Spirituality is the exploration of the spirit.
.
The spirit is also known
As the soul (Atma).
*
*
The soul expresses itself
as consciousness,
which gives life
To all living things.
*
*
The consciousness
in you
is known as
The self.
*
*
From the exploration of the spirit
can come understanding
Of the nature of the self.
*
*
Understanding the self
can lead to Self realisation.
*
*
The realisation of consciousness
which abides in everything
in the universe
abolishes the self
and the ego
*
*
You are on your own
Individual journey to understand
your self .
*
*
Spirituality
Is purely experiential.
It cannot be conveyed through words.
*
*
It can be experienced
but can not be described adequately
in human vocabulary.
*
*
This search is facilitated
with the help
of a teacher.
*
*
The teacher is called "Guru"
in Sanskrit.
Which means "One who dispels darkness".
*
*
If you need a Guru
you will find him
or he will find you,
when you are ready
for the teachings
and spiritual experiences
*
*
A Guru may take any form
and appear to you
In any form.
*
*
You will need discrimination
to recognise your Guru
*
*
If You seek a Guru
Opportunities to meet him will appear
without any effort on your part
*
*
The guru helps his disciples
by sharing his experience of
consciousness.
*
*
These experiences
help his disciples
to become aware
of the true nature
of the reality of the vast universe
Which exists beyond their
immediate awareness.
*
*
This experience helps the disciple
in their spiritual journey
by helping them to experience
the Unity
of the universe
And experience the dissolution of all
boundaries.
*
*
This experience of consciousness
Shows you
who you really are.
*
*
The Guru gives form
to their Spiritual journey
by showing them
some of the experiences
they will experience on their journey
to Self realisation.
*
*
Through the help of a Guru
the disciple can transcend
the boundaries
of his mind and body.
*
*
He can experience
the true nature
of his spirit
which is his real self.
*
*
The guru takes the disciple
to the experience of the self
and
through that experience
the disciple can understand
the self.
The guru can help you
experience
the universe.
*
*
This experience
is a gift from God
through the Guru
to show you your destination.
*
*
With your own effort
using the tools and methods
taught to you by your
Guru
you can explore these
experiences
Whenever you choose to do so.
*
*
By experiencing and exploring
the universe and
your oneness with it
it helps the dissolution of your ego.
It requires much
application and effort
to establish your self
permanently in this state
where you are one
with the universe.
*
*
Establishing yourself permanently
in this state
is known as self realisation.
*
*
The "Guru" shows you your goal,
gives you the tools you need,
points you in the right direction,
and walks with you
behind your shoulder
throughout your life.
*
*
For some disciples
one meeting with the guru
may be enough.
*
*
By keeping your attention
on the Guru
and by learning to use
and master the tools
the Guru gives you
for the spiritual journey.
You continue to experience
The reality of the Universe.
*
*
On the spiritual journey
You will have the opportunity
to find, learn and acquire
the tools you need
for this journey.
*
*
Use them wisely.
Misuse of the gifts
you receive can
Retard to your spiritual growth.
*
*
For other disciples
frequent physical contact
is necessary.
*
*
This contact with the Guru
helps the disciple
to refocus on their aims
on the Spiritual journey before them
*
*
The Guru
does not impose his will
on the disciple.
*
*
He guides the disciple
and allows the disciple
to grow at his own pace in his own time.
*
*
As the disciple grows
and masters the tools
which he has been given
for the spiritual journey,
the Guru continues to help him
by equipping them
with fresh experiences
and tools they need
for the next stage of the
journey
*
*
Yoga is the process of
bringing the body,
the mind,
and the breath (Prana or life force)
under the control
of your soul.
*
*
Through Yoga
you may experience other states
and planes of Consciousness.
*
*
For those enthralled by
their bodies, yoga is useful
It brings your body
under your control,
transcending
hunger & pain.
*
*
Meditation
is the process of
transcending the mind.
*
*
For those
with constantly active minds,
meditation is useful
to still the mind
and experience the soul
which lies beyond.
*
*
Gyan Yoga is a form of Yoga
Which helps you
Understand your body
*
*
Through understanding your body
You become fully aware
of it.
It is then easier to bring it under
the control of your soul.
