Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Namaste, I have been putting sacred ash on my third eye day and night while meditating. It is now hurting, sometimes feels hot, and now I have a constant headache that spreads from there on out. I know that Amma says not to meditate without a Guru to guide you. So should I stop putting the sacred ash on? At Amma's Lotus Feet, Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Namah Shivaya, I seem to remember reading in one of the Awaken Children books that Ammas said we should not meditate on the third eye in the beginning. Instead She suggets meditating on God's/Guru's form, or light if your God is formless. Gabriela --- Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel wrote: > Namaste, > > I have been putting sacred ash on my third eye day > and night while meditating. It is now hurting, > sometimes feels hot, and now I have a constant > headache that spreads from there on out. I know that > Amma says not to meditate without a Guru to guide > you. So should I stop putting the sacred ash on? > > At Amma's Lotus Feet, > Robin > > > > > > Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We > finish. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Mail is new and improved - Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Namaste Sister, I meditate on the breath... I only put the sacred ash on my third eye (and tongue) before I meditate....Should I stop? At Amma's Feet, Robin Gabriela Rios <gabriela1027 wrote: Namah Shivaya, I seem to remember reading in one of the Awaken Children books that Ammas said we should not meditate on the third eye in the beginning. Instead She suggets meditating on God's/Guru's form, or light if your God is formless. Gabriela --- Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel wrote: > Namaste, > > I have been putting sacred ash on my third eye day > and night while meditating. It is now hurting, > sometimes feels hot, and now I have a constant > headache that spreads from there on out. I know that > Amma says not to meditate without a Guru to guide > you. So should I stop putting the sacred ash on? > > At Amma's Lotus Feet, > Robin > > > > > > Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We > finish. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Mail is new and improved - Check it out! Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Ammachi/ Ammachi Take Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Namah Shivaya, I'm only a novice meditator, so I really couldn't say. It seems to me that if it's uncomfortable then you should stop. However, only Amma can really answer questions like that. Gabriela --- Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel wrote: > Namaste Sister, > > I meditate on the breath... I only put the sacred > ash on my third eye (and tongue) before I > meditate....Should I stop? > > At Amma's Feet, > Robin > > Gabriela Rios <gabriela1027 wrote: > Namah Shivaya, > > I seem to remember reading in one of the Awaken > Children books that Ammas said we should not > meditate > on the third eye in the beginning. Instead She > suggets > meditating on God's/Guru's form, or light if your > God > is formless. > > Gabriela > > > --- Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel wrote: > > Namaste, > > > > I have been putting sacred ash on my third eye > day > > and night while meditating. It is now hurting, > > sometimes feels hot, and now I have a constant > > headache that spreads from there on out. I know > that > > Amma says not to meditate without a Guru to guide > > you. So should I stop putting the sacred ash on? > > > > At Amma's Lotus Feet, > > Robin > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We > > finish. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > > Mail is new and improved - Check it out! > > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > > Sponsor > > > > Links > > > Ammachi/ > > > Ammachi > > Your use of is subject to the > > > > > > > Take Mail with you! Get it on your mobile > phone. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Robin, You can put the sacred ash on your third eye and tongue any time of the day... it only has a cooling effect on you.... but restrict that to just once a day because I heard that taking ash too much has the effect of dehydrating the body... but once/day is ok. Also, if you are having headaches while meditating, I suggest you stop the practice immediately, speak to a qualified meditation instructor with whom you are comfortable, and meditate as per the guidance you receive from that person. Also, make sure that you have access to the person regularly, either physically or by some other means, so that you can clarify all doubts that may arise... May Amma's Grace be with you and your efforts. Jai Ma! Ammachi, Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel> wrote: > Namaste Sister, > > I meditate on the breath... I only put the sacred ash on my third eye (and tongue) before I meditate....Should I stop? > > At Amma's Feet, > Robin > > Gabriela Rios <gabriela1027> wrote: > Namah Shivaya, > > I seem to remember reading in one of the Awaken > Children books that Ammas said we should not meditate > on the third eye in the beginning. Instead She suggets > meditating on God's/Guru's form, or light if your God > is formless. > > Gabriela > > > --- Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel> wrote: > > Namaste, > > > > I have been putting sacred ash on my third eye day > > and night while meditating. It is now hurting, > > sometimes feels hot, and now I have a constant > > headache that spreads from there on out. I know that > > Amma says not to meditate without a Guru to guide > > you. So should I stop putting the sacred ash on? > > > > At Amma's Lotus Feet, > > Robin > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We > > finish. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > > Mail is new and improved - Check it out! > > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > > Sponsor > > > > Links > > > Ammachi/ > > > Ammachi > > Terms of Service. > > > > > > Take Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Namaste, It is just today that this has occurred. It didn't happen while I was meditating but has been happening ever sense I have stopped this morning. It is heat coming off of this area and I have a mild headache from it. This has never happened before. Once a day, Got it!! manoj_menon <ammasmon wrote: Robin, You can put the sacred ash on your third eye and tongue any time of the day... it only has a cooling effect on you.... but restrict that to just once a day because I heard that taking ash too much has the effect of dehydrating the body... but once/day is ok. Also, if you are having headaches while meditating, I suggest you stop the practice immediately, speak to a qualified meditation instructor with whom you are comfortable, and meditate as per the guidance you receive from that person. Also, make sure that you have access to the person regularly, either physically or by some other means, so that you can clarify all doubts that may arise... May Amma's Grace be with you and your efforts. Jai Ma! Ammachi, Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel> wrote: > Namaste Sister, > > I meditate on the breath... I only put the sacred ash on my third eye (and tongue) before I meditate....Should I stop? > > At Amma's Feet, > Robin > > Gabriela Rios <gabriela1027> wrote: > Namah Shivaya, > > I seem to remember reading in one of the Awaken > Children books that Ammas said we should not meditate > on the third eye in the beginning. Instead She suggets > meditating on God's/Guru's form, or light if your God > is formless. > > Gabriela > > > --- Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel> wrote: > > Namaste, > > > > I have been putting sacred ash on my third eye day > > and night while meditating. It is now hurting, > > sometimes feels hot, and now I have a constant > > headache that spreads from there on out. I know that > > Amma says not to meditate without a Guru to guide > > you. So should I stop putting the sacred ash on? > > > > At Amma's Lotus Feet, > > Robin > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We > > finish. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > > Mail is new and improved - Check it out! > > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > > Sponsor > > > > Links > > > Ammachi/ > > > Ammachi > > Terms of Service. > > > > > > Take Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Ammachi/ Ammachi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 I agree with Manoj. Definitely discontinue until you can speak with someone knowledgeable. Be sure you are breathing deeply and that your nasal passages are clear, as well. With love, Anxiously awaiting our Mother's visit, Erica Ammachi, "manoj_menon" <ammasmon@s...> wrote: > Robin, > > You can put the sacred ash on your third eye and tongue any time of > the day... it only has a cooling effect on you.... but restrict that > to just once a day because I heard that taking ash too much has the > effect of dehydrating the body... but once/day is ok. > > Also, if you are having headaches while meditating, I suggest you > stop the practice immediately, speak to a qualified meditation > instructor with whom you are comfortable, and meditate as per the > guidance you receive from that person. > > Also, make sure that you have access to the person regularly, either > physically or by some other means, so that you can clarify all > doubts that may arise... > > May Amma's Grace be with you and your efforts. > > Jai Ma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2004 Report Share Posted July 2, 2004 Nmaha Shivaya, I've read that Amma has said that meditation can also be done while concentrating on the heart (I assume the spiritual one). I recall reading that Amma said that while concentrating on the spiritual eye during meditation, it can become very hot. I believe it was for this reason She encouraged the practice in the presence of a Guru, since the Guru would know what to do about it. Sweta Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel wrote: Namaste, I have been putting sacred ash on my third eye day and night while meditating. It is now hurting, sometimes feels hot, and now I have a constant headache that spreads from there on out. I know that Amma says not to meditate without a Guru to guide you. So should I stop putting the sacred ash on? At Amma's Lotus Feet, Robin Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Ammachi/ Ammachi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.