Sahajayoga and Buddhism

Sahajayoga is a way of life, though it is an act of meditation in particularly way, it is at the same time renouned method of getting self realisation, awakening of kundalini, getting Brahma Gyan, becoming our own Guru- by awakening of Guru Tatwa present in ourself.

Pepole from various religions practice Sahajayoga without any problem- physical, mental, cultural, social, religious or of any sort. This is so because the enlightened soul get real, true, full knowledge of life, concepts of religion, practice of various principles adorned by all religions - like love, affection, brotherhood, sympathy, and everything which lead the person on righteous path.

I have come across an interesting article, wherein one seeker from Australia, having christian upbringing, out of interest learned buddhism in Myanmar and for the couple of years is practising "Sahajayoga". His explanation gives us valuable information that - the Middle Path taught and described by Lord Buddha is nothing but Sahajayoga, wherein you get real way to understand it properly.

I just reproduce below his experiene of Sshajayoga-

I have been practicing Sahaja Yoga now for 13 years and through out have learnt so much and all that I had gleaned in Buddhism has come into actualisation. I have learnt that the Middle Way of the Lord Buddha’s teachings is actually the path of Kundalini which rises within our Sushumna Nadi. The Middle Way is the path of Sahaja Yoga. Mother Kundalini awakens within the Brahma Nadi (channel), which is the innermost nadi of the Sushumna Nadi. And, the Sushumna Nadi is within the hollow of the spinal column. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the founder and teacher of Sahaja Yoga, has explained that the hollow of the spinal column was created by the decent of Kundalini into our being at the stage of the foetus. The spine constitutes the centre of our being and this divine energy which flows within, threading and nourishing all the chakras and the left and right nadis of the sympathetic nervous system, is the same energy which nourished and gave the Lord Buddha His enlightenment. When the seeker is ready to receive this divine blessing, the event takes place.

If taken in a logical progression of thought, it goes without saying then that Kundalini manifesting within a person gives balance - the Middle Way. Within us there are the different principles of the divine and one of them is that of the teacher/disciple principle known as Guru Tattwa. This was a principle upon which the Buddha drew a lot and the principle upon which the scores of meditation centres throughout the Buddhist world are built upon. This Guru Tattwa becomes enlightened within us by Kundalini and we slowly but surely become our own teacher/disciple.

When we are able to exercise this Guru Tattwa properly in our personality and in our daily lives we become balanced people. We know when to move forward and when to pull back. We know when to speak and when not to. We know what is right and wrong instinctively and intuitively. And balance when achieved is not a fixed point. It always need to be redefined for every situation that arises. It’s like the pointer of the scale. I also liken it to the rudder of a ship that is always alert to the slightest motion, it being responsible for defining the balance of the ship again and again. From our accumulated experiences a library is built up within us and slowly this new state of being in balance becomes a part of our nature. It’s an innate happening.

Enlightenment knows no boundaries of religion, culture, race, age, or gender. It is for every individual soul to achieve for themselves and every individuals birthright to live life in a balanced way. To be able to enjoy the bliss and peace. To have divine awareness for themselves and to become eternal personalities. Kundalini awakening connects us to our Spirit or Atma which is the source of all things seen and unseen. This Atma is the eternal aspect of our personality and when we become totally identified with it, just as the Lord Buddha had, then we also become like the Lord Buddha, eternal and filled with pure knowledge

Source - http://blog.sahajayoga.org/?p=28

Curing diseases by cleansing charkas

Curing diseases by cleansing chakras

Our body is made of different forces. As per hindu philosophy there are five element present in this universe, as per Ayurveda everything on this planet is made of this five elements or panch tatvas.Those are- water, earth, air, fire and ether. Due to imbalance in these elements, which results in catching of related charkas in our body, some sort of physical and mental disorder gets established in our body. So all the human diseases, ailments are the results of catching of these charkas - due to our own wrong behavior. If we cleanse them, then automatically the problem related to it disappears.

