Atma Namaste!!!!

A word for the day from our Satguru

2011-08-29T06:12:00.002+05:30

Through the projection of Compassion to every person and every being the Loving energy - heals, soothes and sends waves of Divine Love and Bliss toward suffusing Love throughout the entire Planet earth...

- Our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui

Faith

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Belief in God and faith in God are different. A belief is valueless if you don't test it and live by it. Belief converted into experience becomes faith. That's why the Prophet Malachi told us: "Prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

Faith, or the intuitive experience of all truth, is present in the soul. It gives birth to human hope and the desire to achieve... Ordinary human beings knows practically nothing of this intuitive faith that latent in the soul, which is the secret wellspring of all our widest hopes.

Faith means knowledge and conviction that we are made in the image of God.

Faith has to be cultivated, or rather uncovered within us. It is there but has to be brought out.

- Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda

Word for the day from Our Satguru

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The Teacher provides Spiritual Energy!

Just like rots provide nutrients to the flower!

- Our Satguru GMCKS

Cure for Stress

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- by Swami Paramahansa Yogananda

Calmness is the ideal state in which we should receive all life's experiences. Nervousness is the opposite of calmness, and its prevalence today makes it very nearly a world disease.

The best cure for nervousness is the cultivation of calmness. One who is naturally calm does not lose his sense of reason, justice, or humour under any circumstances...

Poise is a beautiful quality. We should pattern our life by a triangular guide: calmness and sweetness are the two sides: the base is happiness... Whether one acts quickly or slowly, in solitude or in the busy marts of me

n, his centre should be peaceful, poised. Christ is an example of that ideal. Everywhere, he demonstrated peace. He passed through every conceivable test without losing his poise.

Word for the day from Our Satguru

2011-02-17T11:03:00.002+05:30

If you want to learn, empty your cup to make room for the teachings to go in.

Basic Pranic Healing Course - Chennai

2011-02-16T10:52:00.002+05:30

This practical and experiential workshop gives you the basic skills to feel, control and manipulate the pervasive "pranic energy" in nature. You will learn step by step methods of accelerating the healing rate of the physical, emotional and mental bodies.

Self-Healing Techniques to Accelerate You Own Healing -
Energetic Anatomy
Remove Diseased Energies -
Boost You Vitality
Energetic Scanning
Step-by-step techniques for different systems of the body.
Experience Inner Peace & Emotional Healing
Self Decontamination and Self Recharging
Distant Healing

Learn step-by-step techniques for healing energy abnormalities for simple to moderate ailments-Respiratory (asthma, sinusitis, colds), Gastrointestinal (vomiting, diarrhea, colic). Musculoskeletal (arthritis, joint and back pains), Genitourinary (menstrual cramps, urinary infection), headaches, toothaches, migraines, and more.

Address: 75/76, I Floor, Ellaiamman Koil Street, Near Vannanthurai Bus Stop, Besant Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600020.

Dates: 19-Feb-2011 & 20-Feb-2011

Time : 10 a.m. - 5.00

Fees: Rs. 1800/-

Contact: 94444 12717 / 9380944568

Limited seats only.

Word for the day from Our Satguru

2011-02-15T08:33:00.003+05:30

Determine where you are right now, where you want to go and how you are going to get there.

- Our Satguru GMCKS.

Four Qualifications for Spiritual Path

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There are four qualifications that are mentioned in the Book "At the Feet of the Master", By JK:

1. Discrimination: This is mostly used in the negative sense, actually discernment is a positive term, which means distinguishing between two opposite values or two different actions, the real and the unreal or the important and the unimportant. It can be used for the distinguishing between the true and the false, the selfish and the unselfish. It is the first step to enter into the spiritual path.

Most people discriminate differently, depending on their evolution, their religion, their living conditions, their aim at any moment, but the discrimination meant in this book refers to a qualification is for the "spiritual evolution".

The original cause for the all human sorrow is Ignorance. Ignorance does not mean not having knowledge about various subjects. It means lack of discernment, taking things for what they are not. They cannot distinguish between real and the unreal, right and wrong, and they mistake the real as unreal.

If people start to discriminate between the real and the unreal, they attack the evil at its root, i.e., the ignorance. It leads to have the clear vision of their path.

2. Desirelessness: The second qualification mentioned in this book is "Desirelessness", which can be termed as non-attachment or detachment. If we do not have attachment, we do not have a vested interest in something, we can see more clearly. This is very important for a Judge or for a jury.

There is a inter relationship between discernment and desirelessness, i.e., the discernment is the one which causes the desirelessness. In Patanajali Yoga Sutra it has been mentioned that our ignorance leads us to the desire and repulsion, which is against the second qualification.

3. Good Conduct: The good conduct is the result of the discrimination and desirelessness. The six points of the good conduct are : self-control in thoughts, self-control in actions, tolerance, cheerfulness, onepointedness, confidence. The good conduct mentioned are not of the physical actions, it is of the inner actions (or) attitude.

A spiritual teacher does not tell his student what to do except in exceptional cases. It is up to the student to find out what to do on the basis of attitutdes or recommended or exemplified by the Teacher: "If your thought is what it should be, you will have little trouble with your action."

Good conduct is again internally related with other two qualfications - discrimination and desirelessness. These two actions enables us to test ourselves and consolidate our attitude.

4. Love - the Fourth Qualification: It is not merely the final qualifcation, but is the qualification to acquire other qualifications. Love is not only the culmination of the Qualifications, it is also their starting point. It is the cause of the three qualifications, especially for those inclined to love and devotion.

The book concludes are the essential things for those who wish to serve the Master or Guru with the following statement:

"You, who wish to enrol yourselves to serve him, must show forth these aspects in the world".

About Karma in Bible

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There are several quotes available in the Bible about Karma:

Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same. (Job, 4:8)

For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind (Hosea, 8:7)

Ye have ploughed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity. (Hosea, 10:13)

Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. (Matt. 7:17)

The Lord is known by the judgement which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. (Psalms, 9:16)

Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth merch: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. (Psalms, 62:12)

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. (Matt., 16:27)

Associate Pranic Healer Certification Program

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Atma Namaste!

Associate Pranic Healer- Certification program by Dr.Ramesh (Secy. AIYPHFT, Managing Trustee, YVPHFTN) will be held in Miryalguda [A.P, India] on 11th, 12th & 13th days of March 2011.

Details:

Pranic Healing - Associate Healer Certification Program

This program is for serious, dedicated people who would like to take their healing skills to the next level. The Certification process includes formal in-depth training in Pranic Healing Courses, accompanied with supervised
apprenticeship and a comprehensive written examination.

Pranic Healing Certification is a set of programs which enable a Pranic Healer to become proficient with Pranic Healing.

As the pranic healer progresses through the certification levels, he/she would find his/her pranic healing skills honed and his/her success rates increasing.

The Pranic Healing Healer's Certification Program was established in response to the need to provide a matrix for both formal coursework and the continued practical hands-on experience in Pranic Healing for serious healers who would like to enhance their healing skills and become a member of an internationally recognized and accepted group of certified Pranic Healers.

Pranic Healers are encouraged to become Certified Healers in order to enhance the standardization and professionalism of the practice of Pranic Healing globally.

Associate Pranic Healer:

a) Must have taken the following courses:
- Master Choa Kok Sui Pranic Healing
- Master Choa Kok Sui Advanced Pranic Healing Course
- Master Choa Kok Sui Pranic Psychotherapy Course
- Arhatic Yoga Preparatory Level
b.) Must have studied and practiced pranic healing for over one (1) year.
c.) Must submit 25 documented cases signed by the patients and validated by a
Certified Pranic Healer.
i.e 10 simple cases
10 advanced cases
5 pranic psychotherapy cases.

Course Fee: Rs.4000/- (approx)

For more details

call : +919949883998 / +919866195416

mail: infommfdn@yahoo.in

In Master Service

Krishna Mohan

Word for the day from Our Satguru

2011-02-14T09:21:00.002+05:30

People on the Spiritual Path are often naive. Not everyone practices the virtues or character building. Do not expect other people to live by your standards. Remember not everyone is like you. As you develop, the people around you also develop. As you progress, the world progresses with you to a certain degree.

- Our Satguru GMCKS

Eight Rules on the Art of Human Being

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1. Do not continually look for trouble. There are two things about which one should never worry. The first is things that cannot be altered. The second is things that can.

2. Learn to like to work, thus avoiding work tension arising when work is disliked.

3. Have a hobby which gets the mind off work tension. During work relax occasionally and briefly think of the hobby.

4. Learn to like people. Avoid a grudge against anyone, for this is disastrous. We have to live with people, so let us learn to like them.

5. Be satisfied when the situation is such that you cannot easily change it. If you cannot easily change the situation, adjust yourself to it.

6. Learn to acceptadversity. Do not let it defeat you. Do not brood on trouble and do not wallow in self-pity.

7. Learn to say the cheerful, humorous thing. Never say the mean or the cruel thing. Help others to feel better and you will feel better yourself.

8. Meet problems with decision. Decide what you are going to do and then stop thinking about it.

In general: Keep your attitude and thinking as pleasant and as cheerful as possible.

(Extracted from "Basic Theosophy - The Living Wisdom" by Geoffrey Hodson)

Brotherhood and Freedom of thought in Buddhist Perspective

2011-02-13T19:07:00.002+05:30

The two principles of Brotherhood and freedom of thought are also broadly reflected in the Buddhist tradition. the perfect human being should develop equally compassion and wisdom. Compassion represents love, charity, kindness, tolerance and so forth - qualities of the heart, of the Brotherhood. On the other hand wisdom stands for certain qualities of the mind. If one develops only emotionally, neglecting the mind, then one maybecome a good-hearted fool. On the other hand, neglecting emotional nature may result in hard-hearted intellect without feeling of others.

A compassionate mind, which has the courage to open out and drop its barriers, may come to a new kind of of consciousness - one of deep harmony which leaves no residue, but which generates balance and goodwill in one's life.

(extracted from the article written by Linda Oliveira in The Theosophist)

Our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui has told the same in simple manner "Power without Loving Kindness manifests as cruelty; Power without intelligence manifests as stupidity."

Arhatic Retreat - 2011

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The wonderful Arhatic Week (Retreat) - 2011 started on 03-Feb-2011 at the Hotel Sabari Classic International, Chennai. It was a wonderful moment for all the participants. The Pranic Healing Foundation of Tamil Nadu has taken a greater care for the Arhatic Yoga Practitioners who participated in the event. Especially, thanks to Sir Cliff Saldanah, the Senior Trainer of Pranic Healing, made each and every participant to do the exercises properly and thoroughly. With patients he explained the benefits and the proper techniques of doing the physical and breathing exercises. After the General Retreat, he has given wonderful lecture on "At the feet of Master". Also shared, some of the wonderful moments in Pranic Healing and with Our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui. Dr. Ramesh, the Managing Trustee of the Foundation to be thanked for his loving and caring hospitality. He took so much of care in each and every aspect of the event. He had made the event medically important by giving presentations on the medical aspects and also made the people to feel the presence of Satguru by showing video clippings of Grand Master Choa Kok Sui. He also made the participants to have some fun time with comedy clippings, which were of real comedy. Dr. Nalini Ramesh, had done her part by taking care of Maa Charlotte, with her hospitality and love, so that the event can run smoothly without any hindrance. There was a great Man, beyond this event. Mr. Vinod Poddar, Trustee of the Foundation, who had ensured everything goes well, though he was not present in the event. Madam Sushma Saldanah, one more trustee of the Foundation, who had chosen the delicious menus for the participants and the stage arrangements.

Above everything, Maa Charlotte Anderson had delivered the profound teachings of Master Choa Kok Sui with the immense love of the mother to her children. She made the event a lively one and didn't miss to meet a single participant of the event. We can see her care in answering the questions and her love in inquiring about the stay and comfort of the participants. Her blessings also kept the participants be energetic throughout the event.

Also the Foundation Staff, Dilip, had played a great role in this event. Worked hard and round-the-clock. Thanks to him.

Volunteers, who played a major role, did their job efficiently and showed their devotion and service to their Satguru. A great appreciation was there for the volunteers.

Thanks to those trustees, trainers from various parts of the country who brought the participants.

The event had been a opportunity for the participants to meet and share their experiences. Also, a great opportunity to be together and enjoy the joy of the Retreat. Eventually, the participants felt that they should come for such more retreats in the Future.

Thank you Pranic Healing Foundation of Tamilnadu! You had made us feel the presence of our Satuguru and the true value of his teachings.

Entry Point of Pranic Energy

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According to Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, the entry point for pranic energy from different sources are as follows:

1. Ground Prana - Basic and Sole chakras

2. Air Prana - Spleen Chakra and lungs

3. Divine Energy or Soul Energy - Crown Chakra.

The terminating point for the Divine energy or the soul energy is heart chakra. That is why the crown chakra and heart chakra are predominantly gold.

Basic Pranic Healing Course @ Coimbatore

2011-01-26T10:38:00.002+05:30

Pranic Healing is the most comprehensive and advanced energy system available to the layperson. The subjects taught even in the first level are vast and cover many topics not included in other such systems / schools. The course not only teaches us how to heal, but also how to take charge of our life and improve it on all levels; how to improve interpersonal relationships, reduce stress, improve one's financial situation, and become more successful among others.

The basic course includes teaching the student how to feel or scan the aura and use this ability to diagnose problem areas. Once we are able to feel and interact with this energy, we can use it for many things, we can heal, we can change the energy of a place, a room, an office, we can send energy to people, places or things; since energy is everywhere, there is almost no limit on how we can use it.

The Pranic Healing workshop also teaches a meditation called the Meditation on Twin Hearts, basic Pranayama (how to breathe properly!), lectures on the Law or Karma and character building, techniques to heal oneself and how to heal people at a distance.

Date : 27-Jan-2011 to 28-Jan-2011

Time : 9.30 a.m - 5.30 p.m.

Investment : Rs. 1,700/- (includes Basic Pranic Healing Book, CD, Certificate and Food)

Limited Seats are available!!!

Qualification of Discipleship

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The expected qualification for CHELA or Discipleship are as follows:

1. Perfect physical health;

2. Absolute mental and physical purity;

3. Unselfishness of purpose; universal charity; pity for all animate beings;

4. Truthfulness and unswerving faith in the law of karma, independent intervention of any power in Nature - a law whose course is not to be obstructed by any agency, not to be caused to deviate by prayer or propitiatory exoteric ceremonies;

5. A Courage undaunted in every emergency, even by peril of life;

6. An intuitional perception of one's being the vehicle of the manifested Avalokiteshwara or Divine Atma (Spirit);

7. Calm indifference for, but a just appreciation of, everything that constitutes the objective and transitory world, in its relation with, and to, the invisible region.

(taken from the book of Kiu-te, Chapter on "The Laws of Upasana")

Word for the day from Our Satguru

2010-09-03T12:08:00.002+05:30

Practice Diligently!

Purify Yourself!!

Spread the Teachings!!!

- Our Satguru GMCKS

Control of Mind

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- C.W. LeadBeater & Dr. Annie Besant

Think rather of what you are doing now, which will make the events of next life, for that you can alter.

Never allow yourself to feel sad or depressed. Depression is wrong, because it infects others and makes their lives harder, which you have no right to do. Therefore if ever it comes to you, throw it off at once.

In Yet another way you must control your thought; you must not let it wander. Whatever you are doing, fix your thought upon it, that it may be perfectly done.

Do not let your mind be idle, but keep good thoughts always in the background of it, ready to come forward the moment it is free.

Use your thought-power everyday for good purposes; be a force in the direction of evolution.

Think each day of some one whom you know to be in sorrow, or suffering, or in need of help, and pour out loving thought upon on him.

Hold back your mind from pride, for pride comes only from ignorance.

The man how does know thinks that he is great, that he has gone this or that great thing; the wise man knows that only God is great, that all good work is done by God alone.

