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JUNGLE ANIMAL YOGA FOR KIDS

March 24, 2015 By Giselle Shardlow

We are so thrilled to have our friend, Giselle Shardlow with us today to share an awesome animal yoga sequence for kids!  Little ones will learn all about jungle animals – how they look, how they move, and more!

Giselle is the author of Kids Yoga Stories .  Her yoga books for kids get children learning, moving, and having fun. Giselle draws from her experiences as a teacher, traveler, yogi, and mom to write the yoga stories found at Kids Yoga Stories   and on Amazon  worldwide. The purpose of her yoga books is to foster happy, healthy, and globally educated children. She lives in Boston with her husband and daughter.

Thanks so much to Giselle for stopping by today!

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Jungle Animal Yoga for Kids

Hot sun. Sandy beaches. Howler monkeys. Cloud forests. Colorful birds.

I have fond memories of my trip to Costa Rica years ago. And I hope to take my daughter to Central America one day, so that she, too, can experience the wonders of the jungle.

Until we have the opportunity to jet set south of the border, my daughter and I learn about jungle animals by acting them out through simple yoga poses for kids .

Join us! You can learn about jungle animals through movement, too! Brain research shows us that movement and pretend play stimulates the brain, thus making learning more engaging and fun . Your child will feed off your enthusiasm, so jump in and give jungle animal yoga a go!

Tell your children that you are going on an imaginary journey to learn about jungle animals. Take out your favorite jungle-related books, props, music, stuffed animals, stickers, animal figurines, and puzzles. You could even dress up like your favorite jungle animal. Encourage your child’s creativity by asking how each jungle animal behaves in the wild.

Jungle Animal Books for Kids

To start your jungle yoga journey, take out your favorite jungle animals books. Or head over to your local library to ask your librarian for help. Here are some of our favorite rainforest books:

“Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth , by Eric Carle

The Great Kapok Tree , by Lynne Cherry

Rainforest , by Helen Cowcher

Monkey Puzzle , by Julia Donaldson

The Rainforest Grew All Around , by Susan K. Mitchell

Welcome to the Green House , by Jane Yolen

Nature’s Green Umbrella , by Gail Gibbons

Over in the Jungle , by Marianne Berkes and Jeanette Canyon

The Umbrella , by Jan Brett

As you look through the books, make a long list of jungle animals, like crocodile, iguana, turtle, frog, macaw, quetzal, toucan, coatimundi, monkey, kinkajou, sloth, puma, tapir, anteater, armadillo, jaguar, and bat. Talk about how they move, what they eat, where they live, and what they look like.

Jungle Animal Yoga Sequence

You can follow the jungle animal yoga sequence below or make up your own jungle yoga journey.

Macaw – Warrior 3 Pose Stand on one leg. Extend the other leg behind you, flexing your foot. Bend your torso forward and take your arms out to the side.  Flap your arms like the wings of the macaw.

Monkey – Squat Pose Come down to a squat and tap your chest like a monkey.

Alligator – Plank Pose Step back to balance on your palms and on your bent toes, keeping your arms straight and your back long and flat. Pretend to be an alligator floating in the water.

Boa Constrictor – Cobra Pose Come to lie on your tummy, place your palms flat on the floor next to your shoulders, lift your head and shoulders off ground, and hiss like a snake.

Jaguar – Cat Pose Press up to an all-fours position, round your back, and tuck your chin into your chest. Pretend to be a jaguar about to pounce.

Turtle – Extended Child’s Pose Come to sitting back on your heels, slowly bring your forehead down to rest on the floor in front of your knees, place the palms of your hands flat out in front of you, and take a few deep breaths. Pretend to be a turtle looking out of his shell.

Sloth – Happy Baby Pose Come to lie on your back with your chin tucked in, hug your knees into your chest, then grab the outer parts of your feet with both of your hands, with one foot in each hand. Pretend to be a sloth hanging out in a tree.

