Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Dear Jagbir and all, i would like to thank you for the 'The future failure/success of SY will depend on the following' article. i would like to make some comments and ask for some clarifications on these, please: The future failure/success of SY will depend on the following: i) whether you are going to teach them about the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji, or just Her incarnation; [Jagbir, i remember Shri Mataji stating that Herself incarnated to introduce us to our " Individual Mother Within " . Is that Individual Mother Within " the Devi? " Is that Individual Mother Within " Shri Lalita " , as in 'Shri Lalita Sahasranama'? Shri Mataji also said that Herself is the " Reflection of the Divine Mother Within " . Was Shri Mataji referring to this relationship --- that as Incarnation Adi Shakti, Herself is a Reflection of Devi/Shri Lalita Within? In the actual spiritual relationship, these Names are One. But these 'Names' also serve a purpose of distinction between the 'individual trees' (Individual Divine Incarnations) and the 'whole forest' (the Whole Divine Mother Who doesn't totally Incarnate Herself all at once - which is probably not even the best way to express this!). But i feel it is important to try and understand it anyway, to understand this Relationship because - there could lie the difference between a SY being able to teach about the Devi and Her Incarnation Shri Mataji, or being able to teach " just about Her incarnation " .] ii) whether you are going to teach them to realize the Devi (Self or Antaryamin) within themselves, or realize the photo on the altar of Her incarnation Shri Mataji; [Does not the Internal Living Photo of the Divine Mother Within exist also? Our Spirit is made in God's Image. With Self-realisation the Image of the Holy Spirit is awakened within us. We recognize our Divine Mother's Image, that She is there! That's why at Guru Puja 2008, Shri Mataji said we can give Self-realisation from our Self! If we are aware of that Divine Photo Within, we can teach people to realize the Devi (Self or Antaryamin). We can have them go straight to the Source Within themselves. As Sahaja Yogis, we have the power to do that.] iii) whether you are going to teach them that the Devi exists as the Divine Feminine in all religions and holy scriptures, or that the subtle system of the SYSSR exists in all; [Teaching that the Devi exists as the Divine Feminine in all religions and holy scriptures, is an essential Grounding that won't ever be forgotten. It is a Grounding that will prepare people to meet their Individual Mother Within. The subtle system knowledge is/was practical knowledge to bring Shri Mataji's disciples up to par, so they would have the working knowledge to transform themselves, before they could help transform others. But the real transformation came from the Individual Mother Within! Anyone that thinks that it was their subtle system practices alone that transformed them, is forgetting about the Divine Mother's role in their spiritual work. She is the Author of any true Aid!] iv) whether you are going to teach that " Muslims, Hindus, Christians and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this Blossom Time, or let them continue doubting, debating, arguing and eventually fleeing the little known SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion); [We have to go for the Big Picture, that " Muslims, Hindus, Christians and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this Blossom Time. If we get caught up in the little known SYSSR, then others will also get caught up in it, and may never come to know the Divine Feminine within. That is why it is important to teach " first things first " . If the Divine Feminine is understood, then any subtle system knowledge can be understood in relation to Her, as an optional help available if needed, like medicine. i think that is the Spirit in which Shri Mataji doled out subtle system knowledge in any case, but it has been made into the SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion) of all things, which is absolutely absurd! Because it was always an aid and not the Goal. SYs got so involved in the aids, that they lost sight of the Goal - the Divine Mother Within!] v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR; [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to use " ANY " rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes, and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.] vi) whether you are going to tell them to keep on meditating while learning from www.adishakti.org on the unity and synthesis of all religions, prophets and holy scriptures, or the unity of all SYs and their collectives against external criticism from www.sahajayoga.org and the internet; [Yes, that is without a doubt necessary, to have people meditating while learning from www.adishakti.org and the synthesis of all religions, prophets and holy scriptures.] vii) whether you are going to teach about how the corrupted religions have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi and Her incarnation, or remain silent on how that purity is now being again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organization; [Yes, it is important to teach about how the corrupted religions have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi and Her incarnation, and we must not remain silent on how that purity has been again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organisation.] viii) whether you are going to teach about how to be truthful, dharmic and in vidya right from the start, or to be dishonest, adharmic and in avidya from the beginning; [Yes, that is very important to teach about how to be truthful, dharmic and in vidya right from the start!] ix) whether you are going to teach yourself to attain moksa by unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji, or condemn yourself yet again into the whirlpool of rebirths by preaching others about the SYSSR. [The choice would of course have to teach oneself to attain moksha by unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji - not the avidya of the SYSSR.] x) whether you are going to teach them to be their own gurus by forming a new group based on all the above guidelines, or invite them back to the SYSSR meditation groups/collectives that 99.99 have consistently always fled for more than three decades; [Yes, this is a new opportunity to guide others into the Sahaja Yoga that Shri Mataji taught, and not the SYSSR from which so many have fled over the decades.] > The above applies to all who worship the Devi within and follow Her > incarnation, Shri Mataji, without. If you cannot be honest and > upfront to others, it is better you not incur the penalty of > rebirth. You will never ever liberate yourself and enter the > Kingdom of God by deliberately misleading humanity. SSSYR SYs claim > others are false gurus. Are they any better? > > But for me SYs are worse because unlike them, false gurus teach out > of ignorance. Unlike SYs, false gurus also teach out of a genuine > desire to be truthful and conscientious towards fellow human beings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Dear Jagbir, Re Point v) appended... .....Or are you giving a guideline for a New Organisation, in which we need to be more 'Standard' in the way we operate. i know the Devi can liberate us without any rituals. That we can just turn to Her Within. Are you suggesting we turn right away from all rituals, as an organisation, so nobody need be turned off by any rituals whatsoever? Do you believe the SYSSR has so spoiled Shri Mataji's teachings that we really need to go in the opposite direction, and have no rituals whatsoever? i know this is a somewhat contentious issue, but it would be good to get your take on this. Do you believe people can have their