*
*
Through the process of the yoga,
The mind stills
and we experience
the Atma.
*
*
Gyan yoga is a powerful tool
which enables you
to understand and control
your mind and body
so they can be used
to help you in your journey
*
*
Chanting can assist
in stilling the mind,
and experience
the peace and tranquility
of the Atma.
*
*
These are some of the tools
Which can assist
the process of self realisation
*
*
Self realisation
is an ongoing process
not confined
by time,
birth and space.
*
*
Self realisation gives
permanent freedom (moksha)
and happiness.
*
*
When you can experience the self
at will
this state is
"Nirvana" or self realisation.
*
*
This state can be experienced,
but not described.
*
*
This state has no
attributes
so
Words are not available
to describe this state.
This is your Journey.
*
*
There are no accidents on this journey.
*
*
Everything comes to take you
in the direction you need to go
for further growth and progress.
*
*
Learn the lessons you need to learn
from the problems you face
so you can progress on your journey.
*
*
Ask yourself or your Guru
what lessons You need to learn.
God through your Guru
guides you and helps you
on your journey.
*
*
Everything you need for this journey
will be given to you as you need.
*
*
Accept everything You experience.
Every experience in your life
is there to help you to grow
to understand yourself.
*
*
Many distractions
will come in your way
On this Journey.
These distractions are called Maya
They Originate in your mind.
*
*
This journey
requires you to be alert
aware
and detached
at all times.
*
*
If you are alert
aware and detached
you may be able
to differentiate the
Maya from the reality
and avoid a fall.
*
* * *
*
*
The spirit is also known as the soul (Atma).
*
*
The soul expresses itself as consciousness
which gives life to all living things.
*
*
The consciousness in you
is known as the self.
*
*
From the exploration of the spirit
can come understanding
of the nature of the self.
*
*
Understanding the self
can lead to self realization.
*
*
The realization of consciousness
which abides
in everything in the universe
abolishes the self and the ego
*
*
Self Realization is an individual journey.
*
*
Spirituality is purely experiential.
It cannot be conveyed through words.
*
*
It can be experienced
but not described adequately
in human vocabulary.
*
*
This search is facilitated with the help of a teacher.
The teacher is called "Guru" in Sanskrit.
This means "One who dispels darkness".
*
*
If you need a Guru you will find him
or he will find you
when you are ready
for the teachings and spiritual experiences
*
*
A Guru may take any form
and appear to you in any form.
*
*
You will need discrimination to recognize your Guru
*
*
If You seek a Guru
Opportunities to meet him
will appear without any effort on your part
*
*
The guru shares his experience of consciousness
with his disciples.
This enables them to experience consciousness - their real nature.
*
*
Through his help
the disciple can transcend
his mind and body
and experience the real nature
of his spirit
which is his real self.
*
*
The guru takes the disciple
to the experience of the self
and through that experience
the disciple can understand
the self.
*
*
This experience is a gift from God
through the Guru to show you your destination.
With your own effort
you can experience this at will.
*
*
The guru can help you
experience the universe.
It requires much
application and effort
to establish your self
permanently in this state.
*
*
Establishing yourself permanently in this state
requires
You to leave your ego and yourself.
*
*
The "Guru" shows you your goal,
points you in the right direction,
and walks with you
behind your shoulder
throughout your life.
*
*
For some,
one meeting with the guru
may be enough.
For others frequent physical contact
is necessary.
*
*
You may communicate
with your Guru
in the physical form
or With his soul.
All Guru’s are available to you
irrespective of if they are in a body
*
*
The Guru does not impose his will on the disciple.
He guides the disciple and allows the disciple to grow at his own pace in his own time.
*
*
Self realization is an ongoing process
not confined by time, birth and space.
*
*
Self realization is
Freedom (moksha).
*
*
Expectations create unhappiness.
Live your life without any expectations
Without expectations you will experience happiness.
*
*
Desires create unhappiness.
Live your life without any Desires.
Without Desire you will experience happiness which is your soul.
*
*
Transactions create unhappiness.
Live your life without Transactions
Everything you receive is a gift.
It is not your right.
Understand this
live your life as a series of gifts.
You will always be happy
*
*
The soul is the background to all our thoughts.
