If you happen to hate cold and snow and to adore the sunshine, please treat yourself to these naive but sincere photos from the Land Far-Far away.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tenerife - Dec. 2009
Happy New Year from sunny Tenerife!
If you happen to hate cold and snow and to adore the sunshine, please treat yourself to these naive but sincere photos from the Land Far-Far away.
If you happen to hate cold and snow and to adore the sunshine, please treat yourself to these naive but sincere photos from the Land Far-Far away.
Fasting days 2010
Fasting Chart - Year 2010
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Sunday, December 06, 2009
Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswati Mahasamadhi 5 Dec. 2009
Text below quoted from here.Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswati took Mahasamadhi today in Rikhia, India. He was a great disciple of Swami Sivanananda of Rishikesh and the founder of the Bihar School of Yoga among other prominent and beneficial institutions.
Paramahamsaji brought many practical and authentic Tantrik teachings to people around the world through his teaching centers and numerous books. Later in life, he performed an ancient, multi-year Tantrik fire ceremony – the panchagni. When he completed that arduous sadhana, he handed over the lineage to his successor, Paramahamsa Niranjanananda Saraswati.
Subsequently, Paramahamsaji embarked on a great expansion of the charitable works of the lineage. He became a more pronounced proponent of Bhakti, and undertook the economic and social upliftment of 50,000 villagers in and around Rikhia. Two recent movies have documented the annual Sat Chandi festival at Rikhia and the unique and thoughtful manner in which charitable works are carried out by the lineage.
Although I never met Paramahamsaji in person, his writings, especially his early books on the Guru-disciple relationship, shaped me profoundly. He also helped me at several crucial moments in my life through dreams and in other ways.
Now is a wonderful time to meditate on this great Guru, to offer your prayers for his future unfolding, and to open to the never-ending flow of Guru’s grace.
In Ma’s love,
Shambhavi
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Govardhana Puja and Dipavali Festival - 18 October. Radhadesh, Belgium
The term "Govardhana' has two meanings. The word "Go' means cows, and "vardhana' means nourishment. In the other meaning "Go' stands for senses and "vardhana' means to increase the diversion of the senses towards Sri Krishna. Both these jobs are done by Sri Giriraja. He kindly blesses the devotee by increasing his devotion. Thus by residing in the foothills of Sri Giriraja, all the senses and their respective duties of a soul attain divinity and are inclined to serve the Lotus Feet of Krishna.
While Diwali (Dipavali) is popularly known as the "festival of lights", the most significant spiritual meaning is "the awareness of the inner light".
Central to Hindu philosophy is the assertion that there is something beyond the physical body and mind which is pure, infinite, and eternal, called the Atman. Just as we celebrate the birth of our physical being, Diwali is the celebration of this inner light, in particular the knowing of which outshines all darkness (removes all obstacles and dispels all ignorance), awakening the individual to one's true nature, not as the body, but as the unchanging, infinite, immanent and transcendent reality. With the realization of the Atman comes universal compassion, love, and the awareness of the oneness of all things (higher knowledge). This brings Ananda (inner joy or peace).
The gunas are the underlying forces or tendencies which one needs to have unaffected, direct relation with in order to find effectiveness and righteousness in life: they are lines of potential and illuminate thought and action, thus the inner meaning of Diwali being the festival of lights.
Diwali celebrates this through festive fireworks, lights, flowers, sharing of sweets, and worship. While the story behind Diwali varies from region to region, the essence is the same - to rejoice in the inner light (Atman) or the underlying reality of all things (Brahman).
Friday, October 09, 2009
Celebrating the Birthday of Guru Ram Das - October 9
Yogi Bhajan gave us a special sadhana in honor of the birth of Guru Ram Das. This sadhana is a 2½ hour recitation of the complete Shabad (sacred song) of "Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru." We practice this Shabad to ignite the power of our prayer. As Yogi Bhajan said, "Any move you make, you must pray because that ignites the power. Ignite the power and then go. Let God take care of it." Guru Ram Das is the Lord of Miracles and so on this day pray for your miracle!About Guru Ram Das
Guru Ram Das began his life as a humble orphan named Jetha. He used to sell wheat berries in the street near the home of the third Sikh Master, Guru Amar Das. One day, Guru Amar Das called the boy into see him. He saw the spirit of Jetha, his Light, his humility, service and love.
