Daily Meditation Course – June 2022

“Self-Realisation is the connection with the all-pervading power of Divine Love.” – Shri Mataji 31/08/2001

Tonight we will go through the process of Kundalini awakening known as self realisation. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi has developed this method of Kundalini awakening and achieving the state of true meditation which also known as thoughtless awareness.

“Within us God has bestowed three more powers too. First power is ‘power of desire’ second is ‘power of action’. And the third power is which we can say is the co-ordination of the two or balance or we can say is the middle path.” – Shri Mataji 22/04/1995

Today, we will learn on how to balance our left side where exists power of pure desire and right side where exists power of pure action and achieve the state of true meditation.

“Because the language of hands is a universal language. But “hands will speak” means these fingertips will be enlightened; and once they are enlightened, you will be able to understand.” 1982/10/20
In this session we will meditate on the seven energy centres in our subtle system known as chakras. These chakras are also located on the fingertips of our hands. When the Kundalini rises upward and pierces through the fontanel area, giving you the real Baptism, you start feeling the cool breeze in your hands.

“All that is dead from the past, your knowledge, sorrows, troubles and all the plans about the future, hopes, disappointments, and all worldly things that are troubling you, leave them now at this moment, and get awakened.” 1975/01/21
Tonight lets meditate to strengthen our left channel which can become imbalanced due to past experiences. Only this moment is important. To get awakened in this moment, is Sahaja yoga, is spontaneous.

“You will be always tossing on these waves of past and future while past is finished and future doesn’t exist.” 1981/05/10
In tonight’s meditation lets achieve the balance on the right side so that we can remain in the present moment to enjoy the state of thoughless awareness. The future doesn’t exist actually, it’s a myth.

Power of the Earth
“The earth element is very sacred and its power is to absorb. No other element is so strong in absorbing.”1979/02/26
Mother Earth is a very powerful element that absorbs all imbalances, problems and negativities from our subtle system after our Self Realisation. Let’s experience this inner cleansing in tonight’s session.

Tonight we will host the first of our Workshops for the series. We will be creating breakout rooms for small-group guided meditations based on the personal needs of those in the group. You will also have the opportunity to speak with an experienced practitioner and ask any questions you may have about your meditation practice. Note you must be on Zoom for an interactive experience. You can also join on YouTube for a guided meditation in the main room.

“Just ask yourself a question, “Who am I? I am the Spirit. I am that eternal being. Have I become that?” “
1978/12/18
In today’s session, let’s know who we truely are. Are we the myths we have been holding onto all these years of our lives ? Or are we the pure Divine energy residing in our hearts ? Let us find out on our Central Nervous System.

“And this pure attention becomes very powerful. With this attention, which is so pure, the person emits peace and joy. And creates a very holy atmosphere.”
1994-10-16
Let us purify our attention in today’s session. Pure attention acts and solves problems. We are at our most powerful when our attention is steady and pure. Also, attention that is pure and light takes us into deeper meditative state.

“As soon as you go into thoughtless awareness you will understand that you have come under the protection of God, and in thoughtless awareness, His light has come into you.”
1973/09/03
As the lotus of Sahasrara opens , we go beyond our mind and ego and we enter into the kingdom of thoughtless awareness which is truth, joy, peace and reality. In this state nobody can touch us. Silence is our fortress. Let us meditate to experience this blissful state.

“In all of us this Kundalini is placed there, and She is the Mother within us. Everyone has a very beautiful Mother placed in the Kundalini.”1980-06-13
Like our mother loves and nourishes us so does our Mother Kundalini. When She awakens, She nourishes, balances and integrates our being completely . She purifies us, enlightens innate qualities and establishes our union with all pervading power of Divine love. Let’s feel Her rise inside us and make us strong and beautiful from within.

“Innocence Is The Spirit , Spirit Is The Innocence.” Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi 30.08.1992.

In Sahaj Yoga, we become innocent through thoughtless awareness. When we are innocent, we stop reacting, we do not get involved with discussions or arguments. We just watch and the innocence within us rises beautifully. Innocence is a virtue of the Mooladhara Chakra located at the base of our spine. In this session we meditate on our connection to the power of innocence within.

