The guidance of a guru often takes the most subtle of forms, sometimes it is the things that have not been said that offer the most guidance.
This type of guidance says, 'you' are the expert on 'you'. It is this type of Guru guidance that states explicitly, 'I am here standing by. I trust you. You are doing everything right.'
These are sentiments that Maharishi Omji has set forth into my consciousness, not always in words, but with his ability to penetrate deeply and thoroughly into the heart of any matter which is of concern to me. Guruji will give guidance. He will give insight and wisdom to any situation, but it is when I am most in need or more specifically most in want of someone to tell me exactly what I should do that he says nothing.
During those times when nothing seems to be working out as I think it should, and I'm feeling my emotions ruffled, my gut unsettled, Guruji will phone, relieved I will pour everything out and wait for his response but rather then answer or console he will say, 'We will talk tomorrow.'
It has long since become apparent to me that -'we will talk tomorrow' is code for we won't be talking for awhile. Whenever he says those words, I sigh and resign myself to waiting.
One of Guruji's teachings is on the 10 qualities of Dharma, in my notebook in bold letters is written this one of the ten...GREAT PATIENCE.
Waiting is a pet peeve and obviously one of my life lessons. I seem to always be waiting. Even the I-Ching conspired with Guruji recently when I sought insight from that oracle on progress that seemed to be going too slow. The I-Ching said in so many words: Wait. Things take time to develop.
It is usually during the time of waiting that all of my concerns resolve themselves, if I remain calm and adaptable, steady and determined, content myself with my sadhana. Slowly, diliberately the Universe begins to cultivate the path of certainty for me, if I can allow things to develop naturally, everything seems to fall into place. I begin to feel an inner elation. Everything works out better than could have been imagined and then my Guruji comes to mind. I remember his words, "Have faith in the Divine and you will do just fine," suddenly I am filled with the sensation that everything has worked out for me because he has done it all. Of course he will give all credit to the Divine, but something inside tells me he has mitigated, possibly pleaded with the Divine on my behalf, but not only on my behalf, he does it for all; he takes on suffering for the ills of all of humanity. Who else would take pain into themselves so that another need not suffer. This is what Guruji does silently, often those around him are not aware of the pain he is enduring.
Is it possible? I never doubt it. Guruji is a phenomonon on earth. All of humanity is blessed by such a Divine presence. His support is always felt and his guidance is like a precious gem to be treasured.
The Ten Qualities of Dharma:
Great Patience
Forgiveness
Discipline of the Senses
Courage
Knowledge
Truth
Calmness
Non- Stealing
Cleanliness
Purity of Thought
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8OJZPu00AI
www.yogausa.org
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
The Magical Mystical Mind and Maharishi Om
In this blog I am about to do something I have never done before. That is to publicly expose in writing the apparitions of my mind.
As a long time meditator and devotee of the Divine I have come to believe that visions are a part of the experience of a spiritual life. In vision I have journeyed through seven galaxies, explored underworlds, rode wildly on a speeding chariot, swam deep into the ocean and landed on an island that was completely dry but deep beneath the sea. I have traversed through space and time. I have experienced the beginning of creation, Dante's version of hell and been carried on the back of Lord Shiva in a chair made of white marble. All in the realm of mind during meditation and the dream state.
Therefore it did not seem unusual to me when after several days of fasting on water alone a vision filled meditation beckoned.
The call to meditate on this particular day was overwhelmingly urgent.
The moment I closed my eyes I saw Maharishi Omdev. His piercing gaze was fixed upon me. I opened my eyes with a snap and looked at the time. 5:40 p.m. The date was 5/4. That seemed curious.
I closed my eyes again and let myself merge with the quiet still energies that mark the start of my deeper meditations.
Maharishi Om- (Guruji's) face appeared again in my minds' eye. The expression on his face was serious and he had the force of authority about him.
