FAQs on TSV Initiation [Tattva Shakti Vigyaan Deeksha]

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How can I do the TSV session?

Spirituality is all about taking responsibility of your life and using the universal energy principles for your spiritual growth. The whole journey, which takes you to the zenith of spiritual path has been divided in 5 levels. In the first level, you are initiated in TSV essential and given an energized personal mantra, through which the doorways to the realm of spiritual experiences opens immediately. The initiation in to Tattva Shakti Vigyaan gives you insight into the unseen, un-experienced, fascinating but powerful real of elements. Through regular Sadhana your being starts purging the negatives, your conditioned responses start getting re-programmed for better under the influence of balanced Elemental Energies. This ensures you becomes capable of protection against negative energy forces and obtain the grace of elemental forces for creating abundance and positive changes in life.

The initiation camps are regularly organized by Sacred Association in different cities in India.

To keep yourself updated about the upcoming camps you can Like FB page of Sacred Association .

 

What are the preparatory things I should do? Please advise..

If someone says you don't have to engage in preparation for taking up a spiritual initiation that would be dishonest. When you decide to enter your inner world, the realm of your spiritual being you should definitely prepare yourself for the journey. When even in normal air-journey you are told to wear a safety-belt and instructed about 'how to handle emergency situations' how can you expect that a spiritual-flight will not want you prepared. You can't carry all the luggage with you - the size and weight of your hand-baggage is predefined. Similarly when you come for Deeksha or initiation, you should know the rules.

Following small preparatory steps before you arrive at Deeskha camp would ensure you are open to spiritual energies -

• Those who are non-vegetarians or eggetarians should switch to vegan diet one week prior to day of initiation. Vegetarians can continue with their normal diet. It is advisable to keep fast a day prior to Deeksha however if that's not possible you should have only fruits, juices and milk products. (Don't worry that during the day of Deeksha you would be starved - in all initiation camps participants are provided with nutritious, tasty food as lunch. Since mostly the programmes start around 9:00/9:30 AM it is assumed that you would have come after a light, sattvik breakfast at home.)


• Do not take alcohol products (beer and wine included) for a week before Deeksha.


• Abstinence from Sexual engagement (masturbation included) for a week would preserve your energies and enhance the potency of your Deeksha. If that sounds too much to handle, keep it for minimum of 3 days prior to initiation.


• Drink one gallon of water (approximately 3.8 Liters) everyday and if you suffer from constipation please increase the intake of raw-food and fibers in your diet. Fruits, juices and green vegetables would help you. Take 5 grams of Psyllium Husk (Sold in the name of Isabgol), dissolved in one glass of water (Around 150-200 ml) empty stomach and before sleep a day prior  to Deeksha. That will ensure your stomach is not loaded with toxins and body is light enough to support the circulation of subtle energy currents.


• Take proper sleep of 7-8 hours as per your body-type and requirement and also exercise well. Ten (10) rounds of 'Surya Namaskar'


• Keeping yourself off from obscene movies, pornography, abusive language, large gatherings and criticism/sarcasm.


• With these preparations when you approach for Initiation, it ensures you will receive the grace of Masters (Gurumandala) and your increased receptivity will help you in absorbing the most transformational energies of Elements during Tattva Urja Prayog.

What changes will I see in me/my situations after Deeksha?

Merely getting initiated does not mean your situations will change. There are no short-cuts to transformation and spiritual growth. Sadhana is must, discipline and faith is indispensable. You will definitely see a turnaround if you follow what is told.

When you get admission in a course of your liking in your dream-college do you ask your principal what changes will I see in my level of skills/knowledge of the subject? No! you don't because you know that getting into school does not mean you will get knowledge without studying. The only assurance of being in a college/school of repute and standard is that your educational career is in safe-hands and all the necessary guidance, opportunities will be available here. the same is true of Deeksha or Initation. This is like your admission in the school of spirituality where you will be provided with guidance, protection and opportunities for your spiritual growth however how much sincere efforts you are ready to put in will decide your growth.

