SRI VIDYA MEDITATION

SRI VIDYA MEDITATION TECHNIQUES

1. ACTIATION OF THIRD EYE 2. ONENESS MEDITATION 3. GURU MEDITATION 4. VIPASANA MEDITATION 5. KUNDALINI MEDITATION

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    THIRD EYE OPENING

    SIMPLE WAY TO ACTIVATE AJNA CHAKRA

    Sit erect with no stiffness in any part of the body. It would be ideal to sit on a flat surface, instead of sitting on a cushioned surface. If no options are available, cushioned surface can also be used. Push the abdomen out during inhalation and contract the abdomen during exhalation. This is important. Breathing should be slow but deep.

    Close the eyes very lightly and focus the eyeballs on the tip of the nose, near opening of the nostrils. Push the head slightly backwards. Upper arms should not touch the trunk and there should be sufficient space in the armpits, say about two or three inches. Marginally raise the shoulders, say about one to two inches.

    Now everything is set. Watch the breath in the forehead area. Visualize pushing the breath during exhalation towards ājñā cakra. This can be done by contracting the abdomen. Vibrations and tingling sensations will be felt. Be with that sensation for some time or as long as possible. In the beginning stages, about five minutes would be very ideal.

    If sensation is not felt, slightly move the head a little forward and backward during exhalation. At a particular point, vibrations can be felt. If still not felt, move the shoulders slightly up or down, may be by an inch or so.

    Once the vibrations become intent, raise the eyeballs to focus ājñā cakra and feel the sensation entering deep into the ājñā cakra and feel the bliss. Try to feel the sensation at back of the head. This is a straight line drawn from ājñā cakra towards the back of the head. This is known as back head chakra. Towards the end, concentrate on navel chakra for a minute and then open the eyes. This can be done at anytime and the only precondition is that the stomach should not be full.

    ONENESS MEDITATION

    The method is very simple. There are only three basic components. The actual practice is very difficult.

    Sit in a meditation posture. Full lotus is best if you can do it without discomfort. Other postures that work well are the half lotus and Burmese postures. If you’re uncomfortable on the floor, sitting comfortably erect on a chair with both feet flat on the ground will work better for you.

    Use diaphragmatic (abdominal) breathing. Observe the feel of your breath coming in through your nose and going out through your mouth. Breathe deeply, gently and regularly. This will soon become an effortless habit. Observe your thoughts without following them. Simply watch each thought arise in your mind and then disappear. After some time, your thoughts will slow. You’ll notice a small gap between thoughts. Rest your mind in these gaps of ‘no thought’ as long as possible, making them longer and longer, until no more thoughts arise. Your mind becomes empty and calm.

    GURU MEDITATION

    The teacher, or Guru, uses his psychic abilities to place his own ability to meditate in deep states into his student’s minds. Students instantly become able to meditate in very profound states.

    The student then diligently does the practice the Guru prescribes to anchor the state in himself. There is another very important aspect of Guru Puja. The student actually worships the Divine aspect of his Guru’s nature, which has been completely purified and dissolved into the Divine by the Guru’s own devoted practice.

    A strong personal connection between teacher and student is necessary to make this type of practice work best.

    Meditate on your Guru, the Guru’s picture or an object that your Guru has impregnated with energy. See/feel the Guru’s Divine essence entering your heart and mind. Expand the Divine luminescence out through your entire being until you become Divine, just like your teacher.

    The Divine essence is a lovely luminescent energy that is the inherent, basic nature of all humans. Becoming enlightened is the process of stripping away everything in your mind that’s obscuring your luminescence. Your Divinity then shines forth to all.

    A good teacher can guide you through the process of discovering your inner luminescence in a few weeks or months. It’s then up to you to continue your practice, going ever deeper into Divinity.

    VIPASANA MEDITATION

    Vipassana meditation is also known as “insight meditation” and focuses on the close attention to sensation. This in turn leads the practitioner to see the true nature of existence. You will focus on “being present” while letting your mind wander. While the thoughts that enter your mind are to be accepted, you must also remain detached from them. Some believe that this form of meditation was originally taught by Buddha himself and is the foundation of all forms of Buddhism meditation. Vipassana meditation is typically found in Southeast Asian countries although it is considered one of the most popular forms of meditation now found in the western world.

    Pose. To begin meditating in the Vipassana fashion, it is recommended you find a quiet place, preferably outside in nature. Sit on the ground in a comfortable pose with your legs crossed and your back at a ninety degree angle. If you suffer from back pain, you may sit in a chair. Sitting in this position will help bring your body to peace and will allow you to remain comfortable for a long period of time.

    Breathing. Now that you are sitting, close you eyes and focus on your belly. Breath as you normally would, breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. As you become more aware of your abdomen, you will feel it rise and fall with each breath. Concentrate on the sensations with the rising and falling of your midsection. How do the sensations flow from the beginning, to the middle, to the end? There is fine line between looking for the sensations and analyzing them and just observing them passively. Be present in the moment but do not over analyze it.

    Awareness. Through Vipassana meditation, you are seeking a deeper, clearer, more precise awareness of your mind and body. This leads to direct awareness and reveals the truth of our lives. Practice Vipassana meditation while sitting for an hour each day. If you wish, you can continue the meditation as you go through-out your day. End your sitting meditation session by opening your eyes with the intention of getting up. Again, be aware of the sensations of rising to your feet and eventually walking away.

    KUNDALINI MEDITATION

    Kundalini meditation can be practiced through Kundalini yoga. This meditation practice is the combination of postures, breathing, and the chanting of your mantra. There is energy (Kundalini) that lays dominant in the base of your spine. Through Kundalini meditation, this energy can be awakened. There are two primary methods to Kundalini meditation, active, and passive.

    Active Kundalini Meditation

    Loosen up. Let your muscles relax and your body shake. Do not force your body to shake but rather feel the energies ascend up through your feet and let go. You may find that closing your eyes will help. Let your body shake for at least fifteen minutes.

    Dance. Transition from shaking into full body dancing. Move as the sensations come to you. Do not hold anything back. Dance unhibited for fifteen minutes.

    Stillness. Close your eyes and be still. You can either sit on the ground or stand with your knees slightly bent. Observe your surroundings both inside and outside. Be still for another fifteen minutes.

    Lay down. Lay on the ground and close your eyes. If it makes you more comfortable, rest you head on a pillow or cushion. Be still in your movements and in your motions. Practice being still for fifteen minutes.