What are Depressions? 

I would like to explain depression from a perspective strongly shaped by spiritual and yogic approaches. Depression is primarily a state in which one’s own intelligence, thoughts, and emotions work against oneself.
Only a small percentage of cases are pathological or genetic in origin and require medical intervention. The majority of depressive states are "self-created" through psychological patterns.
Depression requires an enormous amount of energy and intense thought. However, those who become depressed channel this mental power in the wrong direction. Instead of fostering their own well-being, the mind generates intense negative emotions. In its extreme forms, depression is like "slow-motion suicide." A primary cause of depressive states is that people become too lost in the logical dimension of their minds. When life is dissected purely analytically and logically, it loses its mystery and vitality—which can lead to frustration and, ultimately, depression. I see a direct link between the rise of depression in society and modern lifestyle habits. The key factors are:
Poor diet and a lack of physical activity.
A lack of connection to nature and the five elements.
The tendency to immediately label everyday moments of sadness or disappointment as clinical depression and to dwell on them.
To break free from this downward spiral, I recommend shifting the focus away from the mind:
Through physical activity and exercise: Challenging the body helps get the energy within the system flowing again.
Awareness instead of compulsion: Through yoga and meditative practices, one can learn to create distance from one’s thoughts so that they no longer run on a compulsive loop. Nutrition & Nature: Consuming certain foods and spending time in nature are said to stabilize the system.

 

What is KARMA?

There is a common Western misconception that karma is a cosmic system of reward and punishment. In reality, "karma means that you are the architect of your life." It is about absolute personal responsibility, not fate. Karma is the "memory of life"; it is simply memory and information. Every physical, mental, emotional, and energetic action leaves an imprint on our system. These imprints are stored like unconscious software on various levels, even within our DNA and cells, and shape how we perceive and react to the world. It is not the deed itself that generates karma, but the intention behind it. What matters is not what you do, but the intention and inner attitude with which you do it. When you perform an action without personal attachment or selfish intent, simply because it is necessary in that moment, no new karma is created. Karma arises from the "karmic glue" of greed, fear, hatred, or deep craving that clings to our actions. It is about the experience, not the event itself. The world constantly throws things at us that are beyond our control. Yet, how we experience these situations—whether as suffering or as joy, is entirely in our hands. That is how karma truly works. What you label as fate is usually just a life situation you have unconsciously created yourself. Karma is the glue, not the enemy. Karma is neither good nor bad; it is the sum of our life experiences and brings us wisdom. However, it also acts as the "glue" that binds us to physical existence and the body. The problem is not karma itself, but our lack of awareness in dealing with it. If you internalize your past experiences and identify with them, you become ruled by them. If you maintain a distance from them, you can use them as a tool. The solution is awareness rather than compulsiveness. The spiritual path serves to create a distance between oneself and accumulated karmic patterns (body and mind). By shifting from unconscious, compulsive reacting to conscious action, one halts the creation of new karma and becomes the master of one's own destiny.

 

 

Explanation of the Universe  

The cosmos is not a separate, external entity, but a living, intelligent energy field inextricably interwoven with the human system. A human being is not an isolated observer but a direct microcosm of the macrocosm. The geometry of the human energy body is a direct manifestation of the geometry of the solar system. No human being can exist without a constant exchange with the cosmos. Every subatomic particle in the body communicates ceaselessly with the entire universe. Physical space is merely a consequence of time. When one sheds identification with one’s physical body, the illusion of space collapses “here" and "there" become one. Everything physical in the cosmos (atoms, planets, galaxies) is subject to cyclical time (*Kala*), which has a beginning and an end. Underlying this, however, is *Mahakala*absolute, boundless time that knows no cycles. While the sun, moon, and planets exert an energetic influence on us, they do not determine our destiny. Do not blame your own "madness" on the full moon or planetary alignments. A conscious person retains control over their inner state, entirely independent of the positions of celestial bodies. While billions of galaxies function seamlessly, a human being allows a single "ugly thought" to ruin their day. In the context of the infinite cosmos, a human being is but a tiny speck of dust. Recognizing this insignificance automatically creates distance from mental drama and fosters a natural humility toward creation. At its deepest core, the cosmos consists of absolute stillness and peace. Yoga (which translates to "union") is the tool for transcending one's limitations and resonating with this boundless cosmic energy.

The universe is not a dead, mechanical system, but a living, expanding creation of energy and consciousness that is deeply connected to the inner life of human beings. Our universe is not the only one; there are many simultaneous creations (or dimensions), and the Big Bang we know is merely the latest in a long series of Big Bangs. The human system is an exact microcosm of the greater cosmos. The mathematical and cyclical relationships between celestial bodies (such as the sun and moon) are directly reflected in our bodies and minds. The very source of life pulsating within each person is identical to the source of the entire universe. Those who look deeply into their own inner selves also come to understand the nature of creation. Modern science, relying on purely physical measurement methods, eventually reaches its limits. True knowledge of the universe requires expanding one's perception and receptivity through inner work (yoga), rather than relying solely on external analysis.