When there is no thought to distract you
you experience the atma.
you feel happy peaceful, free and light.
*
*
In the deep sleep state
there is no thought.
We experience our soul at this time.
Deep sleep is refreshing because we return to ourselves.
*
*
Yoga is the process of bringing
the body,
the mind
and the breath (prana or life force)
under the control of your soul.
*
*
Through Yoga you may experience other states and planes of Consciousness
*
*
For those enthralled by their bodies,
yoga is useful
*
*
It brings your body under your control,
transcending hunger & pain.
*
*
Meditation is the process of transcending the mind.
*
*
For those
with constantly active minds,
meditation is useful to still the mind
and experience the soul which lies beyond.
*
*
Chanting
can assist
in stilling the mind
and experience
the peace and tranquility of the Atma
*
*
These are some of the tools
which can assist the process of self realization
*
*
When you can experience the self at will
this state is "Nirvana" or self realization.
*
*
This state can be experienced,
but not described.
*
*
This state has no attributes
so
Words are not available to describe this state.
*
*
This is your Journey.
There are no accidents on this journey.
Everything comes to take you
in the direction you need to go
for further growth and progress
*
*
Learn the lessons you need to learn
from the problems you face
so you can progress on your journey.
*
*
Accept everything.
*
*
Ask yourself or your Guru
what lessons
You need to learn.
*
*
God through your Guru
guides you and helps you on your journey.
*
*
Eveything you need for this journey
will be given to you as you need.
*
*
This journey requires you to be alert,
aware
and detached
at all times.
*
*
Many distractions will come your way.
If you are alert
you may anticipate
and avoid a fall.
*
*
The path to self realisation
Is a difficult path.
Many will try.
Only those
who apply themselves
fully
to their journey
Will Succeed.
*
* *
The spirit is also known
As the soul (Atma).
*
*
The soul expresses itself
as consciousness,
which gives life
To all living things.
*
*
The consciousness
in you
is known as
The self.
*
*
From the exploration of the spirit
can come understanding
Of the nature of the self.
*
*
Understanding the self
can lead to Self realisation.
*
*
The realisation of consciousness
which abides in everything
in the universe
abolishes the self
and the ego
*
*
You are on your own
Individual journey to understand
your self .
*
*
Spirituality
Is purely experiential.
It cannot be conveyed through words.
*
*
It can be experienced
but can not be described adequately
in human vocabulary.
*
*
This search is facilitated
with the help
of a teacher.
*
*
The teacher is called "Guru"
in Sanskrit.
Which means "One who dispels darkness".
*
*
If you need a Guru
you will find him
or he will find you,
when you are ready
for the teachings
and spiritual experiences
*
*
A Guru may take any form
and appear to you
In any form.
*
*
You will need discrimination
to recognise your Guru
*
*
If You seek a Guru
Opportunities to meet him will appear
without any effort on your part
*
*
The guru helps his disciples
by sharing his experience of
consciousness.
*
*
These experiences
help his disciples
to become aware
of the true nature
of the reality of the vast universe
Which exists beyond their
immediate awareness.
*
*
This experience helps the disciple
in their spiritual journey
by helping them to experience
the Unity
of the universe
And experience the dissolution of all
boundaries.
*
*
This experience of consciousness
Shows you
who you really are.
*
*
The Guru gives form
to their Spiritual journey
by showing them
some of the experiences
they will experience on their journey
to Self realisation.
*
*
Through the help of a Guru
the disciple can transcend
the boundaries
of his mind and body.
*
*
He can experience
the true nature
of his spirit
which is his real self.
*
*
The guru takes the disciple
to the experience of the self
and
through that experience
the disciple can understand
the self.
The guru can help you
experience
the universe.
*
*
This experience
is a gift from God
through the Guru
to show you your destination.
*
*
With your own effort
using the tools and methods
taught to you by your
Guru
you can explore these
experiences
Whenever you choose to do so.
*
*
By experiencing and exploring
the universe and
your oneness with it
it helps the dissolution of your ego.
It requires much
application and effort
to establish your self
permanently in this state
where you are one
with the universe.
*
*
Establishing yourself permanently
in this state
is known as self realisation.