Rest – Resting Pose Lie on your back with your arms and legs stretched out. Imagine listening to the sounds in the jungle. Breathe and rest.

Find images of these yoga poses for kids and more, on our Yoga Poses for Kids page . 

Note that this yoga sequence has been laid out specifically to flow from one pose to the next in a safe, logical way.  Feel free to adapt the sequence to suit the age, needs, attention span, and energy level of your child.  With my preschooler, we only do 4 to 6 yoga poses at a time.

You might also like our popular yoga book, Sophia’s Jungle Adventure , which was inspired by my travels to Costa Rica. Join Sophia and her family as you act out what they see and do on a jungle hike to a waterfall.  This jungle yoga book is also available in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and German.

What is your favorite jungle animal yoga pose? Which new jungle animal did you learn about today? Share in the comments below!

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YOGA x SAFARI

'a celebration of the earth' zimbabwe march 24 - april 1, 2023 .

SOMALISA CAMP

YogaKoh and First Light Safaris have partnered together to bring you a retreat like no other. Journey to Africa with us on this Yoga meets Safari Retreat, 'A Celebration of the Earth'. The African experience is a choreographed dance of the senses and we can think of no better way to experience and enhance the connection with nature than to combine the ancient practice of yoga with the abundance of life that surrounds you in the African wilderness . In Zimbabwe we will stay at  Somalisa Camp which is leading the way in eco-friendly safari accommodation and has been awarded the first GOLD Green Tourism Certification in Zimbabwe. We will have 2 night in Victoria Falls at the beginning of the trip, and take an iconic bush flight between the 2 locations. An adventure that will inspire you to celebrate this beautiful earth we call home.

Somalisa Camp - African Bush Camps

Accomodations.

Somalisa Camp Hwange is known as ‘the land of the giants’ for its big elephant herds and Somalisa, set on a private concession in the heart of Hwange National Park is famous for its up-close encounters with elephants that love to drink from the pool in front of camp. Tucked away under the dappled shade of an acacia grove, along the edge of an ancient seasonal flood plain, Somalisa provides guests with breathtaking views of the golden savannah plains of Hwange. Somalisa has only seven,  elegant tents and is a place of simple luxury where the focus is on the guest experience to ensure a safari adventure that exceeds your dreams. This intimate bush camp is perfect for relaxing with friends and loved ones.

Your tent is replete with modern appointments such as a fan, a battery charging station, and private viewing deck. Your bathroom, worthy of a special mention, is inspired by the romance of yesteryear, boasts an indoor and outdoor bathroom, and features a copper slipper-style bathtub and endless views across the vast plains beyond.

With a full solar power farm and water purity system which allows the camp to recycle 80% of its water used, Somalisa Camp is leading the way in eco- friendly safari accommodation and has been awarded the first GOLD Green Tourism Certification in Zimbabwe.

YOUR RETREAT INCLUDES:  

All accommodation:

2 night in Victoria Falls @ Batonka Lodge 6 nights in Zimbabwe @ Somalisa

Single or shared accommodations at Somalisa (Zimbabawe)

Shared accommodations only at Batonka Lodge (Victoria Falls)

Hwange Park and conservation fees

All meals and drinks (minus bottled wine and some premium spirits) at Somalisa

Breakfast at Batonka Lodge

Daily safari activities at Somalisa

Daily yoga practices and workshops at Somalisa

Professional yoga instruction

Bush flight to and from Somalisa

Airport, lodge, and camp transfers

Daily laundry

YOUR RETREAT EXCLUDES:

Round trip International flights.  To Johannesburg and Johannesburg to Victoria Falls 

Tips recommended $30 per person per day (half to camp staff and half to guide). Tips in USD.  Dollar bills should be new and crisp.

