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Sahaja Yoga
Introduction
Sahaja Yoga
Saha = with and ja = born
Sahaja = born with, also: spontaneous
Yoga = Union of ones own divine energy
with the All-pervading power
Sahaja Yoga = spontaneous union
of the All-pervading power and the Self,
also called Self-realization
Effects of Self-realization
Cool breeze over the whole body - and
on the palms of your hands and on the
top of your head (fontanel bone area)
Thoughtless awareness Nirvichara Samadhi
Awareness of chakras and nadis Collective Consciousness
The Nadis
(channels)
Pingala Nadi
Shushumna Nadi
Ida Nadi
The Chakras
(centers of energy)
Sahasrara Chakra
Agnya Chakra
Vishuddhi Chakra
Anahata (Heart) Chakra
Nabhi Chakra/Void
Swadisthana Chakra
Kundalini
Mooladhara Chakra
Kundalini
All-pervading energy - Ruh, Holy Spirit,
Tao, Paramchaitanya
Power of pure desire, spiritual & maternal
Dormant in the sacrum bone
The awakening - the principal goal of
all religions and spiritual traditions
Self-realization
Mooladhara Chakra
Innocence
Pure joy of a child
Earth
Dignity, balance, sense of direction
Inner wisdom
Eternal and indestructible qualities,
waiting to manifest when the Kundalini
is awakened
Swadisthana Chakra
Creativity
Pure attention
Pure knowledge
(not mental, but direct perception of reality)
Fire
Connected to the inner fountain of
inspiration
Liver, kidneys and lower part of abdomen
Manipur (Nabhi) Chakra
Complete satisfaction and contentment
Water
Generosity
Desire for spiritual ascent and evolution
Correct behaviour, inner sense of morality
Complete balance on all levels of life
The Void
Master priciple (Guru), Ocean of Illusion"
Your own master, your own spiritual guide
Knowledge in the finger tips
Power to correct unbalanced chakras
Rid yourself of bad habits, laziness, etc.
False gurus - tricks of power, money
Anahata (Heart) Chakra
Spirit, the true Self
Compassion and love
Sense of responsibility
Air
Complete security and trust
Free of worries and fear when
enlightened by Kundalini
Vishuddhi Chakra
Diplomacy
Pure relationships
Happy disposition
Ether
No feeling of guilt and remorse
Soft and compassionate voice
Collectivity
Agnya Chakra
Forgiveness and compassion
Humility, nobility and generosity of Spirit
Removal of anger, hatred and resentment
Narrow gate
Light
Ego, conditionings, bad habits, racism,
wrong identifications
Sahasrara Chakra
Integration of all chakras
Highest point of the evolution of
human consciousness
Direct and absolute perception of reality
in our central nervous system
Beyond our mind and concepts
Self-realization - Shri Matajis present
to humanity
Regular Meditation
Gradual improvement of chakras
Inner peace
Disappearance of physical, psychological
and psychosomatic problems, as well as
incurable diseases
Improvement of family, professional and
spiritual life
Meditation twice daily is a necessity
Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
Born March 21, 1923, in India
Christian family - Prasad & Cornelia Salve
Direct descendents of the royal dynasty
of Shalivahanas
Quit India movement activist
Father:
Helped write the first constitution of the
newly independent India
A recognized scholar and intellectual - 14
languages, translated the Koran into Marathi
Very close to Mahatma Gandhi, member of
the first Indian Constitutional Assembly
Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
Her mother was the first woman in India
to graduate with distinction in Mathematics
Nirmala = Pure
Ashram of Mahatma Ghandi
Leader of youth movement
Prison - Quit India Movement, 1942
Studied medicine and psycology at the
Christian Medical College in Lahore
Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
Married to Sir C.P. Shrivastava
Retired Secretary General of the
UN Maritime Organization (IMO)
Knighted by the Queen of the UK
Two daughters, five grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren
Born with complete Self-realization
Study of the multi-faceted problems
of human beings
May 5, 1970 - at the ocean near Nargol
(about 95 miles North of Mumbai)
A divine experience
The answer to all your questions
Unique process of Self-realization
Connection with your spirit
Inner transformation
Worldwide known by the name of
Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
The Great Mother