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Sri M - Day 3 - Satsang(1) - Demonstration of Chakra Dharana, Cynham Retreat, Netherlands 2018
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Sri M - Day 3 - Satsang(1) - Demonstration of Chakra Dharana, Cynham Retreat, Netherlands 2018

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The speaker introduces the concept of Kundalini and provides instructions on a meditation technique involving visualization and chanting.

Introduction to Kundalini Meditation

  • It takes about 45 minutes to perform Kundalini meditation slowly and carefully.
  • Instructions for the meditation: chant the guru mantra for two minutes, then focus on chanting "hum" during inhalation and "saw" during exhalation.
  • Visualization technique: Imagine an electric wire connecting from head to spine with lotus flowers at specific points, each with a bulb that lights up when focused upon.
  • Detailed visualization steps for lighting up bulbs in lotus flowers along the spine by using specific sounds.

Deepening the Practice

  • Guidance on keeping the lights on in visualization, switching them off before ending the practice, and not carrying them with you.
  • Encouragement to spend more time focusing on each light based on personal preference and understanding.

Advanced Visualization Techniques

  • Suggestion to assign different colors to each light for a more advanced practice if desired.
  • Exploring variations in practicing with all lights lit or off while maintaining focus on the sushumna through the centers.

Concluding Meditation Practices

  • Emphasis on silent meditation post-practice as essential for observing one's mind operating through various centers without attachment.

Sri Yantra Meditation Techniques

In this section, the speaker discusses meditation techniques involving the Sri Yantra and specific mantras for practice.

Sri Yantra Placement and Mantras

  • The Sri Yantra should be placed in the center for meditation. Only individuals actively practicing these techniques should engage in this practice.

Practice of Mantras

  • Two sets of mantras, the 15-letter mantra and the 16-letter mantra (Shiva mantra), are discussed.
  • The first set is to be practiced between the mooladhara and manipura chakras, while the second set should be practiced between manipura and ajna chakras.
  • The final section of mantras is to be practiced between ajna and sahasrara chakras.

Understanding Sahasrara Chakra Activation

This segment delves into activating the sahasrara chakra through a systematic process.

Activation Process

  • Activating sahasrara involves switching on each chakra sequentially from bottom to top until all lights are illuminated.
  • By reaching sahasrara, one can experience a state of calmness and enjoyment during meditation by focusing on hum sound.

Solitaire Meditation Technique

In this section, the speaker introduces a meditation technique involving focusing on a small sparkling diamond and practicing a mantra. Participants are guided to concentrate on specific sounds and sensations during the meditation process.

Solitaire Meditation Technique

  • The meditation involves focusing on a small sparkling diamond at the bottom of a square and moving it to the top of the middle.
  • Participants are instructed to practice two minutes of guru mantra followed by humming "hum saw" in intervals.
  • During the meditation, participants are encouraged to focus on specific sounds such as Lum, rum, yum, um.
  • If participants struggle with remembering sounds, they can simply say "oh."
  • The session includes moments of silent meditation without any external stimuli like lights or sounds.

Deepening Meditation Experience

This part focuses on deepening the meditative experience by paying attention to subtle internal sounds and sensations that arise during quiet contemplation.

Internal Sounds in Meditation

  • When sitting quietly, individuals may notice subtle internal sounds resembling small cricket noises or jingling.
  • Participants are advised to pay complete attention to these internal sounds and allow themselves to be absorbed by them.
  • Hearing musical instrument-like sounds indicates a deeper meditative state where the mind is carried effortlessly.
Video description

Sri M, in this satsang, explains, demonstrates and answers questions on Chakra Dharana and makes the participants of the Cynham retreat practise Chakra dharana and meditation. 00:00:00 - Opening invocation 00:01:10 - Sri M talks about the practice of Kriya 00:02:58 - Sri M introduce the technique of Chakra Dharana 00:09:53 - Sri M answer questions about the process of Kriya 00:11:00 - Q&A: When practicing Hum Sau or Kriya, how much attention should we give to maintaining a straight back? 00:11:36 - Q&A: The meditation takes place after having switched off or do we switch on after the meditation? 00:13:41 - Q&A: Do we have to switch on and switch off the lights for every cycle? 00:15:08 - Can you tell something about what is Nabi Kriya, the Vishuddhi Kriya and the one where we pull the tongue up (Khechari Mudra)? 00:22:07 - What is the significant of this one, what you do towards the end?(demonstrating a posture) 00:23:04 - When we fix our attention on the bindu,what color is it? Is that the same as the bindu on the Sri Yantra? 00:23:51 - Sri M gives sequence: Guru Mantra, Hum Sau, Chakra Dharana 00:41:16 - Sri M advises on sound occuring during the process To know about Sri M's programs, please log on to www.satsang-foundation.org About Sri M Born in India, Sri M is a spiritual guide, social reformer, educator and writer. He first met his Master at the age of nine under the jackfruit tree, in the compound of his house in Thiruvananthapuram in the Indian coastal state of Kerala. The full account of his astonishing and amazing experiences are published in his memoir from 2011 titled “Apprenticed to a Himalayan Master – A Yogi’s Autobiography“, which became an instant bestseller. He has written a sequel to his autobiography, titled “Sri M – The journey continues”, which was released last year. Sri M has traveled the world fulfilling his life’s mission to teach and guide people as instructed by his Master, Maheswarnath Babaji. Over the years, Sri M’s mission as a spiritual guide, social reformer and educator have given rise to many initiatives including: – high-quality, multi-lingual education, free to rural children – Satsang Rural School – an unique and innovative approach to education. – Co-educational, residential school committed to providing in-depth exploration of knowledge. – Affordable, preventive and curative holistic health care In 2015, Sri M went on a 16-month journey, Walk of Hope, from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, spanning 5000 miles across 11 states of India, to bring attention to humanity’s need for peace, harmony and tolerance. Sri M says: “Go to the core. Theories are of no use.” His message seeks to transcend the outer-shell of all religions, by exploring their mystical essence and thus nurture the innate goodness in every human being.