So be ready to put up hard labour after initiation and then you will definitely grow and see changes. The energized personal mantra is your axe for clearing the pathway to the destination. The sharper is your axe, easier is the journey for you are able to cut the shrubs and obstacles to pieces more easily. Your progress is dependent on your discipline. Gurumandala's energies will always be there to encourage you and protect you in your territory but accomplishments are always personal. You can have variety of experiences during Sadhana.

Click here to read more about Tattva Shakti Vigyaan Sadhana Experiences

When will I become eligible for TSV Level - II (Sanjivani Vidya)?

Spiritual quest is a serious business. Casual approach, irregularity & indiscipline can not take you anywhere. After initiation into Tattva Shakti Vigyaan, TSV practitioners are advised to energize their personal mantra and complete the prescribed prayog for definite duration. Serious Practitioners who take out time for Sadhana twice a day can achieve desired strength and capacity to receive 2nd level initiation in 6-9 months. Level - II is essentially a residential programme. Remember that before imparting the knowledge of 'Sanjeevani Vidya' your energies are scanned through and based on your preparation only level - II is given.

 

What is Sanjivani Vidya?

Sanjeevani Vidya is an extremely powerful process. Its first level boosts the capacity of your energy carrying channels of your physical body & astral body. The one who practices Sanjivani Vidya becomes rooted in his being & attains 'saakshi bhaava' or 'witnessing consciousness'. Frees himself from all sorts of negative emotional blocks & addictions. Its higher level which is given in Level - III, to chosen ones gets them to the cliff i.e. closer to Kundalini awakening.

May divine facilitate your participation in upcoming Deeksha camps. Keep working on your energies till then..

Shivoham!

- Ach. Agyaatdarshan Anand Nath

H. H. Acharya Prabhakar Mishra merges in Krishna on Janmashtami 2012

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Beloved disciples and friends,

Today is Krishna Janmashtami and I wish each one of you love and light of divine in your heart.

Krishna Janmaashtami is very special day for Vaishnavaites and equally so for everyone who is chanting mahamantra ""ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय" or the Gaudiya chaitanya mahamantra "हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे | हरे राम हरे राम, राम राम हरे हरे ||" popularized by AC Bhakti Vedanta Srila prabhupada ji, founder of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). And why not it be so? After all this day is the reminder of the master words "यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवतिभारत, अभ्युथानम अधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम". For sure He comes.. He appears to create a balance between good and evil on this plane of life.

Not many know that Srila Prabhupada ji who was earlier known as Abhay Charan Dey (this is from where his AC of his name comes) spent good six years with Acharya Prabhakar Mishra in Jhansi (during 1951-56) learning about Srimad Bhagawatam. In that sense Acharya Prabhakar Mishra was vidya-guru of Prabhupada ji. On the other hand it was Sri Bhakti Vedant ji (AC Dey) who pestered Dr. Prabhakar Mishra to assume the name Acharya Prabhakar Mishra as indeed he was Acharya - Sanskritacharya, Ayurvedacharya and also jyotishacharya. At the end of it all before Bhakti Vedanta ji left Jhansi, he declared that Acharya Prabhakar Mishra is his first disciple and Dr. Prabhakar Mishra in all humility accepted the honour.

There was a great long association between these two great souls. They at many occasions worked together and spent good times watching ISKCON grow. Even the Vrindavan ISKCON temple was inaugurated in benign presence of Achrya Prabhakar Mishra (who was invited by Bhakti-vedanta ji)... There is so much to tell about their association and I will definitely do that later.

Today, 10th August 2012 is also important because today Yugpurush Acharya Prabhakar Mishra has chosen to merged his consciousness the divine. Today he reaches - Krishna's loka, and what could be a better day than this - Krishna Janmashtami. I am sure he knew that his Guru is there to welcome him there. Bhakti Vedanta ji once danced like mad and Acharya Prabhakar Mishra was witness to it. I know today also he is  witness to the similar divinely ecstatic dance of his Guru in that realm!

