PURE AND IMPURE DESIRES

 

In Sahaja Yoga, Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi has explained in great detail about **“impure errors”** or human mistakes. According to her, the greatest error of a human being is not recognizing their true identity (the Self).

Here are the main points from Shri Mataji’s teachings:

### 1. Impure Desire and Pure Desire  

Shri Mataji says that most of our desires are “impure” because they never end. When one desire is fulfilled, another arises.  

- **Error:** Running after material pleasures and identifying oneself as the body or mind is the main mistake.  

- **Solution:** There is only one “pure desire”—**union with the Divine (Self-realization)**. When the Kundalini Mother awakens, she burns away all our impurities.

### 2. Feeling of Being ‘Guilty’ (Guilt)  

Often people feel guilty because of their mistakes (truti). Shri Mataji described this as a major cause of imbalance in the **Left Vishuddhi Chakra**.  

- **Advice:** She says, “To say ‘I am guilty’ is a kind of ego.” God is an ocean of love; He can forgive your mistakes.  

- **Remedy:** Instead of feeling sad about your mistakes, surrender them to the Divine and say—**“Mother, I am the pure Spirit, I am innocent.”**

### 3. The Power of Forgiveness (Agnya Chakra)  

The only way to come out of the web of our mistakes and others’ errors is **forgiveness**.  

- When we do not forgive someone, we become bound to that person or that mistake.  

- According to Shri Mataji, forgiveness is a power that opens our Agnya Chakra and gives us peace.

### 4. Purification of Attention (Chitta)  

Shri Mataji explained that when our attention wanders in the outside world, we make mistakes.  

- **Solution:** Through meditation, when attention becomes steady at the Sahasrara (top of the head), our intellect becomes pure (sattvic), and we stop making mistakes.

### Main Prayer:  

In Sahaja Yoga, this prayer is recited to remove these errors:  

> **“Shri Mataji, please forgive me. Please free me from my impure desires and mistakes, and grant me pure knowledge.”**

**Conclusion:** Shri Mataji’s message is simple: do not dwell on your mistakes, but purify yourself through meditation and awareness. When you are in the light (Self-realization), darkness (error) disappears on its own.

Live A Life OF TRUTH

 

Jay Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahajyog  

Sahastrara Puja (Live a Life of Truth), Cabella, Italy, 9 May 2004  

Today is a very important day in our lives as Sahaja Yogis. Today is the day when the Sahastrara was opened, which was a very miraculous event. I never expected that in my lifetime I would be able to do this. But it happened. And many of you had your Sahastrara opened. Without that, you could never have known what the truth is. And you are enjoying it—the state where you know what the truth is.  

It is a great blessing that the Sahastrara was opened and that you all received your Self-realization. Otherwise, everything is just talk—without meaning, without understanding. So my first concern was to open the Sahastrara. That happened, and it happened well. And all of you had your Sahastrara opened. This is a remarkable thing. No one can believe that so many of you have your Sahastrara opened. But now I can clearly see the light above your heads.  

Whatever you have attained is remarkable—there is no doubt about it. The reason is your sincere seeking. You sought sincerely, and that is why you received it. I did nothing. Because you were like lamps, I only lit them, that’s all. This is not such a great thing to do. The way you have achieved this state—the state of awakening—you received it because you were eager for it, you wanted to actualize it, and you did. This is highly commendable. The credit does not go to me; I feel it is because my Sahastrara was open. But that you have attained it gives me great joy.  

Now you will understand that if the Sahastrara is not open, you cannot communicate with people. You cannot tell them anything—they will not understand. When the Sahastrara opens, your understanding increases tremendously. This is what has happened to all of you. And I am very happy that so many people are sitting here whose Sahastrara is open, and there are many more who are not here. So it is a great achievement for humanity that so many people have had their Sahastrara opened together, through which you can know the Truth—the complete or ultimate Truth. Whatever you know after your Self-realization is the ultimate Truth. After that, you do not argue, you do not question. You simply know it and accept it as knowledge. It is such a wonderful thing that all this already existed, but it was not open. And when it opened, people understood me and also understood the laws of the Divine.  