2010-09-01T18:02:00.003+05:30

While talking about Karma Yoga, Lord Krishna says as follows:

Those who are practising yoga in full of consciousness of me, with the mind attached to me, can know me in full, free from doubt. I will declare him with full knowledge, both phenomenal and numinous. This is being known and nothing further shall remain for him to know. There are various grades of men, and out of many thousands of men, one may endeavour for perfection, and those who achieved perfection, hardly one knows me in truth.

I am the original seed of all existences, the intelligence of the intelligent, and the prowess of all powerful men. I am the strength of strong, devoid of passion and desire. I am sex life which is not contrary to religious principles.

The divine energy of mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature (goodness, passion and ignorance) is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered unto me can easily cross beyond it.

One who is in full knowledge and who is always engaged in pure devotional service is the best. For I am very dear to him and he is dear to me. He who is within the knowledge of me, I consider him to be just like me. The one who is engaged in my Transcendental service, is sure to be attain me, the highest and the most perfect goal. After many births and deaths, he who is actually in knowledge surrenders to me, by knowing me to be the cause of all causes and all that is. Such a great soul is very rare.

(Reference: Bhagavat - Gita published by ISKCON)

Word for the day from our Satguru

2010-09-01T13:40:00.002+05:30

The purpose of Meditation is to develop your Higher Faculties. Without this development, understanding the deeper Spiritual Truths is not possible.

- Our Satguru GMCKS.

Avalokiteshvara

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Avalokiteshvara (which means the Lord who looks down), the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, may be the most well known and beloved of the iconic bodhisattvas. Avalokiteshvara is venerated as the ideal of karuna. Karuna is the activity of compassion in the world and the willingness to bear the pain of others.

Avalokiteshvara, the merciful, is also called Padmapani. A transformation of this bodhisattva took place in China. As if in honor of his powers of love, the Chinese Buddhists portrayed him as a woman, the goddess Kuan-Yin, who cradles the symbol of the soul in her arms and resembles the Virgin Mary.

Avalokiteshvara is the earthly manifestation of the self born, eternal Buddha, Amitabha. He guards this world in the interval between the historical Sakyamuni Buddha, and the next Buddha of the Future, Maitreya.

According to legend, Avalokiteshvara made a vow that he would not rest until he had liberated all the beings in all the realms of suffering. After working diligently at this task for a very long time, he looked out and realized the immense number of miserable beings yet to be saved. Seeing this, he became despondent and his head split into thousands of pieces. Amitabha Buddha put the pieces back together as a body with a thousand arms, an eye on each palm to see the suffering in the world and eleven heads, the top of which is Amitabha, allowing Avalokiteshvara to assist the myriad of sentient beings all at the same time.

Avalokiteshvara is visualized in many forms, with various numbers of faces and arms, and various colors and ornaments.

He sits on a lotus and the flat disc of the moon, with another moon disk behind him, reflecting his total purity. Two of his four arms are joined in the prayer position holding the wish fulfilling gem. In his other left hand he holds a lotus flower and in his other right hand, a crystal Garland (rosary), which he is using to count the repetitions of his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus, which liberates all beings from suffering. He wears the silks and ornaments of a Bodhisattva, representing all his special qualities, and the soft skin of an antelope over his shoulder, symbolizing his complete freedom from violence. He smiles with deep understanding, love and compassion as his eyes look upon all beings.

A Word for the day from our Satguru

2010-08-31T08:33:00.002+05:30

Mercy and Forgiveness must be balanced by the necessity for Peace and Order. It is the duty of the people in authority to stop harmful actions.
- Our Satguru GMCKS.

Thoughts form the Physical Body

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- Swami Sivananda

The body with its organs is no other than the thought. The mind contemplating upon the body becomes the body itself, and then enmeshed in it, is afflicted by it.
This Physical Body is the mould as it were, made by the mind for its own enjoyment, for its pouring of energy and thereby gaining different experiences in the world through the five avenues or channels of knowledge, the five Jana-Indriyas (organs of knowledge or perception). The body is really our thoughts, moods, convictions and emotions objectified, made visible to the naked eyes.
All the bodies have their seat in the mind only. Without water can a garden exist?
It is mind which transacts all business and is the highest of bodies. Should this gross body be dissolved, the mind will assume fresh bodies to its liking very quickly. Should the mind be paralyzed, then the body will not evince our intelligence.
Without the majority of mankind, the thought is greatly under the control of the body. Their minds being very little developed, they live in Annamaya Kosa, mostly. Develop the Vijnayanamaya Kosa and through the vijnyanamaya kosa (buddhi) control the Manomaya Kosa (Mind).
The erroneous thought that you are the body is the root of all evils. Through wrong thinking you identify yourself with the body. Dehadhyasa arises. You are attached to the body. This is Abhimana. Then Mamta (mine-ness) arises. You identify with yourself with your wife, children, house, etc., It is identification or attachment that brings about bondage, misery and pain.

Word for the day from our Satguru

2010-08-30T09:50:00.002+05:30

When saying namaste to the guru, look at the guru, raise your hands over the head and say, "I salute the spiritual guru within the physical guru, I salute the Paramatma within you, Namaste". Look into the eyes of the guru, be still and be aware.

- Our Satguru GMCKS ("Inner Teachings of Hinduism Revealed")

Linga Sarira - Astral Body

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As the physical body is composed of physical matter and substance and is sustained by physical means, in like manner the Linga-sarira is sustained by and has its basis in the Astral Light, which is represented by the lowest aspect of Akasha. This body is subjected to any change as the physical body. It remains more or less the same in a life-time and it is always close to the physical body. Just as the physical body, this also has its own nerves-system, which is known as the arterial system for the transmission of finest susbtances of its composition.

Every knows that the sensory-organs are in the physical body.But the real organs for these sense-perceptions are sentence in the Astral-body and they are transmitted to the physical body to its work.

There is a confusion between "Linga-Sarira" and "Kama-Rupa" as both are interpreted as "Astral Body" in English. But actually it is they are not the same. The "Kama-Rupa" is formed of astral substance and normally is not visible on the physical plane for it resides on another plane - the plane of Kama-loka. This entity is a grossest material of the auric substance (astral rather than physical susbtance) forming the ovoid sphere. This Kama-Rupa is often termed a shade, a shell, a phantom, or a spook.

In Secret Doctorine by Madame Blavatsky, this is clearly state that "the Linga-Sarira proper can never leave the body till death; that which appears is an astral body, reflecting the physical body and serving as a vehicle for the human soul, or intelligence."

The Sephiroth - Chakras and the Tarot

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The tarot card is derived from the chakras or the Sephiroth. The minor arcana of the tarot card correspond to the sephiroth. there are four suits in the minor arcana of the tarot. The wand corresponds to fire and the will. The sword corresponds to the air and intellect. The intellect is used for mentally dissecting the object that is being studied. A person with a highly developed mind is described as having a sharp mind that can cut through abstruse subjects. This is why the sword corresponds to the intellectual faculty and to air. The cup corresponds to emotion and to water. The pentacle corresponds to the earth and to physical manifestation. It is usually connected with financial and material affairs.
The crown chakra - Kether corresponds to ace. The forehead - Chokmah corresponds to card number 2 in the mnor arcana. The ajna chakra - Binah corresponds to card number 3. The heart chakra - chesed corresponds to card number 4. The solar plexus chakra - Gevurah corresponds to card number 5. The navel chakra - Tiphareth corresponds to card number 6. The spleen chakra - Netzach corresponds to card number 7. The meng mein chakra - Hod corresponds to card number 8. The sex chakra - Yesod corresponds to card number 9. The basic chakra - Malkuth corresponds to card number 10.
By understanding the 11 major chakras, it is very easy to derive the meaning of the sephiroth and the corresponding cads in the minor arcana. Sufficient guidelines have been given to the readers to be able to deduce the meanings of the cards in the minor arcana.
(Extract from the Spiritual Essence of Man)

(For more knowledge, please read "The Spiritual Essence of Man" by our Satguru GMCKS)

Kolkatta Retreat - 2010

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Dear Atma,

Namaste.

Greetings of Love, Light and Joy.

We would like to invite you a wonderful in house retreat at Kolkata. The details of the retreat are enclosed.

Warm Regards,

In Service of Master

Kailash C

President, AIYVPHFT

PROPOSAL FOR PAYMENTS IN INSTALLMENT – FOR ARHATIC RETREAT 2010 AT KOLKATA

DEAR ALL,

ATMA NAMASTE!

We have been receiving requests from many arhatic yogis about their wish to participate in the arhatic retreat but are unable to apply due to financial constraints. To help such people an installment scheme is proposed as below:

Payment will be made in 4 monthly installments;
To be paid:
1. on Registration –	1^ST INSTALLMENT
2. Sept 2010 –	2^ND INSTALLMENT
3. Oct 2010 –	3^RD INSTALLMENT
4. Nov 2010.	4^TH INSTALLMENT
4 installments will be made in following manner :
Detail Tot Payment 1st on Registration Sept 2010 Oct 2010 Nov 2010
General Retreat ( Fortune ) 8,500/- 2500/- 2000/- 2000/- 2000/-

General Retreat (Apartment) 7,000/- 2000/- 2000/- 1500/- 1500/-

Senior Retreat (Fortune) 12,000/- 3000/- 3000/- 3000/- 3000/-

Senior Retreat (Apartment) 10,500 /- 3000/- 2500/- 2500/- 2500/-

This scheme was useful to many but a section still remained who would like further relaxation of the installment plan.

The governing body of the association then decided that on case to case basis, the installment amount can be relaxed as below:

For participation in

General retreat Register @Rs 1000/= in 7 equal installments = Rs 7000/-, total
Senior retreat Register @Rs 1200/= in 8 equal installments = Rs. 10500/-, total (last installment will be Rs900/-only)

Important Note:

Accommodation in both cases will be provided in apartments-triple sharing basis.
The application must be accompanied with a recommendation of the parent foundation, countersigned by a trustee.
Outstation participants will have to arrive on 13^th to be in time for the retreat commencing 14^th Aug. For them we will arrange free stay facility for 13^th night only. If time permits sight seeing tour can be arranged at nominal charges.

GOVERNING BODY

GMCPHWA

Word for the day from our Satguru

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Financially, it means that one should avoid excessive and wasteful spending. If possible, one should save and invest 20% to 30% one's net earnings after tax and tithing. This is one of the keys to prosperity.

- Our Satguru GMCKS

The value of Enthusiasm

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(Excerpt from the Work of Swami Yogananada Paramahansa)

Work of any kind, if done in the right spirit, gies you victory over yourself... The attitude with which your work is what counts. Mental laziness and working unwillingly spoil one. People often ask me, "How do you do so many thing?" It is because I do everything with the greatest pleasure and spirit of service. Inwardly I am all the time with the God. And though I sleep very little I always feel fresh, because I perform my duties with the right attitude: that is a privilege to Serve.

Mental unwillingness to work is accompanied by listlessness and lack of energy. Ethusiasm and willingness go hand in hand with fresh supplies of energy. From these facts we can see the subtle relationship between will and energy. The greater the will, the more inexhaustible the energy.

If you work in life is humble, do not apologize for it. Be proud because you are fulfilling the duty given you by the Father. He needs you in your particular place; all people cannot play the same role. So long as you work to please God, all cosmic forces assist you.

In God's eyes nothing is large or small. Were it not for his perfect nicety in constructing the tiny atom, could the skies wear the proud structures of Vega, Arcturus? Distinctions of "important" and "unimportant" are surely unknown to the Lord, lest, for want of a pin, the cosmos collapse!

Try to do little things in extraordinary way.

You should progress - try to be the very best in your profession. Express the limitless power of soul in anything you take.... you must constantly create and produce new successes and not become [an] automation. All work is purifying if done with the right motive.

We should approach our nearest problem or duty with concentrated energy and execute it to perfection. This should be our philosophy of life.

Swastika

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Our chakras are constantly rotating, clockwise and counter clockwise. When a chakra is rotating counter-clockwise (or to the left), it is giving out projecting energy. This is symbolsed by the swastika. The swastika symbolises the energy coming out.

That is why a swastika is shown on the palm of deities such as Shiva, Vishnu or Brahma. It symbolises energy coming out of the palm of the deity. We want the blessings of the deities, so energy has to come out of their palms - symbolised by the swastika.

Our Chakras also turn clockwise when they are absorbing energy. This is symbolised by a swastika that is turning to the right. One it is giving, one is receiving.

When you comebine the 2 swastikas, it becomes a cross within a circle. This is called an Irish cross and it predates the birth of the Lord Jesus. The Irish cross actually symbolises a chakra moving clockwise and counter clockwise.

In Indian homes, it is common to draw patterns in the form of flowers outside the main door. The flower represents the swastika and the reverse swastika. The flower is the flower of life, which is actually a chakra. When you combine the two swastikas you get a flower or a cross within a circle.

This shows the truth is universal. It does not belong to any one religion or country.

(Excerpt from Our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui's Inner Teachings of Hinduism Revealed. Read this book for more Inner Teachings...)

Excerpt from the interview with our Satguru GMCKS for Life Positive Magazine

2010-05-10T09:39:00.005+05:30

How would you define good health?
Good health nowadays means more than just being physically healthy. More and more people feel that good health should include being emotionally and mentally healthy.

Emotional health probably should not be limited to having a stress-free life (or even having just minimal stress). Emotional health should probably also include the ability to generate, produce, and experience, the appropriate positive emotion required by the situation. Mental health likewise should not be limited to being sane. It should probably include also the ability to focus and concentrate (dharana), as well as the ability to be sensitive and aware of one’s surroundings (dhyana).

In pranic healing we have a simpler way of putting it. If a person has a clean aura and his/her chakras are likewise clean and functioning properly, then that person is in good health. The chakras have physiological, psychological, and spiritual functions. So if the chakras are in good condition, the person is physically, psychologically, and spiritually healthy.

Today, on one hand, there are major advances in medical science but, on the other, there is an increase in lifestyle disease like hypertension and diabetes. What would you attribute this to?
There could be factors other than lifestyle that may have contributed to an increase in the incidence of ailments like hypertension and diabetes. Improper diet and nutrition, for example, could be an important factor. The population explosion is also a factor to be considered when looking at increase in incidence of ailments.

Furthermore, major advances in science could be caused by other factors (like technological development, shifts in funding emphasis, etc.), which could be unrelated or completely different from those that cause the increase in ailments.

Could you share some of your experiences on better health through tapping into the universal energy source?
If we assume that by ‘universal energy source’ you mean ‘prana’, then tapping this source can be done through proper breathing, proper exercise, and proper diet, among others.

What led you to pranic healing?
My interest in pranic healing started from childhood. When I was in my teens, I was already reading many books on spiritual sciences, religion, and philosophy, among others. I was lucky that when I was growing up there were a few spiritual friends who nurtured my interests and encouraged me to continue my studies in pranic healing and esoteric sciences. You could say it was meant to be.

Ignoring ‘energy’ as a prime factor of health has been the trend. In what manner has this affected our perceptions of good health?
I thought the present trend was for more and more people to consider ‘life-energy’ as a major factor in health. Now, more and more people are aware that health is not limited to having a disease-free physical body. Now, more and more people are aware that the quality of their thoughts and emotionsaffect their health.

Do you think modern, i.e., allopathic medicine will benefit from understanding more of the principles of alternative systems of healing?
Yes. Knowing how to utilize prana or life-energy for healing will provide allopathic medicine with an additional tool with which to treat common ailments.

How do colors and elements affect our health?
Certain colors affect us psychologically. For example, light orange (or peach) makes us feel enthusiastic. Red makes us feel dynamic. So given the right colors, one’s moods can be affected.