spiritual liberation without any ritual help, whatsoever? That is the main point, i would say. warmest regards, violet v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR; [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to use " ANY " rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes, and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.] , " Violet " <violetubb wrote: > > Dear Jagbir and all, > > i would like to thank you for the 'The future failure/success of SY will depend on the following' article. i would like to make some comments and ask for some clarifications on these, please: > > The future failure/success of SY will depend on the following: > > i) whether you are going to teach them about the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji, or just Her incarnation; > > [Jagbir, i remember Shri Mataji stating that Herself incarnated to introduce us to our " Individual Mother Within " . Is that Individual Mother Within " the Devi? " Is that Individual Mother Within " Shri Lalita " , as in 'Shri Lalita Sahasranama'? Shri Mataji also said that Herself is the " Reflection of the Divine Mother Within " . Was Shri Mataji referring to this relationship --- that as Incarnation Adi Shakti, Herself is a Reflection of Devi/Shri Lalita Within? > > In the actual spiritual relationship, these Names are One. But these 'Names' also serve a purpose of distinction between the 'individual trees' (Individual Divine Incarnations) and the 'whole forest' (the Whole Divine Mother Who doesn't totally Incarnate Herself all at once - which is probably not even the best way to express this!). But i feel it is important to try and understand it anyway, to understand this Relationship because - there could lie the difference between a SY being able to teach about the Devi and Her Incarnation Shri Mataji, or being able to teach " just about Her incarnation " .] > > > > > ii) whether you are going to teach them to realize the Devi (Self or Antaryamin) within themselves, or realize the photo on the altar of Her incarnation Shri Mataji; > > [Does not the Internal Living Photo of the Divine Mother Within exist also? Our Spirit is made in God's Image. With Self-realisation the Image of the Holy Spirit is awakened within us. We recognize our Divine Mother's Image, that She is there! That's why at Guru Puja 2008, Shri Mataji said we can give Self-realisation from our Self! If we are aware of that Divine Photo Within, we can teach people to realize the Devi (Self or Antaryamin). We can have them go straight to the Source Within themselves. As Sahaja Yogis, we have the power to do that.] > > > > > iii) whether you are going to teach them that the Devi exists as the Divine Feminine in all religions and holy scriptures, or that the subtle system of the SYSSR exists in all; > > [Teaching that the Devi exists as the Divine Feminine in all religions and holy scriptures, is an essential Grounding that won't ever be forgotten. It is a Grounding that will prepare people to meet their Individual Mother Within. The subtle system knowledge is/was practical knowledge to bring Shri Mataji's disciples up to par, so they would have the working knowledge to transform themselves, before they could help transform others. But the real transformation came from the Individual Mother Within! Anyone that thinks that it was their subtle system practices alone that transformed them, is forgetting about the Divine Mother's role in their spiritual work. She is the Author of any true Aid!] > > > > > iv) whether you are going to teach that " Muslims, Hindus, Christians and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this Blossom Time, or let them continue doubting, debating, arguing and eventually fleeing the little known SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion); > > [We have to go for the Big Picture, that " Muslims, Hindus, Christians and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this Blossom Time. If we get caught up in the little known SYSSR, then others will also get caught up in it, and may never come to know the Divine Feminine within. That is why it is important to teach " first things first " . If the Divine Feminine is understood, then any subtle system knowledge can be understood in relation to Her, as an optional help available if needed, like medicine. i think that is the Spirit in which Shri Mataji doled out subtle system knowledge in any case, but it has been made into the SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion) of all things, which is absolutely absurd! Because it was always an aid and not the Goal. SYs got so involved in the aids, that they lost sight of the Goal - the Divine Mother Within!] > > > > > v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR; > > [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to use " ANY " rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes, and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.] > > > > > vi) whether you are going to tell them to keep on meditating while learning from www.adishakti.org on the unity and synthesis of all religions, prophets and holy scriptures, or the unity of all SYs and their collectives against external criticism from www.sahajayoga.org and the internet; > > [Yes, that is without a doubt necessary, to have people meditating while learning from www.adishakti.org and the synthesis of all religions, prophets and holy scriptures.] > > > > > vii) whether you are going to teach about how the corrupted religions have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi and Her incarnation, or remain silent on how that purity is now being again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organization; > > [Yes, it is important to teach about how the corrupted religions have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi and Her incarnation, and we must not remain silent on how that purity has been again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organisation.] > > > > > viii) whether you are going to teach about how to be truthful, dharmic and in vidya right from the start, or to be dishonest, adharmic and in avidya from the beginning; > > [Yes, that is very important to teach about how to be truthful, dharmic and in vidya right from the start!] > > > > > ix) whether you are going to teach yourself to attain moksa by unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji, or condemn yourself yet again into the whirlpool of rebirths by preaching others about the SYSSR. > > [The choice would of course have to teach oneself to attain moksha by unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji - not the avidya of the SYSSR.] > > > > > x) whether you are going to teach them to be their own gurus by forming a new group based on all the above guidelines, or invite them back to the SYSSR meditation groups/collectives that 99.99 have consistently always fled for more than three decades; > > [Yes, this is a new opportunity to guide others into the Sahaja Yoga that Shri Mataji taught, and not the SYSSR from which so many have fled over the decades.] > > > > > > The above applies to all who worship the Devi within and follow Her > > incarnation, Shri Mataji, without. If you cannot be honest and > > upfront to others, it is better you not incur the penalty of > > rebirth. You will never ever liberate yourself and enter the > > Kingdom of God by deliberately misleading humanity. SSSYR SYs claim > > others are false gurus. Are they any better? > > > > But for me SYs are worse because unlike them, false gurus teach out > > of ignorance. Unlike SYs, false gurus also teach out of a genuine > > desire to be truthful and conscientious towards fellow human beings. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Dear Jagbir, i have one more point to make. Is what you are saying a case of " Knowledge of the Devi alone, liberates " ? If we have knowledge of the Devi Within, our relationship with Her alone, will liberate us. Correct?! That is my experience. The subtle system work helped me, but the Devi alone liberated me. violet , " Violet " <violetubb wrote: > > Dear Jagbir, > > Re Point v) appended... > > ....Or are you giving a guideline for a New Organisation, in which we need to be more 'Standard' in the way we operate. i know the Devi can liberate us without any rituals. That we can just turn to Her Within. Are you suggesting we turn right away from all rituals, as an organisation, so nobody need be turned off by any rituals whatsoever? Do you believe the SYSSR has so spoiled Shri Mataji's teachings that we really need to go in the opposite direction, and have no rituals whatsoever? i know this is a somewhat contentious issue, but it would be good to get your take on this. Do you believe people can have their spiritual liberation without any ritual help, whatsoever? That is the main point, i would say. > > warmest regards, > > violet > > > > v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR; > > [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to use " ANY " rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes, and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.] > > > , " Violet " <violetubb@> > wrote: > > > > Dear Jagbir and all, > > > > i would like to thank you for the 'The future failure/success of SY > will depend on the following' article. i would like to make some > comments and ask for some clarifications on these, please: > > > > The future failure/success of SY will depend on the following: > > > > i) whether you are going to teach them about the Devi and Her > incarnation Shri Mataji, or just Her incarnation; > > > > [Jagbir, i remember Shri Mataji stating that Herself incarnated to > introduce us to our " Individual Mother Within " . Is that Individual > Mother Within " the Devi? " Is that Individual Mother Within " Shri > Lalita " , as in 'Shri Lalita Sahasranama'? Shri Mataji also said that > Herself is the " Reflection of the Divine Mother Within " . Was Shri > Mataji referring to this relationship --- that as Incarnation Adi > Shakti, Herself is a Reflection of Devi/Shri Lalita Within? > > > > In the actual spiritual relationship, these Names are One. But these > 'Names' also serve a purpose of distinction between the 'individual > trees' (Individual Divine Incarnations) and the 'whole forest' (the > Whole Divine Mother Who doesn't totally Incarnate Herself all at once > - which is probably not even the best way to express this!). But i > feel it is important to try and understand it anyway, to understand > this Relationship because - there could lie the difference between a > SY being able to teach about the Devi and Her Incarnation Shri Mataji, > or being able to teach " just about Her incarnation " .] > > > > > > > > > > ii) whether you are going to teach them to realize the Devi (Self or > Antaryamin) within themselves, or realize the photo on the altar of > Her incarnation Shri Mataji; > > > > [Does not the Internal Living Photo of the Divine Mother Within > exist also? Our Spirit is made in God's Image. With Self-realisation > the Image of the Holy Spirit is awakened within us. We recognize our > Divine Mother's Image, that She is there! That's why at Guru Puja > 2008, Shri Mataji said we can give Self-realisation from our Self! If > we are aware of that Divine Photo Within, we can teach people to > realize the Devi (Self or Antaryamin). We can have them go straight to > the Source Within themselves. As Sahaja Yogis, we have the power to do > that.] > > > > > > > > > > iii) whether you are going to teach them that the Devi exists as the > Divine Feminine in all religions and holy scriptures, or that the > subtle system of the SYSSR exists in all; > > > > [Teaching that the Devi exists as the Divine Feminine in all > religions and holy scriptures, is an essential Grounding that won't > ever be forgotten. It is a Grounding that will prepare people to meet > their Individual Mother Within. The subtle system knowledge is/was > practical knowledge to bring Shri Mataji's disciples up to par, so > they would have the working knowledge to transform themselves, before > they could help transform others. But the real transformation came > from the Individual Mother Within! Anyone that thinks that it was > their subtle system practices alone that transformed them, is > forgetting about the Divine Mother's role in their spiritual work. She > is the Author of any true Aid!] > > > > > > > > > > iv) whether you are going to teach that " Muslims, Hindus, Christians > and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this Blossom Time, or > let them continue doubting, debating, arguing and eventually fleeing > the little known SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion); > > > > [We have to go for the Big Picture, that " Muslims, Hindus, > Christians and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this > Blossom Time. If we get caught up in the little known SYSSR, then > others will also get caught up in it, and may never come to know the > Divine Feminine within. That is why it is important to teach " first > things first " . If the Divine Feminine is understood, then any subtle > system knowledge can be understood in relation to Her, as an optional > help available if needed, like medicine. i think that is the Spirit in > which Shri Mataji doled out subtle system knowledge in any case, but > it has been made into the SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion) > of all things, which is absolutely absurd! Because it was always an > aid and not the Goal. SYs got so involved in the aids, that they lost > sight of the Goal - the Divine Mother Within!] > > > > > > > > > > v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY > external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them > to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR; > > > > [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to > the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? > What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not > needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful > for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to use " ANY " > rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or > are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some > particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals > whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a > modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for > Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes, > and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.] > > > > > > > > > > vi) whether you are going to tell them to keep on meditating while > learning from www.adishakti.org on the unity and synthesis of all > religions, prophets and holy scriptures, or the unity of all SYs and > their collectives against external criticism from www.sahajayoga.org > and the internet; > > > > [Yes, that is without a doubt necessary, to have people meditating > while learning from www.adishakti.org and the synthesis of all > religions, prophets and holy scriptures.] > > > > > > > > > > vii) whether you are going to teach about how the corrupted > religions have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi > and Her incarnation, or remain silent on how that purity is now being > again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organization; > > > > [Yes, it is important to teach about how the corrupted religions > have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi and Her > incarnation, and we must not remain silent on how that purity has been > again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organisation.] > > > > > > > > > > viii) whether you are going to teach about how to be truthful, > dharmic and in vidya right