Himalayas
I cannot express my feelings on coming here but it is an auspicious moment to recall the glory of my father. All the seekers who did their penance here achieved their ascent with the inspiration they received from the Himalayas; they succeeded in rising to the pinnacle.
Himalaya is the Sahasrara which the Mother Earth has created for you. It should be worshipped. This Sahasrara is very great. I do not see anything except vibrations everywhere. Those who are here are drenched in this tremendous ocean of vibrations, just like fish in the water. These vibrations that are spread all around are so beautiful and joy-giving that it cannot be expressed in words. This is the blessing of the Himalayas.
First and foremost we accept the ocean as our guru. The pollution of the whole world is thrown in it. However, the ocean leaves behind the pollution in its bed and rises as clouds in the sky. It becomes absolutely pure, unblemished and so beautiful. Then it sails toward the Himalayas and covers it with “Hima” [snow].
The word, “Dhaula”, means absolutely pure, clear and nirmal [referring to the mountain range of Talnoo called Dhauladhar]. Ranges like the Dhauladhar spread across the Himalaya. These ranges are similar to the ranges that cover our brain and enlighten our Sahasrara. When we face the Himalaya we appear as particles before Him. There is nothing so special in us that can stand out before Him. What are we before His majesty?
This is the Sahasrara of the whole universe. It has given the whole universe such solace, happiness and joy that there remain nothing more to desire. I have opened your Sahasrara with its help. Through this Sahasrara I discovered that till the peace of the Himalaya settles within, its coolness will not permeate your nature.
Today let us pray to the Himalaya and the seven mighty Devis [Gods] that are here to bless us with their Divine Powers. Their Divine Powers are embodied in the Mother and may we receive these from Her. Thus evoking the embodiment of the Mother, may we seek refuge at the feet of the Himalaya.
Shri Mataji, 29 March 1985, Talnoo, Dharamshala, India
(Photograph: med-ina.org)
It was me who didn’t see
Didn’t see you
Looked everywhere outside
But never turned inside to my own heart
In all my love
All my pain and all my sorrow
In all my hope and all my joy
You were there with me
It was me who didn’t turn to you
You were my joy in all my play
You indeed were the joy
And I indulged in all that joy
Days spent in play
You were there deep in my heart
In the songs I sang in my sorrow and joy
You were the words, you were the tune
It was me who never sang your songs
Please be alit oh spirit
And enlighten this attention
Let me be immersed totally in you
Sing the song of love
Lost in complete joy!
Meghamala Basu
Sahaja Yoga workshops will be held all around Australia on the weekend of 22-23 October 2011. These workshops are suitable for both beginners and for people who have been coming to Sahaja Yoga programs for a while.
The locations and booking arrangements are below:
ACT – Scullin
Sunday 23 October, 10.30am to 3.00pm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre
77 Chewings Street
To book for the Scullin workshop contact: [email protected] or phone 0433 057 077 or (02) 62324455.
Lunch and refreshments provided. No cost.
NSW – Sydney
Sunday 23 October, 11am to 4.00pm (with live world music concert beforehand)
Federation Conference Centre
37 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills
Workshop program:
11am – 12 noon: Doors open for registration and live music concert
12 noon – 4pm: Meditation workshop
To book for Sydney, click here to use our Booking Form
Afternoon tea provided, $10 donation per person (see below under Costs**)
QLD – Bundaberg and Hervey Bay
Saturday 22 October, 1.00pm to 4:00pm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre
160 Mahoney-Dexters Road
Alloway, Bundaberg
To book for Bundaberg, contact: [email protected] or call 07 4159 7887
Afternoon tea provided. No cost.
QLD – Wamuran
Saturday 22 October, 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre
95 McClintock Road
Wamuran
To book for Wamuran, contact: [email protected] or call 07 5496 6716.
Dinner provided. No cost.
SA – Adelaide
Saturday 22 October, 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Klemzig Primary School
2 Hay Street
Klemzig, Adelaide
To book for Adelaide, contact: [email protected] or call 0417 806 336.
Refreshments provided. No cost.
TAS – Hobart
Sunday 23 October, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre
85 Tanundal Street
Howrah, Hobart
To book for Hobart, contact: [email protected] or call 03 6245 1476
Lunch provided. No cost
VIC – Melbourne
Sunday 23 October, 11.00am to 4.00pm
Greensborough Senior Citizens Hall
203 Henry Street,
Greensborough, Melbourne
To book for Melbourne, contact: [email protected] or call (03) 9585 1208.
Lunch provided. $10 donation per person (see below under Costs**)
VIC – Bendigo
Saturday 22 October, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Bendigo Neighborhood House
20 Neale street, Bendigo
To book for Bendigo workshop, contact: (03) 5442 1489
Light lunch provided. No cost.
WA – Scarborough
Saturday 22 October, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Maureen Grierson Community Recreation Centre
The Esplanade, Scarborough
To book for the Scarborough workshop contact: 0432 433 345
Afternoon provided. No cost.
*Costs: Our workshops are provided free by experienced volunteers, as a non-profit community service. Some larger venues accept a donation at the door towards workshop costs such as venue hire, workshop materials provided, equipment hire and upkeep.
We hope to see you at the workshops!
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Queensland is holding our next meditation workshop on Saturday 24th September 2011.
This workshop is both for people coming for the first time and for people who have been attending Sahaja Yoga programs for a while.
Here’s some feedback from our previous workshops:
“I am grateful for such a beautiful experience. I felt welcome and believe the experience has opened me up to many possibilities.”
“Really beautiful. A beautiful place, lovely people, great meditation. I really didn’t want to leave.”
“Thank you for a most informative, serene, friendly, community experience.”
“I had a very enlightening experience. Can’t wait to learn more and learn more about myself.”
“Very peaceful and relaxed. People are friendly and I feel I came to see my own family.”
Event details:
Saturday 24 Sept, 2:00pm to 5:30pm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre,
95 McClintock Road, Wamuran Queensland
(60 minutes north of Brisbane)
Program:
2:00 – 2:30pm: Welcome and refreshments
2:30 – 3:00pm: Meditation and how to achieve a state of mental silence
3:00 – 4:00pm: Useful clearing techniques
4:00 – 4:20pm: Video lecture from Shri Mataji
4:20 – 5:15pm: Meditation and live music
5.30pm: Dinner
Cost: There are no costs or payments required for your attendance.
Directions to Workshop venue in Wamuran:
The address is 95 McClintock Road, Wamuran. From the M1 motorway, take the Kilcoy exit and proceed along D’aguilar Highway until you reach Wamuran. Opposite the IGA store, turn right and then right again into Station Rd. Turn left at the small roundabout into Newlands Rd for approx 3km, and then left into Patane Rd which leads to McClintock Rd. Number 95 is just over the top of the hill on the left.
For planning purposes, please email us at [email protected] if you would like to come along.
We sincerely hope you are able to attend this relaxing and informative event.