*
*
The "Guru" shows you your goal,
gives you the tools you need,
points you in the right direction,
and walks with you
behind your shoulder
throughout your life.
*
*
For some disciples
one meeting with the guru
may be enough.
*
*
By keeping your attention
on the Guru
and by learning to use
and master the tools
the Guru gives you
for the spiritual journey.
You continue to experience
The reality of the Universe.
*
*
On the spiritual journey
You will have the opportunity
to find, learn and acquire
the tools you need
for this journey.
*
*
Use them wisely.
Misuse of the gifts
you receive can
Retard to your spiritual growth.
*
*
For other disciples
frequent physical contact
is necessary.
*
*
This contact with the Guru
helps the disciple
to refocus on their aims
on the Spiritual journey before them
*
*
The Guru
does not impose his will
on the disciple.
*
*
He guides the disciple
and allows the disciple
to grow at his own pace in his own time.
*
*
As the disciple grows
and masters the tools
which he has been given
for the spiritual journey,
the Guru continues to help him
by equipping them
with fresh experiences
and tools they need
for the next stage of the
journey
*
*
Yoga is the process of
bringing the body,
the mind,
and the breath (Prana or life force)
under the control
of your soul.
*
*
Through Yoga
you may experience other states
and planes of Consciousness.
*
*
For those enthralled by
their bodies, yoga is useful
It brings your body
under your control,
transcending
hunger & pain.
*
*
Meditation
is the process of
transcending the mind.
*
*
For those
with constantly active minds,
meditation is useful
to still the mind
and experience the soul
which lies beyond.
*
*
Gyan Yoga is a form of Yoga
Which helps you
Understand your body
*
*
Through understanding your body
You become fully aware
of it.
It is then easier to bring it under
the control of your soul.
*
*
Through the process of the yoga,
The mind stills
and we experience
the Atma.
*
*
Gyan yoga is a powerful tool
which enables you
to understand and control
your mind and body
so they can be used
to help you in your journey
*
*
Chanting can assist
in stilling the mind,
and experience
the peace and tranquility
of the Atma.
*
*
These are some of the tools
Which can assist
the process of self realisation
*
*
Self realisation
is an ongoing process
not confined
by time,
birth and space.
*
*
Self realisation gives
permanent freedom (moksha)
and happiness.
*
*
When you can experience the self
at will
this state is
"Nirvana" or self realisation.
*
*
This state can be experienced,
but not described.
*
*
This state has no
attributes
so
Words are not available
to describe this state.
This is your Journey.
*
*
There are no accidents on this journey.
*
*
Everything comes to take you
in the direction you need to go
for further growth and progress.
*
*
Learn the lessons you need to learn
from the problems you face
so you can progress on your journey.
*
*
Ask yourself or your Guru
what lessons You need to learn.
God through your Guru
guides you and helps you
on your journey.
*
*
Everything you need for this journey
will be given to you as you need.
*
*
Accept everything You experience.
Every experience in your life
is there to help you to grow
to understand yourself.
*
*
Many distractions
will come in your way
On this Journey.
These distractions are called Maya
They Originate in your mind.
*
*
This journey
requires you to be alert
aware
and detached
at all times.
*
*
If you are alert
aware and detached
you may be able
to differentiate the
Maya from the reality
and avoid a fall.
*
* * *
*
*
The spirit is also known as the soul (Atma).
*
*
The soul expresses itself as consciousness
which gives life to all living things.
*
*
The consciousness in you
is known as the self.
*
*
From the exploration of the spirit
can come understanding
of the nature of the self.
*
*
Understanding the self
can lead to self realization.
*
*
The realization of consciousness
which abides
in everything in the universe
abolishes the self and the ego
*
*
Self Realization is an individual journey.
*
*
Spirituality is purely experiential.
It cannot be conveyed through words.
*
*
It can be experienced
but not described adequately
in human vocabulary.
*
*
This search is facilitated with the help of a teacher.
The teacher is called "Guru" in Sanskrit.
This means "One who dispels darkness".
*
*
If you need a Guru you will find him
or he will find you
when you are ready
for the teachings and spiritual experiences
*
*
A Guru may take any form
and appear to you in any form.