So what are the elements related to different charkas, how to cleanse them, and how to correct the balance and get physical fitness is the problem discussed and guided by Mataji Nirmaladevi in her various lectures. I have recently come across a very interesting piece of information- an article on it. The same is reproduced for the benefits of all sahajayogis and other seekers.

In Sahaja Yoga, there are many simple techniques for clearing the chakras. Shri Mataji, who started Sahaja Yoga, devised these easy-to-use techniques based on the elements – water, earth, fire, air and ether – to clear out negativity from the chakras and the nadis (channels), thus bringing balance to the whole Subtle System.

To clear out the whole Subtle System, we need to pay attention to the nadis, or channels. The left channel represents the cool side, the moon side, the past. If we operate too much on the left side, we can fall into sadness, regret and even depression. By simply warming up the left side, for example by using the heat from a candle flame, we can bring the left side into balance.

The right side, on the other hand, is the hot side, the sun side, the future. People who operate too much on the right side become hot-tempered, futuristic, egotistical and lacking in love and compassion. To clear out and balance the right side, we can simply use cold, in the form of ice, applied to our right sides. It is especially important to cool down our livers if they become over-heated through too much right-sided physical activity and too much thinking. As the liver is the seat of the attention, we cannot meditate properly unless our attention is clear.

We can also clear out problems or blockages in the individual chakras by using the appropriate element for each chakra. For example, the element for clearing out the Mooladhara chakra is the earth. So, we can clear this chakra simply by sitting on the earth as much as possible. The element for the heart chakra is air, and to clear this chakra we can do deep-breathing. Being exposed to wind is also very clearing for the heart chakra. The element for the Swadisthan chakra and the Void area is water. A simple technique for clearing these chakras is to do foot-soaking, that is, placing your feet in a bucket or basin of water to which a little salt has been added. You can also footsoak in the sea, a lake or a river.

These are just a few examples of the simple techniques used in Sahaja Yoga for clearing the chakras and the nadis. If you want to find out more about chakra-clearing techniques, please come along to a Sahaja Yoga program. You can find out more information about Sahaja Yoga programs in your area by going to the main website at www.scotlandyoga.com.

Reference – www.scotlandyoga.com

Sahajayoga- Spiritual Insight

The most important achievement or benefit whichSahajayoga offers is that it provides Spirititual Insight to the seeker of truth. Mataji Nirmaladevi has rightly said on number of occasions that " without spiritual insight there cannot be pure intelligence or pure truth.

So for everybody who is on the search of real truth, who wants to develop real intelligence he must possess spirititual insight, which is provided very easily by the blessings of Mataji Nirmaladevi. You are always bound to be misled if you depend on your intelligence- which is nothing but your ego. Dominance of ego in our life manytimes makes us to believe that whatever we think is correct, whatever we say is true, our action is the only the real solution the problem ,etc. all such types of things. So intelligence without spiritual insight is nothing but egoistic attitude. When we become slave of our ego - it gets converted into Superego, then things becomes more complicated. The person is likely to become blind to reality, truth and accepts only that version or idea, which suits him, which boost his ego. Thus he follows wrong path,instead of righteous path.

Ego and Super Ego creates lot of real problems for those people who have it. They are highly sensitive ,they can feel hurt at anything which is different from their thinking, different than their expectations etc. Every person is highly affected by the conditioning of his life. It has a great impact in his life- everything he does, he thinks, he acts or reacts, he likes or dislikes - everything. So ego, superego, self conditionings all needs to be tackled for becoming a more conscious person, become real pure soul, and that can be done easily by learning sahahayoga - by cleansing of Agnychakra in our body. When it is cleansed , when it is open, all these problems disappear like a cloud in a sky, which are directed and moved by the flow of air.

With Sahajayoga we get spiritual insight, we know real meaning of religion, we understand the real teachings of great saints on this earth, our every action is guided by and backed by righteous thinking. So self- realisation, personal enlightenment is the great force provided to every individual by the Sahajahyoga, the very , simple and convining method of Meditation of Mataji Nirmaladevi.

Jai.Shri Mataji.

