MEDITATION IN OUR LIFE DAWN OF A NEW

MEDITATION IN OUR LIFE DAWN OF A NEW AGE

WHY MEDITATION? Our modern day lifestyle results in stress due to competition in all spheres of life. Speed, insecurity, dissatisfaction etc. , create a new type of pollution – Thought Pollution. This is more pronounced in crowded modern mega-cities. To counter this stress - ▪ One subconsciously resorts to addictions or drugs ▪ Goes to less crowded places on weekends to escape from stress - But is this a permanent solution? One of the ways to counter stress is Meditation. I have come to talk to you about ‘SAMARPAN MEDITATION’

WHAT IS MEDITATION? Meditation means to be in ‘The Present Moment”. One can be in present moment when there are no thoughts of past or future. One always swings from bad experiences of past to worries of future, which is a waste of energy. How can you prevent it? One needs to get into “ State of Thoughtlessness” Thoughtless state is a platform from which the inward journey of a seeker (sadhak) begins.

BENEFITS OF MEDITATION Physical level Improvement in health through increasing immunity. Material level Get what is appropriate Reduction in craving for material objects and therefore reduction in dissatisfaction which in turn leads to contentment Mental Level Peace and tranquility at all times Improvement of concentration Spiritual Level One begins the inner journey and experiences true self. Experience the bliss of being connected to Universal Consciousness

SCIENCE OF MEDITATION UNIVERSAL LIFE FORCE ENERGY (Vaishvik Chetna) KUNDALINI SHAKTI AURA (SUBTLE BODY) PLEXUSES (CHAKRAS) CHANNELS (NADI) ALMIGHTY (PARMATMA) RELIGION (DHARMA) HOLY MASTER (SATGURU)

Concept of Universal Life Force Energy The world is run by “an Order” which we call Universal Life Force Energy (Vaishvik Chetna) The life of every individual is run by this life force. Every individual is connected to this universal energy which is required for one’s daily activities. Stronger the connection, better functioning of body and mind. If this connection is disturbed, abilities of an individual are impaired. Meditation helps in restoring and strengthening this connection to the universal life force energy which will make one immune and more productive. SAMARPAN Meditation is one of many such methods which connect an individual to the universal life force energy.

SOME SPIRITUAL TERMSKUNDALINI Kundalini energy is a basic life force for the person to exist. A spiritual term for divine serpent energy which remains largely dormant. To awaken it, is the highest goal of an individual who practices spirituality. Kundalini gets awakened in the presence of a living divine teacher. Once awakened, it travels through each chakra from the base of the spine to the crown. It cleans and energizes all the chakras. As a result of Awakening we achieve 1) wealth of health 2) guidance from our soul 3) improvement in concentration 4) sharpened intuition

SOME SPIRITUAL TERMSAURA Aura is our spiritual signature. (It is a mirror of our state of mind. ) Everything in the universe is just vibrations. Every part of an atom, every electron, even our thoughts and consciousness are vibrations. Aura is defined as an electromagnetic field of vibration of an object- living or non-living. Our physical body also emits bio-electromagnetic waves, which exist around our body and are known as aura or subtle body. Aura can be captured using kirlian photography. A clairvoyant can see or feel aura and its colours with the naked eye. The colours of the Aura changes in accordance with the emotional state of a person.

SOME SPIRITUAL TERMSCHAKRAS The Chakras are the energy centers of the subtle body. The energy moves in vortex motion and hence called chakra The primary function of chakras is to absorb fresh energy from universe and throw away diseased or used up energy from one’s aura. There are seven major chakras located on the central channel (Nadi) of the spine and directly related to the endocrine glands As chakras become active and balanced, all endocrine glands begin to function properly.

