According to Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, in Sahaja Yoga it is considered very beneficial to keep her photo while meditating, because in Sahaja Yoga she is regarded as the incarnation of the Adi Shakti. Divine vibrations (Chaitanya) flow from her photo, which help deepen meditation and assist the seeker in reaching Nirvichaar Samadhi.
Understand the meditation process below according to that tradition.
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1️⃣ Preparation for Meditation
1. Sit in a quiet place.
2. Place Shri Mataji’s photo in front of you.
3. If possible, you may light a small lamp or candle.
4. Place both hands on your knees, palms open and facing upward.
5. Slowly close your eyes.
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2️⃣ Intention to Awaken the Kundalini
Before starting meditation, maintain a humble feeling within.
Pray in your mind:
“O Shri Mataji, please give me self-realization and make my meditation thoughtless.”
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3️⃣ Raising the Kundalini and Giving Bandhan
Before meditation, this small practice is done:
Kundalini Raising – With both hands, feel as if you are lifting the Kundalini upward.
Bandhan – Create a protective circle around the head seven times.
This balances the practitioner’s energy system.
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4️⃣ The Main Meditation Process
1. Keep your eyes closed.
2. Keep attention on the Sahasrara chakra (above the head).
3. If thoughts arise, do not fight them.
4. Simply watch them come and go with a witnessing attitude.
After some time, thoughts begin to decrease and the mind starts entering Nirvichaar Samadhi.
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5️⃣ Experiencing the Vibrations
During meditation, you may often experience:
Cool breeze in the hands
A slight coolness above the head
In Sahaja Yoga this is called Chaitanya Laharis (Divine Vibrations).
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✅ In summary:
In the Sahaja Yoga meditation process, keeping Shri Mataji’s photo in front is considered important because through it the conscious power of the Adi Shakti reaches the seeker. This awakens the Kundalini and leads meditation toward Nirvichaar Samadhi.