What does one’s aura indicate and how can we use it to diagnose our state of health better?
Among other things, the aura indicates the quantity of life energy or prana in our system. Generally speaking, the inner aura is about four inches thick from the surface of the skin. So if the aura is less than four inches, the energy level is low, the person could be depleted, tired, or sick. If the aura is more than four inches thick, the energy level is high, maybe the person is happy or excited. If it is too high, maybe the person is having a fever.

Pranic healing talks of Arhatic yoga. What are its principles and how can one benefit from its practice?
Arhatic yoga teaches us to live a disciplined balanced life. Arhatic yoga enables the practitioner to achieve rapid spiritual growth without losing balance. Having a background in pranic healing provides the arhatic yogi with a better understanding of the chakras and the spiritual anatomy of the atma.

It may not be possible to cure all diseases but one could learn to live with them in a better manner by healing ourselves. Would you agree that a focus on ‘curing’ as opposed to ‘healing’ has led to the neglect of mental and spiritual health?
Perhaps too much focus on the treatment of the physical body and the physical manifestations of the ailments has led to the neglect of mental and spiritual health.

If the aura is less than four inches, the energy level is low, the person could be depleted, tired, or sick.

Do you think most diseases can be healed?
Yes. Nothing is impossible for God. Should God decide that a person’s ailment gets healed, it happens.

Do you see the world opening up to a holistic view of health?
Why not? There are so many people everywhere who are intelligent enough to realize this. Maybe it’s just a matter of time.

What are the stumbling blocks, if any, for a state of holistic health?
The old ideas, old outmoded patterns of thinking. Narrow mindedness of people is a major stumbling block.

How important is religion and spirituality in the context of health?
Very important. Spirituality probably more so.

What sort of a lifestyle would you advocate for a healthy life?
Live a moderate lifestyle. Get sufficient exercise, sleep, rest, and proper food. Have fun every now and then.

What is your vision for the new millennium?
That people will first become more aware of life-energy / prana and how this energy affects us physically, emotionally, mentally, financially, and spiritually.

That people will next utilize the appropriate techniques to use prana to improve their lives physically, emotionally, mentally, financially, and spiritually.

What are the illnesses pranic healing can cure?
Most simple common ailments like headaches, stomach aches, muscle pains, can be alleviated by pranic healing.

What impact has pranic healing had on the general health of its practitioners?
Most full-time pranic healers that I have met (from Asia, to the Middle East, to Africa, and Europe), are healthy, happy, financially and spiritually abundant, and rarely get sick.

Anything else you would like to share with our readers?
Learn more about yourself. One aspect to look into is our own energy system – our auras and chakras unveil a new world that should not be left undiscovered.

(Courtesy : Life Positive Magazine)

Mastery of the Mind

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Mastery of the mind is possible once you start understanding the mind. For this it is essential to change the quality and the directions of the thought. The first thing is to reduce the quantity of thoughts. If you observe closely, there is a constant chatter going on in our minds. We simply do not experience any thing that we do because of his constant chattering. So reducing the number of thoughts to only essentials changes the quality and directions of thoughts.

The mind is also the center of the values you have. You decide the quality and direction of the thoughts. When you start educating yourself to have the right values, mastery over the mind is reached. A serene minded person is the one who has value for silence.

If we see closely, our minds are always noisy, but a person who is centered in silence becomes a Paramatma and a balanced person (Samahita). Such a person is balanced in pleasure and pain, honor and dishonor, heat and cold. He learns from each of these experiences. He is open to life and learns from it.

It does not mean that cold and heat do not affect a balanced person. It means he is open to the life and does not means he insensitive. Such a person centered in silence, who has measured his mind remains balanced in all situations in life and his life becomes full.

(Excerpt from Swami Sukhabodhananda's work)

Word for the day from our Satguru

2010-05-05T09:08:00.003+05:30

People who are humble have good self-esteem. You know your good qualities and you know strong points. Self-esteem and self-honesty equal humility.

- Our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui

Using the thought power

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C.W. LeadBeater

Possessing the tremendous power of thought, we must be careful how we exercise it. We must remember to think of a person as we wish him to be, for the image that we make of him will naturally act powerfully upon him and tend to draw him gradually into harmony with itself. Let us fix our thoughts upon the good qualities of our friends, because in thinking of any quality we tend to strengthen its undulations and therefore to intensify it.

From this consideration it follows that the habit of gossip and scandal, in which many people thoughtlessly indulge themselves, is in reality a horrible wickedness, in condemning which no expression can be too strong. When people are guilty of the impertinence of discussing others, it is not usually upon the good qualities that they most insist. We have, therefore, a number of people fixing their thought upon some alleged evil in another, calling to that evil attention of others who might perhaps not have observed it; and in this way, if that bad quality really exists in the person whom they are so improperly criticizing, they distinctly increase it by strengthening the vibration which is its expression. If, as is usally the case, the depravity exists only in their own prurient imagination and is not present in the person about whom they are gossiping, they are doing the utmost in their power to create that evil quality in that person, and if there be any latent germ of it existing in thier victim, their nefarious is only to likely to be successful.

Assuredly we may think helpfully of those whom we love; we may hold before them in thought a high ideal of themselves and wish strongly that they may presently be enabled to attain it. If we know of certain defects or vices in a man's character we should never under any circumstances let our thoughts dwell upon them and intensify them; on the contrary, we should formulate a strong thought of the contrary virtues and send out waves of that thought to the man who needs our help.

Right and Wrong

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Between right and wrong Occultism knows no compromise. At whatever apparent cost, that which is right you must do, that which is wrong you must not do, no matter what the ignorant may think or say. You must study deeply the hidden laws of Nature, and when you know them arrange your life according to them, using always reason and common sense.

-Alcyone, "At the feet of the Master"

The Higher Soul and the Causal Body

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Excerpt from our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui's The Spiritual Essence of Man

The Ain Soph Aur or Infinite Light comes from the higher Soul. This is why the higher soul is called The Infinite Source, the Ain Soph. The higher soul resides in a vehicle that is called in theosophy as the causal body. According to the inner teachings, and also to Earlyne Chaney, a great disciple, the development of the causal body is the preoccupation of "Freemasons" - the building of the great spiritual structure. This structure is not really a physical structure but an inner structure. The old true Freemasons were involved not only in building physical structures like the old cathedrals of Europe, but also in building the great spiritual structure within them, the causal body houses the Ain Soph or the higher soul.

Austerity of the Mind

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Purity, Straightforwardness, continence and harmlessness are called the austerity of the body. Speech causing no annoyance, truthful, pleasant and beneficial... is called the austerity of speech. Mental happiness, equilibrium, silence, self-control, purity of nature - this is called the austerity of the mind.

(Bhagavat Gita, xvii - 14,15, 16)

Word for the day from our Satguru

2010-05-03T23:13:00.003+05:30

If you are not exposed to the vicissitudes of Life, it is not good. It is like not being exposed to germs. You have no immunity. You have no inner strength.

- our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui.

Spiritual Guru

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The Spiritual Guru, taking the student by the hand, leads him into and introduces him into a world entirely unknown to him.... Even in common daily life, parents, nurses, tutors and instructors are generally held responsible for the habits and future ethics of a child... so long as the pupil is too ignorant to be sure of his vision and powers of discrimination, it is not natural that it is the guide who should be responsible for the sins of him whom he has led into those dangerous regions?!
- Lucifer

Even to learn worldly crafts, things we can understand by seeing them with our eyes, we need a teacher to show us. So how is it possible that we, who have just come from the lower realms and are entering a path where we have never been before, could travel it without a guide?
- Geshe Potova

Don't worry. When the time is right, you'll meet your teacher. Buddhism doesn't believe that you can push other people: ' everybody should learn to meditate; everybody should become Buddhists.' That's stupid. Pushing people is unwise.

When you're ready, some kind of magnetic energy will bring you together with your teacher. About going to the East, it depends on your personal situation. Check up. The important thing is to search with wisdom and not blind faith. Sometimes, even if you go to the East, you still can't find a teacher. It takes time."
- Lama Yeshe

Great Spiritual Teachers incarnate in different bodies in different countries in order to accelerate the development of the human race. In some instances, they may even establish new religions. It is absurd to think that a Great Spiritual Teacher would incarnate only once and then take a permanent vacation.
- Our Satguru Grand Master Cho Kok Sui

Mantras

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The chanting of a Mantra is not prayer, but rather a magical sentence in which the law of Occult causation connects itself with, and depends on, the will and acts of its singer. It is a succession of Sanskrit sounds, and when its string of words and sentence is pronounced according to the magical formulae in the Atharva veda, but understood by the few, some Mantras produce an instantaneous and very wonderful effect. In its esoteric sense it contains the Vach (the 'mystic speech'), whcih resides in the Mantra, or rather in its sounds, since it is according to the vibrations, one way or the other, of ether that the effect is produced. The 'sweet singers' were called by that name because they were experts in Mantras."

- Secret Doctorine V, 394

Word for the day from our Satguru

2010-05-01T08:41:00.004+05:30

In group work, criticism affects the ability of a person to do this ability of a person to do his or her task successfully. Your personal trivial feelings are of no importance. The work should not be disrupted by politics.

- our Satguru GMCKS

Friendship

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(by "Swami Paramahansa Yogananda")

Try to perfect your friendship with a few souls. When you can truly give unconditional friendship to them, then your heart will be ready to give perfect friendship to all. And when you can do that, you become divine - like God and the great ones, who give friendship to ever being, irrespective of personality. Friendship to every being, irrespective of personality. Friendship that remains centered on only one or two souls, to the exclusion of others, is like a river that loses itself in the sands, never reaching the ocean. The river of divine friendship broadens as it flows onward, powerful and truthful, eventually merging in the oceanic of God.

Affirm yourself:

As I radiate love and goodwill to others,

I will open the channel for God's love to come to me.

Divine love is the magnet that draws to me all good.

Death

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(Excerpt from "The Seven Principles of Man" by Dr. Annie Besant)

The death of the dense physical body occurs when the withdrawal of the controlling life-energy leaves the microbes to go their own way, and the many lives, no longer coordinated, separate from each other and scatter the particles of the cells of "the man of dust", and what we call decay sets in. The body becomes a whirlpool of unrestrained, unregulated lives, and its form, which results from their correlation, is destroyed by their exuberant individual energy. Death is but an aspect of life, and the destruction of one material from is but the prelude to the building up of another.

For better understanding, please read "Achieving oneness with the Highersoul" of our Satguru Master Choa Kok Sui

Word for the day from our Satguru

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For the blessings to flow through you, you have to be physically and energetically clean; otherwise, there will be resistance. Once the body is clean, the body can be easily absorb the fresh energy generated through Meditation.

- Our Satguru Master Choa Kok Sui

About Karma in the Bible

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For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
(Hosea, 8:7)

The Lord is known by the judgement which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hand.
(Psalms, 9:16)

I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
(Jeremiah, 17:10)

Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord God....
(Ezekiel, 18:30)

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
(Matt. 16:27)

Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil.
(Roman, 2:6)

Color of Anger

2010-04-29T06:26:00.004+05:30

(Excerpt from C.W. LeadBeater's "The Devachanic Plane)

Anger gives rise to red, of all shades from brick-red to brilliant scarlet; brutal anger will show flashes of lurid dull red from dark brown clouds. While the anger of "noble indigation" is a vivid scarlet, by no means unbeautiful to look at, though it gives an unpleasant thrill.

Word for the day from our Satguru

2010-04-27T11:33:00.002+05:30

When someone is aggressive, and you reject the Negative Energy, it bounces back to the other person unless you transmute that Negative Energy into Peace, Love, Harmony and Understanding.

Use Psychic Self-defense harmlessly.

- Our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui.

Right Memory

2010-04-27T11:24:00.002+05:30

Let us forget the things that vexed and tried us,

The worrying things that caused our souls to fret;

The hopes that, cherished long, were still denied us,

Let us Forget.

Let us forget the little slights that pained us,

The greater wrongs that rankle sometimes yet;

The pride with which some lofty one disdained us,

Let us forget.

Let us forget our brother's fault and failing,

The yielding to temptations that beset,

That he, perchance, though grief be unavailing,

Cannot forget.

But blessings manifold, and past deserving,

Kind words and helpful deeds, a countless throng;

The fault o'ercome, the rectitude unswerving,

Let us remember long.

The sacrifice of love, the generous giving

When friends were few, the handsclasp warm and strong;

The fragrance of each life of holy living,

Let us remember long.

Whatever things were good and true and gracious,

Whate'er of right has triumphed over wrong,

What love of God or man has rendered precious,

Let us remember long.

(Excerpt from the book "The Masters and the path" by C.W. LeadBeater)

Our Satguru about Wesak Meditation

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Wesak group meditations help bring down spiritual energies to heal the earth... and further enhance the good karma of Mother Earth and humanity

- Our Satguru GMCKS

Wesak Full Moon Meditation at Pranic Healing Foundation of Tamil Nadu

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Atma Namaste!

Wesak meditation intends to anchor the down pouring of divine energies & to facilitate the transformation and redistribution of the energy to mother earth.

Pranic Healing Foundation of Tamil Nadu has organised for the Wesak Meditation on 28-04-2010 from 4 p.m. onwards at their office at 51, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034. Those who would be interested in taking part in this great event are requested to register their name over phone to Mr. Dhilip (Admin).

Contact No. 044-28225150 / 044-65635100.

Hope to see you at the foundation for the Wesak Celebration!

Atma Namaste!

(Note: This is a voluntary service of the blogger for the Foundation, for any clarification or doubt, please confirm with the foundation alone. The blogger will not be responsible for that)

Wesak Full Moon Meditation

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Live from Italy

Website: http://ppmaudiostream.org/fullmoon.htm

A special Wesak Festival Celebration will be streamed LIVE from Italy. Please stay tuned for exact time of the stream.

The next Full Moon is the Wesak Full Moon. The exact time of the Full Moon is on April 28 at 12:20 PM GMT/UTC(UK) or 05:20 PST/ PDT(Pacific) or 17:50 IST(India)

You may calculate the correct time of the special meditations in your location by checking the Time Zone Adjustment Table at http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Wesak Celebration

The Wesak Festival is celebrated during the full moon of the Taurus. Celebrate the annual event in which God's blessings are poured on the entire planet and the whole Creation of God more intensely to what happens daily.

The celebration of Wesak is not tied to a religion & is practiced every year by millions of people from different religious cultures, belonging to different countries, different races and color, different language. Many take their celebrations.

This Wesak, in particular, is an occasion doubly important because its celebration, if done properly, gives us the opportunity to dampen, reduce, if not postpone the disaster that some predicted for the coming years. This does not mean to endorse such predictions, but check daily the severity and progression of terrible things that are influencing our age, we strive with all our energy, our knowledge, our intentions, our thoughts, our emotions and our actions to try to improve the situation of the planet and the human race. What better way than to celebrate Wesak all together and make better use of divine power?

Our Master, Grand Master Choa Kok Sui has prepared a special meditation to anchor the flow of Divine Blessings during the Wesak to facilitate the distribution of that energy to various parts of the world.

What to have ready for the Live Video Stream:

1. Meditation Shawl.
2. Be sure to sit up straight, do not lean your back against the chair, if possible.
3. Projects & wishes with you to Bless/Energize.
4. Pictures of Loved Ones that need Blessings and Healing.
5. Computer, good speakers and link for Video Stream.
6. BACK UP in case of technical difficulties. Have the CD Meditation on Loving Kindness available and ready to play. This was recorded Live with GrandMaster Choa at the Wesak Festival that took place in Germany.

If you do experience technical difficulty, remember to remain calm and do not lose the state of oneness and bliss you have attained up to this point in the Meditation. Simply continue to do Meditation on Twin Hearts or Meditation on Loving Kindness at your own pace.

The Three Key to Service

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(An artcile on Service in "Esoteric Publishing (www.esotericpublishing.com))

There are three factors that determine the type and quality of the service that we perform:

1. The inner connectivity we have with Truth. When people start out to serve, they "want to do good" and thus they give money, aid the homeless, etc. There is nothing inherently wrong with this. It builds good karma and there is merit to that. They are connected up with their mental idea of what service is, and serve accordingly.