Important Teachings of Mataji Nirmaladevi

The following are various teachings given by Mataji Nirmaladevi to sahajayogis on various pujas an public programs , which are really life changing. If we ponder upon it, try to understand those in clear terms and implement in our own life, the quality and tranquility of our life will be far more.

The only sin is to feel small & separate from the whole

From the 1982 address on the occasion of the 9 Nights, Shri Mataji gave a new definition to original sin, which in it's generally known understanding, tends to infuse us with unnecessary guilt. However, the sin, if any, is only to believe we are powerless, individuals disconnected from the great unity.

Some notable quotes from this address to Sahaja Yogis:

'That was the avidya, the artificial knowledge, the knowledge that “I am something,” that “I am the doer” - the ego. Till the animal stage there was no ego, and then the ego started growing. We can say that’s the beginning of the original sin: that “I am something.; I’m doing something; it’s I who can do it.'

So with awakening of Kundalini, you realise who you are, and stop thinking negative abour yourself. It is most step for personal improvement. When the feeling of I am small vanishes, you feel yourself the power of God and lead the right path with full confidence.

Another important benefit of these teachings is that you overcome feeling of depression, which is causing great harm in present world. People think of ending their life in highly depressed conditions. You can after self realisation feel that there is no big cause to worry about life and give up feelings of suicide.

Overcoming Depression by Spreading Enlightenment

Unless and until we are connected, we cannot know how great we are. And that’s how we start condemning ourselves, suffering from depression, this, that frustration. These are all artificial. And they just drop out once you know what you are, what is your capacity, what you can do, what are your powers. So that, you get awakened and you can awaken others also. This is another power you get that you can awaken other people. You don’t have to ask Me to do that. Anybody who is enlightened can do it. Like one candle which is enlightened can enlighten hundred candles. In the same way you can also do it. And once you start doing it the joy is tremendous.

Perth, Australia
March 27, 1994
(Public Program)

The limits of mental introspection

So introspection, also, if it brings about depression and demeaning of your personality, best is not to introspect also. Because all these mental activities, I have seen, create problems. But in a state where you are thoughtlessly aware, introspection comes to you automatically. You see it automatically. You understand it automatically. You do not think about it, it just comes to you. The whole picture comes to you and you are at peace with yourself. You are never in turmoil, never in trouble. Then you don’t get angry. Then you do not argue, then you do not discuss, but you become as if dropped in to the ocean of awareness and you don’t have to worry as to solve something. When you are reflecting, then you find that this power works.

Navratri Oct 1, 1995

courtesy- http://learnsahajayoga.org/

Sahajayoga Workshops

Due to medical advancement, many new techniques and systems of treatments and operations may have come into existance,but at the same time limiting boundaries of medical science are also quite visible and experienced in respect of various common diseases like Asthama, cancer, tuberculosis etc., which are on rise. Fade up by the world alopathy the people have tried to used various other forms of treatment - like ayurveda, yoga, acupuncture, homeopathy, and so on.

What happend in any of these treatment is that all systems are basically symptom based and hence try to conclude and treat the symptom. No specialist in this world is aware of the inner complex body an the functioning of various nerves , nadis within us. As a reality it is only a temporary treatment without going to the roots of the cause. Sahajayoga is a unique healing technique, which is based on using our inner power and awareness of Kunalini to solve any problem of the person in life. Kundalini knows every problem, its roots and so is able to guide us on what to do, when, how and all such questions. So get personal enlightment and become your own guru to resolve any of your problematic issues.

Sahajayoga is a world practiced and trusted heeling technique, scientifically proved useful mechanism in resolving where physical and psycosomatic issues of human beings. Number of experiments, researches are carried out supporting the claims of sahajayogi practitioners in this respect.

In order to spread this very easy, free, proven method of sahajayoga with the social cause of providing relief to patients of different ailments - physical and mental - caused by numerous reasons, workshops are help at different places in the world- which provides complete information on sahajayoga, how to meditate, demonstrates is reality by awakening of kundalini, and the participants personally experience and gain from such programs.