In my vision his power seemed even more magnified. This was a person that had the ability and strength to do anything, even command the Universe. I felt the excitement of awe at his presence that I might have felt if a superhero were standing in front of me.
Here is a secret: (Since meeting Maharishi Om I have had the underlying sense that he is one of the great, powerful and possibly terrifying masters of the Universe, disguised as a kind and humble religious man living in Temples and dressed in orange clothing).
All at once in my vision he was transformed. He was dressed head to toe in the garb of an ancient warrior. Like some powerful ancient god he stood before me all in white with his hair blowing wildly in the thunderous night. He kept his unblinking eyes focused in my direction. He was pure strength.
I sensed a motion like a helicopter circling. I saw Guruji's arms waving with the grace, stealth and precision of a ninja. He created incredibly fast circles in the air. The energy all around us began to spin at a terrific rate of pace. The movement of his arms created fierce powerful jolts of spinning energy. The propelling movement, spinning faster and faster was causing us to move backward in time.
I realized he was taking me on a journey to an ancient realm. I knew instantly where we were. I caught a glimpse of Lord Hanuman and began to cry.
'Guruji is the Lord of the Wind!' I thought to myself.
At that moment he was the wind.
It was an ancient time. I saw myself as Sita.
'I am Sita!'
The Lord of the Wind carried Hanuman toward me. I was rescued. All that had been stolen had been retrieved. I saw the glorious Goddess, Mother Durga. When I saw Guruji again he was radiant and powerful like a King. His heart was blazing in fiery white light. Then I saw him transform again. He became the Goddess. He was the male version of the Divine Mother, Durga. He was the male counterpart to Durga.
Suddenly my meditation ended. I opened my eyes trembling from the incredible ostentatious grandeur of this vision in meditation.. I sat quietly wondering at the way the mind could allow one to experience a vision with so much detail and have it feel so real.
This had to have been one of my most incredible visions. It stunned me. But I was left with an amazing feeling of expanded energy and empowerment.
There was more to this vision, I have not disclosed it all. But it is enough to show the magnificence of the magical, mystical mind and to show that we may all be much more then we perceive ourselves to be.
By the way, when the meditation ended the time was 5:54p.m. All of that happened in fourteen minutes, it felt like a lifetime.
As a long time meditator and devotee of the Divine I have come to believe that visions are a part of the experience of a spiritual life. In vision I have journeyed through seven galaxies, explored underworlds, rode wildly on a speeding chariot, swam deep into the ocean and landed on an island that was completely dry but deep beneath the sea. I have traversed through space and time. I have experienced the beginning of creation, Dante's version of hell and been carried on the back of Lord Shiva in a chair made of white marble. All in the realm of mind during meditation and the dream state.
Therefore it did not seem unusual to me when after several days of fasting on water alone a vision filled meditation beckoned.
The call to meditate on this particular day was overwhelmingly urgent.
The moment I closed my eyes I saw Maharishi Omdev. His piercing gaze was fixed upon me. I opened my eyes with a snap and looked at the time. 5:40 p.m. The date was 5/4. That seemed curious.
I closed my eyes again and let myself merge with the quiet still energies that mark the start of my deeper meditations.
Maharishi Om- (Guruji's) face appeared again in my minds' eye. The expression on his face was serious and he had the force of authority about him.
In my vision his power seemed even more magnified. This was a person that had the ability and strength to do anything, even command the Universe. I felt the excitement of awe at his presence that I might have felt if a superhero were standing in front of me.
Here is a secret: (Since meeting Maharishi Om I have had the underlying sense that he is one of the great, powerful and possibly terrifying masters of the Universe, disguised as a kind and humble religious man living in Temples and dressed in orange clothing).
All at once in my vision he was transformed. He was dressed head to toe in the garb of an ancient warrior. Like some powerful ancient god he stood before me all in white with his hair blowing wildly in the thunderous night. He kept his unblinking eyes focused in my direction. He was pure strength.
