Spiritual Practices

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Amarnath:

Here is one such routine containing several steps from the

hooded swami:

 

1) Bow down ~ Amma always bows down to honor the earth where She will

sit as well as bowing down to the Divine within each one of us

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I added the bowing down part. The swami did not mention it, but

normally it would be part of such a routine. If you can bow down

physically it feels very good and is a practice of surrender( letting

go ) and humility. You can also bow down mentally if not possible to

do it physically.

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Initially, I had a great deal of difficulty with the bowing down.

 

Then, I realized that this gesture is not symbolic of a Master/slave

relationship. It is one of Love and Gratitude.

 

In essence, we are bowing to Ourselves.

 

Kandar

 

 

 

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Spiritual Practices( sorry i'm a little late on this topic )

 

Amma and Her Swamis/nis have given us many many ways to do spiritual

practices. Here is one such routine containing several steps from the

hooded swami:

 

1) Bow down ~ Amma always bows down to honor the earth where She will

sit as well as bowing down to the Divine within each one of us

2) 108 Names of Amma ~ either chant or listen to CD ~ bow down at end

3) Japa ~ repeat mantra Amma gave you with a mala( 108 times )

4) Ma/Om ~ do 18 times with the breath

5) Do OM three times

6) Meditate on Silence for 5 to 30 minutes depending on your comfort

7) Do corpse pose and rest for 5 minutes ~ allow energy vibrations to

balance out, soothe and heal the body

 

I added the bowing down part. The swami did not mention it, but

normally it would be part of such a routine. If you can bow down

physically it feels very good and is a practice of surrender( letting

go ) and humility. You can also bow down mentally if not possible to

do it physically.

 

Any one of the steps can also be done separately. And many of Amma's

devotees devise their own routines.

 

While Amma emphasizes Seva a lot, She also recommends spiritual

practices for many of us who may need to get healthier and stronger.

Amma told Her swamis/nis that they need to gain spiritual strength so

that they will not collapse in undertaking the burdens of the world.

 

Enjoy with Amma's Blessings,

amarnath

 

may all beings everywhere be happy and peaceful !