Travel and Trip Cancellation Insurance

Activities and park fees in Victoria Falls

Lunch and Dinner in Victoria Falls

Drinks in Victoria Falls

Items of a personal nature

Zimbabwe Visa $30

The Africa experience is a choreographed dance of the senses. When you set foot in the bush, there is a sense of familiarity, as if deep

down within our genetic makeup we know this is where we evolved as a species. YogaKoh and First Light Safaris have partnered together

to bring you a retreat like no other. Breathe into the day as Mother Nature springs to life. Spend your days in the company of incredible

wildlife and mesmerizing landscapes, all-the-while sharing it with amazing people.

We will be immersed in the wild beauty of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. The park is the size of Connecticut and is home to almost

30,000 elephants, lion, leopard, painted wolves, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, impala, sable and roan antelope, Cape buffalo, a myriad of colorfulbird species, and other incredible animals of all sizes. We will be in a special and private wilderness area within Hwange, the part o f the park with the largest concentration of animals. Our host will be African Bush Camps and their award-winning camp, Somalisa.

The wilderness around Somalisa has special significance. It was home to a famous lion called Cecil that met an untimely death at the

hands of an American trophy hunter. Though Cecil may be gone, he is not forgotten as his story will forever be told by the Somalisa

guides. Cecil’s legacy does live on in the new generation of lions that call this area home. As we pay homage to the Earth and its wild

inhabitants, the spirit of Cecil will no doubt be with us as we celebrate the beauty and power of nature.

The Daily “Routine” and Activities

Our day starts before first light with a morning practice to wake the senses and body, all the

while listening to the orchestra of life as it welcomes a new day in the bush.

After a quick yoga session, we’ll have breakfast and depart for our morning safari activities. Agame drive, a walking safari, or both in search of incredible wildlife.

We will return to camp for lunch and some downtime. Relax at the pool, chill out at your tent, grab a siesta, meditate to the natural sounds around camp, or whatever your heart desires.

About an hour before we leave for our afternoon wildlife viewing, we will have an afternoon practice and/or workshop.

After our practice, we will head out for an afternoon game drive to see what nature has in store for us.

Before sunset, we will stop for a bush tradition called a Sundowner. Our guide will find a placeto watch the sunset as we sip on gin and tonics (or your drink of choice), snack, and toast away the day as it gives way to night.

We arrive back at camp after dark and have an amazing dinner and relax around a campfire for a great conversation and company.

We will retire to bed around 9pm (or later for those who like to enjoy the campfire or a cocktail a little longer)

With our group having full and exclusive use of the camp, we can adjust the schedule as we see fit. We may even decide to spend the entire day in camp and slow things down and just enjoy the serenity of the world around us.

$5,395 per person – single $4,895 per person – twin share

20% deposit due to secure your spot

March 24th – Arrive in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from Johannesburg, South Africa for 2  nights at the Batonka Lodge. There are quite a number of activities and tours to choose from which we can book upon our arrival at the hotel. March 25th – Explore Victoria Falls. March 26th – Fly to Hwange National Park for 6 nights at Somalisa Camp. March 27th to April 1st – Somalisa Camp with daily game drives, walking safaris, yoga sessions, sundowners, and incredible wildlife viewing. April 1st – Fly back to Victoria Falls to connect with international flights home.

WHY MARCH IN ZIMBABWE?

Victoria Falls is at its most powerful and spectacular.

The area around Somalisa Camp is a private area only for Somalisa guests.

The wildlife viewing is good year-round at Somalisa since the area has the largest  concentration of wildlife in the park

Lots of baby elephants. Green and beautiful landscapes. Few people. Great birding. Plenty of resident wildlife including lion, leopard, several species of antelope, buffalo, giraffe, wild   dogs, cheetah.

Somalisa is located in a special wilderness area that includes open plains, acacia woodlands, and beautiful wildflowers this time of year. Plus, the grasses do not grow tall, making   wildlife viewing much easier.

Hwange is home to almost 30,000 elephants.

Hwange is the home of Cecil the Lion and his legacy lives on in the Somalisa area.