I sensed a motion like a helicopter circling. I saw Guruji's arms waving with the grace, stealth and precision of a ninja. He created incredibly fast circles in the air. The energy all around us began to spin at a terrific rate of pace. The movement of his arms created fierce powerful jolts of spinning energy. The propelling movement, spinning faster and faster was causing us to move backward in time.
I realized he was taking me on a journey to an ancient realm. I knew instantly where we were. I caught a glimpse of Lord Hanuman and began to cry.
'Guruji is the Lord of the Wind!' I thought to myself.
At that moment he was the wind.
It was an ancient time. I saw myself as Sita.
'I am Sita!'
The Lord of the Wind carried Hanuman toward me. I was rescued. All that had been stolen had been retrieved. I saw the glorious Goddess, Mother Durga. When I saw Guruji again he was radiant and powerful like a King. His heart was blazing in fiery white light. Then I saw him transform again. He became the Goddess. He was the male version of the Divine Mother, Durga. He was the male counterpart to Durga.
Suddenly my meditation ended. I opened my eyes trembling from the incredible ostentatious grandeur of this vision in meditation.. I sat quietly wondering at the way the mind could allow one to experience a vision with so much detail and have it feel so real.
This had to have been one of my most incredible visions. It stunned me. But I was left with an amazing feeling of expanded energy and empowerment.
There was more to this vision, I have not disclosed it all. But it is enough to show the magnificence of the magical, mystical mind and to show that we may all be much more then we perceive ourselves to be.
By the way, when the meditation ended the time was 5:54p.m. All of that happened in fourteen minutes, it felt like a lifetime.
Monday, February 14, 2011
When a Holy Man Perceives....
When a holy man perceives changes that need to be made in society for the betterment of all of humanity, to be sure these are matters of urgency.
When I read the first chapter of Maharishi Omdev's forth coming book, 'Siksha Patri- Perception', I was struck by the greatness of a mind which could look at society and pin-point those areas that would mean vast improvements in each persons livelihood if they were only implemented.
As a Visionary and Spiritual Man of Wisdom, Maharishi Omdev has undertaken the prospect of giving the average person a glimpse at the way a profoundly spiritual being views society as it is, and the changes that could mean a vastly improved state of being for each individual.
In the book, 'Siksha Patri- Perception', his concern is for the environment we provide for our children as they are being raised and an education system that favors the fortunate and sadly leaves economically challenged children in the dark. He understands completely that 'education enhances dignity and increases self respect'.
The idea that he puts forth, that 'the ignited mind of a Yogi' in the education system would elevate the element of spirituality in society and create more conscious humans gives a person something to think about.
With encouragement he suggests that thoughtfully providing an environment where children are taught by educators who themselves are disciplined and confident with positive habits would carry over and these positive traits would be imbibed by the children.
His insight into the way children could be taught to pursue a love of learning is simple and clear, 'a happy learning process and non- threatening evaluation.'
He sees the need for including a class on 'moral science' in schools and colleges as being of utmost importance. He believes that this moral education should start for the child as early as seven years old, 'when the blueprint of the mind is formed'. This is a profound concept. It is amazing that no one else has ever brought this up before. Clearly the moral standards of many Americans leaves much to be desired. His idea of teaching morals as a science would be a boon to society.
My favorite passage in his writing is his referral to knowledge as having four components the fourth of which he stated as being an, 'Indomitable Spirit.' I was struck by a sense of awe when I read that term. It brought to mind all of the people I have ever considered as great in my life. Those unconquerable souls who no manner of strife or struggle could hold back. I love that term.
But at a deeper level Maharishi Omdev gives sageness to what he realizes is a common tendency in many individuals. That is to know what the appropriate behavior would be in a given situation and nevertheless act in a way that is opposed to it.
The mind knows what the correct behaviour should be, yet the action does not follow. He calls this 'knowing perfectly, but acting imperfectly.' From his standpoint it is one of the most common drawbacks keeping society from evolving spiritually.
