Guest guest Posted July 30, 2001 Report Share Posted July 30, 2001 http://sagewisdom.org/ Blessings from David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 David offered [[http://sagewisdom.org/]] ** This is an different sort of link to find on a satsang page. Certainly, the siddhis could be activated in this fashion. "Siddhi" means, "power, accomplishment, perfection". They are extraordinary powers of the soul, developed through consistent meditation & deliberate, grueling, often uncomfortable "tapas" ("heat, fire, purification"); or, awakened naturally through spiritual maturity & yogic sadhana ("effective means of attainment; religious or spiritual discipline). A few siddhis are: - clairvoyance, - clairaudience; - divination; - increased auric awareness, or sensitivity; - awareness of Self & your surroundings. >From a yogic perspective, the acquisition of such abilities are sometimes viewed as an obstacle. Mostly because some folk get caught- up in trying to impress, control, or harm others; or, become involved in the "I"ness of it all. Becoming blinded by 'being' versus 'doing'. Each of the siddhis is nothing more than heightened perceptual awareness - something we are all capable of achieving. There is nothing mystical or magical about them. Just like all our natural human abilities, that we each display with varying degrees, they are sense-based (sight, sound, touch, taste, etc). It can also be said that some folk are 'born' with these talents - meaning, not needing development. Or, they have a tendency towards such things - which leads to researching & developing the same (via Rajayoga for example). Because these talents can be 'awakened' with drugs - salvia divinorum, peyote, marijuana, LSD, etc - there is room for abuse. Left uncontrolled & unmonitored, this can be a dangerous approach. In addition, such abilities can become heightened via a catastrophic event in ourlife - rape, death, traumatic injury, or serious illness. Occasionally, if a siddhi manifests, & 'you' dont know what it is - psychosis can develop. Over-powering confusion &/or fear can lead to psychotic behavior (which is not to say that psychosis is not valid). Certainly, there appears to be a fine-line between the two. The practice of Rajayoga brings about a strong sense of 'awakening'; particularily due to its rational approach & desirable effect. Therefore, my point is, do any of you utilize drugs to enhance the above siddhis? Om Santi ... Yogini Sakti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 , hamsayogini@a... wrote: > David offered [[http://sagewisdom.org/]] o > > Because these talents can be 'awakened' with drugs - salvia > divinorum, peyote, marijuana, LSD, etc - there is room for abuse. > Left uncontrolled & unmonitored, this can be a dangerous approach. > In addition, such abilities can become heightened via a catastrophic > event in ourlife - rape, death, traumatic injury, or serious illness. > > Occasionally, if a siddhi manifests, & 'you' dont know what it is - > psychosis can develop. Over-powering confusion &/or fear can lead to > psychotic behavior (which is not to say that psychosis is not > valid). Certainly, there appears to be a fine-line between the two. Namaste, It is interesting how the Huichol Indians of Mexico have peyote paintings and art. They use peyote as an aid in spiritual matters, but their art has the same colours as much 'acid art', in the 60s and 70s. ONS......Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2001 Report Share Posted August 1, 2001 Hello. : ) , hamsayogini@a... wrote: > David offered [[http://sagewisdom.org/]] > ** This is an different sort of link to find on a satsang page. > > Certainly, the siddhis could be activated in this fashion. And much more if one were operating in synch with Spirit. > "Siddhi" means, "power, accomplishment, perfection". They > are extraordinary powers of the soul, developed through consistent > meditation & deliberate, grueling, often uncomfortable "tapas" > ("heat, fire, purification"); or, awakened naturally through > spiritual maturity & yogic sadhana ("effective means of attainment; > religious or spiritual discipline). Art, music and invisibility likewise... > A few siddhis are: > - clairvoyance, I knew you were going to mention that one. > - clairaudience; > - divination; > - increased auric awareness, or sensitivity; > - awareness of Self & your surroundings. > > From a yogic perspective, the acquisition of such abilities are > sometimes viewed as an obstacle. Awareness of Self an obstacle? I should believe the opposite... I suppose it's a matter of one's perspective. > Mostly because some folk get caught- > up in trying to impress, This has to do with immaturity. Nothing more. > Each of the siddhis is nothing more than heightened > perceptual awareness - something we are all capable of achieving. > There is nothing mystical or magical about them. I would like to quote somone you may or not be familiar with: "...everything is interpreted spiritually. Every river is a deity. Every mountain is a god. Everything is holy, dedicated to the Divine." > Just like all our > natural human abilities, that we each display with varying degrees, > they are sense-based (sight, sound, touch, taste, etc). It can also > be said that some folk are 'born' with these talents - meaning, not > needing development. Or, they have a tendency towards such things Why imagine a distinction between 'natural' and 'unnatural' abilities? > Because these talents can be 'awakened' with drugs - salvia > divinorum, peyote, marijuana, LSD, etc - there is room for abuse. What is the source of abuse? Surely it is ignorance of Self. Nothing more... > In addition, such abilities can become heightened via a catastrophic > event in ourlife - rape, death, traumatic injury, or serious illness. All wonderful occasions for spiritual growth, we should be so thankful for such blessings. > Occasionally, if a siddhi manifests, & 'you' dont know what it is - > psychosis can develop. If you manifest and 'you' don't know who you are (or aren't) psychosis can develop. > Over-powering confusion &/or fear can lead to > psychotic behavior (which is not to say that psychosis is not > valid). Certainly, there appears to be a fine-line between the two. > The practice of Rajayoga brings about a strong sense of 'awakening'; It could also be abused leading to forgetfulness. What is the Issue? > particularily due to its rational approach & desirable effect. I'm indifferent to rationality.. > Therefore, my point is, do any of you utilize drugs to enhance the > above siddhis? The most powerful drug I know which produces the most convincing and insane hallucinations is a strange belief that I somehow think I can know who I am which leads to manifestation as a body trapped in time/space. This manifest identity may even partake in sending messages electronically. I suggest no one try it. It could lead to psychosis. Blessings, David ------------------- NetZero Platinum Sign Up Today - Only $9.95 per month! netzero.net/s/signup?r=platinum&refcd=PT97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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