Relationship between Meditation and Divine Energy

 

Sahaj Yoga –

The Relationship Between Meditation and Divine Energy

Meditation is an important means to bring balance and peace to human life. According to Sahaj Yoga, meditation is not just a mental exercise, but a process of awakening the soul. It connects us directly to our inner divine energy.

Sahaj Yoga was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, who explained that every human being has a subtle energy within, known as the Kundalini Shakti.

This energy rises through the chakras located in our body and, by touching the Sahasrara chakra, connects us to divine energy. When a person meditates through Sahaj Yoga, this process happens naturally (sahaj).

After the awakening of Kundalini, a person experiences peace, joy, and cool vibrations within.

These vibrations are considered the direct experience of divine energy. Sahaj Yoga teaches that divine energy is not outside, but exists within us.

Through meditation, when our mind reaches a state of thoughtless awareness, we can clearly feel this energy. This experience not only leads to spiritual growth but also brings balance, morality, and positivity into our daily life.

Thus, from the perspective of Sahaj Yoga, the relationship between meditation and divine energy is very deep and direct. Through meditation, a person can awaken their inner Kundalini energy, unite with divine consciousness, and make life more peaceful, balanced, and joyful.

Austerity (Tapasya) is also Mental,

Verbal, and Physical

Controlling the mind from indulging in the pleasures of the senses is mental austerity. Speaking untruth or observing silence is verbal austerity. Fasting or giving physical discomfort to the body for fulfilling desires, such as in Hatha Yoga practices, are forms of physical austerity.

Austerity is the foundation of spiritual life. Saint Tulsidas glorified it by saying, “Tap is the basis of all creation.” A disciplined person determines the direction of their life, while ordinary people remain dependent on circumstances.

Through the energy of austerity, even unfavorable situations can be turned favorable. In fact, austerity is a scientific process with certain limits. Acting irrationally is not considered true austerity.

Avoiding salt, walking barefoot, or staying hungry may cause physical discomfort, but they do not necessarily bring spiritual benefits. Austerity should be practiced with a clear and determined purpose, following a proper path.

Austerity awakens our dormant impressions (sanskaras) and accelerates our spiritual growth. Its purpose is not only to gain energy but also to preserve and properly utilize it.

One who conserves energy becomes powerful. Austerity is not a miracle, but a means of self-refinement. Sahaj Yoga is one such refinement, where miracles happen naturally through tapasya—and this tapasya is meditation.

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi explained a simple method of meditation in Sahaj Yoga. By following its principles and meditating twice daily, one attains purity.

With regular meditation, the subtle channels (nadis) are purified, and we begin to feel the flow of divine energy (cool breeze in the palms).

This divine energy brings remarkable changes in our lives. We become healthier and can help others as well. Meditation awakens our inner qualities through the activation of chakras.

One can become a Sahaj Yogi while living a family life and fulfilling all responsibilities.

Ego is the biggest obstacle on the path of austerity. Therefore, to attain the Divine, ego must be surrendered. Even demons performed intense austerities and received boons, but due to ego, they misused that energy.

Sahaj Yoga provides positive energy.

Even if someone practices it with a negative mindset, their thinking gradually changes. This transformation guides us in the right direction in life.

H.H. Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi,

London, 1980