Weather at the end of March is beginning to transition over to the dry season. Though  thunderstorms are possible on any given day. Temperatures are pleasant with average highs   in the mid 80's and lows in the low 60's.

MEET YOUR GUIDES

Tom mazzarisi.

Tom graduated from University of Colorado in Boulder with a degree in environmental conservation and biology. His lifelong passion has been wild animals. During college, Tom spent his summers working in Yellowstone National Park. Upon graduating, he embarked on a career as a park ranger in Yellowstone, spanning 12 years. In 2013, Tom had an incredible opportunity to spend a year living in the African bush as a camp manager in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. The experiences he had there are worthy of a BBC nature documentary. It inspired Tom and in 2015 he created First Light Safaris . Today he carefully plans wildlife viewing safaris for his clients as well as leading trips to the best wildlife areas in Africa. Tom lives in Kalispell, MT with his wife Amy. In addition to First Light Safaris, Tom works as a seasonal park ranger in Glacier National Park.

JOLIE MANZA

Jolie also graduated from The University of Colorado at Boulder with a BFA in Dance and Movement studies.  She took her education and began teaching and traveling around the world practicing different movement modalities all the while  making space for her passion to bring it all together one day.

With that was the birth of YogaKoh her yoga and movement based school and company that roots itself in community, travel, personal growth and service. 

Jolie met Tom during one of the workshops she taught in Montana, and they became fast friends who were able to bring their passions of yoga, wildlife and travel together. This will be the second African Safari x Yoga experience they have offered. 

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Jungle Yoga Pose Ideas

Are you looking for a fun addition to your jungle theme or jungle unit?  Maybe you are looking for a fun brain break or want to try yoga that the kids can relate too?  Maybe you have kids that love animals or the jungle?  Safari and jungle yoga is your answer to all of these questions!   Check out all the fun safari and jungle yoga pose ideas and make yoga fun!

Safari and Jungle Yoga Pose Ideas

When it comes to yoga and kids  I let the kids be creative with the poses.  I don’t focus on perfection, and I always make sure it’s safe and fun!  Get these Safari and Jungle Yoga Cards already made for you in the shop!   Also be sure to check out the Jungle Brain Break Ideas for even more fun movement with a jungle or safari theme!

Cat Pose – Arch your back like this giant cat!

Start out on your hands and knees. Reach your right arm in front of you. Reach your left leg behind you. Hold. Repeat on the opposite side. Continue repeating side to side.

Lion Pose – Add a ROARR!

Start with feet hip width apart. Move down into a squat position. In this position move side to side. Add Monkey noises if you’d like.

Dancer’s Pose

Stand tall with your arms at your sides. Bend forward at your hips. Let your hands hang in front of you, touching the floor if you can. Hold the pose and breathe or if you feel like it, let your arms swing.

Child’s Pose

Cobra Pose – Add a hiss like a snake.

Start on your hands and knees. Reach one hand up to the sky as high as you can reach and hold for a few seconds. Switch sides and reach your opposite hand up to the sky and hold a few seconds. Repeat.

Sit tall with your legs straight in front of you. Make sure your spine is nice and straight. Lift your arms so that you can mimic driving the steering wheel of the jeep. Look for jungle animals!

Stand tall. Keep legs hip width apart. Place your palms together in front of your body and slowly raise them above your head. Bend forward at the hip.  Hold and breathe!

Sit on the floor with your legs spread out to the side in front of you. Stretch your arms above your head. Move your arms to different positions on the compass.  Talk about different directions and move your arms into that position!

Forward Fold – Clasp your hands together and swing your trunk side to side.

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Think about how great it would feel to have everything you needed created for you to make jungle yoga happen now!  Not only will you have fun themed jungle and safari movement ideas, but you can also feel confident knowing that you and your kids will love these moves and be so engaged in learning.  This is the perfect way to combine movement and learning!  Pink Oatmeal has everything you need ready to go.  Buy it today!