After my father, Pt. Murli Dhar Mishra ji whom I called babuji throughout my life, it was Acharya Prabhakar Mishra in whom I found a fatherly figure for myself. I requested Acharyaji to allow me to call him babuji and he, out of his compassion agreed to my whim. I learned a lot through Acharya ji's words. Goswami Tulsidas ji has rightly said that "बिनु सत्संग बिबेक न होई, राम कृपा बिनु सुलभ न सोई|". I count myself really lucky and favourite of divine to have gotten so much love and care from many saints and Acharya ji is one of them. I remember, me and my disciple friend Swami Mohan Siddhant would spend hours in his company and Babuji will would not tire showering his love and affection. He will go on sharing his past experiences, comments on religious scriptures and how Sanatan Dharma is THE religion and many more. I can not stop but cherish all those love and light filled moments throughout my life. It was Babuji's insistence that I accepted the post of president for Delhi state in World Religious Parliament. I attended to many functions. He would always invite me personally. The last event was his honor at ISKCON auditorium, Delhi on assuming the Jagadguru Shankaracharya seat of Indraprastha peetha.

When my father Pt. Murli Dhar Mishra ji chose to leave this worldly plane I still remember sending out that weird sounding sms to all my friends which read "With mixed feelings I wish to inform you that today at 4:00 PM my beloved father taught me his last lesson of life to me that "life is not permanent" it was really moment of mixed feeling and today once again I am finding me in the same situation. The memories give me reasons to feel joy and pride in being Acharya ji's favourite and to have received so much of his love and guidance but the NOW moments teases me and says "You are no more going to listen to Babuji's authoritative voice again. You are here in Mumbai and will not get to bid him final farewell.."

I still remember Acharya ji saying to me one day "अरे  भाई  अज्ञातदर्शन जी  (he would always suffix "ji" in my name) मैंने  आप  को  विश्व गुरु  बनाने  का  निर्णय  ले  लिया  है . पर  भाई  ये  उचित  समय  आने  पर  होगा " and I said "बाबूजी , आप  का  आशीर्वाद  पर्याप्त  है मेरे लिए|" Today, I know his blessings are with me..

May his soul rest in peace and his wise words keep guiding those who earnestly desire so..

- Acharya Agyaatdarshan Anand Nath

N.B. - H.H. Acharya Prabhakar Mishra's last rites will be performed at 11:00 AM, 11th August 2012 at Nigam Bodh Ghaat, New Delhi. I personally request each one of you (who are in Delhi and nearby) to attend to this on behalf of Sacred Association.

India News voices AD's views on Pranayama!!

Beloved Souls,

Today's post would be particularly enchanting for our Hindi readers. I am posting an article of our beloved Acharya ji that was recently published (4th to 10th June) in one of the most widely distributed weekly publication, "India News". India News acknowledged the fact that in the scenario where there are yoga gurus budding as mushrooms all over the world, there is a need to guide yoga lovers and disciples towards the Vedic tradition of yoga, as Vedas are the root of yoga. The article was written by Acharyaji in view of many mails received asking for more information on Nadi-shodhan, particularly concerning its correct method. We are thankful to India News and its responsible editors in supporting us to spread the word.

Needless to say that correctly attempted Pranayama is highly beneficial in helping a person to maintain balance and poise on all levels that is physical, mental and spiritual. Acharya ji has always emphasize to complete Nadi Shodhan before trying any other Pranayama technique. The article gives a glimpse about the vedic method of Nadi-shodhan. Although it is still advised to the readers to learn the method directly from a Master in person.

If you think this information can be of help to others use the share option below.. who knows someone somewhere is getting victim of TV Yoga! To enlarge the image double click on it.

 

Namaste!

- Devpriya

Japan in Tsunami - Holi in the India!

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Beloved Friends and Disciples,

I deliberately restrained myself from making my views public ahead of festival to be able to see how amid this festivity this so called spiritually evolved nation and its people who take pride in quoting  "Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam"  would like to express their empathy with their fellow family members who are grief-struken and devastated first due to a horrifying natural calamity and then followed by a technological disaster, probably one the severest so far but..

Don't you seem to be untouched.. totally unaffected as if nothing has happened? But thats not true.. it definitely excited you. You exclaimed to your friends and family members upon seeing the gigantic waves of Tsunami swaying away cars, ships, aeroplanes and whatever came their way. You were definitely not unaware of what was happening out there but what happened to you and why did you lose your sensitivity altogether? Seems you have already attained the 'Nirvana' and completely resting in the understanding on "Na hanyate hanyamane Shreere"... I know that is not true but..