*
*
You will need discrimination to recognize your Guru
*
*
If You seek a Guru
Opportunities to meet him
will appear without any effort on your part
*
*
The guru shares his experience of consciousness
with his disciples.
This enables them to experience consciousness - their real nature.
*
*
Through his help
the disciple can transcend
his mind and body
and experience the real nature
of his spirit
which is his real self.
*
*
The guru takes the disciple
to the experience of the self
and through that experience
the disciple can understand
the self.
*
*
This experience is a gift from God
through the Guru to show you your destination.
With your own effort
you can experience this at will.
*
*
The guru can help you
experience the universe.
It requires much
application and effort
to establish your self
permanently in this state.
*
*
Establishing yourself permanently in this state
requires
You to leave your ego and yourself.
*
*
The "Guru" shows you your goal,
points you in the right direction,
and walks with you
behind your shoulder
throughout your life.
*
*
For some,
one meeting with the guru
may be enough.
For others frequent physical contact
is necessary.
*
*
You may communicate
with your Guru
in the physical form
or With his soul.
All Guru’s are available to you
irrespective of if they are in a body
*
*
The Guru does not impose his will on the disciple.
He guides the disciple and allows the disciple to grow at his own pace in his own time.
*
*
Self realization is an ongoing process
not confined by time, birth and space.
*
*
Self realization is
Freedom (moksha).
*
*
Expectations create unhappiness.
Live your life without any expectations
Without expectations you will experience happiness.
*
*
Desires create unhappiness.
Live your life without any Desires.
Without Desire you will experience happiness which is your soul.
*
*
Transactions create unhappiness.
Live your life without Transactions
Everything you receive is a gift.
It is not your right.
Understand this
live your life as a series of gifts.
You will always be happy
*
*
The soul is the background to all our thoughts.
When there is no thought to distract you
you experience the atma.
you feel happy peaceful, free and light.
*
*
In the deep sleep state
there is no thought.
We experience our soul at this time.
Deep sleep is refreshing because we return to ourselves.
*
*
Yoga is the process of bringing
the body,
the mind
and the breath (prana or life force)
under the control of your soul.
*
*
Through Yoga you may experience other states and planes of Consciousness
*
*
For those enthralled by their bodies,
yoga is useful
*
*
It brings your body under your control,
transcending hunger & pain.
*
*
Meditation is the process of transcending the mind.
*
*
For those
with constantly active minds,
meditation is useful to still the mind
and experience the soul which lies beyond.
*
*
Chanting
can assist
in stilling the mind
and experience
the peace and tranquility of the Atma
*
*
These are some of the tools
which can assist the process of self realization
*
*
When you can experience the self at will
this state is "Nirvana" or self realization.
*
*
This state can be experienced,
but not described.
*
*
This state has no attributes
so
Words are not available to describe this state.
*
*
This is your Journey.
There are no accidents on this journey.
Everything comes to take you
in the direction you need to go
for further growth and progress
*
*
Learn the lessons you need to learn
from the problems you face
so you can progress on your journey.
*
*
Accept everything.
*
*
Ask yourself or your Guru
what lessons
You need to learn.
*
*
God through your Guru
guides you and helps you on your journey.
*
*
Eveything you need for this journey
will be given to you as you need.
*
*
This journey requires you to be alert,
aware
and detached
at all times.
*
*
Many distractions will come your way.
If you are alert
you may anticipate
and avoid a fall.
*
*
The path to self realisation
Is a difficult path.
Many will try.
Only those
who apply themselves
fully
to their journey
Will Succeed.
*
* *
Notes
1. Many commentators have tried to explain spirituality in words, in many religious and spiritual texts.
Spiritual concepts can not be adequately explained in words.
These are purely experiential so words are not available to convey this experience to other's who have not experienced it.
2. Words can only indicate the concept but cannot lead to understanding.
They serve as a guide, so that as you experience spiritual growth, the words of the Guru acquire context and meaning, pointing you in the direction you need to go.
The words help reassure you, that you are on the right path and have not lost your way.
3. Words are always subject to the interpretation, biases & understanding of the interpreter.
4. Guidance from a Guru is always directly to the disciple.
From heart to heart not through the mind.