from the start, or to be dishonest, > adharmic and in avidya from the beginning; > > > > [Yes, that is very important to teach about how to be truthful, > dharmic and in vidya right from the start!] > > > > > > > > > > ix) whether you are going to teach yourself to attain moksa by > unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji, or > condemn yourself yet again into the whirlpool of rebirths by preaching > others about the SYSSR. > > > > [The choice would of course have to teach oneself to attain moksha > by unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji > - not the avidya of the SYSSR.] > > > > > > > > > > x) whether you are going to teach them to be their own gurus by > forming a new group based on all the above guidelines, or invite them > back to the SYSSR meditation groups/collectives that 99.99 have > consistently always fled for more than three decades; > > > > [Yes, this is a new opportunity to guide others into the Sahaja Yoga > that Shri Mataji taught, and not the SYSSR from which so many have > fled over the decades.] > > > > > > > > > > > The above applies to all who worship the Devi within and follow Her > > > incarnation, Shri Mataji, without. If you cannot be honest and > > > upfront to others, it is better you not incur the penalty of > > > rebirth. You will never ever liberate yourself and enter the > > > Kingdom of God by deliberately misleading humanity. SSSYR SYs claim > > > others are false gurus. Are they any better? > > > > > > But for me SYs are worse because unlike them, false gurus teach out > > > of ignorance. Unlike SYs, false gurus also teach out of a genuine > > > desire to be truthful and conscientious towards fellow human beings. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 , " Violet " <violetubb wrote: > > Dear Jagbir, > > Re Point v) appended... > > ....Or are you giving a guideline for a New Organisation, in which we need to be more 'Standard' in the way we operate. i know the Devi can liberate us without any rituals. That we can just turn to Her Within. Are you suggesting we turn right away from all rituals, as an organisation, so nobody need be turned off by any rituals whatsoever? Do you believe the SYSSR has so spoiled Shri Mataji's teachings that we really need to go in the opposite direction, and have no rituals whatsoever? i know this is a somewhat contentious issue, but it would be good to get your take on this. Do you believe people can have their spiritual liberation without any ritual help, whatsoever? That is the main point, i would say. > > warmest regards, > > violet > > Yes Violet, the " Devi can liberate us without any rituals " . i do not see any need for the 1001 SYSSR rituals, most of which are known human innovations and corruption of Her teachings. Even a single ritual is one too many. Accept one and you have to include the other 1000. And i am not giving a guideline for a new organization, just reminding all that the nature of the Divine is primal, profound Samaadhi: Arbad narbad dhun dhookaaraa. For endless eons, there was only utter darkness. Dharan na gagnaa hukam apaaraa. There was no earth or sky; there was only the infinite Command of His Hukam. Naa din rain na chand na sooraj sunn samaaDh lagaa-idaa.||1|| There was no day or night, no moon or sun; God sat in primal, profound Samaadhi. ||1|| http://www.aykaa-mayee.org/ and Silence on Self is that primal, profound Samaadhi! Adding even a single ritual, dogma, dress code, dietary rule, religious verse, or anything for that matter is corruption of a most sacred and secret Truth. > > v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR; > > [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to use " ANY " rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for > Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes, and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.] > Once the Kundalini awakening takes place there is no need for rituals. Shri Mataji has said that the Mother Kundalini takes care of all our problems. So why must we innovate? Balancing one's energy with the hand is a placebo, no matter how you argue it. The same goes for all rituals using lemons, chillies, coconuts, candles, strings, paper and what not. No one seems to understand that it is the individual's attention/awareness/ consciousness that brings results/heals. As mentioned earlier, adding even a single ritual, dogma, dress code, dietary rule, religious verse, or anything for that matter is corruption of a most sacred and secret Truth. So if you introduce ritual #1, which worked for you, then another will introduce ritual #2 that gave good results. Then you cannot stop others from ritual #3, #4, #5 ........... #1001, and they will recommend you follow too. And what may work for you may not work for many, and vice versa. Sahaja Yoga is full of such inconsistencies. And when you have 1001 rituals it is a madhouse, to say the least. But despite all these 1001 rituals many SYs have all trypes of catches, fears, phobias, imbalances. The SYSSR has more holes in it than Swiss cheese. It is better you flee and regain your sanity and then work towards Self- realization. Today i do not even raise my kundalini or say a single mantra to meditate as i feel the cool breeze 24/7. i am grateful that i left SY and can now advance and make progress towards that primal, profound Samaadhi. i have never felt so free, free from all types of rules and doctrines that the vast majority of the religious faithful blindly follow in ignorance. Violet, you said that " Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals " . The reply is: " Yes, even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals but centuries of dogma and indoctrination of these institutions have made their followers fools and slaves of ignorance. " What is the difference between physical and mental rituals? You should know that physical rituals are much easier to give up in order to bring about healing and enlightenment. > > > , " Violet " <violetubb@> > wrote: > > > > Dear Jagbir and all, > > > > i would like to thank you for the 'The future failure/success of SY > will depend on the following' article. i would like to make some > comments and ask for some clarifications on these, please: > > > > The future failure/success of SY will depend on the following: > > > > i) whether you are going to teach them about the Devi and Her > incarnation Shri Mataji, or just Her incarnation; > > > > [Jagbir, i remember Shri Mataji stating that Herself incarnated to > introduce us to our " Individual Mother Within " . Is that Individual > Mother Within " the Devi? " Is that Individual Mother Within " Shri > Lalita " , as in 'Shri Lalita Sahasranama'? Shri Mataji also said that > Herself is the " Reflection of the Divine Mother Within " . Was Shri > Mataji referring to this relationship --- that as Incarnation Adi > Shakti, Herself is a Reflection of Devi/Shri Lalita Within? > > > > In the actual spiritual relationship, these Names are One. But these > 'Names' also serve a purpose of distinction between the 'individual > trees' (Individual Divine Incarnations) and the 'whole forest' (the > Whole Divine Mother Who doesn't totally Incarnate Herself all at once > - which is probably not even the best way to express this!). But i > feel it is important to try and understand it anyway, to understand > this Relationship because - there could lie the difference between a > SY being able to teach about the Devi and Her Incarnation Shri Mataji, > or being able to teach " just about Her incarnation " .] > > > > > > > > > > ii) whether you are going to teach them to realize the Devi (Self or > Antaryamin) within themselves, or realize the photo on the altar of > Her incarnation Shri Mataji; > > > > [Does not the Internal Living Photo of the Divine Mother Within > exist also? Our Spirit is made in God's Image. With Self-realisation > the Image of the Holy Spirit is awakened within us. We recognize our > Divine Mother's Image, that She is there! That's why at Guru Puja > 2008, Shri Mataji said we can give Self-realisation from our Self! If > we are aware of that Divine Photo Within, we can teach people to > realize the Devi (Self or Antaryamin). We can have them go straight to > the Source Within themselves. As Sahaja Yogis, we have the power to do > that.] > > > > > > > > > > iii) whether you are going to teach them that the Devi exists as the > Divine Feminine in all religions and holy scriptures, or that the > subtle system of the SYSSR exists in all; > > > > [Teaching that the Devi exists as the Divine Feminine in all > religions and holy scriptures, is an essential Grounding that won't > ever be forgotten. It is a Grounding that will prepare people to meet > their Individual Mother Within. The subtle system knowledge is/was > practical knowledge to bring Shri Mataji's disciples up to par, so > they would have the working knowledge to transform themselves, before > they could help transform others. But the real transformation came > from the Individual Mother Within! Anyone that thinks that it was > their subtle system practices alone that transformed them, is > forgetting about the Divine Mother's role in their spiritual work. She > is the Author of any true Aid!] > > > > > > > > > > iv) whether you are going to teach that " Muslims, Hindus, Christians > and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this Blossom Time, or > let them continue doubting, debating, arguing and eventually fleeing > the little known SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion); > > > > [We have to go for the Big Picture, that " Muslims, Hindus, > Christians and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this > Blossom Time. If we get caught up in the little known SYSSR, then > others will also get caught up in it, and may never come to know the > Divine Feminine within. That is why it is important to teach " first > things first " . If the Divine Feminine is understood, then any subtle > system knowledge can be understood in relation to Her, as an optional > help available if needed, like medicine. i think that is the Spirit in > which Shri Mataji doled out subtle system knowledge in any case, but > it has been made into the SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion) > of all things, which is absolutely absurd! Because it was always an > aid and not the Goal. SYs got so involved in the aids, that they lost > sight of the Goal - the Divine Mother Within!] > > > > > > > > > > v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY > external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them > to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR; > > > > [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to > the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? > What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not > needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful > for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to use " ANY " > rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or > are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some > particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals > whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a > modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for > Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes, > and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.] > > > > > > > > > > vi) whether you are going to tell them to keep on meditating while > learning from www.adishakti.org on the unity and synthesis of all > religions, prophets and holy scriptures, or the unity of all SYs and > their collectives against external criticism from www.sahajayoga.org > and the internet; > > > > [Yes, that is without a doubt necessary, to have people meditating > while learning from www.adishakti.org and the synthesis of all > religions, prophets and holy scriptures.] > > > > > > > > > > vii) whether you are going to teach about how the corrupted > religions have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi > and Her incarnation, or remain silent on how that purity is now being > again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organization; > > > > [Yes, it is important to teach about how the corrupted religions > have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi and Her > incarnation, and we must not remain silent on how that purity has been > again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organisation.] > > > > > > > > > > viii) whether you are going to teach about how to be truthful, > dharmic and in vidya right from the start, or to be dishonest, > adharmic and in avidya from the beginning; > > > > [Yes, that is very important to teach about how to be truthful, > dharmic and in vidya right from the start!] > > > > > > > > > > ix) whether you are going to teach yourself to attain moksa by > unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji, or > condemn yourself yet again into the whirlpool of rebirths by preaching > others about the SYSSR. > > > > [The choice would of course have to teach oneself to attain moksha > by unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji > - not the avidya of the SYSSR.] > > > > > > > > > > x) whether you are going to teach them to be their own gurus by > forming a new group based on all the above guidelines, or invite them > back to the SYSSR meditation groups/collectives that 99.99 have > consistently always fled for more than three decades; > > > > [Yes, this is a new opportunity to guide others into the Sahaja Yoga > that Shri Mataji taught, and not the SYSSR from which so many have > fled over the decades.] > > > > > > > > > > > The above applies to all who worship the Devi within and follow Her > > > incarnation, Shri Mataji, without. If you cannot be honest and > > > upfront to others, it is better you not incur the penalty of > > > rebirth. You will never ever liberate yourself and enter the > > > Kingdom of God by deliberately misleading humanity. SSSYR SYs claim > > > others are false gurus. Are they any better? > > > > > > But for me SYs are worse because unlike them, false gurus teach out > > > of ignorance. Unlike SYs, false gurus also teach out of a genuine > > > desire to be truthful and conscientious towards fellow human beings. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Dear Jagbir This poetry is so beautiful. Is this Kabir's ? Preeti--- On Fri, 10/31/08, jagbir singh <adishakti_org wrote: jagbir singh <adishakti_org Re: The future failure/success of SY will depend on the following... Date: Friday, October 31, 2008, 5:04 PM adishakti_sahaja_ yoga@ .com, "Violet" <violetubb@. ..> wrote:>> Dear Jagbir,> > Re Point v) appended...> > ....Or are you giving a guideline for a New Organisation, in which we need to be more 'Standard' in the way we operate. i know the Devi can liberate us without any rituals. That we can just turn to Her Within. Are you suggesting we turn right away from all rituals, as an organisation, so nobody need be turned off by any rituals whatsoever? Do you believe the SYSSR has so spoiled Shri Mataji's teachings that we really need to go in the opposite direction, and have no rituals whatsoever? i know this is a somewhat contentious issue, but it would be good to get your take on this. Do you believe people can have their spiritual liberation without any ritual help, whatsoever? That is the main point, i would say.