Later, people see that the service that they are performing is not something that is meaningful in the higher sense. That is, they see that their feeding the homeless only affects the fate of human beings temporarily, in this one lifetime, and is relatively meaningless towards leading someone Home to the divine Reality in which homelessness cannot exist. So they seek a higher purpose, and a greater Truth that their service may be anchored to. They therefore eventually realize that they need to connect up inwardly to Truth, and be guided by it, and therefore directly respond to the divine Plan, and thus serve at this higher level. Thus they connect up with the Heart, so that the inner divine inspiration may flow.

Then their aim is no longer to fix or modify things in this world, which is after all only an illusion, but to bring through whatever they can of the divine Reality so that It may act within this world as It Wills.

2. The emptiness of our personality nature. At first we are taught that we need to "equip ourselves for service." That is, to purify the emotions, build up the mind with knowledge, obtain virtues, and otherwise become fit disciples capable of serving humanity. This is certainly fine and necessary when we seek to perform the service that is done within the world, e.g., feed the homeless.

When, however, we realize that we are seeking to do the higher kind of service, the whole task shifts. If we are able to connect up with the Heart — and thus with Truth — and let the energies of the Heart express through us, then it does not particularly matter what knowledge we have acquired, or how loving we may be as individuals. The Heart knows what to do, and uses the personality instrument as needed to inspire, lift, and aid.

If the individual server lets their own energies of personal loving and individual mentality manifest, it literally blocks the outflow of the Heart's power. The ego gets in the way of expressing the divine Will. Thus instead of building up virtue, knowledge, and loving kindness, the task shifts to becoming a vessel that can effectively transmit divine Qualities. Instead of "building up" the personality we are seeking to "empty it" so that there is no impediment to the divine Will acting in our lives.

Therefore, instead of going out to serve on our own volition, we wait for the Heart to act within us. Instead of trying to produce effects in this world, we stand serene and "let God do the work."

It's true, too, that most people need to build up the personality for a time — for lifetimes usually — before they are really ready to empty themselves.

3. The ability to work in group formation. At first, we work with others to serve. We gather people together, form a non-profit, and otherwise jointly unite to produce a given service effect, such as feeding the homeless, or gather to study, meditate together, and pray. People call this "group work" and I guess by the standards of the world it is.

In this higher type of service, we are not doing things of ourselves, based on the capacity of our own personality. We are acting as a part of the group, and the divine Spirit clearly moves each of us individually in such a way that the action of the whole group produces one united service effect. The group is like a hand, and each of us are fingers; individually we cannot grasp anything nor direct the hand, but together there is an accomplishment that none of us on our own could either see or achieve.

Thus it is no longer "my service" but rather is and must be "our service." It is no longer "individual" in nature at all, for the divine Life does not see us as personalities... it sees the group as a whole in action. Being a part of the world illusion, our individual knowledge, love, and actions are totally invisible to God. But our united work, together, is indeed visible, and when a group of people with an awakened Heart serve, they can be guided by divine Love and Will to produce planetary and cosmic effects.

When Christ said "Where two or more are gathered in my name, there am I also" he sounded the call to group work, and to united, collaborative action. People have of course thought that simply getting together was enough for Christ to be present. But it takes an inner connectivity with the Truth in the Heart and an empty ego to really allow Christ to work in our lives.

You will surely see, then, that it depends on where we inwardly stand as to what type of service we perform. We will do the type of service that we are inwardly called to do.

Wesak Legend

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There is a valley, lying at a rather high altitude in the foothills of the Himalayan-Tibet ranges. It is surrounded by high mountains on all sides except towards the northeast, where there is a narrow opening in the mountain ranges. The valley is bottle-shaped in contour, with the neck of the bottle to the northeast, and it widens very considerably towards the south. Up towards the northern end, close to the neck of the bottle, there a huge flat rock. There are no trees or shrubs in the valley, which is covered with a kind of coarse grass.

Approaching the time of the full moon of Taurus, pilgrims from the surrounding districts begin to gather. The holy men and the lamas find their way into the valley and fill the southern and the middle parts, leaving the northeastern end relatively free. There, so the legend runs, gathers a group of those great Beings Who are the Custodians on Earth of God's Plan for our planet and for humanity.

This group of knowers of divinity are the main participants in The Wesak Festival. They arrange Themselves in the northeastern end of the valley, in concentric circles, and prepare for a great act of service. In front of the rock, looking towards the northeast, stand Those Beings Who are called by Their disciples The Three Great Lords. These are The Christ, Who stands in the center; the Lord of living forms, TheManu, Who stands at His right; and The Lord of Civilisation, who stands to His left. These three face the rock upon which rests a great crystal bowl, full of water.

Behind the grouped Masters, adepts, initiates and senior workers under God's Plan are to be found the world disciples and aspirants in their various grades and groups (either "in the body" or "out of the body"), who at this time constitute the new Group of World Servers. Those present in their physical bodies have found their way there by ordinary means. Others are present in their spiritual bodies, and in the dream state. The "dream," which they later relate, has been uniformly registered by people throughout the world, and bears the testimony to the recollection of an inner spiritual happening.

As the hour of the full moon approaches, a stillness settles down upon the crowd, and all look towards the northeast. Certain ritualistic movements take place, in which the grouped Masters and Their disciples of all ranks take up symbolic positions, and form on the floor of the valley such significant symbols as the five-pointed star, with The Christ standing at the highest point; of a triangle, with The Christ at the apex; or a cross, and other well known formations, all of which have a deep and potent meaning. This is all done to the sound of certain chanted words and esoteric phrases, called mantrams.

The expectancy in the waiting, onlooking crowd becomes very great, and the tension is real and increasing. Through the entire body of people there seems to be felt a stimulation or potent vibration which has the effect of awakening the souls of those present, fusing and blending the group into one united whole, and lifting all into a great act of spiritual demand, readiness, and expectancy. It is the climax of the world's aspiration focussed in this waiting group. These three words - demand, readiness and expectancy - best describe the atmosphere surrounding those present in this secret valley.

The chanting and the rhythmic weaving grows stronger, and all the participants and the watching crowd raise their eyes towards the sky in the direction of the narrow part of the valley. Just a few minutes before the exact time of the full moon, in the far distance, a tiny speck can be seen in the sky. It comes nearer and nearer, and grows in clarity and definiteness of outline, until the form of The Buddha can be seen, seated in the cross-legged Buddha position, clad in his saffron-colored robe, bathed in light and color, and with his hand extended in blessing. When The Buddha arrives at a point exactly over the great rock, hovering there in the air over the heads of The Three Great Lords, a great mantram, used only once a year, at The Festival, is intoned by The Christ, and the entire group of people in the valley fall upon their faces. This Invocation sets up a great vibration or thought current which is of such potency that it reaches up from the group of aspirants, disciples and initiates who employ it, to the Being we know as God. It marks the supreme moment of intensive spiritual effort throughout the entire year, and the spiritual vitalization of humanity and the spiritual effects last throughout the succeeding months.

The effect of this great Invocation is universal or cosmic, and serves to link us up with that cosmic center of spiritual force from which all created beings have come. The blessing is poured forth, and The Christ, as the representative of humanity, receives it in trust, for distribution.

Thus, so the legend runs, The Buddha returns once a year to bless the world, transmitting renewed spiritual life, through The Christ. Slowly then The Buddha recedes into the distance, until again only a faint speck can be seen in the sky, and this eventually disappears. The whole ceremonial blessing, from the time of the first appearance in the distance until the moment The Buddha fades out of view, takes just eight minutes.

The Buddha's annual sacrifice for humanity (for He comes back only at great cost) is over, and He returns again to that high place where He works and waits. Year after year He comes back in blessing; year after year, He and His great brother, The Christ, work in the closest cooperation for the spiritual benefit of humanity. In these two great Sons of God have been focussed two aspects of divine life, and They act together as Custodians of the highest type of spiritual force to which our humanity can respond. Through The Buddha, the wisdom of God is poured forth. Through The Christ, the love of God is manifested in humanity, and it is this wisdom and love which pour forth upon humanity each Wesak full moon.

When The Buddha has again disappeared, the crowd rise to their feet; the water in the bowl is distributed in tiny portions to the Masters, initiates and disciples, and they then go their way to their place of service. The crowd, who have all brought their little cups and vessels of water, drink of them and share with others. In this beautiful "water ceremony of communion" is portrayed the symbol of the new age which is upon us, the Aquarian Age, the age of the Water Carrier.

In this ceremony is perpetuated for us the story of the universality of God's love, the need for our individual purification, and the opportunity to share with each other that which belongs to all. The water, which has been magnetized by the presence of The Buddha and of The Christ, carries certain properties and virtues of a healing and helpful nature.

Thus blessed, the crowd silently disperses.

(Courtesy : Lucis Trust)

A Prayer for Peace on Earth

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- Swami Paramahansa Yoganandha

Heavenly Father, Mother, Friend, Beloved God! May Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts.”

Close your eyes and concentrate deeply at the center of divine consciousness between the eyebrows. Feel the infinite love of God within your heart. Let your heart emanate that love for all the world. Pray deeply that the clouds of war fade away. Let us with all our hearts pray to God that His heavenly forces of goodness and love, ever subtly vibrating in the ether, be not over powered in the hearts and minds of men by Satan’s suggestions of discord and enmity. For the forces of evil are aggressive, while the forces of good are humble and unassuming.

“Heavenly Father, bless our brothers and sisters living under the dark clouds of war, that they may be relieved from the obses sion of Satan’s ignorance and hatred; and may Thine unassuming power of unifying love and peace conquer the aggressive forces of evil. We send out our deepest love for all, that they may receive Thy light of brotherhood and understanding, and be thereby guided to stop destroying each other and creating vibrations of evil that bring the mass karma of depression, catastrophe, and destruction all over the world.”

Feel that your love is going forth like an invisible X-ray, coursing through space into the hearts of the dictators and prime ministers and heads of all nations, that they may bring peace and international prosperity on earth instead of destruction. Include in the powerful radiation of your love all peoples of the world. May our united healing rays of love be surcharged by the infinite love of our Father and bathe the entire earth, permeating the hearts of all leaders and citizens of the world, that they may be filled with the universal amity and harmony of Spirit—bringing peace on earth, goodwill toward all, under the Fatherhood of God.

“Heavenly Father, bless the nations of the earth, our own large family, that all may realize their eternal kinship as Thy children. Thou art our one spiritual Father, the Beloved of the Universe and the Beloved of our hearts. May the strong thoughts of love we broadcast today possess the brains of the dictators and generals, that they may be filled with Thy wisdom, and so desist from working toward the common ruin of humanity. Bless them all. Bless all citizens of the earth, that they may establish a cooperative unity among all souls, and live in a united world with Thy power and light of love guiding us to Thy kingdom.”

Aum. Peace. Amen.

(Courtesy: http://www.yogananda-srf.org)

Anniversary of Master Choa's Mahasamadhi March, 19. 2010

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Please join the PPM Maha Samadhi Audio Stream in order to view some very special historic video footage of Master Choa Kok Sui.

When we consider that 14 years ago there were only 300 Pranic Healing Instructors throughout the entire world ... we can easily recognize that in this video, Master Choa is giving us His personal testimonial - and He formulates for us - His recipe for successful.

Master Choa will discuss how it took Him nearly 12 years to write His first book ...
And He shares - how - this work was done.
Regarding the writing of the 1st book He says when it comes to this kind of work ...
"You have to do it over and over and over again until it is crystal clear ..."

He says that the concept of spreading His Work globally was "shocking" to His friends ...
But for MCKS doing all of this Work - was simply a part of fulfilling the Divine Plan.

He says, "No matter how difficult the Work is ... you have to just
take the 1st step. Once you have done the first step, you take the second step and
the third step. As long as you continue working - you achieve the Target."

He assures us that if we will,
"Just continue striving and striving and you will achieve the objective."
This principle applies to each one of us.

After this inspirational talk ... Master Choa will lead a Meditation on Twin Hearts -- using another
previously unshared footage for Self Healing - using the "Living Water Fall" Technique ...

We hope that you will join us for a new marvelous experience with our Beloved Master Choa Kok Sui.

~~~ Special Message ~~~

"Dearest Pranic Family,
A Loving Atma Namaste!

Due the presentation of this very special material, charlotte anderson will not give a live audio stream talk on this Maha Samadhi Day ...

She prefers for all of us to be fully focused on our Beloved Teacher Grand Master Choa Kok Sui.

From her viewpoint - He says everything that we - His students need to hear.

As always, His words remain the most important of all.

It is up to us to follow in His footsteps and to "live" these Priceless Teachings.

Loving Blessings be with All ...

charlotte anderson

PS: Please remember that it does not matter if we are "on this side" or "that side"...
The students of MCKS belong on HIS side...
Within our mutual, total commitment and devotion to Him ...
which ever "side" we may chose to follow ...
we are all Spiritually One within Him ...
Within our Spiritual Oneness with Him ... we are One with All.
This soul remains Together with you ... at His Lotus Feet!"

~~~~~~

The next PPM Audio Stream for the Celebration of the Anniversary of Master Choa's Mahasamadhi on March 19 at 2 AM and 2 PM GMT/UTC at http://ppmaudiostream.org/

These will be the only times that the presentation will be available.

For our international guests convert UTC/GMT of the meditation to your cities local time at
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Thank you for joining the Pranic Family in another wonderful PPM Audio Stream Twin Hearts Meditation!

The PPM Audio Stream Team
*********************************************************

The PPM Audio Stream is financially supported by: The Endowment Fund For World Peace and Global Healing.
For further information please go to: http://www.fundpeaceandhealing.net/

Online Streaming of Special Meditation on Mahasamadhi day

2010-03-18T09:48:00.003+05:30

Our beloved Teacher Grand Master Choa Kok Sui attained Mahasamadhi on March 19, 2007. O n this very Special Day we celebrate the Mahasamadhi of our Beloved Teacher GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui."Maha" means "Great" and "Samadhi" means "Oneness". This term is used to describe the sacred day on which a Great Soul or a Maha Atma leaves the physical vehicle to Experience Oneness with God and Oneness with All!

We celebrate this day to remember Him and His teachings and also to show our gratitude for all the things He lovingly and compassionately did, for improving our physical lives and uplifting our souls.

Please join the PPM Audio Stream in order to view some very special historic video footage of Master Choa Kok Sui.

When we consider that 14 years ago there were only 300 Pranic Healing Instructors throughout the entire world ... we can easily recognize that in this video, Master Choa is giving us His personal testimonial - and He formulates for us - His recipe for successful. Master Choa will discuss how it took Him nearly 12 years to write His first book ...And He shares - how - this work was done. Regarding the writing of the 1st book He says when it comes to this kind of work ... "You have to do it over and over and over again until it is crystal clear ..."

He says that the concept of spreading His Work globally was "shocking" to His friends ...
But for MCKS doing all of this Work - was simply a part of fulfilling the Divine Plan. He says, " No matter how difficult the Work is ... you have to just take the 1st step. Once you have done the first step, you take the second step and the third step. As long as you continue working - you achieve the Target."

He assures us that if we will, "Just continue striving and striving and you will achieve the objective."
This principle applies to each one of us. After this inspirational talk ... Master Choa will lead a Meditation on Twin Hearts -- using another previously unshared footage for Self Healing - using the "Living Water Fall" Technique ...

We hope that you will join us for a new marvelous experience with our Beloved Master Choa Kok Sui. From her viewpoint - He say everything that we - His students need to hear. As always, His words remain the most important of all. It is up to us to follow in His footsteps and to "live" these Priceless Teachings.

