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Sahaj Marg. The Natural Path An Outline. It is extremely difficult to Outline Sahaj Marg. because Sahaj Marg provides a holistic experience, which cannot be compartmentalized. And is very difficult to verbalize. Technically Speaking,.
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Sahaj Marg The Natural Path An Outline
because Sahaj Marg provides a holistic experience, which cannot be compartmentalized. And is very difficult to verbalize.
Technically Speaking, Sahaj Marg is a modified (actually simplified) form of Raja Yoga.
Realistically Speaking, Sahaj Marg is a ‘way of life’
Sahaj Marg not only teaches us the purpose of life, it helps us achieve that purpose, in a most effective way.
Sahaj Marg teaches, not through lectures and discourses, but by providing direct experience
Thousands of spiritual seekers around the world, are quenching their spiritual thirst, through the Sahaj Marg practice
The Basic Philosophy of Sahaj Marg Each one of us is a divine human being. This divinity, however, is dormant. It is hidden beneath a heap of worldly impressions (good and bad).
The Basic Philosophy of Sahaj Marg This heap of impressions needs to be removed, and the divinity exposed.
The only qualification to joinSahaj Marg is Willingness
The main tools employed in the practice of Sahaj Marg are Meditation Cleaning Transmission
The most effective tool, however, is Transmission from the Master
Transmission Just as current flows from high potential to low potential, spiritual energy flows from a high level to low level
Transmission Beyond this, it is difficult to explain transmission. The best way to understand transmission is to experience it.
Master • While it is difficult to capture the concept of Master in mere words, Master is some one who has traversed the road of spirituality in its entirety and who can guide seekers of spirituality
In order to practice Spirituality effectively, will I have to give up my material life ? No
In fact, Sahaj Marg places a strong emphasis on leading a normal domestic life, while pursuing Spirituality.
Abhyasi Abhyasi is a Hindi word meaning - One who practices. In this case, one who practices Sahaj Marg.
Preceptor A Preceptor is an abhyasi who has been given permission by the Master, to guide other abhyasis in their practice.
Preceptor A Preceptor acts as a channel or conduit for Master’s transmission for the benefit of abhyasis.
Sitting In Sahaj Marg, a session of meditation with a preceptor (or with Master) is called a Sitting. A Sitting usually lasts about 30 minutes. Sittings can either be on an individual basis - an individual sitting Or on a group basis - A group sitting
How does one start the practice of Sahaj Marg ? The practice of Sahaj Marg can be started by any individual by obtaining three (or more) individual sittings from a preceptor.
The Practice involves • Morning meditation • Evening cleaning (mental) • A short prayer at bed time • Individual sittings from a Preceptor • Group sittings once a week
Any Questions ? If you are interested in knowing more about this system you may also visit www.srcm.org or write to info@srcm.org to locate the nearest preceptor