With Love all kind of creative action takes place . And as Love will increase, your creativity will develop. If there is no Love there is no creativity. Shree Mataji Nirmala Devi. 14.01.1983.

The Swathisthana chakra is responsible for creativity in human beings. It gives novel ideas of creativity, producing plans , pictures etc. It also exposes the human mind to abstract ideas by beaming them into his conscious mind. The scientific brain that captures innovative and original inventions about matter – its chemical as well as physical processes receives its impulses from this chakra . After self realisation a person who concentrates on this chakra can suddenly become a great artist. So tonight is when we enrich the creative powers of our Swathisthana.

Tonight we will host the second of our Workshops. We will be creating breakout rooms for small-group guided meditations based on personal needs. You will also have the opportunity to speak with an experienced practitioner and ask any questions you may have about your meditation practice. Note you must be on zoom for an interactive experience. You can also join on YouTube for a guided meditation in the main room.

I wish Peace for the whole world. I wish Peace to all the countries, all the human beings, in their family, in their hearts. Shree Mataji Nirmala Devi.25.12.1981.

All the theories for universal peace, peace conferences etc. are not the living action of being. They do not bring peace. If there is a war within, there is a constant war without. Since, peace is an attribute of Nabhi Chakra, tonight we awaken our nabhi chakra to establish peace and satisfaction within and hence without.

“What is important is how much you know yourself, it is Self – realisation.” Shree Mataji Nirmala Devi.14.07.1984.

Having given the powers of realisation of our true self , tonight is when we cross the ocean of illusion , what we call as Void to become our own masters . We introspect and with humble heart we aspire to face ourselves and establish the eternal.

“Feel your own security, then the joy of that security will take you to your depth.” 30/12/79.

Tonight we meditate on the centre heart where the qualities of self-confidence, fearlessness and security reside within us. When our centre heart is strong, not only do we feel protected, but we can give that sense of protection to others.

“You are not bothered by small petty things of life because you become the witness of the play” 02/06/82

Tonight we meditate on the qualities of the vishuddhi chakra at the base of the throat. When this chakra is strong, we no longer react with anger, impatience judgement or guilt but we remain in the centre, where we are our most powerful.

“And when you forgive, you have found that your tension goes away.” 22/04/84

Tonight we meditate on the power of the agnya chakra at the forehead. When we forgive, it is purely a gift to ourselves, releasing us from the past and allowing us to move freely in this moment.

“First, you become thoughtlessly aware so you enter into the kingdom of God” 06/05/1984

Tonight we meditate on the topmost chakra on the crown of the head. When our attention goes beyond the mind, we enter into the Sahasrara, into the silence. Here, we are at our most powerful.

Tonight we will host the last of our Workshops for this series. We will be creating breakout rooms for small-group guided meditations based on personal needs. You will also have the opportunity to speak with an experienced practitioner and ask any questions you may have about your meditation practice. Note you must be on Zoom for an interactive experience. You can also join on YouTube for a guided meditation in the main room.

“He is the support of our evolution. He is the end of evolution. [Shri Mataji: He is the support of the universe – Mooladhara.] He is the evolution from collective subconscious to collective consciousness. He is the narrow gate. He is the way to the Kingdom of Heaven.” “He sits at the support of the root of this creation and that’s why He was created before anything else. This was done so that the whole universe is filled with purity and remains immersed in purity and innocence.” In this session with the help of the elements of Mother Nature, we will purify our Mooladhara with footsoak incorporating the water, earth and fire. We’ll meditate on the qualities of Shri Ganesha and feel the effect of incorporating the use of sound and mantra.

“And as love will increase, your creativity will develop. So the basis of all creativity of Saraswati is love. Without love there is no creativity.” Shri Saraswati’s powers reside in our swadistan chakra. When we are connected to Her powers, our attention can be sustained in the present, our ego and conditionings are destroyed, and our creations are pleasing to the Divine.

“Now, the description of Shri Lakshmi has been made so beautifully for us by our ancestors that Shri Lakshmiji is standing on a Lotus, meaning, she is not putting any pressure on any body. She does not show her big palm to anybody. In spite of being Shri Lakshmi herself, her one hand is shown in the form of giving, and from the other gives shelter. And two hands placed above in which there are lotus, pink in colour. The meaning of pink colour is that there is love for all in the heart.” Bring your footsoak bucket for this session of balancing and bringing us into the central channel to feel the qualities of generosity and love for ourselves any others.