The next PPM Audio Stream for the Celebration of the Anniversary of Master Choa's Mahasamadhi on March 19 at 2 AM and 2 PM GMT/UTC at http://www.ppmaudiostream.org/

These will be the only times that the presentation will be available.

For our international guests convert UTC/GMT of the meditation to your cities local time at
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Thank you for joining the Pranic Family in another wonderful PPM Audio Stream Twin Hearts Meditation!

The PPM Audio Stream Team
*********************************************************

The PPM Audio Stream is financially supported by: The Endowment Fund For World Peace and Global Healing.
For further information please go to: http://www.fundpeaceandhealing.net/

Mahasamadhi Day Celebration @ Chennai

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Atma Namaste!

On the very special day, Sri Krishna Centre has organised for a Special Meditation Program, to do intense meditation to experience a deeper oneness and connection with our Beloved Satguru GMCKS, Mahaguruji MeiLing, Spiritual Elders and Ultimately with God. Video clippings of the special moments with our Beloved Satguruji will follow the meditations. At the end of the session, blessed dinner will be served to all. Kindly confirm you participation.

Come let us pay our gratitude and respect to our beloved Satguru on this day, for such great & priceless teachings he had given for us.

Venue : Sri Krishna Centre, 1, 18th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - Chennai - 600084 . Phone : 044-24894483

Date & Time : 19th March 2010, Friday, 6 p.m.

Looking forward to meet you there!

Atma Namaste!

Guidelines on GMCKS Pranic Healing

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Pranic Healing is not intended to replace orthodox medicine, but rather to complement it. If symptoms persist or ailment is severe, please immediately consult a medical doctor and a Certified Pranic Healer.

Pranic Healers are not medical doctors, but medical doctors can be Pranic Healers.

Pranic Healers should not prescribe medications and / or medical treatments.

Pranic Healers should not interfere with the prescribed medications and/or with medical treatments.

These Pranic Healing Guidelines must be posted in all Pranic Healing Centres.

- Master Choa Kok Sui

Founder of Modern Pranic Healing

01-12-06

Winning the battle of everyday life...

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Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda

A lump of sand cannot withstand the erosive effect of the ocean's waves; an individual who lacks imperturbable inner peace cannot remain tranquil during mental conflict. But as a diamond remains unchanged no matter how many waves swirl around it, so also a peace crystallized individual remains radiantly serene even when trials beset him from all sides. Out of the changeful waters of life, let us salvage through meditation the diamond of unchangeable soul-consciousness, which sparkles with the everlasting joy of Spirit.

As certain training is needed for engaging in the art of war, so does our engagement in battling with active life. Untrained warriors are soon killed on the battlefield; so also persons untrained in the art of preserving their inner peace are quickly riddled by the bullets of worry and restlessness in active life.

If you can retain your inner peace, therein lies your supreme victory. No matter how you are situated in life, never feel justified in loosing your peace. When that is gone and you cannot think clearly, you have lost the battle. If you never lose your peace, you will find you are always victorious, no matter what the outcome of your problems. That is the way to conquer life.

(Source: "Inner Peace" by Sri Paramahansa Yogananda)

Bless Mother Earth

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From the Point of Light within the Mind of God,
Let Light stream forth into the minds of all people!
Let Light descend throughout the whole Earth!

From the Point of Love within the Heart of God,
Let Love stream forth into the Hearts of all people!
Let Love descend throughout the whole Earth!

From the Centre where the Will of God is known,
Let Purpose Guide the wills of all people!
Let Goodwill and the Will to do Good descend throughout
the whole Earth!

Let Light, Love and Power descend throughout the whole Earth!
Let the entire Earth be Blessed with Peace, Harmony,
Progress, Prosperity and Spirituality!
God Bless Mother Earth!

With Thanks and In Full Faith! So be it!

*** Please bless your country, between 7- 9 AM, every Friday. Please pass this message to the people in your country!

by Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, Founder of Modern Pranic Healing

Acknowledgement
Adapted and modified from the Great Invocation by D.K. through Alice Bailey. The Great Invocation is promoted and propagated globally by Lucis Trust.

source:http://www.meditatepeace.com/

Pranic Healing Trainer's Retreat - 2010

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Atma Namaste,

Here is the Message from the All India Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Foundation about the Trainer Retreat:

Dear Co Pranic Healing workers,

Atma Namaste,

Loving Greetings to you all,

An Indian Trainer’s Retreat has been approved by the Board of AIYVPHFT to be held at Tirupati on 26, 27, 28 Feb 2010. The retreat is totally sponsored which includes Stay (The stay is at Srivari Sannidhi, Tirumala Bypass Road , Tirupati). Candidates under going apprentice training are also eligible to attend.
With the blessings of our guru GMCKS extensive nurturing programmes based on the preaching of our Guru GMCKS are being planned under the able guidance of Atma Charlottee

A special session to answer all your queries related to the present situation is also included.

Kindly register by sending an email of confirmation with the understated information:
Name & address:____________________________________________
Contacts ______________________________
email: ______________________________
Authorized to train (Please Tick) :
1. Basic Pranic Healing [ ]
2. Advanced Pranic Healing [ ]
3. Pranic Psychotherapy [ ]
4. Achieving Oneness with Higher Soul [ ]
5. Arhatic Yoga Preparatory Level [ ]
6. Psychic Self Defense [ ]
Please specify the Date & time you reach Srivari Sannidhi, Tirupathi
Reaching Tirupati on ________________ by ___________________

NOTE : In view of time constraint kindly e-mail above info to - choasbluepearl@yahoo.com or send by courier to:
AIYVPHFT – Indian Trainer’s Retreat
Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Foundation of Tirupathi
546, Reddy and Reddy Colony,
Tirupathi 517501, Andhra Pradesh.
Phone: 0877 2254314, 09885400077

In Master’s Service
C.KAILASH
President –AIYVPHFT

NOTE: This is a voluntary service from the Blogger to post this message. For any change or modification in the program or in the message, please contact AIYHFT in the above mentioned address.

Our Satguru about Spiritual Energy

2010-02-04T07:25:00.002+05:30

Spiritual Energy is needed for expansion of consciousness and traveling in the inner worlds. Stillness and awareness are not enough. No spiritual energy, no expansion of consciousness. Spiritual empowerment or shaktipat is the transference of tremendous spiritual energy to enable the consciousness of the disciple to be able to travel to the different levels of the inner world. This transference of tremendous spiritual energy is called initiation in modern esoteric books.

-Our Satguru in his book "Existence of God is Self-Evident"

ArhaticYoga Retreat - 2010 - Cochin - A Glance

2010-02-04T06:42:00.009+05:30

The evening of the 28th January 2010, was so bright in Cochin. The queen of Arabian sea was eagerly waiting for the Arhatic Yoga Retreat 2010 to be inaugurated within her. The wonderful souls started arriving at her in the morning itself. The venue of Hotel Dream was so blissful with the arrival of them Arhatic Yogis. At 4.30 p.m. all Arhatic Yogis started gathering at the hall with their blossomed heart chakras. They received the warm welcome by the Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Foundation of Kerala and Cochin. The Managing Trustee of the Kerala Foundation Prof. C.T. Varghese and the Managing Trustee of Cochin Foundation Dr. K.D. Pradeep have not missed any single Arhatic Yogi to express their warm welcome.

When "Amma" Charlotte ChoaChuy arrived the hall was filled with joy and Prof. C.T. Varghese welcomed "Amma" and other Key people of All India Yoga Vidhya Pranic Healing Foundation and other regional foundations. The inauguration program started with lighting the lamp by "Amma" Charlotte. She offered Atma Kailash, Dr. Ramesh, Acharya Sashidhar and Atma Commander N.J. Reddy to light the lamp too.

With her loving voice, "Amma" Charlotte declared the inauguration of the Arhatic Yoga Retreat 2010. She appreciated the work of the Kerala and Cochin Foundations, as well as the work of all Arhatic Yogis and their families for making the Arhatic Yoga Retreat 2010, a grand success. She blessed all of them.

Kerala & Cochin Foundations have arranged for a unique performance at the stage with the cultural fragrance of Kerala too. "Mohiniyattam", which is the classical dance of the "God's own Country" - Kerala was performed by Mrs. Bindhu and her team.

With this, the Arhatic Yoga Retreat 2010 started with a grand success and went on for 4 days with Gen and Senior Retreat Programmes. More than 500 participants gathered and enjoyed the joy of our Satguru's teachings by practicing and reviewing them.

All India Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Foundation Trust's trustees Kailash - President, Dr. Ramesh - Secretary, Acharya Sashidar, and all other foundation trustees were present in the event. It showed the oneness with our Satguru and with all. Hope to have more such Retreat Programs happening everywhere in India and throughout the world.

(Photo courtesy: Atma Shreedhar Aravind, Cochin)

Religion

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An article by Atma Lakshmi Kulkarni from United States of America

I googled for Religion and I found many deifinitions for religion. But what exactly is a religion ? Lets consider one definition - "Way of Life".

Way of Life - Lets see how religion and way of life are related and what they actually mean.

So where does the religion come into existence? When we look into our lives we see that in every aspect of our life we are involved with energy and its usage. Be it shower, pray ,work ,etc. No energy no life! Let us look closely into a Hindu way of life. We wake up facing East, wash our legs after using restroom, use silk clothes on festivals, get blessings from elders, clean our front door thresholds in the morning , chant hymns, go to temples , Shlokas,etc . So what has this got to do with energy?

Its all energy and use of it. Lets consider few of them one by one -

We wake up and seek blessings from Sun - Sunlight is good for the human body which is energy again.

Temples - What do we do in temple ? We go bow to the idol. The idols are made of stones. So do we pray to stones? NO. The stones are consecrated with the Divine Energy every single day. The stones draw energy and we then energise our self by round the temple 3 times ( Pradakshina). That is use of energy again.

Silk Clothes - All of us buy silk clothes for festivals . Has anyone ever wondered why ? Silk protects us from bad energy.

Along with the many other daily activities that we do, we all help others , tithe at temples, we are making our Heart Chakra bigger. That way our crown becomes bigger and that way our Higher Soul has more control over our lives.

All the day to day chores that we do including cooking is all use of energy. We call that a way of life. But why are we doing it or following it ? Not because our parents told us to do so, but that way we reach GOD. We keep our self energetically clean. That’s is all it is! The more we clean our self, the more we develop spiritually.

The main goal in our life is to evolve on all levels. The religion helps us in doing so. But how many have realised that ? Why do we fight for religion? How can one religion be better than other? Why can't we follow one religion - BEING DIVINE.

Religion is nothing but using Divine energy in our lives. The more we bring in that energy in our lives, the more we progress faster and stronger.

Golden points from our Satguru

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Your degree of success is not dependent on where you start. It based on your target. You must always have a purpose or a target!
Bless the people and your business to impregnate it with divine energy
When you are tired, you must activate your will Power. Focus on your objective!
Do Meditation on Twin Hearts daily to develop and activate the Heart!
Formulate a systematic plan. Look at the numbers, concentrate on production and expanding into new areas. For example, formulate how much manpower you need to accomplish your target in five years.
Do not waste your time on non-productive people.
You must constantly look at the goal.
It is through tests and trials that a person develops

Our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui in the Golden Lotus Sutras

Arhatic Annual Retreat 2010 Cochin & Gujarat - a Rare Spiritual Opportunity

2010-01-18T07:16:00.002+05:30

ATMA NAMASTE!
MCKS ARHATIC YOGA ANNUAL RETREAT IS A UNIQUE SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITY, WHICH INTRODUCES YOU TO A BANQUET OF METHODS DEVISED TO SAFELY ACCELERATE YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH.IT MAKES YOU UNDEDRSTAND & DIGEST THE POWERFUL TECHNIQUES EXTRACTED... FROM ANCIENT TECHNOLOGY IN ORIGINAL & CREATIVE COMBINATIONS.

The All India Board has confirmed only two Arhatic Retreats in the year 2010, Other nurturing programs organized by senior disciples in some places of Master are only get-togethers and they are Not Arhatic Annual Retreats.So, we kindly request all of you to attend the Arhatic Annual Retreats organized by AIYPHFT at Cochin & Rajkot.
In Master`s service
Masterminds team..
http://pranaom.blogspot.com/2010/01/arhatic-annual-retreat-2010-rare.html

Planetary Peace Movement International

2010-01-17T06:24:00.006+05:30

For there to be peace on earth, there must be first peace within. For there to be love on earth, the hatred within each person must be replaced with love first. For forgiveness to manifest externally, there must be forgiveness within each person. The external world is to a great extent a manifestation of Our internal condition. In the prayer of St. Franics of Assisi, it begins with "Lord Gord, make me as an intrument of Your peace." For there to peace on earth there must be peace within each one of us. "Where there is hatred, let me sow love", for a person to be able to sow love, a person must first plant love within himself or herself. "Where there is injury, pardon." For there to be peace, love and harmony, the seed of forgiveness must be first planted in each one of us.

Planetary Peace Movement was established with the purpose of spreading Meditation on Twin Hearts which is a higher form of Meditation on Loving Kindness. Through the dialy practice of Meditation on Twin Hearts, the meditator is internally transformed and filled with peace, the external environment, the peopel around him gradually transform. The external condition and the behaviour of the people around us, to a substantial degree, is a reflection of our own internal condition. If there is peace, love and forgiveness within us; there will be peace, love and harmony around us. If there is pain, anger, hatred, constant criticism; there will be disharmony, discord, and even voilence in one's sorrounding.

Planetary Peace Movement was founded in the Philippines by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui and his Spiritual Consort "Atma" Charlotte Anderson in 1998. More than 125,000 people in India, especially students, have been taught and practice Meditation on Twin Hearts also known as "The Planetary Meditation for Peace", which has now spread to 67 countries throughout the world.

From the heart of Teachers...
"I was very happy to see the students responding positively to the programme. I am sure with regular practice there will be a remarkable progress in their mental and emtional abilities".
Mrs. Vijaya Srinivasan, Prinicipal, Lady Andal School, Chennai.

"The meditation is very useful to our students. It has improved their concentration, remove all negative thoughts and cultivate fraternity and peace among our students".

THIS MEDITATION IS VERY EXCELLENT.

Bro. V.M. George, Prinicipal, Montford Mat. School, Chennai.

"The meditation were very prayerful, useful in imporving our physical and emtional stability, leading to peace and harmony".

Sr. Pushpam, Headmistress, Holy Angels Anglo Indian Hr. Sec. School, Chennai

"I Proudly mention that one of our students of X Std, who practiced this meditation secured State Second Rank (494/500) during the academic year of 2007-2008."

Sr. Daley, Headmistress, St. Raphel's Girls School, Chennai

For Further details, please visit : http://www.meditatepeace.com/

Article Courtesy: Mrs. D. Nalini Ramesh, M.Sc., Trustee - Planetary Peace Movement Trust.

The Great Vision

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The target is to produce one Pranic Healer for every family. One Arhatic Yog for every one thousand people out of the present population of about seven billion people. The target is to produce seven million Arhatic Yogis. Out of every ten Arhatic Yogis one senionr Arhatic Yogi will be produced. A total of seven hundred thousand senior Arhatic Yogis will be produced. Out of every one hundred senior Arhatic Yogis the target is to produce one baby Arhat or seven thousand baby Arhats. Out of every hundred baby Arhats the target is to produce only fully matured Arhat or a great Arhat. A total of seventy fully mature Arhats or great Arhats. Out of the sevent great Arhats hopefully three Holy Masters or three Great ones will be produced. If this can be done within one hundred fifty years time the world will change, be transformed and progress beyond recognition. If this objective can be accomplished, we can have heaven on earth.

(Our Satguru in "Origin of Pranic Healing & Arhatic Yoga" )

picture courtesy: unknown "Atma"

Our Satguru about Devotion to God and Reverence to Teacher

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Reverence towards the Sat Guru or primary spiritual teach is very important. The Sat Guru is like the electrical outlet for the blessing of God passing through the Great Ones. Without the divine blessing from God and the Great Ones, passing through the Sat Guru or the physical spiritual teacher, there is a minimal divine guidance, minimal divine help, and minimal divine protection. To practice Arhatic Yoga under such conditions would be tantamount to physical and spiritual suicide.