There is always a difference between a "Siddha" and a "Saadhaka". For Siddhas everything, including their own death is nothing but a divine dance of elements. They are free from bondage of mind and body.. resting in blissful company of their real being. For them the indifference is always impregnated with a deeper empathy and unconditional love. In contrast to "Siddha" a Sadhkaha is someone who is still trying to discipline himself, inculcating values, trying to create love for all, searching for his/her own real identity.. real face. During this journey he is supposed to behave as humans.. rather he does so compulsarily because he is still not free. He would feel good, elated and ecstatic on receiving something good and would feel devasted, insulted, defeated, frustrated and angered when he is faced with unpleasant scenario. All the indifference and so called ditachment displayed during the "sadhaka" phase is made up or at best imposed discipline and that is why a Sadhaka seems to be choosy in his responses, although not so if you scrutinize it further. You would see he/she is still behaving like a slave to his/her attachments and desires. It is so because unlike "Siddha" there are still multiple reactions and streams flowing in his/her psyche. The mind is not yet stabilized.. the heart is not yet open and flowered, the being is not yet bloomed with enlightenment or the "highest realization" so there are choices innumerable.. confusion abound and dilemma ad infinitum. So I know all those who decided to stay quiet and practice silence without giving slightest of attention to the agony of their fellow co-passangers living a bit eastward on this planet are guilty of not exercising correct choice at this moment. There is no excuse for not empathizing and praying for those in distress, for the ones who are anyways seeking the path of universality... the so called spirituality.

Even for normal social animals in the name of humans, who deliver lenghthy speeches explaining how our national boundaries are dissolving, how our economy is so much interwoven and how we are in so much love for each others (money?) and how our hearts coming near using the technology (Twitter and facebook...) and thus creating a virtual global village. It seems it will always remain virtual village only for in the face of cruel reality I did not see much of love, compassion, prayers and empathy being emnated from these so called elite and intelligent. What excuse they have to explain why they did not respond to this moment through their techno-IT-enabled hearts? None.. I presume! however you can prove me wrong if you wish.

Not much time has elapsed as yet.. 11-3-11 is still not buried in the debris of past for Japanese are still struggling individually and as a nation with the by gone disaster.. and any real spiritual seeker or Guru would not leave them to their collective racial fate but send out prayers, healing and moral support through their compassionate words and gestures. Do pray for them and tell them you understand how much it hurts when....

Love and Light

- Agyaatdarshan

Yoga books - Selfhelp book on how to read!

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Beloved readers and friends,

Someone visited my blog and pasted a link in his comments which read "Have you read these books on Yoga and Pranayama?". This was a link which was pointing towards some publishing house's directory. Although I did not follow the link but I know what it would have been like if I had! In juicy, emphatic language they would have told the merits of why I should purchase a particular book to learn how to master Yoga and Pranayama. I had only two choices - either to smile on his foolishness of showing candle to halogen lamp or empathize on his grave sickness of CAD Compulsive-Advertising-Disorder of visiting all related or unrelated sites, rated or unrated sites and showcase his products to lure his prospective customers. I admit that I exercised both the choices at the same time.

I have never seen any individual so far who has been foolish enough to get into deep waters just after reading a book  "How to perfect swimming in 10 days". If you find one - please do tell me immediately as my sincere search has not ended as yet. I am still searching for such a person.

On the other hand- I find everyday thousands of books on meditation, yoga, pranayama disappearing from shelves of Crosswords like book joints and outlets and all these so called literate wise people behaving utterly foolish to usher themselves ceremonically in to deep waters of Yog Sadhana.  Sooner or later we shall expect invitation to attend to their last rites. Why?

Without having proper guidance of a master and in the absence of following the correct sequence of Yoga and Pranayama, it has been clearly stated in  Yogchoodamani Upanishad, verse 117

Hikka Kaasah tatha Shwaasah Shirah Karnaakshi vedanaah|

Bhavanti Vividha rogaah pavanavyatyayakramaat||

that if Sadhaka is liable to suffer from hiccups, Asthma, cough, headache, pain in eye and ear and angered Vayu (evergy flow in uncleansed Nadis) creates innumerable of both curable and incurable diseases.