ROOT CHAKRA Location: base of the spine Adrenal glands Physical disease: cancer, piles, aids, sex related problems… How is it weakened ? : immoral thoughts If strengthened: physical well being Self- preservation Earth element How to Strengthen: connection with earth element and meditation

CONNECTION WITH EARTH By sitting on the ground under a tree and walking bare- footed on the ground. Due to its gravitational force, our negative thoughts, diseases, tension, fear, anger etc. get absorbed by mother earth. Mud therapy is an example of how contact with the earth element improves health. Earthen pots are used during rituals to show connection with the earth element.

SWADHISTHAN CHAKRA Location: Below the navel and behind genitals Gonad glands Physical disease: diabetes How is it blocked? : excessive thoughts If strengthened, one can remain balanced in present moment Self- gratification Fire element How to Strengthen: Through presence of fire element and meditation

CONNECTION WITH FIRE Watching sunrise and other sources of light like - candle, lamp (diya ) etc. , reduces thoughts While meditating we light a lamp which reduces thoughts and strengthens the ‘swadhisthan chakra’. The fire is used during rituals in all religions. Practice “surya namaskara” for better connection with fire element and good health The flame is rotated counter clockwise around the body of the performer of aarti. This helps in clearing the chakras of the performer of aarti.

NAVEL CHAKRA Location: Navel Pancreas Physical disease: related to metabolic and digestive systems How is it blocked? : harbouring Dissatisfaction If strengthened: Satisfaction, spiritual growth Self- satisfaction Water element How to Strengthen: By selfless deeds, prayers for others, donation…

CONNECTION WITH WATER Water is a good conductor of energy. Every thought and surrounding environment can easily make negative or positive impression on us due to 75% of water in our body. Taking a bath with saline water cleans all our plexuses and aura. Effect of positive and negative energies on water is well documented

SCIENTIFIC PROOF- EFFECT ON WATER 75% of our body is water, Exposed to Word, "Angel” & “Devil” Exposed to Music, “Soft” & “Heavy” Tap water after Giving Kind Thoughts Exposed to picture of “Fennel” flower

HEART CHAKRA Location: centre of the chest Thymus gland Physical disease: related to heart How is it blocked? : Insecurity, fear, stress If strengthened: Security, full faith, unconditional love Self -acceptance How to Strengthen : Reduce excessive worry about child, spouse etc. Reinforce faith in Almighty. Practice unconditional love to all

CONNECTION WITH AIR Air contains oxygen which is vital for our existence Negative thoughts pollute the environment. Negative news in large amounts are propagated through all mediums of communication like TV, radio, news papers etc. This creates fear and insecurity in our minds. Deep breathing increases the oxygen content in the body and hence is one of the ways to increase self confidence and self esteem in us. One feels happy and light by taking early morning or evening walks in nature.

THROAT CHAKRA. Location: Throat Thyroid gland Physical disease: related to throat How is it blocked? : failure, guilt, dishonesty, addictions If strengthened : secularism, tolerance, success. Creative Identity How to strengthen? Dedicated practice of art , music etc. helps to improve it.

CONNECTION WITH SKY Gazing at the sky will also reduce thoughts. As it is infinite with respect to time and space, putting our attention on it makes us thoughtless thus improving our mental strength. The vastness and infinite state of the space element helps us in unfolding creativity within us.

AAGYA (Third Eye) CHAKRA Location: between eyebrows Pituitary glands Physical disease: related to nervous system How is it blocked? : Instability, ego, psychosomatic disorders / mental disease How can it be strengthened? practising forgiveness, meditation, completely surrendering to Guru or Almighty Self- reflection The grace of Guru is required if kundalini energy has to travel to sahastrar chakra

SCIENTIFIC PROOF- ON BRAIN PICTURE OF BRAIN ACTIVITY PATERN AND BRAIN WAVES: The EEG is a frequency analyzer machine which can measure the frequency of brain activities. Cycles per second analysis … Beta = 13 to 25, Awakened state, under tension excited Alfa = 8 to 10 during meditation Theta = 4 to 7, Deep creative thinking artist Delta = 1 to 3, Deep sleep like a small child

CROWN CHAKRA Location: crown of the head Pineal gland is controller of all glands Physical disease: Imbalance How is it blocked? : non-believer, brain disease If strengthened: thoughtlessness, pure consciousness Self -knowledge One gets connected easily to universal energy. Samarpan meditation is a unique method through which one can reach a state of thoughtlessness.