There is only one physical Sat Guru for Arhatic Yoga that is MCKS. The rest of the senior disciples teaching Arhatic Yoga are Arhatic Instructors.

(Page No. 175, "Origin of Modern Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga")

Our Satguru about Verbal Non-Injury

2010-01-13T06:19:00.004+05:30

Verbal non-injury is avoiding the use of harsh or injurious words which cause deep emotional pain that often takes a longer time to heal than physical injury. A physical wound takes only one or two weeks to heal, but a psychological wound caused by a tactless or malicious remark can take years to heal, if they do get healed at all. Therefore, watch your words that they do not hurt others. If you have to criticize another person, do it with love and softness. In other words, do it with a heart. You will notice that this is more effective, because the person will be more receptive to change.

On a more subtle level, non-injury means minimizing or abstaining from internal anger, hatred, ugly thoughts, enviousness, and excessive mental criticism. Strive to practice mental harmlessness. A person may not be physically and verbally injurious, but internally furious, filled with violent thoughts, or always criticizing the faults and defects of other people, or even wishing bad things to happen to them. The concept of non-injury to people is important.

(From our Satguru's "Universal and Kabbalistic Chakra Meditation on the Lord's Prayer")

The Gayatri

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O Thou Who givest sustenance to the universe,

From Whom all things proceed,
To Whom all things return,
Unveil to us the face of the true Spiritual Sun
Hidden by a disc of golden Light
That we may know the Truth And do our whole duty
As we journey to Thy sacred feet.

The Gayatri is one of the oldest mantric prayers humanity has ever had. When even partially understood its potency is very great. The Gayatri places our destiny as part of a cosmic Plan, the majesty of which we cannot comprehend. It is a declaration of ultimate victory to be achieved by knowing the truth and doing our whole duty, and this we do as we journey to God's sacred feet. In the Gayatri we pray to the creator of the entire universe and so establish the beginnings of a conscious relationship, transcending all limitations of "the one supreme God". Its use builds into our deepest consciousness the reality that man is God-created and not the mere result of a biological urge.

In the long past ages all we knew about God was what we were told with boundless claims of authority. Those thus gaining power over us proclaimed that religion did not have to be reasonable. In the new Aquarian age we are now entering, the power of the human mind cannot longer be denied, for humanity has come of age and religion will have to be reasonable or it will have no power over us. Men and women will think more purposefully about God than ever before.

The Gayatri is a prayer for more knowledge about our solar Logos. That so ancient a prayer could have such an objective is deeply significant. Today the full potency of this ancient prayer can become effective. All people everywhere in the world will gain much as it is increasingly used by the men and women of goodwill. Its use by disciples everywhere will bring new effectiveness to all their work. "The hour of the saving force has now arrived", and the Gayatri is an agent of that saving force. Its day of greatest usefulness has surely come.

(Reflections by Foster Bailey, www.lucistrust.org)

Our Satguru about Real World Experience

2010-01-12T07:51:00.002+05:30

While mentioning about the importance of the real world experience our Satguru states "This Immersion in a pool of muddy water is a necessary process for one's spiritual development, whether in this incarnation or in the past incarnations. When a person has always been living in a medically sterile environment, the body will not survive when exposed to the outside world because it does not have a strong, experienced immune defense system to handle the disease causing microbes in the real world.

Likewise, a disciple who has been living in a spiritually sanitized and protected environment will succumb to vices because the soul does not have sufficient experience nor the inner strength to overcome the actual conditions in the real world."

(To know more such details read "Origin of Modern Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga")

Our Satguru about Discernment

2010-01-11T04:59:00.002+05:30

A disciple must develop discernment or intelligent evaluation. Without discernment, a disciple can easily be influenced and manipulated by others. Therefore, his trustworthiness and loyalty cannot be guaranteed. A disciple with no discernment may even betray and attach his own spiritual guru and his organization. The Virtue of Discernment or Intelligent Evaluation be developed in all disciples.

from our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui's book - Origin of Modern Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga.

Word for the day from our Satguru

2010-01-08T05:30:00.002+05:30

In a crisis, Be calm. Do not freak out! Think, what is the worst thing that can happen? If the possible consequence is of minimal significance, then have a cup of coffee and enjoy the life!

- our Satguru GMCKS

Different Levels of Truth and its Facets

2010-01-08T05:10:00.003+05:30

(Excerpt from "Universal and Kabbalistic Chakra Meditation on the Lord's Prayer" of our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui)

Avoid all unnecessary lies. The word "unnecessary" is used because what you call truth may not be truth at all. It may be half-truth. Sometimes half-truths are partial truths could be extremely dangerous, so we must be very careful.

There are different levels of truth, and under these levels are facets of truth. First level of truth is called as tama , level of truth which is higher than the first level is called as wasto. The highest level of truth is called as tumpak.

Truth is not only limited to three levels. There could be many levels of truth. Truth is dynamic; it is not static. From this you can see that the matter is rather complicated. Not only are there different levels of truth, but there are also different ways of looking at truth. Truth is like a jewel; it is multi-faceted. At each level, there are atleast seven ways of looking at truth. It would require chapter or even a book to explain this in detail.

Truth is beyond correct information. It is being able to see different facets and levels of a certain event or object, and to act accordingly, properly, and kindly. Accurate perception must always be balanced. Fanatical attitudes or stands are extremely dangerous and usually very injurious. Therefore, it must be avoided.

Speech

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(Excerpt from the book "The Hidden Side of Things" by C.W. LeadBeater)

It is emphatically necessary to remember that speech must be absolutely true. Accuracy in speech is a quality rarely shown in these days, and careless exaggregation is painfully common. Many people are habitually so loose in their statements that they lose all sense of the meaning of words; they constantly say 'awfully' when they mean 'very', or describe something as 'killing' when they are trying to convey the idea that is mildly amusing. The occultist must not be led away by custom in this matter, but must be meticulously exact in all that he says. There are people who consider it allowable to tell a falsehood by way of what they call a joke, in order to deceive another and then to laugh at his credulity - credulity which is surely in no way blameworthy, since the victim has simply given the narrator credit for being enough of a gentleman to speak the truth! I need hardly say that such falsehood is absolutely impermissible. There can never under any circumstances be anything amusing in telling a lie or deceiving anyone, and the word or the action is just as definitely a wicked thing when spoken or done for that purpose as for any other.

The wise man will never argue. Each man has a certain amount of force, and is responsible for using it to the best possible advantage. One of the most foolish ways in whcih to fritter it away is to waste it in argument. People sometimes come to me and want to argue about Theosophy. I invariably decline. I tell them that I have certain information that I can give, certain testimony that I can offer as to what I have myself seen and experienced. If this testimony is of value to them, they are more than welcome to it, and I am glad to give it to them, as indeed I have done over and over again in this and in other books; but I have o time to argue the matter with people who do not believe me. They have the full right to their own opinion, and are at perfect liberty to believe or disbelieve as they choose. I have no quarrel with those who cannot accept my testimony; but I have also no time to waste over them, for that time may be far better occupied with those who are prepared to accept such message as I have to give.

Argument leads constantly to heated feelings and to a sense of hostility - both things by all means to be avoided. When it is necessary to discuss any subject in all its bearings, in order to decide upon a course of action, let it be done always gently and temperately, and let each man state his own case kindly and deliberately, and listen with all politeness and deference to the opinions of others.

Release Achieving Oneness with the Higher Soul - Tamil Version

2010-01-08T04:25:00.003+05:30

On 20-Dec-2009, the Tamil version of our Satguru's book "Achieving oneness with the higher soul" was released by our "Gurupadmam" Amma Charlotte Anderson. It was made as a surprise release. This will be a great opportunity for the people who can understand better in Tamil language than English.

The first edition of the copy was received from the hand's of Amma Charlotte Anderson by Dr. D. Ramesh.

The copy of the same can be obtained from the Tamil Nadu Pranic Healing Foundation at the following address:

51, Sterling Road,

Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034

Phone: +91-44-28225150 / 65635100

email : pranictn@yahoo.com

Arhatic Retreat 2010, Rajkot & Cochin

2010-01-08T04:06:00.004+05:30

Loving Atma Namaste to all,

Here are the details about the Retreat which are going to happen for the year 2010 in India. Please attend both retreats or whichever is convenient to you.

Arhatic Retreat : Rajkot

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The General and Senior Retreat between 23rd to 26th January 2010 can be attended by all Arhatic Yogis practicing Arhatic Yoga Preparatory and above.

Course details: General Retreat
Eligibility: Arhatic Preratory
Donation: Rs. 5,000/- (Earlier Rs. 10,500/-)

Senior Retreat
Eligibility: Level I and II
Donation: Rs. 6,000/- (Earlier Rs. 11,500/-)

Senior Retreat
Eligibility: Level III and above
Donation: Rs. 7000/ (Earlier Rs. 12,500/-)

Venue:
Grand Bhagwati Seasons,
Opposite Drive In Cinema,
Kalavad Road,
Rajkot 360005,
Gujarat.

For more details please get in touch with the Gujarat Foundation at
+91 281 2783344 +91 281 2783344.

Arhatic Retreat : Cochin

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Jan 28
2pm - 6pm
Registration and Cultural Programme Open for all
Donation: Free Entry

Jan 29 and 30
8:30 AM onwards
General Retreat
Eligibility: Arhatic Preratory
Donation: Rs. 5,000/- (Earlier Rs. 10,500/-)

Jan 31 and Feb 1
8:30 AM onwards
Senior Retreat
Eligibility: Level I and II
Donation: Rs. 6,000/- (Earlier Rs. 11,500/-)

Jan 31 and Feb 1
8:30 AM onwards
Senior Retreat
Eligibility: Level III and above
Donation: Rs. 7000/ (Earlier Rs. 12,500/-)

Venue : Dream Hotel (Five Star)
S.A. Road, Kadavanthara, Ernakulam, Cochin
Ph : 0484-4129999

Ph : +91-484-4129999

For kind attn. of applicants of level change:
In case your application for level change is accepted you will not be required to pay any extra fees or donation for it, except for the Retreat's registration.
That means all the level changes will be given free, without any charge.
This is a small token of appreciation of your commitment to our Beloved GURU'S work.

In case if u have not yet applied due to financial constraints please do send your application duely forwarded by your Foundation Trustee to Gujarat Foundation office or Cochin Foundation office ( address given below) marked as," application for level change," on the envelope latest by 15th Jan '10 or scanned application latest by 15th jan on mail id :choakailash@yahoo.com Kindly specify RETREAT.

This fee exemption wil not be applicable to level 1&2 organized by Foundations seperately in future, for which guidelines will be communicated shortly so also for retreats in future as per President, All India Board

Arhatic Yoga Prep - II Workshop - Dec '09h

2010-01-07T21:59:00.005+05:30

With blessings of God and our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, Atmas of chennai had a wonderful opportunity once again to practice Arhatic Yoga with our Amma "Gurupadmam"Charlotte Anderson. Three days were so bright and we had tremendous divine energy flow with the way she delivered our Satguru's teachings.

It was like mother who takes care about a infant child. She was so caring and she delivered the teachings with the energy of our Satguru, not as just as an international trainer of Arhatic Yoga - Charlotte Anderson.

Everyone given the feed back that they want to have more such class with Amma. More eager to meet her again in Chennai. We thank the Trustees of Tamil Nadu Pranic Healing Foundation, namely, Dr. D. Ramesh, Managing Trustee, Sir Cliff Saldahna and Mrs. Sushama Saldahna, Mrs. Uma Poddar, who were present in all the three days and cared very well and helped us in all the ways. We also thank Mrs. Nalini D. Ramesh, Ms. Indhu Dharmalingam who were also present in the event, helping out "Amma" Charlotte Anderson. Our Special Thanks to the Staff (Mr. Dhilip & Ms. Kalpana) of the Tamil Nadu Pranic Healing Foundation.

Word for the day from our Satguru

2009-12-12T06:07:00.002+05:30

Forgiveness is not a matter of who is right or wrong. It is a matter of doing the right thing.

- Our Satguru GMCKS.

Humanity Through Meditation

2009-12-12T05:14:00.005+05:30

CULTIVATE A STRONG CONNECTION WITH SOURCE
(Excerpts from an interview with charlotte anderson, co-founder, planetary peace movement international)

T he “spiritual consort” of Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, Charlotte Anderson is a spiritual teacher who was personally trained by Master Choa Kok Sui to conduct the workshops conceptualised and designed by him. She is also the compiler, transcriber, and editor of nine of Master Choa Kok Sui’s books. Co-Founder of Planetary Peace Movement International, Charlotte Anderson is also the founder of the Endowment Fund for World Peace and Global Healing, USA, and Founder, Pranic Healing European Charitable Foundation.

Charlotte Anderson (CA) spoke to Life Positive during the three-day Arhatic Yoga Preparatory Retreat she facilitated in Chennai in January 2009. An intriguing aspect of the interview was her use of the collective pronoun ‘We’ over the personal pronoun ‘I’ as the former, according to her, energises the quality of humility in an individual.

What is the relevance of Grand Master Choa Kok Sui’s teachings in a contemporary context?

Most people only know of Master Choa Kok Sui as the founder of Modern Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga. Nevertheless, in fact, he was a master of energy, whose teachings embody the application of energy techniques given for the transformation of energy from one state to another. His teachings are comprehensive in nature and cover every aspect of life from the physical body, environment, emotional and psychological states, relationships, spirituality, and a wide range of other subjects. The first thing that we should think of is how techniques of energy can be utilised during periods of extreme change: change that may be economic, change that may be physical (with regard to the Earth itself), changes in spite of which people are able to continue to live their lives as they have in the past, changes that may be radical, sudden, expected or unexpected. However, even when anticipated, it sometimes may be difficult for us to comprehend what may be required of us to respond adequately in an informed manner. By using the energy techniques given to us by Master Choa Kok Sui, whatever changes that will occur can be dealt with both on the global level and personal level.

How can these changes be addressed at the personal and global levels?
At the personal level, the first thing that people need to grasp is that we are souls with bodies; not bodies with souls. Secondly, we need to have spiritual techniques that will help us establish a strong connection to the Satguru, to higher souls, and to Parabrahman or God. If these aspects of life are not deeply understood and integrated into life, then it becomes difficult to cope with events in one’s life whether they be physical, personal, or within the community.

You talked about a spiritual hotline or a strong connection with Source. Do you see that happening now?
Our personal observation has been that there are groups of people globally from a wide range of backgrounds, religions, and cultures, who are interested in spirituality. They are interested in improving themselves, interested in changing their lives. Ultimately, all of us will be affected by the possible upcoming changes in very profound ways. Therefore, we can prepare ourselves by learning what we can do for ourselves using energy techniques to help improve our lives in very profound ways.

Do you see that happening in terms of a shift in individual and collective consciousness?
The desire for spirituality is the desire to achieve union with the Higher Soul, whether or not it is stated in those particular terms. It is becoming more predominant in the consciousness of people whom we meet on a global basis. From our perspective, people seem to be reaching out for something, a “missing part,” even though it may not be readily identifiable. There is a hunger, a thirst, which needs to be dealt with. Therefore, they try to find it by shopping, by accumulating. They try to fill their lives with objects or with people. However, the thirst will not truly be filled until they understand the spiritual connection – where they are right now and the process of becoming one with the Higher Soul.

Do you see such changes as symbolic of the New Age and as a natural progression of the evolution of consciousness?
According to the book by Master Choa Kok Sui, The Existence of God is Self-evident, life is governed by cycles. In the Indian tradition, one is familiar with the concept of yugas. We know we have passed out of Kali Yuga and are in a state of transition between periods. In the near future, we will enter the Golden Age, but the exact moment we will do so is quite uncertain yet.