Avoid seeking validation or interpretation of the experiences and messages, you receive from your Guru, with other people.
Unless they have experienced, what you have experienced, and know the context of your spiritual experience, they will be unable to understand or explain this to you.
Explanations made without experiencing what you have experienced can lead you astray.
If you need clarification ask your Guru to explain again.
5. Spiritual concepts are experience based and hard to explain or understand through words.
6. Spiritual growth comes through introspection and application. Through understanding wisdom dawns.
The mind stills and you experience your Atma.
7. There is a divine plan for all of us, which makes available, the help and the means we need, at the time we need it .
8. We have the oral & experiential tradition of Gurus and disciples in India stretching back into the depths of time.
The Guru communicates directly with the disciple both verbally & non verbally.
9. The words and actions of your Guru will acquire meaning as you grow.
10. As you ascend in consciousness, the Guru you need, to assist your growth at that stage, will appear and guide you, and teach you to discriminate between the options on your path.
Living Guru’s are always present to guide the true seeker on his journey.
Seekers can also receive guidance from Guru’s who are no longer in their body.
11. For Spiritual growth, apply yourself, to this inward journey. The spiritual journey is a search for perfection.
Strive to be perfect in what you do.
Perfection in technique and application will yield results.
12 . "Om" ऊँ is the eternal Mantra.
It is the beginning and the end of all mantra's.
It is there in all prayers.
"Om" is the background sound of the Universe.
The resonance of the Om merges with the resonance of the universe leading to dissolution of the self and to Union with the Universe.
The vibration of Om & Amen is the same resonance.
Chanting Om aloud can help you in your journey to self realization.
Learn how to chant it from your Guru.
Practice it and it will aid you in your journey.
"Om" if done properly, can transport you, instantly, from the world outside, to the peace and tranquility of your soul.
1. Many commentators have tried to explain spirituality in words, in many religious and spiritual texts.
Spiritual concepts can not be adequately explained in words.
These are purely experiential so words are not available to convey this experience to other's who have not experienced it.
2. Words can only indicate the concept but cannot lead to understanding.
They serve as a guide, so that as you experience spiritual growth, the words of the Guru acquire context and meaning, pointing you in the direction you need to go.
The words help reassure you, that you are on the right path and have not lost your way.
3. Words are always subject to the interpretation, biases & understanding of the interpreter.
4. Guidance from a Guru is always directly to the disciple.
From heart to heart not through the mind.
Avoid seeking validation or interpretation of the experiences and messages, you receive from your Guru, with other people.
Unless they have experienced, what you have experienced, and know the context of your spiritual experience, they will be unable to understand or explain this to you.
Explanations made without experiencing what you have experienced can lead you astray.
If you need clarification ask your Guru to explain again.
5. Spiritual concepts are experience based and hard to explain or understand through words.
6. Spiritual growth comes through introspection and application. Through understanding wisdom dawns.
The mind stills and you experience your Atma.
7. There is a divine plan for all of us, which makes available, the help and the means we need, at the time we need it .
8. We have the oral & experiential tradition of Gurus and disciples in India stretching back into the depths of time.
The Guru communicates directly with the disciple both verbally & non verbally.
9. The words and actions of your Guru will acquire meaning as you grow.
10. As you ascend in consciousness, the Guru you need, to assist your growth at that stage, will appear and guide you, and teach you to discriminate between the options on your path.
Living Guru’s are always present to guide the true seeker on his journey.
Seekers can also receive guidance from Guru’s who are no longer in their body.
11. For Spiritual growth, apply yourself, to this inward journey. The spiritual journey is a search for perfection.
Strive to be perfect in what you do.
Perfection in technique and application will yield results.
12 . "Om" ऊँ is the eternal Mantra.
It is the beginning and the end of all mantra's.
It is there in all prayers.
"Om" is the background sound of the Universe.
The resonance of the Om merges with the resonance of the universe leading to dissolution of the self and to Union with the Universe.
The vibration of Om & Amen is the same resonance.
Chanting Om aloud can help you in your journey to self realization.
Learn how to chant it from your Guru.
Practice it and it will aid you in your journey.
"Om" if done properly, can transport you, instantly, from the world outside, to the peace and tranquility of your soul.