Sahaja Yoga Meditation: What is it?
Sahaja Yoga is an inner yoga: a wonderful, unique method of meditation discovered and taught by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi.
Sahaja Yoga is a word from ancient Sanskrit language which literally means a spontaneous connection; "yoga", meaning "connection". The potential to achieve this state of Sahaja Yoga meditation is in built within us. The experience of this meditative state in the midst of the confusion of the modern times has been described and foretold in the scriptures.
Self Realization the yoga, the union, the joining of the microcosm to the macrocosm. The linking of that energy with the all-pervading energy ... that is
what Self-Realization is
You are not this body, you are not this mind, you are the spirit...
This is the greatest truth
Over 14,000 years ago, the great astrologer Bhrigumuni prophesized the the discovery and an advent of Sahaja Yoga meditation in his book "Nadi Granth". He predicted that the Kundalini would be awakened spontaneously through Sahaja Yoga, the "spontaneous union with the Divine and become the means of both individual and collective transformation on a mass scale. Sahaja Yoga has actualized the promises in the scriptures. Sahaja Yoga meditation is a tangible and verifiable experience.
Rays of Brahma Shakti Striking the Brain
Drawing by Shri Mataji on a blackboard to illustrate her talk at Caxton Hall on 29th June 1981
Shri Mataji observes
"... one need not and should not believe blindfolded in whatever is said about the ascent or salvation, but should treat it like a hypothesis, and observe the facts with open mind like a scientist. Of course, if the hypothesis is proved, then any honest, scientifically minded modern person has to accept it." (Meta Modern Era: Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi.)
Sahaja Yoga meditation begins with the experience of self-realization, with the awakening of Kundalini energy with in us. We are able to verify this experience as the waves of cool breeze flowing through our fontanel bone area, palms of our hands and through our being. We would feel thoughtless, calm, peaceful and relaxed and our attention becomes pure and focused. As the Kundalini energy rises, she elongates our thoughts and creates a space between the thoughts, which spreads out and a state of complete silence is created. On our fingertips, we can feel the state of our own subtle being and that of the others. We become empowered and compassionate and loving.