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Working through all masters who have come, and baba sawan singh ji maharaj at whose lotus feet, the writer imbibed sweet elixir of holy naam—the word.

The Crown of Life [ HTML    2012 PDF ] - an extensive study of Yoga. The first half of the book details the nature and rewards of the many forms of yoga. The second half of the book is an in depth study of Surat Shabd Yoga, the Yoga of the Celestial Sound Current, which the author states is "the Crown of Life". Addressing the seeker regarding Surat Shabd Yoga the author completes his preface to the book with the following message:

"..And above all, he will, I hope, realize that mergence with the Supreme Lord is no mere daydream or hypothetical postulate of a monistic school of philosophy, but a living possibility whose realization is the true end of human existence and whose attainment, given the right guidance, the right method and the right effort, lies within the reach of all, irrespective of age, sex, race or creed."

From the preface:

" For twenty-four short, beautiful, inspiring years, it was my blessing to be under the love, guidance, and protection of a Godman, Supreme Master Hazur Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj. Introducing the zealous seeker after Truth to a Godman is answering the perennial queries:

What is God? How can His creation know Him?

It is my privilege to relate the mission of a Godman: Commissioned from above to give free to suffering humanity the gift of Naam (Shabd) the effulgent melody -- symphonic radiance which leads the jiva (embodied soul) back to his Father's Home."

His Grace Lives On [ 2005 PDF ] - During 17 days in the month of August 1974, preceding His physical departure on August 21st, Kirpal Singh gave 15 darshan talks, mostly in the form of questions and answers, to a small group of His disciples at His ashram in New Delhi, India. These talks have been bound together with the unabridged text from Master Kirpal's address to the Parliament of India and His June 1971 afternoon darhsan talk - True Meditation

A Great Saint: Baba Jaimal Singh [ text from Usenet postings in a .zip archive PDF ] - A unique biography, tracing the development of one of the most outstanding Saints of modern times. Should be read by every seeker after God for the encouragement it offers. Also included, 'A BRIEF LIFE SKETCH Of The Great Saint, Baba Sawan Singh', the successor of Baba Jaimal Singh. He carried on Baba Ji's work, greatly expanding the Satsang and carrying it across the seas.

From the Preface: The following version of Jap Ji, or the message of Guru Nanak, is sent out into the world in order to feed hungry souls, and quench their thirst for true knowledge of the Higher life.

The original Punjabi text of the Jap Ji is exquisitely written and it is impossible to translate it without some loss. An effort, however, has been made in these pages to present a literal translation of the text to the public. Where the reader might lose the true import, recourse has been made to a free rendering.

The Jap Ji deals with the practical aspect of the problem of spirituality more than with mere theory. Neither is it a mere work of literature. Earlier translations into English have tended to ignore this and have often failed to convey the true import of the original. In this rendering, an effort has been made to concentrate upon the message that the Jap Ji contains, rather than to indulge in a literary exercise. The study of this work will help all people, irrespective of the religion that they may profess.

and the Jap Ji's Prologue:  

From the introduction: "While the mystics of all times and all climes tell us with one voice that this Inner Reality or Truth is not only a matter of intuition and feeling but of actual super-sensuous realization and it is in this connection that the study of Yoga - Surat Shabd Yoga in particular - reveals its importance. We cannot, if we really seek the Truth, afford to ignore spirituality, as so many modern thinkers have tended to do, for It is a highway to Truth, and as suggested, perhaps the only highway to Truth. It is in this context that an attempt has been made to explain in this book the basic concept (which of course is the same in spite of an endless variety of nomenclature) of the various words used by the Masters to signify the Wordless in His primordial manifestation - the life current creating, sustaining and controlling the endless creation."

"Let me introduce myself, I have come to you as a man to man. I am just as any of you are. Of course, each man has got the same privileges from God. I developed in a way that concerns my own Self. What I learned at the feet of my Master about my own Self, the real Self, I will put before you so that those who are seeking after Truth may find some guidance."