LEFT MERIDIAN When a person thinks about his past, the kundalini energy flows through Left meridian- bypassing all plexuses. Characteristics : worries, tension depressed personality. The root cause of most diseases is related to the habit of recollecting negative events of the past. How to maintain balance : Samarpan Meditation.

RIGHT MERIDIAN When a person thinks about his future, his kundalini energy flows through right meridian, bypassing all plexuses Characteristics : very active, egoistic, angry, focused, day dreaming. Self-centered activities automatically enhance ego and generate stress. How to maintain balance : Samarpan Meditation

CENTRAL MERIDIAN When we remain in present moment the k. Kundalini Energy flows through central meridians (madhya nadi , Sushumna nadi) We lose half of our energy by brooding over past and other half by fretting over future. As a result, we work with ’ low’ energy in present. How to strengthen: by Samarpan Meditation Chanting of the Guru-mantra by keeping the attention on sahastrar chakra awakens kundalini through central meridian, resulting in state of thoughtlessness. It is easy to get connected to universal consciousness while meditating and receiving divine energy.

SOME BASIC CONCEPTS Paramatma / God : The divine energy which runs through the entire universe, also called universal consciousness (vishwa chetna) Dharma / Religion : Love and compassion for humanity. i. e humaneness Satguru / Living holy master : Living Guru is a medium to connect with universal energy. One first connects with a Guru who is constantly connected to universal energy. He is alive in the present and hence is available to guide us on the path of to spiritual progress.

WHY SAMARPAN MEDITATION? No exercise No yoga aasan No pranayam No charges Simple technique. No qualifications required except an open mind Anyone irrespective of caste, creed, language, religion, age or gender can meditate Practised by more than half a million people all over the world Practiced in UK, USA, Canada, Singapore, Australia , Germany, Malaysia, Kenya, South Africa, Bahrain, Japan and many other countries in addition to India

SAMARPAN MEDITATION It is a simple way of meditation to connect with the universal consciousness. Based on a powerful mantra (a password to connect) with divine vibrations. Mantra leads to Kundalini awakening , Chakras purification and Aura strengthening Meditation initiated by Mantra and keeping attention on Crown chakra By chanting Mantra one can easily connect with universal consciousness.

PIONEER OF SAMARPAN MEDITATION The Himalayan saint of the 21 st century, the living holy master H H Shivkrupanand Swami is the pioneer of the samarpan meditation technique. His spiritual quest began at an early age He learned meditation from various masters in himalayas and arrived in society to share the divine knowledge. Samarpan meditation works as a spiritual elevator, through which one can attain the pinnacle of spirituality.

AURA PHOTOGRAPHS OF SWAMIJI Aura photographs of H. H. Swami Shivkrupanandji taken in alternate therapy center U. K. in 2001 and 2002 respectively

Comparing Maslow’s model with Samarpan Meditation

Comparing Maslow with Meditation According to Maslow’s theory a person evolves gradually as each of his /her needs is satisfied sequentially (one after other). This may take entire lifetime of a person. Physical and physiological needs Safety and security needs Love and belonging needs Esteem needs Self -actualization needs The practice of Samarpan Meditation develops all chakras and thus all needs are satisfied simultaneously. the result is all round progress at an early age, obviating the need to wait for the entire lifetime

MEDITATION FOR STUDENTS A question that is often raised: same school, same books, same teachers, same facility then why different results!!! Answer : Different minds react differently even in the same situation. Regular meditation will help students… To improve concentration leading to better academic performance. To unleash the latent energy so that one excels in whatever he does. To becomes more intuitive and hence creative To generate respect for Teacher (Guru) which will further improve academic performance

Contribution of an ideal teacher to the society An ideal teacher sows seeds of high virtue in children at a tender age. He / She does so with the help of the examples of the lives of great people and their character. Nurtures his pupils through care, love and patience. A pupil with the help of a teacher, not only acquires knowledge but also develops his inner qualities thus making integrated development possible. A teacher nurtures these children to become educated and responsible youth who then further contribute in creating a balanced society having high moral values.