If you are having any Yoga book in hand my request is just throw it in the dustbin right now. If the downslide of economy prevents you from taking such a vehemently merciless decision towards your own hard earned money then place the book in the locker instead and try searching for an authentic, seasoned master who can guide you. Who can help and guide you in taking your first baby step into discipline of Yoga.

Learning Yoga and Pranayama - Playing with fire it is if you are not under personal and direct supervision of an able master. For your information even simple looking Yogic postures need preparation. They are definitely designed to strengthen your body, nerves, energy bearning capcity and immune but before that you must be scanned for what is your capacity. What is your current status of health. What is the state of your nerves, muscles and bone structure. Only an experienced master has that capacity.

In our body we have 72,000 nadis. These are energy channels which carry information and instruction (conscious and unconscious both) to and fro. It should not be a surprise if I tell you that your brain itself consumes so much electricity in just one day that the same amount of electricity would be able to lit a 20 watt CFL for some time. Yes, it is true! And what carries these electric currents in our body? It is only these Nadis which are responsible for conduction of such a massive electric current day in day out.

Will you take chance to fuse these delicate conductors? I hope not. And what should we be called if we knowingly start breaking these life-supporting network of Nadis by indulging in such an intricate and complex practice such as Yoga and Pranayama after reading such self-help books? I would call such a person an idiot - you may rename as you please.

I have received comments and messages after people read my earlier posts that even they have seen many cases where people suffered by practicing Yoga. Their issues range from minor injuries to as severe as brain stroke. But what they did not see or can not see is how much internal nadi system has been destroyed by their irresponsible act of taking up Yoga and Pranayama without preparation and supervision of an able master.

I have also received so many requests to elaborate upon the right methods of practising Yoga and I would definitely write on that yet I must warn you in advance. Whatever I write on the subject of Yoga. Even if I tell you certain methods elaborately here.. please don't try it home. For that you would definitely need a master.

Hope I am clear now to my readers. Also I have given enough number of warnings by now so I can now fearlessly dwell upon elaboration of the subject from next post onwards.

I will come back to you shortly with a series on preparations for Yoga and also elaborate upon each step of Yoga.

Love and light to all of you..

- AD

Divinity of confession.. Sach Ka Samna

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The confession had not fetched us money so far. Confession was never a game which could be played on screen. Confession has never been a publicity stunt as it has become now. This pious act ignited by realization of one's own mistakes and misdeeds has always been a very sacred and personal activity.. primarily to unburden ourselves. The confession in isolation is of no value unless it is associated with Forgiveness, Gratitude and attitude of self-correction.

In Bible Jesus is believed to say - "“I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of heaven; what you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and what you lose on earth will be losed in heaven.” (Matt. 16:19)"

It is my personal conviction that this pious statement of an enlightened person was later cunningly twisted to give authority to church priests to accept confession.

There are only two choices in making confession.. the first one is to confess in front of the person whom you think have hurt, cheated, betrayed, humiliated etc.. and second place is in front of an enlightened Guru. Although Christianity may have taken this idea of confession to asssociate it with purification and freedom from your past Karmas but in Buddism there is no place for freedom from Karma even if you have confessed. Always keep in mind that repercussions of Karma (action) can never be undone by mere confession.

Why do we find two enlightened souls speaking different language? Superficially it looks so but in fact there is no difference in the statement. Their concern is your growth.. your freedom.. but they are speaking to different audiences. One is speaking to shepherds and uneducated and the other is talking to people of an educated and intellectually rich country of that time. (just to refresh your memory - India has oldest universities in the world, Taxila and Nalanda are example). Also their personalities are different. One is radiant intellectual and logical, the other is driven by heart and feelings.

