Thinking about It

We all naturally seek the light for we find in it comfort, therefore this line of the mantra resonates with us "From darkness, lead us to light".

Darkness and light cannot coexist; where there is light, there no longer is darkness.

Meditation is a process where we turn inwards, quieten the mind, and discover that the light is in fact within us. It shines from oneself to the world around us. With this session, see the darkness in your life disappear as the light of divinity permeates your entire life. Remind yourself to turn to the light and let it relieve, relax and reassure you.

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Embrace the meaning of the mantra: "Asto Ma Sadgamaya", lead us from untruth to truth. This line is the first of many that reflects upon the various layers of truth. Inviting you to notice the areas where you have neglected the truth, or have deviated from it, utilise this session to assess yourself on how established in truth you really are. This session is guiding us to let go of our untruths, and to become more honest and truthful. The first step may seem simple but is always a necessary step in the journey.

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Shanti mantras are an ancient tradition that enables us to invoke peace into our lives. All of the Shanti mantras are effective, but this series will contemplate, reflect, and meditate on the "Asto Ma Sadgamaya" mantra.

Today's session captures an overview of the meaning of this mantra, as a mantra that invites transformation of our personalities and realities. The mantra is asking for a change within us. Therefore to be truly blessed by the mantra we need to be open to, and willing to making adjustments in our lives. Open your heart to transformation, and invoke the strength within yourself to make this journey a reality in your life.

We live in a world of matter, a world made of particles, a world of vibrating energy. This same energy is embedded throughout our body, especially our minds. For our mind are made of thoughts, which are of words taking the form of inner sounds. The world is vibrating, our bodies are and minds are vibrating. Understanding this, the great Rishis have created sounds, called Mantras that mimic and channel specific vibrations.

The ancient mantra is filled with so much power in its vibrations that even if one is unaware of the meaning, it is a potent impact on the mind. But, the understanding of the meaning of this mantra aids us in going deeper, and strengthening the influence of the mantra on our minds.

Today's session introduces the mantra and invites us to absorb the sound energy of it.

A key to calmness. A step in the right direction towards peacefulness. Meditation.

As part of the Chinmaya "How To" Challenge, the notion of meditation has been identified as the foundation of inner peace — for one needs to be serene within in order to feel a sense of stableness.

Indulge into the 21-day guided meditation sessions, reflect on these mantras, and gain insight into the inner-workings of your mind with the Chinmaya Ashram's "10 minutes of Tranquility".

The Chinmaya Ashram brings to you: "10 minutes of Tranquility" — a new segment centralised around guided meditation. These sessions are not limited to merely delving into the true meaning and value of meditation, for they go beyond by guiding you in turning your attention inwards in a journey of self-mastery.

We're trying a long form series of episodes for the next six weeks. Swamini Supriyananda talks about how our phones have become a crucial part of our lives and talks about its pros and cons from a spiritual and self help standpoint. She also tells us how we could beat the addictive nature of certain applications that aren't helpful or good for us.

Satsang is the company of whom you keep. Satsang helps us grow in our spiritual paths. We all learn learn from copying. We learn from the people we look up to. Swamini Supriyananda gives us great examples of how satsang with our role models really helps us grow. We learn from watching great masters and following great examples. They inspire us and show us that perfection is possible.

Meditation is single pointed concentration. It gives us capability to change who we are. There is an upliftment of mind because we focus on the higher. When we get good at it, we can lift ourselves above our body, mind and intellect. We start to see things with depth and context. It helps us create understanding of ourselves which is what the spiritual journey is all about.

The bhaja govindam in verse 27 gives us a to-do list. Chanting the Bhagavad Gita is the start to create interest in us trying to understand the Gita and the path to happiness.

It helps us resolve all of our internal battles, it's a guide for all our battles, emotions and life. It teaches us how to think. It makes us understand the effects of our actions. We may not always understand or remember it. It doesn't matter, repetition is key. The power of the Gita is such that it cleans the mind.

Hell is typically described as the terrible place where we are punished. In bhaja govindam, it says that we are in hell when we experience anger, desire, greed, and delusion. Renounce desire, anger, greed, and delusion and then we will experience bliss: our true nature.

Hell is something that takes us away from our true nature. It's something that takes us away from Soham.