We are witnessing a greater involvement of women in spirituality. What does that signify?
The “thirst” is not governed by gender. The desire to evolve particularly occurs during periods of personal crises such as death, illness, change of job, divorce, when the awareness of emptiness becomes predominant in the mind of the individual. Therefore, they look for ways to fill that emptiness, and in the process, they r a wake-up call for the individual concerned. and you begin to transform. When you do so, everything around you also begins to transform.

What are some of the global concerns addressed by the teachings of Master Choa Kok Sui?
Master Choa was a deeply compassionate person with a degree of compassion that was highly developed. His teachings and initiatives such as the Planetary Peace Movement International sprung from his humanitarian concerns. Therefore, he gave his students a set of teachings that would enable them to make wise decisions.

Can you share with us some aspects of your journey as a seeker?
‘We’ prefer not to talk about our personal life. ‘Our’ being with Him was a matter of destiny and the actual journey began several lifetimes earlier. Being his spiritual consort and tantric partner ‘our’ responsibility after Master Choa left His physical body was to spread Master Choa’s teachings among people because He was a person of extraordinary Atmic intelligence; an advanced spiritual teacher and a Maha atma whose life and teachings were inseparable.

(Courtesy : Live Postive Magazine & Mrs. Nandini Murali)

Word for the day from our Satguru

2009-12-11T05:16:00.002+05:30

Do not wallow emotionally in rumours, crises, and manipulative schemes. The key is to Spiritually Transcend!

- Our Satguru GMCKS

Consciousness of God's presence

2009-12-11T05:08:00.002+05:30

- by Atma Anou L. Singhvi

" The secret of all Happiness is the conciousness of God's Presence"-
Paramhansa Yogananda

Take a moment and meditate on the words of this Great Saint.

We know God is present in all...but how aware are we of God's presence can we feel it in each and every layer of our body or where we are sitting right now? Realizing that God is in every pore of our body and the entire Universe will definitely make us God Realized or Self Realized.

If by reading these words you are not surprised and decide to flow in them ..lucky you but if you are surprised and it sound dubious then you just need to dig deep into the belief systems that stop you from accepting this fact

In India there is a saying if God and Guru were standing before me who would I choose and the answer is the Guru because he is the socket thru which you can plug in to God and not be electrocuted.

Does that mean ou shouldn't connect to God directly ... Personally I don't think so ...its like I am going to visit a museum by myself but if I had a Guide with me I'd be able to enjoy it and be able to see a whole lot more and learn the thing I am interested in.

So the importance of the chela Guru relationship as well as Sharanagathi- Meditation on the Guru.

Self Control

2009-12-11T04:15:00.003+05:30

Sometimes the earliest way to carry out "Cease to do evil" is by trying to obey "Learn to do good". If we wish to conquer an evil habit, it is sometimes easier and better to make strenuous efforts to develop within ourselves the opposite virtue. What are the qualities most necessary? If we examine the matter, we shall find that very many of those which go to make the perfect man are as yet sadly lacking in us. Take first the very important quality of self-control. The majority of us are certainly deficient in this respect, and this shows itself in a dozen ways. Irritability, of which we spoke, is one of the commonest forms in which lack of self-control shows itself. There are other and coarser passions, such as the desire of the drunkard or the sensualist, which most of us have already learned to control, or perhaps eliminated from our natures in previous lives. But if any relics of such coarser passions still remain in the form of gluttony for sensuality, our first step must be to bring such desires under the domination of the will. That this is necessary is obvious to everyone.

Lack of self-control may show itself, however, in ways we do not readily perceive. When some often allows himself to be greatly worried or profoundly depressed by it, instead of maintain his attitude of calmness and serenity. He identifies himself with the lower vehicle, and allows himself to be swept away. He must learn to take a firm stand, to say himself: "These forces from without are playing upon my lower vehicles, affecting perhaps my physical or astral body, but I, the soul, the true Man, stand above all these things. I remain untroubled, and I will not allow myself to be dsturbed or moved by them."

Word for the day from our Satguru

2009-12-09T23:36:00.003+05:30

Loving Energy is real! It can be used to neutralize antagonistic energy. The antidote for cruelty is Loving-Kindness and Non-Injury. Without Love, there is only criticism, hatred and anger.

Loving kindness in action is being helpful. Loving-Kindness in words is like watering the flowers. Dirty food may dirty your body, but dirty words dirty your Soul!

- Our Satguru GMCKS

Overcoming anger by inner peace...

2009-12-09T23:12:00.003+05:30

Absence of wrath is the quickest way to peace of mind.

Anger is caused by the obstruction of one's desires... One who does not expect anything from others but who looks to God for all fulfillments cannot feel wrath toward his fellowmen or disappointment in them. A sage is content in the knowledge that the Lord is running the universe... He is free from rage, animosity and resentment.

When you aare angry, say nothing. Knowing it is a disease, like the coming of a cold, break it up by mental warm baths consisting of thinking of those with whom you can never be angry, no matter how they behave.

Anger is a poison to peace and calmness... be indifferent to those who seem to enjoy making you angry. When anger comes, set your machinery of calmness in motion to manufacture the antidotes of peace, love, and forgiveness which banish anger. Think of love, and reflect that even as you do not want others to be angry with you, neither do you wish others to feel your ugly anger.

Develop metaphysical reason and destroy anger. Look upon the anger-arousing agent as a child of God; think of him as a little five-year old baby brother who perhaps having unwittingly stabbed you. You should not feel a desire to stab this little brother in return. Mentally destroy anger saying: "I will not poison my peace with anger; I will not disturb my habitual joy-giving calmness with wrath."

Remember that if you remain inwardly calm under all circumstances you can conquer anything or anyone. True calmness means that God is with you. If you become restyless, you will irritate peopel and they will be angry with you. Then you will be miserable...

If someone is trying to get you in trouble, affirm continuously"I am peace, I am calm" and say it deeply. No matter how others may try to shake you, hold on to tat peace. Your nerves will then becalm.

If anyone can make you angry, you ha e not yet attained perfect calmness; but maintaining calmness does not mean that you should let others make a doormat out of you. Sometimes it is necessary to make others understand that you mean business; but you are a child of God and you should never be angry. The more often you lose your temper, the longer you will remain in the delusory mortal consciousness; but if you remain inwardly calm, you are demonstrating the poise of a true child of God.

(Excerpt from Swami Pramahansa Yogananda's Inner Peace)

ArhaticYoga Retreat - 2010 - Cochin

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Arhatic Yoga Retreat for South India has been anounced for the year 2010. The location is Cochin in Kerala. With the blessings of our Satguru this event takes place in the venue of DREAM HOTEL, Ernakulam. The details are as follows:

Date	Time	Programme	Eligibility	Fees
Jan 28	2pm - 6pm	Registration and Cultural Programme	Open for all	Free Entry
Jan 29 and 30	8:30 AM onwards	General Retreat	Arhatic Preratory	Rs.7,000/-
Jan 31 and Feb 1	8:30 AM onwards	Senior Retreat	Level I and II	Rs.8,000/-
Jan 31 and Feb 1	8:30 AM onwards	Senior Retreat	Level III and above	Rs.8,500/-

Venue : Dream Hotel (Five Star)
S.A. Road, Kadavanthara, Ernakulam, Cochin
Ph : 0484-4129999
eMail : info@dreamcochin.com, Web: www.dreamcochin.com
Distance from Airport – 25 kms
from Ernakulam Junction Railway Station – 3 kms
from Errnakulam Town Railway Station - 7 kms
from Ernakulam Central Bus Station – 4 kms

for more information you can email us at retreat@pranichealingcochin.com
or call the following numbers
Atma Dr. K D Pradeep: +91 93497 44456
Atma Jacob Abraham: +91 94464 43481
Atma Prof. C T Varghese: +91 98958 77330
Atma Manoj Jose: +91 93491 56317
Foundation Office: +91 (484) 3267645 / 3071587 / 99950 35353

ArhaticYoga Retreat - 2010 - Rajkot

2009-12-09T21:47:00.004+05:30

Atma Namaste!

The General and Senior Retreat between 23rd to 26th January 2010 can be attended by all Arhatic Yogis practicing Arhatic Yoga Preparatory and above. Course details:

General Retreat:INR 10,500.00 (before 10th Dec 2009)
INR 11,500.00 (Before 31st Dec 2009)
INR 12,500.00 (From 1st Jan 2010)

Senior Retreat : INR 11,500.00 (before 10th Dec 2009)
(General incl) INR 12,500.00 (Before 31st Dec 2009)
Level 1 & 2 INR 13,500.00 (From 1st Jan 2010)

Senior Retreat :INR 12,500.00 (before 10th Dec 2009)
(Level 3.1 INR 13,500.00 (Before 31st Dec 2009)
onwards incl INR 14,500.00 ( From 1st Jan 2009)
General )

Venue:
Grand Bhagwati Seasons, Opposite Drive In Cinema, Kalavad Road, Rajkot 360005, Gujarat.

For more details please get in touch with the Gujarat Foundation at +91 281 2783344.

Arhatic Yoga Prep - II Workshop

2009-12-09T21:27:00.004+05:30

Atma Namaste,

With the blessings of God, Lord MahaGuruji MeiLing, and our Satguru GMCKS Arhatic Yoga Prep II is happening in Chennai once again at :

Hotel RajPark,

TTK Road,

Alwarpet,

Chennai

Date : 18 - 20, December 2009. (Fri - Sunday)

Investment : Rs. 4500/- (For Freshers) & Rs. 2000/- (For Reviewers)

Pre-requisite: Advance Pranic Healing & Psychotherapy and Arhatic Prep - I (Soul Realization)

Let us receive the divine knowledge from Our Satguru through his Spiritual Consort Amma Charlotte Anderson.

For further details, please contact : Tamil Nadu Pranic Healing Foundation, Chennai

Phone: +91-44-28225150 / 65635100 email: pranictn@yahoo.com / pranicc@gmail.com

Word from Our Satguru

2009-10-26T00:01:00.004+05:30

Before making a commitment, you must look into the matter thoroughly, whether you are in a position to fulfill it. If not, you should not make promises or commitments. Once a commitment or promise is made, it should be kept as much as possible. If a person says (s)he can handle a certain task, (s)he should fulfill it. Not to do so is a sign of irresponsibility or lack of reliability.

- our Satguru GMCKS

Things to be avoided by Meditators

2009-10-25T23:51:00.002+05:30

- Our Satguru Grand Master Choa Kok Sui

For those who intended to practice Meditation regularly must avoid the following:
1. Eating Pork, Eel and Catfish
2. Smoking
3. Excessive consumption of Alcoholic drinks; and
4. Addictive and Hallucinogenic drugs.

Eating Pork, eel and catfish while regularly doing meditation may result in kundalini syndrome. Pork oil or lard should definitely be avoided. Kundalini Syndrome may manifest as:
1. Chronic fatigque (or chronic extreme general weakness)
2. Overheating of the body
3. Chronic Insomania
4. Depression
5. Skin rashes
6. Hypertension and others.

Smoking has to be avoided if a person intends to do the meditations regularly. Heavy smokers may experience chest pain while doing the meditations. There is also the possibility of developing hypertension, since their particular chakras are dirty.

Meditators who used to be heavy smokers should undergo general pranic treatments especially for the heart and the lungs.

Excessive consumption of alcoholic drinks, and the use of addictive and hallucinogenic drugs have to be avoided, since these may cause adverse effects.

(for more details, refer to our Satguru's Books Origin of Modern Pranic Healing, Universal and Kabalistic Chakra Meditation on Lord's Prayer)

Proofs of Existence of God

2009-10-25T23:39:00.003+05:30

- Excerpt from "The Spirits Book" by Allan Kardec

(The book is in the list of "Recommended Reading" of our Satguru")

What proof have we of the existence of God?
"The axiom which you apply in all your scientific researches, 'There is no effect without a cause.' Search out the cause of whatever is not the work of man, and reason will furnish the answer to your question."
To assure ourselves of the existence of God, we have only to look abroad on the works of creation. The universe exists, therefore it has a cause. To doubt the existence of God is to doubt that every effect has a cause, and to assume that something can have been made by nothing.

What is to be inferred from the intuition of the existence of God which may be said to be the common property of the human mind?
"That God exists; for whence could the human mind derive this intuition if it had no real basis? The inference to be drawn from the fact of this intuition is a corollary of the axiom 'There is no effect without a cause.'"

May not our seemingly intuitive sense of the existence of God be the result of education and of acquired ideas?
"If such were the case, how should this intuitive sense be possessed by your savages?"
If the intuition of the existence of a Supreme Being were only the result of education, it would not be universal, and would only exist, like all other acquired knowledge, in the minds of those who had received the special education to which it would be due.

Is the first cause of the formation of things to be found in the essential properties of matter?
"If such were the case, what would be the cause of those properties? There must always be a first cause."
To attribute the first formation of things to the essential properties of matter, would be to take the effect for the cause, for those properties are themselves an effect, which must have a cause.

What is to be thought of the opinion that attributes the first formation of things to a fortuitous combination of matter, in other words, to chance?
"Another absurdity! Who that is possessed of common sense can regard chance as an intelligent agent? And, besides, what is chance? Nothing."
The harmony which regulates the mechanism of the universe can only result from combinations adopted in view of predetermined ends, and thus, by its very nature, reveals the existence of an Intelligent Power. To attribute the first formation of things to chance is nonsense for chance cannot produce the results of intelligence. If chance could be intelligent, it would cease to be chance.

What proof have we that the first cause of all things is a Supreme Intelligence, superior to all other intelligences?
"You have a proverb which says, 'The workman is known by his work.' Look around you, and, from the quality of the work, infer that of the workman."
We judge of the power of an intelligence by its works as no human being could create that which is produced by nature, it is evident that the first cause must be an Intelligence superior to man. Whatever may be the prodigies accomplished by human intelligence, that intelligence itself must have a cause and the greater the results achieved by it, the greater must be the cause of which it is the effect. It is this Supreme Intelligence that is the first cause of all things, whatever the name by which mankind may designate it.

The Laws of Reincarnation

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- Excerpt from the "The principles of Theosophy" by C. Jinarajadasa
(The second book recommended by "our Satguru")

The Lord let the house of a brute to the soul of a man,And the man said, "Am I your debtor?"And the Lord — "Not yet: but make it as clean as you can,And then I will let you a better."
TENNYSON

Once in ten thousand years or more, an idea is suddenly born into the world, that, like another Prometlieus, ushers in a new era for men. In the century behind us, such an idea was born, a concept of concepts, in that of Evolution. Like a flash of lightning at night, its light penetrated into every corner, and ever since men have seen nature at work, and not merely felt her heavy hand. In the dim dawn of time was similarly born another concept, that of Reincarnation.

Reincarnation — that life, through successive embodiments, ascends to fuller and nobler capacities of thought and feeling — and Evolution — that form ascends, becoming ever more and more complex in structure — are as the right hand and left of the Great Architect who is fashioning the world. The riddle of the universe is but half solved in the light of one truth alone; consider the two as inseparable, the one the complement of the other, and man then finds a concept which grows with his growth.

Though Reincarnation is usually thought of as peculiar to the souls of men, it is in reality a process which affects all life in all organisms. The life of the rose that dies returns to its subdivision of the Rosaceae "group-soul", and then reincarnates as another rose; the puppy that dies of distemper returns to its dog "group-soul", and later reincarnates as the puppy of another litter. With man, the only difference is that at death he does not return to any group-soul, for he is an individual and separate consciousness; when he reincarnates, he returns with the faculties which he developed in his previous lives, undiminished by sharing them with another individual.

By common usage, however, the word Reincarnation is restricted to the process as it affects the souls of men, and it is used in one of three senses, as follows:

1. That at the birth of a child, God does not then create for it a soul, because that soul existed long before as an individual, in some spiritual condition. For the first and for the last time, the soul takes birth in a human form. This is the doctrine of Pre-existence.

