Sunday, April 27, 2008
Creating Heaven on Earth
The practice is called staying in sushumna. It's a daily mindfulness practice where you consciously focus your energies into the central energy channel that corresponds with your spine.
My guru, Dattatreya Siva Baba, has talked about all the above benefits happening when doing this practice. He also has talked about how we can create Heaven on Earth (the Golden Age) in our lives and the world right now. One of it's hallmarks is less access, and eventually no access to negative thoughts and emotions because we're in higher states of consciousness (and therefore, enjoying all of the above benefits!)
Anyone willing to try staying in sushumna to see what we can create for ourselves and the world? We could even update each other and share experiences here if you'd like.
In Love and Service, Shekinak
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Shakti in the Air
Have you every walked into a new yoga studio or meditation center that you've never been to before and felt a vibration or thickness to the air? Well, for me that is shakti. Shakti is primal energy. Shakti is the goddess whose consort is Shiva. Their union is an expression of the Absolute. The shakti is everywhere, but when its concentrated, you can really feel it.
It happens to me when I see my spiritual teacher, Amma (Mata Amritandamayi) when she is on tour in the states. You walk into the hall and boom, the air is so thick, you can hardly move. Any true master has shakti that pervades the air, and they can also create a stillness so conducive for meditation.
Just the other day, I visited a new account and went into the studio and it was if the entire room was vibrating. Sometimes, I get this intense feeling from artwork, statues, or music. Especially, when I'm playing music that expresses love for the Divine. I felt that way the first time I walked into Lotus Sculpture's showroom.
I'd be really happy to know your experiences. Feel free to comment or describe what you have felt.
Thank you.
Dave from devotionalarts.net