It is definitely because of their own characteristic they are putting the same thing in different ways. They both are interested in you however they are least interested in your past. They know your journey can begin any moment and that moment is now. So whatever you are you will have to accept that or free yourself from that and move on. Jesus is trying to use confession in unburdening you out of his compassion and thus he is declaring you shall be free in heaven of what you free yourself from here. But Buddha is brutally hammering the intellectual people on the other side. He is reminding them of repurcussions of not being sane. He is saying so on account of Karma-Phala (Action-Result) principle. The gestalt has changed but the target remains exactly the same, your freedom.

I find these on-screen confessions are just a way of exploiting man's innate desire to peep into other person's life and find out how wrong he could be. And you wonder why would we want that to know? Because that gives a sense of 'Holier than thou' we start feeling we are not as bad as that man on the screen. He slept with a girl younger than his own daughter and fiddled with genitals of his cousin, that he slept with men too. Isn't it s breather for some of you? It is not at all important for us to know what is wrong in this world because that can never help us grow and become ideal for others. The greatest impediment in self-growth is to find fault in others.

Even god knew this when he designed the human body. All the holes which could smell bad or expell out smelly waste have been hidden by him in our body. He could have designed it otherwise but he did not and thus we have writers writing beatiful prose, singing about bodily beauty in their poetry..

There are definitely more better ways and more better things to confess than what is being professed by today's most popular Guru - The TV Guru!

Do I need say more.. I find it is getting shitty..

- Agyaat Darshan

What do you think "Did Michael Jackson killed himself?" -BB

 

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AD:

 It sounds funny and devastating both that people are so much worried about the lives of others. While they are unaware of the fact which foot they had put on the ground while getting down from bed this morning.. they are busy finding out what a particular famous person does in his day to day life, what he eats, how many glasses of water in a day, what are his views about Gay Movement..

People may like to defend themselves this peculiar, ignorant, unproductive, foolish behaviour in the name of "being informed" but the fact is these are the people who have not been able to crystallized their own persona and thus looking out for certain kind of pseudo gratification of ego by associating themselves in "fan-ship" of some or other famous, powerful, popular, unique person. I have never found someone being fan of a beggar. It may sound totally illogical desire of mine to see some perosn as fan of a street beggar but I ask Why not?

Psychologists say all Idol worship emnates from personal incompetancy whereas in the field of spirituality if we attach ourselves to imperfections, if we worship imperfections, if we indulge in anything with is less than "Poorna - The whole"  it is worthless and leads us to darkness. The only light is of that "Poorna Parmaatma-The one whole God" which lights up the universe and its reflections, although beautiful but just carries the imperfections of the objects from which it gets reflected.

Why bother whether Micheal Jackson killed himself or not, BB? Become aware of your own death which is nearing every moment and if you do not get aware of that in fact you are commiting suicide. Michael Jackson will not come to take you when you die. But people still don't give up. You may still like to feel like jesus on your dying..

I have heard.. An old preacher was was on his death bed. He sent a message for his Insurance agent and his Lawyer (they both happened to be his church members), to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his hands and indicated them to sit on each side of the bed. The preacher clintched their hands, sighed contentedly, smiled and stared at the ceiling. For some time there was pin-drop silence, no one said anything. Both the agent and Lawyer were touched and flattered that the old preacher would ask them to be with him during his final moment.

At the same time they were also puzzled because the preacher had never given any indication that he particularly liked either one of them.

Finally, the Lawyer gathered courage and broke the ice , "Preacher, why did you ask the two of us to come?"

The old preacher gathered some strength, then said feelbly, "Jesus died between two thieves, and that's how I want to go, too.

Think of your death BB. Plan it.. and only way to plan your death is to become aware of self. Then there is no dying.. there is no death at all.

- AD

Pranayama is killing people! - ||Vedic Yog Rahasya||

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My Beloved disciples and Friends,

In these times when everyone is indulging in some kind of Yoga practices it becomes necessary for me to give correct information on:

 Why one should choose Yoga?

 What are parts of complete Yoga System?

What are precautions one should observe?

