Sahaja Yoga is a method of meditation which
brings a breakthrough in the evolution of human awareness. It was
created by Shri Mataji
Nirmala Devi in 1970 and has since spread all around the world.
In Shri Mataji's own words: "Global unity of mankind can be achieved through
this awakening that can occur within each human being, so that transformation
takes place within us. By this process a person becomes moral, united,
integrated and balanced. One actually gets the experience of the
feeling of the all-pervading divine power as cool breeze.
"Know thyself" is the main theme of all the scriptures -
it becomes evident and one reaches the absolute understanding of oneself.
Thus one
becomes peaceful and joyous in life. One becomes collective as a drop
falling into the ocean of compassion. This method works for the multitudes and
not individually. Of course one cannot pay for the experience of Divine Love.
Moreover, it is the last breakthrough of our evolution. This is the
actualization of such transformation, which is taking place now, worldwide,
and has been proved and experienced by hundreds of thousands in over
85 countries."
The next step in our collective evolution
This inner awakening is called by many names: Self Realization, Second Birth,
Enlightenment, Liberation, Moksha, Satori and it is the goal of
all religions and spiritual traditions of the world.
This knowledge is ancient, but for a long time it was available
only to a few souls, being kept secret and transmitted from guru to disciple,
since Self Realization was extremely difficult to achieve.
In these modern times, through Sahaja ("spontaneous") Yoga ("union with one's
Self"), this experience has become effortless and available to everyone,
for the first time in the history of human spirituality.
The advent of Sahaja Yoga was prophesized a long time ago in many
of the world's spiritual traditions and religions. At the same time,
in these modern times many seekers of Truth have been deluded into
following various false, self-proclaimed "gurus" who are either
money or power oriented, but not Spirit oriented.
Through the practice of Sahaja Yoga, our awareness gains a new dimension
where absolute truth can be felt tangibly - on our central
nervous system. As a result of this happening,
our spiritual ascent takes place effortlessly and
physical, mental and emotional balance are achieved
as a byproduct of this growth of our awareness.
We then realize that we are not this body, mind, ego, conditionings, emotions
or intellect, but something of an eternal nature which is always residing
in our heart in a pure, undisturbed state - the Self or Spirit. The Spirit
is the source of true knowledge, peace and joy. Self Realization
is the actualization of this connection with our Spirit, which as Shri Mataji
advocates, is the birthright of every human being.
"It
is important for everyone to have that knowledge of the roots within ourselves. Sahaja Yoga
allows the individual to become his own Spiritual Guide."
-- Shri Mataji
Nirmala Devi