It is such a blessing of the Divine that your Sahastrara has been opened. For this, you may say, “We have taken nothing, Mother.” But that is not so. Your search for truth was deep and firm. You wanted to know the truth, and that is why it happened. Otherwise, no amount of money or effort would have worked. The Sahastrara had to open on its own. All this is your own creation, I should say. It is your own karma that such a beautiful event has taken place.  

I do not take any credit for it. Certainly, I must say that I explained to you how important it is that your Sahastrara should open. No arguments, no suggestions, nothing—but has your Sahastrara opened? That is what tells you what the truth is. In such a beautiful state, what can your Mother say? I can only say: live a life of truth and wisdom. Truth resides within everyone, and how we use that truth is our achievement. People are lost because they do not have knowledge. Book knowledge is not real knowledge. Knowledge must come from within—from your own being. And this has happened because of the opening of the Sahastrara. It has happened in all countries, and it will happen all over the world. Many people will receive Self-realization. But one thing, I feel, is that you should not have an emotional attachment to it, but a real connection—knowing that this is so, this has happened, this is working. Then you will be able to give Self-realization to others. You will understand the importance of Self-realization.  

Until you use it, you will not know what the power of Self-realization is. So you must learn how to use this power within you—this power that is working within you and will give you immense capabilities. My health has now become a little weak. After all, I am very old. But still, I do not feel any kind of tiredness while addressing you. I feel so good that there are so many Sahaja Yogis, so many whose Sahastrara is open and who are enjoying it.  

Actually, I like it when you ask me questions. But you can send me your questions in writing, and then I will try to answer them sometime. That will be a good way.  

Thank you very much! May God bless you. Progress in Sahaj, grow within yourselves. May God bless you. All my blessings.

Yoga- Union of Soul with God

 

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi has provided a very simple and profound understanding of the relationship between the soul and the Supreme Soul. According to her, their union is yoga. Here is a summary of his main ideas: 1. Spirit: The Light Within Us According to Shri Mataji, the soul resides in the heart of a human being. * **Pure Reflection:** The soul is a pure reflection of the Supreme Soul within us. * **Sakshi Bhaav** The soul is the power that witnesses our actions, but does not get involved in them. * **Source of Truth:** Until our Kundalini Shakti is awakened, we cannot realize the soul. After Self-Realization, we know that "I am not this body, mind, or ego, but I am a pure soul." ### 2. God: Omnipresent Power Shri Mataji has described the Supreme Being as **'Adi Shakti'** or **'Supreme Consciousness'**. * **Power of Love:** God is the all-pervading power of the universe, which creates and nurtures every living thing. * **Formless and Corporeal:** God is formless and also comes in corporeal form from time to time through incarnations. ### 3. Union of the soul and the Supreme Soul (Yoga) Shri Mataji's main message was Sahaja Yoga. She explained: * **Function of Kundalini:** When the 'Kundalini' power within us (which lies dormant in the triangular bone below the spine) awakens and reaches the Sahasrara Chakra, then **the soul unites with the Supreme Soul**. * **Experience:** After this union, the person feels a cool breeze on their hands and the top of their head. This is what they call "self-realization." 4. Purpose of life According to him, the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve union between the soul and the Supreme Being. When a person connects with the soul, all inner vices (anger, greed, and ego) gradually disappear, and he or she begins to live in a state of peace and bliss. **In short:** Shri Mataji used to say that **"the soul is a part of the Supreme Soul"** and just as a drop of water merging with the ocean becomes the ocean, similarly after self-realization, a human being becomes a part of that divine power.

Sahaja Yoga Life is SIMPLE

 

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi often emphasized that "Sahaja Yoga life is simple" because it is a natural, living process (Sahaja) that requires no extreme asceticism or complex rituals.

According to her teachings, the essence of a simple life in Sahaja Yoga includes:

Effortless Awakening: Spiritual growth starts with the spontaneous awakening of the Kundalini energy, which she described as a "living process" that happens effortlessly w

Natural Living: She taught that one does not need to leave their family or responsibilities to find God. Instead,

holiness and peace are found by living a balanced, normal life while staying connected to the Divine power

Thoughtless Awareness: A simple life is achieved by reaching a state of "thoughtless awareness" (Savvikalpa Samadhi), where the mind is silent and the individual is fully present in the joy of the Spirit

Spontaneity and Joy: Shri Mataji often noted that once the spirit is awakened, negative habits and unnecessary burdens naturally disappear, leading to a "new, blooming personality" characterized by strength and joy.