The Yoga is a discipline for self-realization. This is such a powerful practice oriented  system that it can never fail irrespective of your individual faith, cast, creed, color of skin. The Yoga is scientific - It is about control of mind. Its central part which is known as Pranayama or breath-control is today being recognized by psychologists and medics. The simple fact that breath can serve as a handle to our emotional state of being and also clarity of thought. Choosing Yoga not only develops you physically but also gives you a solid foundation to take a quantum jump within i.e. Dhayan. It can be summarized that our state of being depends on what is in our mind and thus the control which Yoga gives you over your thoughts and emotional and desire-sets is astounding. It is sure shot theraputic-transformative therapy which elevates normal humans to the domain of super-Humans.

The Yoga is divided in 8 Parts:

1. Yama  2. Niyama 3. Asana 4. Pranayama 5. Pratyahara 6. Dharana 7. Dhyan 8. Samadhi

Just a note - First four parts are to be executed, done by you. These four things require your efforts. Rest four are effortless attainment based on the preparation - naturally.

The precautions:

As a central part Pranayama is not only most essential but most powerful and unavoidable too. No amount of efforts or courage can make you successful in your inner journey if you do not have control on your breath. If you do not have capability to absorb huge quantities of raw energy (prana) from outside word it becomes impossible to attain elevation of your inner consciousness also known as Kundalini. But there is a most important preparation as per our Vedas which is known as Nadishodhana before you indulge in any sort of Pranayama. If you dont do Nadishodhana before practicing Pranayama it is extremely injurious to your physical and mental health and its devastation doesn't end here - your vehicle for spiritual growth i.e. nadi-tantra is destroyed thus stopping your spiritual growth forever. Of course longer your practice heavier price you pay!

The need of Nadishodhana has been validated by every texts and treatise on Yoga by Gherand, Matsyendranath, Gorakhnath and many other including our Vedas. These books are not in chronoligical order even then they echo the same view about the of practice of Nadishodhan before any other Pranayama.

It is my duty to inform the you and all through this medium that people who are not following the Vedic dictum of Nadishodhana before any other Pranayama are heading towards the catastrophe if they are not following the rules inscribed in Vedas and validated by hundreds of Yogis at later date. Today so many people are practicing pranayama before Nadishodhan around the world that I fear tomorrow India may be blamed for spreading this epidemic.

To make all of you aware about this subject we broadcasted a programme on Shraddha MH1 Channel. This program was presented by my yoga guide Yogi Shri Balenduji Giri Maharaj.

Program Name : Vedic Yog Rahasya

Channel : Shriddha MH1

Time : 18:10 IST - 18:30 IST*

The program was telecasted in the month of Septemeber' 09 for 21 days!

Right from the day this post was made public I have been receiving questions about the authenticity of my claim. People doubted my statement as they felt how come commercially successful teachers like Baba Ramdev, Sri Sri Ravishankar have never warned them about it. Intelligent observation it is and surprisingly the answer too lies in the question itself.

This age is of quick-fixes. People are keen to get  ready to consume materials. If someone comes to you and says that Yoga preparation itself would take almost a year... will you have guts to save your enthusiasm for the 366th day? Will you be able to keep the humble learner's attitude for so long? People want quick results.. even if that comes with its side-effects! They want instant breast implants, cosmetic surgeris to get rid of acne, consume kilograms of antibiotics in their much-shorter-lifetime, consume bottled juices and junk,fast or even precooked food.. I wouldn't be streteching it beyond limits if I say that his madness to save time has become an epidemic, a compulsive disorder rather than just the need of hour. Who has time for the elaborate step by step practice of Yoga?

The market-Savvy Gurus understand this very well and this understanding of these cunning Gurus comes handy in popularizing themselves and making them public icons. It is so easy to identify how these gurus are exploiting people's scarsity of time to their advantage. It only needs little bit of intelligence and courage to ponder and question..

If you are serious seeker and devout yoga learner you may want to explore and understand what basic mistakes are knowingly and repeatedly being propogated by these TV Gurus. Do read following posts -

 http://agyaatdarshan.wordpress.com/2009/09/13/yoga-books-selfhelp-book-on-how-to-read/
http://agyaatdarshan.wordpress.com/2009/09/07/pranayama-dont-indulge-in-it-without-preparation/

May existence bless you with health, love and light..

- Ach. Agyaatdarshan

AD, what is your views on Kamasutra? - S.R.