“She will look after you, She’ll go all out. If you have a mental problem She’ll try to solve. She’s a comforter. She gives you the comfort, at the same time She protects you.” During this session we work on our connection to the Goddess of the heart. When we are fully connected to her we are protected and have nothing to fear.

Welcome to Sahaja Yoga Meditation

“You cannot know the meaning of your life until you are connected to the Power that created you.”
HH Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – Founder of Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Your Self Realisation
Today, you have been introduced to Sahaja Yoga Meditation and received your Self Realisation. Self-Realisation occurs when the Kundalini, a mothering energy within all of us, is awakened and connects us to the all-pervading power.

Meditation
Through regular meditation, we strengthen our Kundalini to cleanse and balance our energy centres (chakras). Meditation allows us to go beyond our thoughts (thoughtless awareness) to experience inner peace and silence. Regular meditation only takes a few minutes and really works!

Try the meditation
Sit quietly for a few moments and hold out your hands, palms upward, towards the photograph. You may feel a cool or warm breeze and your thoughts may quieten. Continue meditating in silence for 5 to 10 minutes.

HH Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi

About Sahaja Yoga Meditation
True meditation is a personal experience, where one goes beyond thoughts, worries, and upsets. One is calm and peaceful through ‘thoughtless awareness’- that is, no unwanted thoughts but fully aware. Sahaja Yoga meditation is used by millions globally, with minimal disruption to daily routines, to actually achieve inner balance, joy and improvements in mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Sahaja, Saha means ‘with’, Ja means ‘born’. Born with you. That is spontaneous. Yoga means Union with the Divine. So, Sahaja Yoga is the spontaneous union of your Self with the Divine.

Who is Shri Mataji?
Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi (or ‘Mother’, as she is affectionately known) founded Sahaja Yoga meditation in 1970. For over 40 years, she gave thousands of lectures and taught millions around the world how to meditate easily. Born in 1923 in India, she worked with Mahatma Gandhi and was very involved in India’s fight for independence. She was a mother and grandmother and a descendant of an Indian royal family.

The Subtle System
Overlaying our nervous system, resides a subtle system comprising of energy channels (‘Nadis’, see A to C on diagram) and centres of energy (‘Chakras’, see 1 to 7 on diagram). This system looks after our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual being. Upon ‘Self Realisation’, our spirit is awakened, and the subtle system connects to the all-pervading life force that nourishes and balances it through true meditation.

The Subtle System

How do I learn more?
To help you understand this new experience, you are invited to free online courses or weekly classes where collective meditations will establish your Self Realisation. You will learn how to maintain inner balance throughout the day and read and correct any imbalances in your subtle system. Classes are held in over 100 countries worldwide. Suitable for newcomers and regular meditators. No booking needed and everything is provided. Classes are always free of charge.

• Daily meditations and Courses
• Worldwide meditation centres

More Information & Online Resources
Online resources with video and audio meditations, meditative music, balancing techniques, printed guides and talks by Shri Mataji (founder). Live Streaming meditation webcasts. Podcasts with guided meditations, music and talks. Newsletter sign up for news and events.

• More information & Online resources

Use this Guide to learn simple meditation and balancing techniques to help you experience the peace of true meditation. If this is your first meditation, then please follow the ‘Affirmation for Meditation’ steps for your Self-Realisation to activate your inner-being.

Download Meditation & Balancing Guide

While participating in our sessions, you will come across several terms that may be new to you. This is an overview of the most commonly used terms…

All Pervading Power
God Almighty. Known by many names including Shiva, Allah and Yaweh.

Attention
The faculty of applying the mind and interest. Under pressure it can become short-spanned and undisciplined but through Sahaja Yoga Meditation the faculty can become focused and productive.

Balancing and Clearing
If the attention is majorly focused on right-sided activities (thinking, action, the future) or left side (reflection, emotion, the past) blockages can occur. Meditative clearing removes these blockages and allows the system to gain balance in the centre (mental silence, peace, now).

