Meditation questions and Swamiji

[Guest guest]

I had asked one of the Swamis-the Western one whose name I do not

recall and my apologies here. I asked about meditation. I have been

intiated with a mantra from Amma, then Swamiji does a guided

meditation at the programs, then there is IAM-which I have also

taken. I asked him what should I do, which one or all of them? I

practice IAM regularly-usually 2x a day. He said IAM was enough to do

and to just do that. That was a

relief as I wondered how to do all of this.

 

Someone else had a question on meditation. Sometimes just

reading spiritual text upon arising is a good way to start if you

have no "official" mantra or training. Any of Amma's spiritual

writings are a tremendous resource and can often transport you into

feeling that you are with Her. OFtentimes, I read a book and can

relate so well to the author's experiences about life. It might be a

good starting point.

 

I also think that keeping the

same time every day is important for spiritual practice. Mornings are

best as they set your day. It does take time, commitment and making

choices. But evenings are ok, too. It's just important to DO IT.

Spiritual practice produces a commulative effect and each drop of

your devotion/practice is never wasted. Your practice also uplifts

humanity.

 

I am a single parent and raised my kids not to interrupt

unless there was a fire in the house. My son has now learned the IAM

program. Until this time, they, of course, thought I was "out there."

Well, maybe so! But it takes time to develop a habit of meditation

and practice. Once you develop a habit, it will be hard to stop as

your mind will crave it, your body...YOU...the YOU inside will hunger

for it. Maybe I have written this before so I hope I am not boring

whoever reads this! zzzzzzzzzzzz! lol....

 

Another idea: You could just chant Amma's name or read the 1,000

names or 108

Names. Even if you do not know the pronunciation, reading it with the

English translation will also provide a meditative state.

 

I hope something in this is helpful to you.

 

in Amma,

adriane