2. That the soul of man has already appeared in earlier embodiments, sometimes in human forms, but at other times as an animal or as a plant; and that similarly, after death, the soul may be reborn as an animal or plant, before returning once more to a human habitation. This idea is best known as Transmigration or Metempsychosis.

3. That the soul of man, before birth as a child, has already lived on earth as man and as woman, but not as an animal or a plant, except before "individualization", i.e. before the soul became a permanent, self-conscious, individual entity; and that at death, after an interval of life in a spiritual condition, the soul returns to earth again, as man or as woman, but never more taking birth as a plant or as an animal. This is the doctrine of Reincarnation.

Theosophy teaches that a soul, once become "individualized" and human, cannot reincarnate in animal or vegetable forms, and Theosophists today use the word Reincarnation only in the third sense above. In modern Theosophical literature, Reincarnation never means rebirth as plant or animal, for, were such a thing possible, a soul would gain nothing for his evolution by such a retrograde step.

Each inquirer must discover for himself the fact of Reincarnation by study and observation, as each student of science discovers the process of Evolution by similar means. This section will outline the laws under which souls reincarnate, in so far as laws have been discovered by occult investigations.

At the outset, we must clearly understand who or what it is that reincarnates. For this, we must understand what is the soul, and what are his vehicles or instruments of consciousness.

The soul of man is an individual and permanent Consciousness who lives in a form or body of invisible matter. This soul-body, composed of a type of matter called higher mental, is called in modern Theosophical studies the Causal Body. Its form is human, but not of either man or woman with sex characteristics, but more of the angel of tradition. It is called the Augoeides. It is surrounded by an ovoid of fiery, luminous matter, yet delicate as the evanescent tints of a sunset. The Augoeides and the ovoid of luminous matter surrounding it are the soul's permanent habitation, the causal body; it is called "causal", because the best impulses for thought, feeling and action on all the planes of the soul's operations, are caused or created in this permanent residence of the soul. In that causal body the soul lives, undying and eternal. To him there is no birth, childhood, old age or death; he is an immortal soul, growing in power to love, to think, to act, as the ages roll by. He lives his eternal life only in order to make himself an expert in some department of life by the experiences which he shall gain, and to find his utmost happiness in aiding the evolutionary Plan of his Divine Progenitor.

The growth of the soul commences first by experimenting with life on realms lower than those where is his true home. For this he reincarnates; that is,

1. He gathers matter of the lower mental plane and shapes it into a mental body, with which to think, that is, to translate the outer world of phenomena in terms of thoughts and laws;

2. He gathers astral matter and shapes it into an astral body, with which to feel, that is, to translate the phenomenal world in terms of personal desires and emotions;

3. He is provided with an appropriate physical body, with which to act; using that body, he translates the world in terms of physical properties — heavy or light, hot or cold, movable or immovable, and others. This process of taking up these three bodies by the soul is Reincarnation. During the life of the physical body, every vibration to which the nerves respond first causes a sensorial reaction in the brain; this reaction is noted then by the astral body as pleasant or unpleasant; the mental body next notes the report of the astral, and translates the impression as a thought; that thought is finally noted by the soul in the causal body. The soul then sends, through the mental body to the astral body, and through the astral to the physical brain, its response to the phenomenon of the physical world. At every moment of time, when consciousness works, there is this telegraphing to and from the causal body. After many ideas are thus gained, the soul analyses them, tabulates them, and finally generalizes all life's experiences into ideals of thought and action. He thus transmutes the phenomenal world into eternal concepts which become a part of himself.

The return process in Reincarnation, called Death, makes no difference whatsoever to the soul in the causal body. First, the physical body is put aside, and a response is no longer made through it to physical phenomena. But he has still the mental body and the astral body. Then the astral is cast aside, and attention is no longer paid to astral phenomena, and the soul observes only the world of the lower mental plane. Lastly, the mental body itself is discarded, and the soul is fully himself in the causal body; he no longer possesses any lower vehicles. He has returned home once more, as it were, though as a matter of fact he never left his real abode at all; he did but focus a part of his consciousness and will through his vehicles of lower matter, and men called it Reincarnation. He used his vehicles for varying lengths of time and, when he no longer needed them, he cast them aside. What we call life and death are, to the soul, only the sending forth of some of his consciousness to lower planes, and then its withdrawal to the higher once more.

The method of studying the laws of Reincarnation is to observe souls as they are born into physical bodies, as they live in them, as they cast them aside at death, as they later free themselves from their astral and mental bodies, and as they are finally fully themselves in their causal bodies. Every incident of this process is recorded in the Memory of the Logos, and the investigator who can put himself in touch with that Memory can watch the reincarnations of any soul time after time.

Gayathri Mantra Chanting!

2009-10-25T21:50:00.003+05:30

ॐ भूर्भुव स्वः

तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यमर्वरेंयम

भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि

धियो यो न: प्रचोदयात

Om Bhurbhuva swaha:

Thathsavithurvarenyam

Bhargo dhevasya dheemahi

Dhiyo yo na: prachodhayath

Gayatri Mantra (the mother of the vedas), the foremost mantra in hinduism and hindu beliefs, inspires wisdom. Gayatri, the five-faced Goddess, is said to have domain over the five senses or pranas, and protects these five life-forces of those who chant the Gayatri Mantra. The Gayatri Mantra is attributed to the Brahmarishi "Vishwamithra". This is found in the Rig Veda verse 3.62.10. It is of 24 syllables.

Meaning of the Mantra.
Mantra is of four parts.
1. Om Bhurbhuva Swah
In this "Om", the name of Supreme God. "Bhur" implies the existence, which actually means the self-existence of God. It symbolises the "SAT" or "the Earth" form. "Bhuva" means the Absolute Consciousness of God, which means he is self-conscious as well as conscious of all, so he controls and governs the Universe. It symbolises "CHITH" or "the Sky " form. "Swah" indicates the all pervading nature of God. He is omnipresent and pervades the entire universe. It also symbolises "ANANDA" or the God's bliss.

2. Thath Savithur VareNyam
It means "That God is the one who is worthy". In this "Thath" is the word in Sanskrit denote the third person "that". "Savithur", denotes the God and "Varenyam", signifies our acceptance of God and has the meaning of "who is worthy". With this, we accept him as our leader and guide. This is the implication of extreme devotion towards God.

3. "Bhargo Dhevasya Dheemahi"
It means the attributes and qualities of God and the reason for us to meditate on him.
"Bhargo" signifies the Glorious light which is the love and power of God. It can also be interpreted as "God complete purity and the ability to purify those who comes into his contact. "Dhevasya" - "Dheva" is symbolic of the individual qualities of God and the multifacted entity personality of God. "Dheemahi" means the to meditate and focus our mind in God.

4. "Dhiyo Yo Na: Prachodhayath"
In this we ask the God to improve our intellect, and guide it towards what is right.v"Dhiyo" means "Intellect" in Sanskrit. "Yo" means "Who" or "that" . "Na:" means "ours" and "Prachodhayath" means "Lead us in the right path".

It embodies the three concepts - Sthothra (Singing or Chanting of the Name of God), Dhyana (Meditation) and Prarthana (the prayer to God).

Chanting
The time for chanting the mantra are dawn, mid-day and dusk. The maximum benefit can be obtained by chanting it for 108 times. When there is shortage of time, one can chant this or 3, 9 and 18 times also. Chanting of this Mantra removes all obstacles in our path to wisdom, spirituality and development.

References in Scriptures
Chandyoga Upanishad describes the quality of Gayatri Mantra. Brahadaranyaka Upanishad mentions "Gayatri" as the protector. All four vedas talk about Gayatri Mantra. The references are available in several Hindu scriptures such as Manusmriti, Harivamsa and Bhavad Gita.

For Pranic Healers
Our Satguru encourages us to practice this. It is a part of the Morning Sadhanas of Arhatic Yoga. Our Satguru has given us this chanting on his voice, which may be available in PH Foundations and centres.

Meditation for World Peace @ Pranatalk.com

2009-10-13T06:02:00.001+05:30

Atma Namaste.

Join us for a Powerful Evening of Meditation as we gather together as ONE to be Divine Instruments of God's Infinite Love, Mercy and Compassion toward the Earth and all sentient beings.

Master Co will lead us in Meditation live from San Jose, California, as we Bless different areas of the world that are having conflicts including the Middle East, Pakistan, and North Korea. We will also continue to help bless the typhoon and earthquake affected areas including the Philippines, Indonesia and Samoa.

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Ananda - The Senior Disciple of Buddha

2009-10-13T05:21:00.004+05:30

The Buddha was always accompanied by an attendant whose job it was to run messages for him, prepare his seat and to attend to his personal needs. For the first twenty years of his ministry, he had several attendants, Nagasamala, Upavana, Nagita, Cunda, Radha and others, but none of them proved to be suitable. One day, when he decided to replace his present attendant, he called all the monks together and addressed them: "I am now getting old and wish to have someone as a permanent attendant who will obey my wishes in every way. Which of you would like to be my attendant?" All the monks enthusiastically offered their services, except Ananda, who modestly sat at the back in silence. Later, when asked why he had not volunteered he replied that the Buddha knew best who to pick. When the Buddha indicated that he would like Ananda to be his personal attendant, Ananda said he would accept the position, but only on several conditions. The first four conditions were that the Buddha should never give him any of the food that he received, nor any of the robes, that he should not be given any special accommodation, and that he would not have to accompany the Buddha when he accepted invitations to people's homes. Ananda insisted on these four conditions because he did not want people to think that he was serving the Buddha out of desire for material gain. The last four conditions were related to Ananda's desire to help in the promotion of the Dharma. These conditions were: that if he was invited to a meal, he could transfer the invitation to the Buddha; that if people came from outlying areas to see the Buddha, he would have the privilege of introducing them; that if he had any doubts about the Dharma, he should be able to talk to the Buddha about them at any time and that if the Buddha gave a discourse in his absence, he would later repeat it in his presence. The Buddha smilingly accepted these conditions and thus began a relationship between the two men that was to last for the next twenty-five years.

Ananda's selflessness expressed itself in three ways - through his service to the Buddha, through his unstinting kindness to his fellow disciples, both ordained and lay, and also to future generations through the crucial role he had to play in the preservation and transmission of the Dharma.

Although Ananda's main job was to take care of the Buddha's needs, he always had time to be of service to others as well. When the Buddha would have his afternoon rests, Ananda would take advantage of the spare time to go and visit those who were sick, to talk to them, cheer them up or try to get medicine for them.

The Buddha once said that of all his disciples, Ananda was pre-eminent of those who had heard much Dharma, who had a good memory, who had mastered the sequential order of what he had remembered and who was energetic.

Ananda was one of those rare people who seemed to be able to get along with everybody and whom everybody liked. Just before his final Nirvana, the Buddha praised Ananda in the company of the monks by thanking him for his years of loyal and loving friendship and service.

Ananda has four remarkable and wonderful qualities. If a group of monks visits Ananda, they are pleased at his sight, and they are pleased again when he teaches Dharma to them, and when he finishes they are disappointed, and it was the same experience for everyone including laymen.

[Source: www.buddhanet.net]

Disciple

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"Disciple" is a term which commonly used for the spiritual schools. Those who follow the teacher are generally called disciples. But actually "Disciple" is the term which denotes the successors of the Teacher and continue his/her work. In Indian tradition, for "Disciple" the term used is "Sishya", and for the Teacher as "Guru".

The "Disciple" is the one who can get specific teachings from his Guru or the Teacher. These "Disciples" get the energy passed through from the Guru by a tradition called "Shaktipat". In this the knowledge of the Guru entersby his purified consciousness into the disciple and communicate the characteristics of the particulars.

In Bhakti yoga, the Sishya is the devotee who totally surrenders to the God or the Guru. The great example for this is "Lord Hanuman".

According to Buddhism, Dalai lama says a "Disciple" is the one who does not have blind faith or also does blind criticism. He the one who evaluates the teachings.

In Christianity, the twelve Apostles of Jesus christ are offered referred to as "Disciples". They are the one who has been chosen for the specific mission - spreading his teachings and "good news".

The responsibility of the disciple is to look at his guru's feet for the knowledge and transfer the same to the world. The disciple is the one who has more responsibilities to strictly follow the teachings of the teacher and become a role model for others to perform the same.

Our Satguru has given the teachings, which can be followed in a simple manner. We have the responsibility not only to follow also to spread the same to the mankind.

Please help this soul

2009-10-12T23:25:00.000+05:30

Atma Namaste!

P. Diwakar aged 24 years is a B.Com graduate and was working for BoardEx India Pvt Ltd., Chennai. On 24th April 2008 his father Sri. V. Pattabiraman passed away due to Brain Tumour (after undergoing surgery at Stanley Hospital). After few days he became sick and his kidneys started malfunctioning and resulted in Renal Failure. He was then admitted in the Government General Hospital for the treatment and his Mother came forward to donate her kidney for his transplantation to save his life. He was then told that he was not medically fit to undergo transplantation and was discharged from the General Hospital.
He had undergone more than 180 times of dialysis (Rs.1,100/- approximately per dialysis) till date and consulted various Nephrologists but there was no one to help me in the transplantation of his kidney. In September 2009 one of his Teacher who came to know about me that he was suffering from this Renal Failure made him to consult with M/s. MIOT Hospitals. They have taken all the necessary Tests for him and his mother, and have come forward to do transplantation of the kidney. During this period his family (including him, his mother and his only sister who had discontinued her studies) has survived with his father’s family pension of about Rs.3, 500/- and with the help of his friends to meet my medical needs.
The total cost to do the transplantation is about Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees five Lakhs only) for which he request the generous and kind hearted to help him .

Those how are interested in helping him out pls contact his number address :

P. Diwakar
S/o Late V.Pattabiraman,
No: 42/57, Krishna Road,
New Perugalathur,
Chennai-600063.
Mobile No: 9841481472

Those who are unable to help in monetary aspect, please pray for him and bless him your meditation, which 100% possible for us.

With Love & Light

Member Pranic Healer

Donate Generously for Flood Relief in Andhra and Karnataka

2009-10-08T21:15:00.005+05:30

We all saw and heard about the natural calamity in the States of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. States were flooding with rain water. Many lost their homes and livelihoods. Many are still suffering with the after effects of these flood and rain. It is the time for us to show our generous heart in helping out these people.

Andhra Pradesh YVPHF Managing Trustee Acharya Sashidhar states in his appeal to the Pranic Healers that in the first day itself Rs. 3 lakhs was spent in feeding thousands of people. More than 50 lakh people are displaced or evacuated and 500 villages are hit. About 20 lakhs people have lost everything and displaced. Apart from feeding, Warm rugs and Odomous (Mosquito Repellent) tubes are are also important need of the hour, as the people are unable to face the bitting cold and swarming huge mosquitoes. So it is the time for helping us as much as possible in reaching out these unfortunate Souls in Time.

You may contact YVPHF Andhra Pradesh or MCKS Food for the Hungry Foundation, AP for making donations.

Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Foundation of Karnataka also appealed for the same. Karanakata foundation has went online to make donations. The details are as follows:-

Name : PHF Karnataka Charitable Trust

Bank : State Bank of India

Branch : M.G. Road, Bangalore

Account No. 30784127443

IFSC Code: SBIN0005778

MICR Code: 560002033

Branch Code : 5778

Please send the transaction particulars to yvphkf at pranichealing dot com in the following format to get the proper receipts of the donations that you have made.

Date of Transaction - Name on which receipt needs to be made - Transaction id - Amount transferred - purpose.

Please make your donations generously and let the people with needs be blessed.

(Note: These details are based on the information received by the blogger. For further details, please contact the respective Foundations. Blogger will not be held responsible for any change or modifications in the informations given )