He advises the individual to analyze their actions. This is a little known practice used by 'seekers' or those following a spiritual path.
Maharishi Omdev suggests the practice of daily introspection. By reviewing the acts one performs each day, and analyzing which of those acts brought happiness and which were unpleasant or caused unhappiness and by not repeating the one that brought unhappiness or unpleasantness, the individual could eventually rid themselves of suffering.
Another key-point for Maharishi Omdev is the topic of the 'False Leader.' When I asked him if this topic were not a subject for a separate chapter he told me that this is part of what needs to be perceived.
From Maharishi Omdev's wise perspective, Education, Spiritual Practice, False Leaders, The Nature of Consciousness and Love are all related and when seen with a 'Perception' of awareness can help the individuals and ultimately the world's tranformation to a higher evolved consciousness.
Please view my new blog: http://ascensionpioneer.blogspot.com
When I read the first chapter of Maharishi Omdev's forth coming book, 'Siksha Patri- Perception', I was struck by the greatness of a mind which could look at society and pin-point those areas that would mean vast improvements in each persons livelihood if they were only implemented.
As a Visionary and Spiritual Man of Wisdom, Maharishi Omdev has undertaken the prospect of giving the average person a glimpse at the way a profoundly spiritual being views society as it is, and the changes that could mean a vastly improved state of being for each individual.
In the book, 'Siksha Patri- Perception', his concern is for the environment we provide for our children as they are being raised and an education system that favors the fortunate and sadly leaves economically challenged children in the dark. He understands completely that 'education enhances dignity and increases self respect'.
The idea that he puts forth, that 'the ignited mind of a Yogi' in the education system would elevate the element of spirituality in society and create more conscious humans gives a person something to think about.
With encouragement he suggests that thoughtfully providing an environment where children are taught by educators who themselves are disciplined and confident with positive habits would carry over and these positive traits would be imbibed by the children.
His insight into the way children could be taught to pursue a love of learning is simple and clear, 'a happy learning process and non- threatening evaluation.'
He sees the need for including a class on 'moral science' in schools and colleges as being of utmost importance. He believes that this moral education should start for the child as early as seven years old, 'when the blueprint of the mind is formed'. This is a profound concept. It is amazing that no one else has ever brought this up before. Clearly the moral standards of many Americans leaves much to be desired. His idea of teaching morals as a science would be a boon to society.
My favorite passage in his writing is his referral to knowledge as having four components the fourth of which he stated as being an, 'Indomitable Spirit.' I was struck by a sense of awe when I read that term. It brought to mind all of the people I have ever considered as great in my life. Those unconquerable souls who no manner of strife or struggle could hold back. I love that term.
But at a deeper level Maharishi Omdev gives sageness to what he realizes is a common tendency in many individuals. That is to know what the appropriate behavior would be in a given situation and nevertheless act in a way that is opposed to it.
The mind knows what the correct behaviour should be, yet the action does not follow. He calls this 'knowing perfectly, but acting imperfectly.' From his standpoint it is one of the most common drawbacks keeping society from evolving spiritually.
He advises the individual to analyze their actions. This is a little known practice used by 'seekers' or those following a spiritual path.
Maharishi Omdev suggests the practice of daily introspection. By reviewing the acts one performs each day, and analyzing which of those acts brought happiness and which were unpleasant or caused unhappiness and by not repeating the one that brought unhappiness or unpleasantness, the individual could eventually rid themselves of suffering.
Another key-point for Maharishi Omdev is the topic of the 'False Leader.' When I asked him if this topic were not a subject for a separate chapter he told me that this is part of what needs to be perceived.
From Maharishi Omdev's wise perspective, Education, Spiritual Practice, False Leaders, The Nature of Consciousness and Love are all related and when seen with a 'Perception' of awareness can help the individuals and ultimately the world's tranformation to a higher evolved consciousness.
Please view my new blog: http://ascensionpioneer.blogspot.com
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