"Guru Amar Das said to him, ‘You are not an orphan. You shall be the savior of orphans. All spiritual orphans shall be saved at your home. Jetha, this world is burning in anger and the mesh of lust. People have left God. They have forgotten the Purkha and the Praakirtee. They are all orphans. You shall be the savior of all spiritual orphans. I will marry my daughter to you and you shall be my son-in-law. Therefore, as a custom, I have to respect you.' Guru Amar Das folded his hands, and requested the boy to go and ask his relatives if they could honor him by accepting this relationship. Can you believe from where destiny starts and to where it leads? A miracle happened which never happened before and never has happened since. Jetha, that little orphan boy, became Guru Ram Das. When God smiles at you, you need not go to God; God comes to you." - Yogi Bhajan. (Published in Sikh Dharma Magazine. Vol. III No. 4 Winter 1978)
When we meditate on the Shabad, Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru, we are placing ourselves in the position of witnessing this miracle - of how the hand of the Divine arranged the affairs of a humble, bright and beautiful soul. We are calling on the Subtle and Radiant body of Guru Ram Das to bless us so that we can be part of that miracle. As Guru Ram Das was carried across his karmas to this destiny, so his blessing can touch us and carry us across, as well. This is the power of chanting Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru.
For a brief biography of Guru Ram Das, click here >
Friday, September 25, 2009
Bija (seed Mantras)
The word Bija means a seed and describes a mantra which is usually of one syllable,its also known as Root mantra.A Bija-Akshara is a seed-letter. It is a very powerful Mantra. Every Devata has his or her own Bija-Akshara.A seed when sown grows into a fruitful tree, like that Beej Mantra is a fun of shakti. There are Various Beej Mantras which are an important part of Mantras and each Beej mantra has its own power and when mixed with mantras adds extra power to the traits of that mantra.
| Diety Name | Beej Mantra | Benefits |
| Agni Tatva | Ham | For activating the Akash Tatva (space element) in us which gets us siddhis and eliminates ailments related to this element. Activation of all elements leads to quicker awakening of Kundalini and enables a sadhak to access all supernatural powers. |
| Agni Tatva | Ram | For activating the Agni Tatva (fire element) in uswhich gets us siddhis and eliminates ailments relatedto this element. Activation of all elements leads to quicker awakening of Kundalini and enables a sadhak toaccess all supernatural powers. |
| Bagalamukhi | Hleem | For realization of Goddess Bagalamukhi, protection from all enemies, fierce power, victory, fame, elimination of tantra badha and all round success. Also creates a strong base for Bagalamukhi sadhana. |
| Bhairav | Bhram | For realization of Lord Bhairav, success in Shakti sadhanas, strength, protection, victory,health, wealth, happiness, fame, success in courtcases, elimination of enemies, success in Shamshan sadhanas and all round success. Also creates a strong base for other Bhairav sadhanas. |
| Bhuvaneshwari | Hreem | For realization for Goddess Bhuvaneshwari, getting everything including but not limited to Kundalini Jagran. The best and the most powerful. Also creates a strong base for all sadhanas. |
| Chamunda | Kreeng | For realization for Goddess Chamunda,protection from Black-magics and tantra attacks, health, strength, protection, elimination of enemies. Also creates a strongbase for Chamunda Sadhana |
| Durga | Doom | For realization for Goddess Durga, power, strength,protection, health, wealth,victory, wisdom, knowledge, elimination of enemies , happy married life and all round success. Also creates a strong base for other Durga Sadhanas, Shakti Sadhanas. |
| Dhoomavati | Dhoom | For realization of Goddess Dhoomavati, quick elimination of all adversaries,strength, fortune, protection, health, wealth and allround success. Also creates a strong base for Dhoomavati Mahavidya sadhana. |
| Ganesha | Gam | For realization of Lord Ganesha, knowledge, wisdom, protection, fortune, happiness, health, wealth,business luck, elimination of all obstacles and all round success. Also creates a strong base for other Ganesha sadhanas. |
| Hanuman | Fraum | For realization of Lord Hanuman, unlimited strength,power, protection, wisdom, happiness, elimination ofbad spirits & ghosts, victory over enemies and allround success. Also creates a strong base for other Hanuman sadhanas. |
| Kamraj | Kaleem | For realization of Lord Kamaraj, fulfills ones desires. Also creates astrong base for other Kamraj sadhanas. |
| Kuber | Dhham | For realization of Lord Kuber, massive monetary gain,wealth,business luck,good fortune and all round success. Also creates a strong base for other Kuber sadhanas. |
| Mahalakshmi | Shreem | For realization for Goddess Mahalaxmi, wealth, material gains, success in business or profession, elimination of ailments & worries, protection and all round success. Also creates a strong base for other Mahalaxmi Sadhanas. |
| Maa Kali | Kreem | For realization for Goddess Kali, health, strength, protection, elimination of enemies,removal of tantra and black magic attacks, solution of grave problems and all round success. Also creates a strong base for Kali Sadhana. |
| Narsimha | Kshraum | For realization of Lord Narsimha, quick victory overenemies, elimination of enemies, fortune and allround success. Also creates a strong base for other Narsimha sadhanas. |