I have come across a interesting site on this subject. You can have a look at it, which will provide you more information on the subject-http://www.sahajayogaworkshop.org/ . You can realise that sahajayoga provides answers to many critical questions of life in very simple manner - it may be relation to physical problems, mental stress, relationship issue, addiction of any nature- drugs, drinks,sex anything, violent behaviour, suicide mood or for that matter any problem on this earth.

So in your interest and the interest of your dear one try to know about sahajayoga, get enlightened yourself, get benefitted and make a life more peaceful, enjoyable and attain Moksha in this lfe only.

Jai.Shri.Mataji.

reference- http://www.sahajayogaworkshop.org/

In search of Peace-practice Sahajayoga Meditation

In todays material world what the majority of people have lost is the - peace of mind. Due to materialistic approach towards life, we have forgotten that we are pure souls. People have become so much self centric that even maintaining very easy and normal family relationship has become a big questionmark. The feelings of detachment, apathy, nervourness, stressful life are the result of our own thinking and approach towards life.

We wonder in search of peace. But it lies within your own, why search outside. Then how to search it, very few people know it. If you understand Sahajayoga, do meditation every day, due to awakening of your Kundalini- Mataji Nirmaladevi will show you the path towards peace. It will provide you complete silence, you had never enjoyed in life. It is all at no cost- totally free, throught the life, all over the world.

Inspite of your living in this highly competitive world, following your daily busy schedule, complying various deadlines in work, attaining to various tasks at a time, you can still be peaceful from within, comfortable in life, silent and positive in approach with the help of sahajayoga meditation everyday for l0 minutes in the morning and evening. I do not think it is impossible to spare this much time in a day for self.

Sahajayoga meditation will bring about total transformation within you. You will feel at peace,and enjoy the feelings of contentment and joy. It will provide you peace of mind and healthy life- free from ailments , worries, tension, stress. Life will become so much enjoyable, that you will realise that - you should have known it earlier and repend for loss of valuable time and innumerable years in search of all this.

So why waste time. Find out the meditation centres near you. It is spread all over the world. You can find out on internet so many sites, blogs and videos on the subject- that your urge for peace and tranquility in life will be fully satisfied.

Jai Shri Mataji.

Know everything through Vibrations.

Sahajayoga Meditation is a very uniques meditation method taught and practiced by people all over the world, belonging to different religions and communities. Its speciality or uniqueness lies in the experience of Vibrations. The person, whose kundalini is awakened and reaches to the Sahastradhar by the blessing of Mataji Nirmaladevi, get the very uncommon experiene of Vibrations.

Those Vibrations are felt through our both hands, finger, various points on our palm. Not necessarily on hands but throught all body at different points. Particularly above over head, we feel very cool breeze approaching us, cooling us, satisfying us, giving us pure love and joy.

It is described in different words in different religions.

In christanity it is called " holy ghost", muslims calls it " ruha". You can name it in any way or form but it is experienced, present with us. It is the existance of god within you, which is reflected in the form of vibrations. Every good thing has vibrations- because it is the "Paramchaitanys" the god itself.

When we enter the kingdom of God, we feel those Vibrations. Vibrations are the way in which God keeps us on right track. With the help of these vibrations, we can know - what is good, what is bad, What is truth , what is false, what would benefit us, what will harm us, whether to believe on any person or not- all worries, problems, doubts in life can be solved with the help of Vibrations. Vibrations is the language of God, which guides us all along our life. Only thing is that we need to develop it, we have to accept it, we have to respect it and seek its help in times of problems.

Vibrations is the manifestation of energy within us called Kunalini. It reflects the integration of our phylosopical, religious, physical and mental power. Kundalini is our Mother, It is the Supreme God, It is the Paramchaitanya present within us.

Mataji has rightly told us that - Kundalini cures you, she improves you, she bestows all the blissful things upon you. She takes you away from the worries at the grosser level", says Shri Mataji.

We are thankful to Mataji Nirmaladevi for awakening our Kundalini and leading us on righteous path.

Jai.Shri.Mataji.