Avoidance of Extremes: She advised practitioners to avoid overdoing anything, suggesting that balance is the key to maintaining a simple and peaceful life.

For those interested in exploring her specific talks, the Vishwa Nirmala Dharma Educational Society and official collections like Shri Mataji Ki Amritvani archive many of her speeches on these themes

Lord Hanumana - Deity with unique qualities

 

Today we are celebrating the birth anniversary of Shri Hanuman Ji. What can be said about Hanuman Ji—that he was as powerful as he was virtuous, and just as much filled with devotion and reverence. Most human beings, when they become very strong and gain power—what we might call becoming “right-sided”—begin to think so highly of themselves that they acknowledge no one else before them. But Hanuman Ji is a special deity, a deity endowed with unique qualities. As powerful and strong as he was, his devotion was equally balanced with his strength; as much strength as he had, he had just as much devotion within him. How he maintained and lived in this balance is something very important to understand.

When we cross over in Sahaja Yoga and acquire various kinds of powers, along with them comes balance. We love, and through the support of love—through the power of love—we remain engaged in our work and continue to perform it. In the same way, Shri Hanuman Ji was extremely powerful, and he possessed divine powers. He had the nine forms of powers—such as garima, laghima… he could become as large as he wished or as small as he wished; anima—he could become minute, extremely subtle. All these powers he attained through his devotion. This means that devotion and power are essentially the same thing.

If someone has power but no devotion, then that person becomes a demon. And if someone has devotion but no power, then that person becomes mad. The one who attains this in the middle path—whether you call it power or devotion—has every part of their being filled with it. Because of this unique quality, Bajrang Bali is worshipped extensively not only in our country but also abroad. I am amazed that even young children in foreign countries, whenever they draw any picture, often begin by drawing Hanuman Ji.

Shri Mataji has explained that Shri Hanuman represents both intelligence and strength. Some of his principal qualities are as follows: - Destruction of ego: Hanuman is a completely devoted devotee. He controls the ego within a person and transforms it into humility. - Power to act: Because he is the lord of the Pingala nadi, he gives us the energy to act and the wisdom to make correct decisions. - Pure intellect: He is a symbol of prajna (enlightened intellect). He provides discernment by keeping us free from futile thoughts. 3. How to please Hanuman (a simple yogic method) Shri Mataji has suggested some special ways to receive Hanuman’s grace and balance the right nadi: - Recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa: Shri Mataji specifically recommends reading the Hanuman Chalisa to reduce the heat of the Pingala nadi (right side) and to attain mental peace.

Message by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi for Good Friday and Easter

 

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the founder of Sahaja Yoga, taught that Good Friday is not mearely a  day of mourning, but a profound moment for spiritual introspection, emphasizing the forgiveness of humanity by Jesus Christ and the resurrection of the spirit within us. 

Key Messages by Shri Mataji regarding Good Friday/Easter:Message by 

• Forgiveness and Ego: Shri Mataji advised using Good Friday to forgive everyone, stating that forgiveness is the only way to get rid of the "horrible ego".
• The Message of the Cross: She taught that Christ sacrificed his physical body to show that the Spirit is eternal and cannot be destroyed. The crucifixion was a lesson to destroy the "nonsensical things" within us, including materialism.
• Resurrection Within: She explained that Easter represents the Resurrection, which is the ascension of the Kundalini energy, awakening the Spirit within.
• Preparation to Receive Him: Shri Mataji noted that humanity must be prepared to receive Christ, which is achieved through Self-Realization (the awakening of the Kundalini).
• Moving Beyond Fear: She taught that humanity should not weep or feel guilty but should rejoice in the eternal nature of the Spirit, as Christ’s sacrifice was to bring us to the kingdom of God. 

Core Quote:
"You cannot crucify Him anymore. And the time has come for all of us to be prepared for us to receive Him." — Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Easter Puja, 1980