Catches
Catches occur when the efficient function of chakras is impaired. These catches block the passage of kundalini and are the causes of varying problems. When these damaged charkras are repaired through meditation the problems disappear.

Central Channel
This is the channel through which the kundalini flows. It is opened when self realisation takes place and it is the through-flow of kundalini which brings about real and enriching meditation.

Chakras
These are the subtle energy centres located at the main nerve plexuses along the spine. There are seven main chakras in the human system and they relate to stages of evolution, the seventh, at the top of the head being activated by self realisation.

Cool Breeze
The energy manifested from the top of the head when self realisation takes place. It can be felt as a warmish breeze-like sensation. After meditation the energy cools down and is known as the cool breeze.

Difference between Yoga and Meditation
Yoga is the union of the kundalini with the great energy of creation that surrounds us (self realisation). Meditation takes place as a result of that joining.

Guru
Spiritual teacher, guide. Someone with their self realisation who assists others to gain their yoga.

Kundalini
The mothering energy that resides in the sacrum bone at the base of the spine. When self realisation takes place this energy uncoils, rising through the chakras and the top of the head.

Inner Peace
Being free from mental activity. Not being concerned with memory or plans but being in the ‘now’.

Joy
Happens when deep meditation takes place. A all-embracing sense of relaxed well-being.

Kundalini Awakening
Kundalini resides in three-and-a-half coils at the base of the spine. When self realisation or kundalini awakening takes place, this energy uncoils and rises through the chakras to manifest at the top on the head.

Left Channel
This rises along the left side of the spine but at the forehead it crosses into the right hemisphere of the brain to become the superego. It is concerned with emotion, the past, insecurity, conditioning and, if the attention becomes heavily focused into it, it can cause depression and many painful diseases.

Meditation
It is a state of relaxation without mental activity. It is calming, peaceful and opens the inner pathways to health, knowledge and spiritual deepening.

Right Channel
This rises along the right side of the spine but at the forehead crosses into the left hemisphere of the brain to become the ego. It is concerned with action, the future, planning and, if the attention becomes heavily focused into it, it can cause anger, tensions and many painless diseases.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
The word ‘Sahaja’ in Sanskrit has two components: ‘Saha’ is ‘with’ and ‘ja’ is ‘born’ – the literal translation is “innate”. Yoga means union with the divine. So, Sahaja Yoga means spontaneous and born with you meaning that the kundalini is born within us and can be awakened spontaneously, without effort. This is Self Realisation

Self Realisation
This is the yoga, the union, the joining of the individual spirit with the great energy of creation. It happens when the kundalini (life force) rises from its home in the sacrum bone along the spine and pierces the fontanelle at the top of the head.

Shri Mataji
The founder of Sahaja Yoga. She was born in 1923 in Chhindwara, India. Her father was a lawyer who spoke fourteen languages and was the first Christian Member of the Indian Parliament. Her mother was the first woman in India to receive an honours degree in mathematics. The family was deeply involved in the Indian fight for independence. Shri Mataji married C.P. Shrivastava, a diplomat who became Secretary General of the UN Maritime Organisation. She has two daughters and four grandchildren. In 1970 she discovered a way of granting spontaneous self realisation. She then travelled the world holding programs, giving self realisation and informing people of Sahaja Yoga.

Spirit
The reflection of divinity within each human subtle energy system.

Spirituality
An intense interest in the non-material aspects of life, reality and existence after death

Subtle System
The network of chakras, channels and kundalini which define the nature of a human being at any given time. (See more here)

Thoughtless Awareness
Is meditation. All thinking stops although the consciousness of sounds around us remains. The traditional name for this very pleasant and rewarding state is mental silence.

Vibrations
The cool pulsing that a realised person feels (often on the palms of the hand) when the attention is focused on something or someone in balance.

Yoga
The pathway to, and gaining of, self realisation. Rajah Yoga is the pathway along the right channel, Bakthi Yoga uses the left channel ‘Sahaja means born-with or spontaneous. So Sahaja Yoga draws attention to the fact that the union (self realisation) can be gained spontaneously by way of mechanisms one is born with.