| Prithvi Tatva | Ksham | For activating the Prithvi Tatva (earth element) in us which gets us siddhis and eliminates ailments related to this element. Activation of all elements leads to quicker awakening of Kundalini and enables a sadhak to access all supernatural powers. |
| Saraswati | Aim | For realization of Goddess Saraswati, knowledge, wisdom, success in exams,pleasure and allround success. Also creates a strong base for other Saraswati sadhanas |
| Shanti (Peace) | Tam | For getting rid of disease, worry, fear, illusions and for peace of mind, peace in family, peace at work and relaxation |
| Shiva | Hroum | For realization for Lord Shiva, protection from deadly diseases, immortality, moksha and allround success. Also creates a strong base for Mahamrutyunjay Sadhana |
| Tara | Treem | For realization of Goddess Tara, unending monetary gain, unlimited wealth, fortune, fame, happiness, victory and all round success. Also creates a strong base for Tara sadhana |
| Vayu Tatva | Yam | For activating the Vayu Tatva (air element) in us which gets us siddhis and eliminates ailments related to this element. Activation of all elements leads to quicker awakening of Kundalini and enables a sadhak to access all supernatural powers. |
| Vishnu | Dam | For realization of Lord Vishnu, wealth, health, protection, happy married life, happiness, victory and allround success. Also creates a strong base for other Vishnu sadhanas. |
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Global Mala - 2009
This year I again participated in Shiva Rea's project Global Mala, and have actually completed 108 Surya Namascara's in less than three hours time.Great thank's to those who supported me in this effort.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Master your subtle body video.
Video recording of the classes "Mastery of the Subtle Body" by Karta Singh has been made available for download. Please find links in the comments.
Monday, August 10, 2009
White tantra festival - 2009
The festival days are over. Four days of classes and three days of white tantra kriyas, all targeted towards the discovery of the ninth subtle body which is the soul.
Lot's of memories, number of new friends and some fotos to share. Enjoy!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Ganesha - the great remover of Obstacles
Ganesha is widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles and more generally as Lord of Beginnings and Lord of Obstacles (Vighnesha, Vighneshvara), patron of arts and sciences, and the deva of intellect and wisdom.Shall you face any obstacle in your life - begin chanting this mantra through the day and it will be removed in no time.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Yoga Festival 28 July - 5 August 2009
More than 1500 people from as many as 20 different countries come together for 8 days on the grounds of a country estate in the Loire Valley in France, to practice Kundalini Yoga, White Tantra Yoga and other activities related to the teachings of Yogi Bhajan. Each year the Festival highlights a specific aspect of Yoga, but it also provides special attention to newcomers who have little or no experience of Yoga practice.This years Theme
Yogi Bhajan says about this:
“It is the subtle beauty which attracts wealth and prosperity. It is the subtle beauty which is always in you till death. When that starts flowing, then God starts working for you. Do you understand that?
If today you have decided that you are not happy, remember you are not relating to your own subtle self. Spiritual communication and spiritual strength all over the world will only relate to you if you relay the message through your subtle self, because subtle self has a common center of knowledge and activity. That’s why the soul leaves the physical body inside the subtle body." (Yogi Bhajan)
Thursday, April 23, 2009
What is your inner nationality?
I've just completed a quiz about my inner nationality and they say that I am Spanish!Cool, always wanted to be one!
"The world is your oyster. You are confident -- or at least, confident in your self-expression, and this often leads to confidence in all things. You love your friends and hate your enemies, and when you want something, you go out and get it. You are both bold and friendly, sunny and perspicacious. You laugh frequently, smile even more, but are not a sucker and will always fight for yourself."
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Guided Vipassana meditation by S.N.Goenka
Today I want to share a recording of the guided vipassana meditation. It should be helpful for those who experience difficulties with concentration and get distracted, like me. Please note that you absolutely MUST complete at least one 10 days course before meditating at home. You can download the file from here. The file is password-protected and the password was shared upon completion of the course amongst the students, so don't ask me I will not tell.Wish you all success and equanimity. Bhavatu sabba mangalam.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
10 Days are over
The course is over, but something deep inside of me that had changed during the meditation remains. To those who did the course - keep on with the practice, to those who haven't done it yet - find the time and do it, you're bound to be successful. Bhavatu sabba mangalam. - May all beings be happy.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Vipassana
My new 10-days course starts today.In couple of hours I hit the road to Belgium, to Pajjota Vipassana center.
Beautiful place. If you haven't done a course yet, please take my advise and do so as soon as you can.
Find 10 days in your busy schedule and just go for it. It's worth it. You will never be the same again.
Goood luck, see you in April.
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