Supporting documents: Secret Heaven Video Series.pdf...

  33. Secret Heaven: Our Innovation

    Secret Heaven’s innovation is that we teach the whole Path, from sex to superconsciousness. Most spiritual teachings focus on one chakra or method, ignoring the rest and creating sectarian barriers against them. Thus they cheat their followers.

  34. Conversation: Guru-disciple Relationship

    Hunter and Dev discuss their personal experiences in an ashram in a holy place in India.

  35. Secret Heaven: the Last Best Hope

    This teaching, which encompasses all levels and types of spiritual practices, uncorrupted by organizational politics, is the last best hope for transmitting authentic enlightenment.

  36. Qigong Three Treasures: Jing

    The Chinese word Jing means a number of things depending on where, when, and how it is used. Jing can be used as a verb, an adjective, or a noun. When used as a noun, Jing means “the essence” or “the essentials.” When it is used for the energy side of a being, it means “spirit.” Chinese people...

  37. Qigong: Five Flavors of Qi

    The ancient Chinese symbol for Qi is formed of two characters. On top is the character for “nothing” and below is the character for “fire”. This implies that Qi is “no fire.” That means that when the organs are supplied with the proper amount of Qi, they will not be overheated or “on fire”. A...

  38. Qi & Qigong: Precise Definitions

    General definition of Qi and Qigong: Qi is the conscious living energy or natural force that fills the universe. Qi can be generally defined as any type of energy which is able to demonstrate power and strength. Qi is also commonly used to express the energy state of something, especially living...

  39. Qi and Qigong

    This series provides a general background for Qi (chi) and Qigong. The next series will cover Yi Jin and Xi Sui Qigong, which are translated as “Muscle/Tendon Changing” and “Marrow/Brain Washing Qigong.” Marrow/Brain Washing is deep, difficult to understand. It has been found in documents…

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  40. Secret Heaven: 7 Energy States

    Buddha-sutta “World on Fire”: https://suttacentral.net/sa197/en/analayo High-resolution copy of the chart: https://www.mediafire.com/view/v5j0ij4miruehil/Secret_Heaven_Chakra_Energy_States.jpg/file

  41. Secret Heaven: Sex, Energy and Ecstasy

    Without complete opening of the sex center, the body has insufficient energy to attain the highest states of self-realization.

  42. Secret Heaven: My Core Taste

    My core taste developed due to karma and certain physically traumatic incidents during gestation. The emotional and semantic content of these incidents predisposed me to associate strong physical sensation with love and affection. At age 12 when I encountered movies of Indian yogis using bed of...

  43. Secret Heaven: Core Erotic Taste

    The purpose of the Tantrik methods in the Secret Heaven Noble Path is to open and strengthen the lower chakras. To attain enlightenment one must have access to one’s full energy, or in Taoist terminology, Original Chi. The DanTien must be fully charged and the sex center fully open, capable of...

  44. Secret Heaven: Begin from Sex

    To reach complete Self-realization we have to begin from sex. Sex energy is life energy, prana or chi. We need our complete energy available to attain complete Self-awareness. In most people these energy centers are partially closed, running at way less than their full potential. Ordinary…

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  45. Secret Heaven: Holographic Meditation

    There is suffering in life. Holographic Meditation means bringing all the chakras—your whole Being—simultaneously into a state of ecstasy. The method is four levels of yoga that can be practiced together. I propose to establish a Foundation to teach this most beneficial Noble Path in the west.

  46. Project Ambāl: Spontaneous Recognizance

    We recognize, promote and emulate spiritual and other leaders on the strength of their adherence to external moral and social values such as religious doctrine. But what about those who become enlightened spontaneously? How do we recognize and show appreciation to them? They likely won’t accept…

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  47. Project Ambāl: Entheogenic Enlightenment

    I recently was able to recall my original and authentic enlightenment experience in 1967 during an LSD trip. This has profound consequences for me. First, I must revise my views and recognize such experiences as valid. Second, I now realize that there are many—perhaps tens of thousands—of people...

  48. Project Ambāl: Spontaneous Enlightenment

    The previous episode was an attempt to communicate a profound inner vision and experience through Vedic mythological language. Looks like nobody got it, so I’ll retell the story in literal language.

  49. Shorter Sutta on Emptiness 7: Themeless Concentration

    Cūḷa Suññata Sutta (MN 121): Themeless Concentration “Further, Ānanda, the monk—not attending to the perception of the dimension of nothingness, not attending to the perception of the dimension of neither-perception-nor-non-perception—attends to the singleness based on the themeless...

  50. Shorter Sutta on Emptiness 5: Nothingness

    Cūḷa Suññata Sutta (MN 121): Nothingness https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.121.than.html “Further, Ānanda, the monk—not attending to the perception of the dimension of the infinity of space, not attending to the perception of the dimension of the infinity of…

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Gnow.ly (pronounced “nō-li” or “gnō-li”) is an ancient Archive of Gnowledge (gnosis) that leads to unconditioned happiness. Not just ordinary temporary happiness, but unconditional, permanent happiness. This Gnowledge is a huge archive of ancient lore of Self-realization, spanning many lineages and fields of thought, unified by deep understanding of consciousness, and expressed in simple modern language. It is direct, personal, open and freely available. You can get this Gnowledge by exploring the Archive of Gnowledge with Genie, a powerful AI Learning Assistant. The rest is up to you!

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