Also included are: " The Higher Values of Life ", " The Kingdom of God ", " The Most Natural Way ", " Guru, Gurudev, and Satguru ", " Let Us Reform Ourselves ", " Oh Mind! Listen for Once ", " Thief of Your Life's Breath ", " Chastity and Forgiveness ", " Change Your Habits Now ", " Gurubhakti: A Lesson in Love ", " Protector and Protection " and " The Night is a Jungle ".

From the 1970 Birthday Message:

You will receive further help and encouragement when you read my latest book, entitled " Morning Talks ", which is now in the final stages of publication. These talks, which were given by me in the mornings at the time a number of dear ones from the West were staying here at the Ashram, cover almost every facet of what is required to progress on the Way back to God, and succeed one another in such a way as to form a God-given spiritual textbook.

From the author's introduction: The secret of a successful prayer lies not so much in the words we use, nor in the time we devote to it, nor in effort that we put into it, as it lies in the concentrated attention that we may give it at the seat of the soul so as to make it soulful. The most natural form for a fruitful prayer is the yearning of a soul without the agency of words, oral or mental, with the tongue of thought. A prayer like this generates and releases such a fund of spiritual energy that all the Cosmic powers are attracted and combine together, shaping out things as best as possible.

Spiritual Elixir [ 1988 PDF ] - Collected questions addressed to Kirpal Singh in private correspondence, together with respective answers. Also contains various messages given on special occasions. Formerly in three separately published parts; now bound together in one volume.

SPIRITUALITY: What it is [ HTML   2015 PDF ] - A straightforward explanation of man's ultimate opportunity. Explores the Science of Spirituality. From the Introduction:

TO THE HONEST SEEKER

" God is in the soul and the soul is in God, as the sea is in the fish and the fish is in the sea." —St. Catherine

The term 'Spirituality' is hard to define. The scope and extent of the subject is so vast and varied in its many aspects that it can hardly be put into so many words. Suffice it to say that it deals with the immutable and eternal facts of life—the active principles that are enlivening the entire creation. The quest for the 'Spirit' and for the 'Laws of Spirituality has ever been in the human breast from the dawn of consciousness in man; yet with all its hoary antiquity, the subject retains its freshness as ever before and shall continue to do so. The Spirit or Soul is the vital flame in man, in the light and life of which he lives and has his being, and no wonder that in every clime and in every age, the leaders of spiritual thought—the sages and seers, the saints and sadhs—have attempted to solve the mystery of life. The subject of Spirituality is concerned purely with the problems connected with the Spirit or Soul—to wit its origin or source, what it is, its seat in the body and its relation thereto, how it functions in the physical world, whether it is possible to separate it at will from the body and bodily adjuncts, the mind and the senses, and if so, the various processes connected therewith. It deals with the spiritual journey through different spiritual planes and the spirit's capability of traversing the same, the ultimate goal or destination to which this journey leads, and other allied topics, such as the welfare of the spirit, how to feed it and with what, for on its health depends the health of the mind and the body. These are some of the vital questions that fall within the purview of our inquiry.

• The Life and Teachings of Baba Sawan Singh Ji
• Discourses & Essays: 12 works ranging from Man Know Thyself and The Essence of Religion to World Peace in the Atomic Age
• The Circular Letters: 16 letters covering timely topics such as: The Spiritual Aspect of the Vegetarian Diet and On the Unity of Man

