Malaysian Style

[Guest guest]

Jai Sri Mataji

Dear Yogis

Dr. Balwinder made an interesting point that in the past

20 years the yogis there have not been announcing and still they

have a large and growing collective.

I have heard several reports from other people about the style of

programmes they use and the very thorough emphasis on feeling

vibrations. This is something which is often overlooked in

Australia -making sure that new people really are getting their

vibrations flowing.

I would really appreciate hearing from Dr. Balwinder about the

particular obstacles they encounter in telling about Sahaja Yoga,

I'm sure a predominantly Muslim culture must be one, and how they

have worked it out.

Similarly, if people from other countries with different

conditions would like to share their problems and solutions, we

could all benefit.

Even if the conditions in our own country are quite different it is

enjoyable to hear about the activities of our brothers and sisters

in other parts of the World.

love from Aunty Lyndal

[Guest guest]

Dear Auntie Lyndal and to all SY brothers and sisters please refer to

me as Balwinder(minus the dr.)

I hope Auntie Lyndal that the info below about Malaysia is helpful.

 

We do not announce who Shree Mataji is to the newcomers in the

beginners classes but just mentioned in the 2nd or 3rd class that she

is the guru and her photo with a candle in front is displayed where

the classes are conducted.

 

Emphasis is on vibrations and the benefits of meditation which are

physical , mental , emotional , spiritual well being are expounded.

The emphasis is to get the newcomers' kundalini risen and vibrations

felt.Shree Mataji's shorter videotapes are used during the classes

and meditation is done for 5-10 minutes.

 

I am happy to say that the Malays in Malaysia are the most tolerant

Muslims I know and the present government we have (ruling since

Independence) is very tolerant when it comes to other religions.

The only flaw is that there is a law against Muslims converting to

another religion but not vice-versa. I have no hang up about that

because I believe Islam is one of the best religions in the world and

thus see no reason for any Muslim to convert. The way it is practiced

by some in many parts of the world leaves much to be desired and due

to these people the religion is nowadays very much misinterpreted.

 

SY is not a religion and thus there is no question of conversion for

any person practising any faith ....... Jesus Christ , Lord Buddha ,

Prophet Muhammad and all the saints never came to earth to start a

religion but to give the right direction to human being in order to

ascent to a higher level.

 

The approach to introduce Sahaja Yoga to Malaysians is done via

various methods

 

a)via media which may be TV or newspaper

b)house to house " leafleting " which is basically identifying a

locality where we want to start a new class and then going around all

the houses in the neighborhood and dropping leaflets in their

mailboxes which briefly describes what SY is and when and where will

the free classes be conducted and some telehone numbers for them to

get further information

c)identifying organizations(clubs, schools, societies) which would

like to know more about SY

 

METHOD:

There are about 6-7 centers in central part of Malaysia surrounding

the capital where classes are conducted on a weekly (once a week)

basis for newcomers. The classes are usually run by 2 " facilitators "

who will guide the newcomers thru 8-10 weekly classes where they will

be given self-realization and introduced to the basics of SY.

There are about 8 centers in Malaysia throughout where established SY

meditate on a weekly basis (this number excludes the centers for

newcomers).

The bigger collectives occasional go for out-station trips to towns

with small collectives to help them conduct a SY introduction and

realization programme

There is a plan to have a buddy system which basically means that a

newcomer in SY will be introduced to an established SY who will help

the newcomer in whichever way possible for establishing his/her self-

realization. I have personally yet to see this taking off but one

which I believe will really help each and every newcomer who finishes

the classes for newcomers to become a deep SY.

 

Jai Shree Mataji

 

With Love

 

Balwinder