Shekhar, Many people think so but Kamasutra is not a sex manual .

Remember three aims of ancient Hindu life – dharma, artha & kama –Vatsyayana's purpose is to set kama, or enjoyment of the senses in a hierarchy. Thus dharma or virtuous living is the highest aim, artha, amassing of wealth is next, and kama is the least of the three.

Do not wonder, I have deliberately left out  'Moksha - The complete liberation' because whatever I am going to talk, that should be "All about you".. related to you. The question is: Are you interested in Moksha, Nirvana? Don't lie to yourself...  I know the type of Nirvana you may be looking at is easily available at the local pubs and Discs in Ahmedabad. I wasn't surprised when someone told that even the name of one joint is "Nirvana"! So there you get your Nirvana with Mint flabvoured Hookkaa puffs.. Flavoured Nirvana.. (laughs)

I declare that Kamasutra is indispensible for today’s world.

Kamasutra has been whispered among people but NOW is the time to use its teachings. It’s time to learn how this knowhow can be applied to our day to day life in a way that helps us in enjoy pleasures of life while still being rooted in our true nature.

When people ask questions related to sex, its not intellectual answer they are looking at. You too are asking me this question to assess if my master approves of sexuality..  yes I do. I approve it with the final goal in mind.

Everyone desires of enriching sex life. It is in mind but only methods known to you people are use of alcohol, drugs, pills or at best change of partner. Especially the last option comes from the feeling of “I deserve more.” Some may spell it as “I need variety”. Don't you? But my ways are different. I would recommend more meditativeness. I would make you deeper in your feelings. I would invoke all the senses which are now in ths state of slumber and thus you are unable to appreciate and differentiate today from tomorrow. My Kamasutra as you would learn.. is based on invoking your heart and putting your sex center bit upward than your bell. It starts in meditation and culminates in orgasmic bliss. May be with this you would start understanding the statement "Samadhi is 10,000 times deeper, broader and richer experience than your sexual orgasm" and yes you have a choice of achieving it alone. Not that I dont recommend couple experiencing this together but before they do they must have their Auras cleansed, attuned and energized. And yes just wanted to tell Devpriya is exceptionally good at it. If you need help register yourself for "Aura correction Program" coming up next month. She will be here.

In my Kamasutra - which I call "The Gateway to divine Bliss", there are exercises to improve your sensitivity. There are therapies to prepare you to experience it compeletly, be in it totally for hours together.

The uniqueness of sexual experience is that it is always different every single time. But these subtle, sensuous differences can not be perceived in hectic or unconscious indulgence. Each individual experience has power to transform you, uplift you. 

Real Kamasutra is about opening your heart, your senses, letting go of mind. It is about understanding your body energy currents and recognizing your emotional state. Practicing Kamasutra transports you to a state of endless orgasmic pleasure-Bliss!

The poor state of affair is that no one is open to teachings on copulation. All think they are already having post doctoral experience in it. All they know is that different poses are means to sexual gratification but what they dont know and I teach is that these also help in releasing your stored emotions.  But that would require intensive preparation and meditativeness. Apart from recognizing your body type, understanding your energy currents. Thenthere are more than 100 poses to learn. For you too ladies!!

Kamasutra poses are Tantra’s methods of balancing your energies. Each pose has a purpose and helps in releasing particular stored negative emotions. The Frog pose is to be tried if you or your mate is feeling deprived of pampering. But who cares! I teach you to be aware and care..

When Sigmund Freud believed that sex is prime force the external development he wasn't completely wrong. During my previous talks on Yoga I told you about internal matrix development and that Kundalini power (energy near your sex center) can be translated in to higher form of energies to attain Moksha-The total liberation. Kamasutra is "The" way for most of the people who are yet to learn the relaxation techniques being taught in - Progressive Meditation sessions.

Do not forget that you are sexual by nature. Perversion wouldn’t help. Restrain must come naturally to you. Keep yourself ignited throughout the day and relax by night. No more talks – pure act! Because healthy Sex is better than sexuality in mind – hence I advocate Kamasutra today.

(This talk was given by AD to select audience at Ahmedabad in May'2007)