Exerpted from The Essence of Religion

With the yardstick of love (the very essence of God's character) with us, let us probe our hearts. Is our life an efflorescence of God's love? Are we ready to serve one another with love? Do we keep our hearts open to the healthy influences coming from outside? Are we patient and tolerant toward those who differ from us? Are our minds coextensive with the creation of God and ready to embrace the totality of His being? Do we bleed inwardly at the sight of the downtrodden and the depressed? Do we pray for the sick and suffering humanity? If we do not do any of these things, we are yet far removed from God and from religion, no matter how loud we may be in our talk and pious in our platitudes and pompous in our proclamations. With all our inner craving for peace, we have failed and failed hopelessly to serve the cause of God's peace on earth. Ends and means are interlocked and cannot be separated from each other. We cannot have peace so long as we try to achieve it with war-like means and with the weapons of destruction and extinction. With the germs of hatred in our hearts, racial and color bars rankling within us, thoughts of political domination and economic exploitation surging in our bloodstream, we are working for wrecking the social structure which we have so strenuously built and not for peace, unless it be peace of the grave; but certainly not for a living peace born of mutual love and respect, trust and concord, that may go to ameliorate mankind and transform this earth into a paradise for which we so fervently pray and preach from pulpits and platforms and yet, as we proceed, it recedes away into the distant horizon.

The Wheel of Life  [ HTML    2007 PDF ] covers the issue of Karma or 'as you sow, so shall you reap'.

Everything in the Universe is the fruit of a Just Law, the Law of Causality, the Law of Cause and Effect, the Law of Karma. Gautama Buddha

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians VI:7

From a talk on karma:

Sowing a seed—that's a point to be understood: when you sow a seed, it will bring forth similar seeds. There is action-reaction; then again a reaction and the thing goes on like that. There's no end to it. After sowing the grain, a man cannot stop having the harvest—the fruit will come. So there are many actions. Actions are of one kind, but there are three aspects to them. There are certain actions which we are doing now, daily—fresh actions; fresh seeds are sown, you might say. Some have already been sown and are bearing fruit. Others have been sown, but are not yet bearing forth fruit. So there are three kinds of karmas or actions. Our present life depends on those reactions of the past karmas which are bearing fruit. They are called pralabdha karma. On that karma our length of life is based. According to that, some people get children, some die, some are ugly, some are old, some have a give-and-take. This is based on those karmas or seeds which have grown in the past and are now bearing forth fruit in action. This you cannot change. When a railroad line is laid down, the train will run over it. Before you lay down any railroad line, it is up to you to lay it down this way or that way. But once it is laid down, the train will have to run over it. So, as I told you, some karmas are bearing fruit; some we are doing fresh; and others have not yet borne any fruit—that will come up in due course. So we are independent within certain limits to do some actions, and we are also bound to some extent. Action, reaction, action, reaction goes on—there's no end to it.

When a Master meets someone, he does not touch the present reactions which are coming up; for our life is based on that. He lets it alone, he lets it go on. But he does two things: For the future, he lays down a line of conduct, beyond which we should not transcend: don't think evil of anybody, even in mind, not to speak of in word or in deed. Be truthful, even in mind. Don't think up anything wrong—acting and posing, scheming, polishing, doing something underground and then above board doing something else. And further: be chaste, even in mind, word and deed. And have love for all: because all men are alike; they have the same privileges that each one of us has. So love all, because God is in the hearts of all: whether they are rich or poor, whether they are learned or unlearned, they all have the same privileges from God that you have. Also, do not hate others—even in mind, word or deed. And further, when you are to love God and love all humanity, then you must give selfless service, not selfish service: for love knows service and sacrifice. Selfish service will again cause a reaction to come. If you serve selflessly, for the sake of God in others, then that won't bear forth fruit.

And from the preface to  The Mystery of Death  [ HTML    2007 PDF ] :

" Death is the greatest enigma in life. It has baffled humankind from times out of mind. And yet despite all attempts to solve the mystery, it has remained as mysterious as ever before. The Saints ... know the shadowy character of death. They teach us that death is not what it seems. It is a joyous birth (born again) into a life more beatific than we ever dreamed of here. It is just as sun sets on this side of the globe and rises in the other part. They point out and demonstrate to us the way to conquer the seemingly invincible and terrifying death and thus become fear-free. This is the grand lesson that we can get from the Saints."