MEDITATION FOR TEACHERS Regular meditation creates a human being who in every situation learns to remain balanced with respect to mind and body. It also gives them an opportunity of developing and inculcating moral virtues in today’s exam oriented education. Due to calmness and peacefulness of mind it becomes easy to learn use of the latest technological gadgets and modern methods of education (e. g. Computers) Present day children possess tremendous amounts of energy, hyper activeness and aggressiveness. The practice of meditation would help a teacher to channelize these energies in the right direction. Female teachers are basically highly emotional and are expected to do many different tasks at work and home. Meditation will help them to cope up with all their multifarious tasks effectively.

MEDITATION FOR WOMEN By nature a woman is caring and loving. Hence she is emotionally connected with every member of her family. She is the one who binds the family together If she is balanced the entire family will remain balanced. Being sensitive and emotionally connected she passes on good vibrations to all the family members Through regular meditation she can remain in a balanced state and can create heaven on earth

FOR CORPORATE WORLD Implementation of positive actions with creative ideas generated by meditation Productivity increases as work is preformed with a balanced state of mind by practice of regular meditation. A Meditating individual is more likely to practice higher values of life like Honesty, Loyalty, Creativeness, Productivity Harmony Positive attitude Thus meditation benefits both employee and employer

MADHUCHAITANYA Madhuchaitanya the quarterly magazine is the mouth piece of samarpan meditation By subscribing to madhuchaitanya one receives the blessings (aashirvachan) of HH Swamiji in our home. It is available in three languages english, hindi & gujarati. It offers three kinds of subscription One year Three years Five years For subscription : Please contact the nearest samarpan meditation center.

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SAMARPAN ASHRAM Samarpan Ashram is situated at Village Dandi; Dist. Navsari, Gujarat , India. This Ashram is a place visited by seekers from every corner of the world who are in search of the spiritual progress and enlightenment The Ashram is managed by Shree Shivkrupanand Swami Ashram Trust. For further information log on to www. samarpanashram. org Phone– (026370) 325425, 235666

PRARTHANA DHAM (PRAYER CENTRE) Prarthana Dham is a 24 x 7 helpline available for all 24 hours. The aim is to assist individuals to overcome difficulties and problems through the power of prayers At Prarthana Dham, prayers are performed by volunteers authorized by H. Swami Shivkrupanand on behalf of persons in difficulty and the results have been miraculous One can call anytime giving details of name, place and meditation center. The name of the person, place and issue for which the prayer is to be registered should also be communicated The above details may be e-mailed to prarthana. dham@gmail. com Phone 91 -2637 -324755 , 91 -2637 -283295

GURU - MANTRA Samarpan Meditation is based on a simple but very powerful Mantra. Chanting of Guru mantra awakens kundalini energy which clears all seven chakras and three Nadis (Meridians) When kundalini energy reaches the sahastrar chakra , one becomes thoughtless and thus gets connected to universal life force energy. Guru mantra means to “surrender” the following at the lotus feet of a living Guru Ego Past experiences & future worries Likes & dislikes Guru-mantra is a password which opens the door to higher consciousness. OM……. SHREE SHIVKRUPANAND SWAMI NAMO NAMAHA OM SHREE……………SHIVKRUPANAND SWAMI NAMO NAMAHA OM……… SHREE……. . . SHIVKRUPANAND SWAMI NAMO NAMAHA Repeat the above set three times and keep attention on top of the head

…. PRAY FOR WORLD PEACE….

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