> > warmest regards,> > violet> > Yes Violet, the "Devi can liberate us without any rituals". i do not see any need for the 1001 SYSSR rituals, most of which are known human innovations and corruption of Her teachings. Even a single ritual is one too many. Accept one and you have to include the other 1000.And i am not giving a guideline for a new organization, just remindingall that the nature of the Divine is primal, profound Samaadhi:Arbad narbad dhun dhookaaraa.For endless eons, there was only utter darkness.Dharan na gagnaa hukam apaaraa.There was no earth or sky; there was only the infinite Command of His Hukam. Naa din rain na chand na sooraj sunn samaaDh lagaa-idaa.| |1||There was no day or night, no moon or sun; God sat in primal, profound Samaadhi. ||1|| http://www.aykaa- mayee.org/and Silence on Self is that primal, profound Samaadhi! Adding even a single ritual, dogma, dress code, dietary rule, religious verse, or anything for that matter is corruption of a most sacred and secret Truth.> > v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR;> > [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to use "ANY" rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for > Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes,and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.]>Once the Kundalini awakening takes place there is no need for rituals.Shri Mataji has said that the Mother Kundalini takes care of all our problems. So why must we innovate?Balancing one's energy with the hand is a placebo, no matter how you argue it. The same goes for all rituals using lemons, chillies, coconuts, candles, strings, paper and what not. No one seems to understand that it is the individual's attention/awareness /consciousness that brings results/heals. As mentioned earlier, adding even a single ritual, dogma, dress code, dietary rule, religious verse, or anything for that matter is corruption of a most sacred and secret Truth.So if you introduce ritual #1, which worked for you, then another will introduce ritual #2 that gave good results. Then you cannot stop others from ritual #3, #4, #5 ........... #1001, and they will recommend you follow too.And what may work for you may not work for many, and vice versa. Sahaja Yoga is full of such inconsistencies. And when you have 1001 rituals it is a madhouse, to say the least. But despite all these 1001 rituals many SYs have all trypes of catches, fears, phobias, imbalances. The SYSSR has more holes in it than Swiss cheese. It is better you flee and regain your sanity and then work towards Self-realization.Today i do not even raise my kundalini or say a single mantra to meditate as i feel the cool breeze 24/7. i am grateful that i left SY and can now advance and make progress towards that primal, profound Samaadhi. i have never felt so free, free from all types of rules and doctrines that the vast majority of the religious faithful blindly follow in ignorance.Violet, you said that "Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals". The reply is: "Yes, even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals but centuries of dogma and indoctrination of these institutions have made their followers fools and slaves of ignorance."What is the difference between physical and mental rituals? You shouldknow that physical rituals are much easier to give up in order to bring about healing and enlightenment.> > > adishakti_sahaja_ yoga@ .com, "Violet" <violetubb@>> wrote:> >> > Dear Jagbir and all,> >> > i would like to thank you for the 'The future failure/success of SY> will depend on the following' article. i would like to make some> comments and ask for some clarifications on these, please:> >> > The future failure/success of SY will depend on the following:> >> > i) whether you are going to teach them about the Devi and Her> incarnation Shri Mataji, or just Her incarnation;> >> > [Jagbir, i remember Shri Mataji stating that Herself incarnated to> introduce us to our "Individual Mother Within". Is that Individual> Mother Within "the Devi?" Is that Individual Mother Within "Shri> Lalita", as in 'Shri Lalita Sahasranama' ? Shri Mataji also said that> Herself is the "Reflection of the Divine Mother Within". Was Shri> Mataji referring to this relationship --- that as Incarnation Adi> Shakti, Herself is a Reflection of Devi/Shri Lalita Within?> >> > In the actual spiritual relationship, these Names are One. But these> 'Names' also serve a purpose of distinction between the 'individual> trees' (Individual Divine Incarnations) and the 'whole forest' (the> Whole Divine Mother Who doesn't totally Incarnate Herself all at once> - which is probably not even the best way to express this!). But i> feel it is important to try and understand it anyway, to understand> this Relationship because - there could lie the difference between a> SY being able to teach about the Devi and Her Incarnation Shri Mataji,> or being able to teach "just about Her incarnation" .]> >> >> >> >> > ii) whether you are going to teach them to realize the Devi (Self or> Antaryamin) within themselves, or realize the photo on the altar of> Her incarnation Shri Mataji;> >> > [Does not the Internal Living Photo of the Divine Mother Within> exist also? Our Spirit is made in God's Image. With Self-realisation> the Image of the Holy Spirit is awakened within us. We recognize our> Divine Mother's Image, that She is there! That's why at Guru Puja> 2008, Shri Mataji said we can give Self-realisation from our Self! If> we are aware of that Divine Photo Within, we can teach people to> realize the Devi (Self or Antaryamin). We can have them go straight to> the Source Within themselves. As Sahaja Yogis, we have the power to do> that.]> >> >> >> >> > iii) whether you are going to teach them that the Devi exists as the> Divine Feminine in all religions and holy scriptures, or that the> subtle system of the SYSSR exists in all;> >> > [Teaching that the Devi exists as the Divine Feminine in all> religions and holy scriptures, is an essential Grounding that won't> ever be forgotten. It is a Grounding that will prepare people to meet> their Individual Mother Within. The subtle system knowledge is/was> practical knowledge to bring Shri Mataji's disciples up to par, so> they would have the working knowledge to transform themselves, before> they could help transform others. But the real transformation came> from the Individual Mother Within! Anyone that thinks that it was> their subtle system practices alone that transformed them, is> forgetting about the Divine Mother's role in their spiritual work. She> is the Author of any true Aid!]> >> >> >> >> > iv) whether you are going to teach that "Muslims, Hindus, Christians> and all have to evolve to a higher state" during this Blossom Time, or> let them continue doubting, debating, arguing and eventually fleeing> the little known SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion);> >> > [We have to go for the Big Picture, that "Muslims, Hindus,> Christians and all have to evolve to a higher state" during this> Blossom Time. If we get caught up in the little known SYSSR, then> others will also get caught up in it, and may never come to know the> Divine Feminine within. That is why it is important to teach "first> things first". If the Divine Feminine is understood, then any subtle> system knowledge can be understood in relation to Her, as an optional> help available if needed, like medicine. i think that is the Spirit in> which Shri Mataji doled out subtle system knowledge in any case, but> it has been made into the SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion)> of all things, which is absolutely absurd! Because it was always an> aid and not the Goal. SYs got so involved in the aids, that they lost> sight of the Goal - the Divine Mother Within!]> >> >> >> >> > v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY> external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them> to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR;> >> > [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to> the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan?> What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not> needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful> for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to use "ANY"> rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or> are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some> particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals> whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a> modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for> Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes,> and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.]> >> >> >> >> > vi) whether you are going to tell them to keep on meditating while> learning from www.adishakti. org on the unity and synthesis of all> religions, prophets and holy scriptures, or the unity of all SYs and> their collectives against external criticism from www.sahajayoga. org> and the internet;> >> > [Yes, that is without a doubt necessary, to have people meditating> while learning from www.adishakti. org and the synthesis of all> religions, prophets and holy scriptures.]> >> >> >> >> > vii) whether you are going to teach about how the corrupted> religions have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi> and Her incarnation, or remain silent on how that purity is now being> again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organization;> >> > [Yes, it is important to teach about how the corrupted religions> have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi and Her> incarnation, and we must not remain silent on how that purity has been> again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organisation. ]> >> >> >> >> > viii) whether you are going to teach about how to be truthful,> dharmic and in vidya right from the start, or to be dishonest,> adharmic and in avidya from the beginning;> >> > [Yes, that is very important to teach about how to be truthful,> dharmic and in vidya right from the start!]> >> >> >> >> > ix) whether you are going to teach yourself to attain moksa by> unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji, or> condemn yourself yet again into the whirlpool of rebirths by preaching> others about the SYSSR.> >> > [The choice would of course have to teach oneself to attain moksha> by unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji> - not the avidya of the SYSSR.]> >> >> >> >> > x) whether you are going to teach them to be their own gurus by> forming a new group based on all the above guidelines, or invite them> back to the SYSSR meditation groups/collectives that 99.99 have> consistently always fled for more than three decades;> >> > [Yes, this is a new opportunity to guide others into the Sahaja Yoga> that Shri Mataji taught, and not the SYSSR from which so many have> fled over the decades.]> >> >> >> >> > > The above applies to all who worship the Devi within and follow Her> > > incarnation, Shri Mataji, without. If you cannot be honest and> > > upfront to others, it is better you not incur the penalty of> > > rebirth. You will never ever liberate yourself and enter the> > > Kingdom of God by deliberately misleading humanity. SSSYR SYs claim> > > others are false gurus. Are they any better?> > >> > > But for me SYs are worse because unlike them, false gurus teach out> > > of ignorance. Unlike SYs, false gurus also teach out of a genuine> > > desire to be truthful and conscientious towards fellow human beings.> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 , " Violet " <violetubb wrote: > > Dear Jagbir, > > i have one more point to make. Is what you are saying a case of " Knowledge of the Devi alone, liberates " ? If we have knowledge of the Devi Within, our relationship with Her alone, will liberate us. Correct?! That is my experience. The subtle system work helped me, but the Devi alone liberated me. > > violet > The subtle system is but the first few steps that commenced this 1000 mile spiritual journey towards Self-realization. After the first mile you should have forgotten it. If you still have not i doubt you actually walked a mile. But if you insist you did then i am sure you lost your way, and need to get your bearings and change direction to reach that first milestone. > > > , " Violet " <violetubb@> > wrote: > > > > Dear Jagbir, > > > > Re Point v) appended... > > > > ....Or are you giving a guideline for a New Organisation, in which > we need to be more 'Standard' in the way we operate. i know the Devi > can liberate us without any rituals. That we can just turn to Her > Within. Are you suggesting we turn right away from all rituals, as an > organisation, so nobody need be turned off by any rituals whatsoever? > Do you believe the SYSSR has so spoiled Shri Mataji's teachings that > we really need to go in the opposite direction, and have no rituals > whatsoever? i know this is a somewhat contentious issue, but it would > be good to get your take on this. Do you believe people can have their > spiritual liberation without any ritual help, whatsoever? That is the > main point, i would say. > > > > warmest regards, > > > > violet > > > > > > > > v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY > external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them > to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR; > > > > [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to > the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? > What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not > needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful > for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to use " ANY " > rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or > are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some > particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals > whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a > modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for > Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes, > and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.] > > > > > > , " Violet " <violetubb@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Dear Jagbir and all, > > > > > > i would like to thank you for the 'The future failure/success of SY > > will depend on the following' article. i would like to make some > > comments and ask for some clarifications on these, please: > > > > > > The future failure/success of SY will depend on the following: > > > > > > i) whether you are going to teach them about the Devi and Her > > incarnation Shri Mataji, or just Her incarnation; > > > > > > [Jagbir, i remember Shri Mataji stating that Herself incarnated to > > introduce us to our " Individual Mother Within " . Is that Individual > > Mother Within " the Devi? " Is that Individual Mother Within " Shri > > Lalita " , as in 'Shri Lalita Sahasranama'? Shri Mataji also said that > > Herself is the " Reflection of the Divine Mother Within " . Was Shri > > Mataji referring to this relationship --- that as Incarnation Adi > > Shakti, Herself is a Reflection of Devi/Shri Lalita Within? > > > > > > In the actual spiritual relationship, these Names are One. But these > > 'Names' also serve a purpose of distinction between the 'individual > > trees' (Individual Divine Incarnations) and the 'whole forest' (the > > Whole Divine Mother Who doesn't totally Incarnate Herself all at once > > - which is probably not even the best way to express this!). But i > > feel it is important to try and understand it anyway, to understand > > this Relationship because - there could lie the difference between a > > SY being able to teach about the Devi and Her Incarnation Shri Mataji, > > or being able to teach " just about Her incarnation " .] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ii) whether you are going to teach them to realize the Devi (Self or > > Antaryamin) within themselves, or realize the photo on the altar of > > Her incarnation Shri Mataji; > > > > > > [Does not the Internal Living Photo of the Divine Mother Within > > exist also? Our Spirit is made in God's Image. With Self- realisation > > the Image of the Holy Spirit is awakened within us. We recognize our > > Divine Mother's Image, that She is there! That's why at Guru Puja > > 2008, Shri Mataji said we can give Self-realisation from our Self! If > > we are aware of that Divine Photo Within, we can teach people to > > realize the Devi (Self or Antaryamin). We can have them go straight to > > the Source Within themselves. As Sahaja Yogis, we have the power to do > > that.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > iii) whether you are going to teach them that the Devi exists as the > > Divine Feminine in all religions and holy scriptures, or that the > > subtle system of the SYSSR exists in all; > > > > > > [Teaching that the Devi exists as the Divine Feminine in all > > religions and holy scriptures, is an essential Grounding that won't > > ever be forgotten. It is a Grounding that will prepare people to meet > > their Individual Mother Within. The subtle system knowledge is/was > > practical knowledge to bring Shri Mataji's disciples up to par, so > > they would have the working knowledge to transform themselves, before > > they could help transform others. But the real transformation came > > from the Individual Mother Within! Anyone that thinks that it was > > their subtle system practices alone that transformed them, is > > forgetting about the Divine Mother's role in their spiritual work. She > > is the Author of any true Aid!] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > iv) whether you are going to teach that " Muslims, Hindus, Christians > > and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this Blossom Time, or > > let them continue doubting, debating, arguing and eventually fleeing > > the little known SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion); > > > > > > [We have to go for the Big Picture, that " Muslims, Hindus, > > Christians and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this > > Blossom Time. If we get caught up in the little known SYSSR, then > > others will also get caught up in it, and may never come to know the > > Divine Feminine within. That is why it is important to teach " first > > things first " . If the Divine Feminine is understood, then any subtle > > system knowledge can be understood in relation to Her, as an optional > > help available if needed, like medicine. i think that is the Spirit in > > which Shri Mataji doled out subtle system knowledge in any case, but > > it has been made into the SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion) > > of all things, which is absolutely absurd! Because it was always an > > aid and not the Goal. SYs got so involved in the aids, that they lost > > sight of the Goal - the Divine Mother Within!] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY > > external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them > > to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR; > > > > > > [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to > > the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? > > What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not > > needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful > > for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to use " ANY " > > rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or > > are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some > > particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals > > whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a > > modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for > > Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes, > > and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > vi) whether you are going to tell them to keep on meditating while > > learning from www.adishakti.org on the unity and synthesis of all > > religions, prophets and holy scriptures, or the unity of all SYs and > > their collectives against external criticism from www.sahajayoga.org > > and the internet; > > > > > > [Yes, that is without a doubt necessary, to have people meditating > > while learning from www.adishakti.org and the synthesis of all > > religions, prophets and holy scriptures.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > vii) whether you are going to teach about how the corrupted > > religions have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi > > and Her incarnation, or remain silent on how that purity is now being > > again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organization; > > > > > > [Yes, it is important to teach about how the corrupted religions > > have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi and Her > > incarnation, and we must not remain silent on how that purity has been > > again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organisation.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > viii) whether you are going to teach about how to be truthful, > > dharmic and in vidya right from the start, or to be dishonest, > > adharmic and in avidya from the beginning; > > > > > > [Yes, that is very important to teach about how to be truthful, > > dharmic and in vidya right from the start!] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ix) whether you are going to teach yourself to attain moksa by > > unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji, or > > condemn yourself yet again into the whirlpool of rebirths by preaching > > others about the SYSSR. > > > > > > [The choice would of course have to teach oneself to attain moksha > > by unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji > > - not the avidya of the SYSSR.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > x) whether you are going to teach them to be their own gurus by > > forming a new group based on all the above guidelines, or invite them > > back to the SYSSR meditation groups/collectives that 99.99 have > > consistently always fled for more than three decades; > > > > > > [Yes, this is a new opportunity to guide others into the Sahaja Yoga > > that Shri Mataji taught, and not the SYSSR from which so many have > > fled over the decades.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The above applies to all who worship the Devi within and follow Her > > > > incarnation, Shri Mataji, without. If you cannot be honest and > > > > upfront to others, it is better you not incur the penalty of > > > > rebirth. You will never ever liberate yourself and enter the > > > > Kingdom of God by deliberately misleading humanity. SSSYR SYs claim > > > > others are false gurus. Are they any better? > > > > > > > > But for me SYs are worse because unlike them, false gurus teach out > > > > of ignorance. Unlike SYs, false gurus also teach out of a genuine > > > > desire to be truthful and conscientious towards fellow human beings. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 , " jagbir singh " <adishakti_org wrote: > > , " Violet " > <violetubb@> wrote: > > > > Dear Jagbir, > > > > Re Point v) appended... > > > > ....Or are you giving a guideline for a New Organisation, in which > we need to be more 'Standard' in the way we operate. i know the Devi > can liberate us without any rituals. That we can just turn to Her > Within. Are you suggesting we turn right away from all rituals, as an > organisation, so nobody need be turned off by any rituals whatsoever? > Do you believe the SYSSR has so spoiled Shri Mataji's teachings that > we really need to go in the opposite direction, and have no rituals > whatsoever? i know this is a somewhat contentious issue, but it would > be good to get your take on this. Do you believe people can have > their spiritual liberation without any ritual help, whatsoever? That > is the main point, i would say. > > > > warmest regards, > > > > violet > > > > > > Yes Violet, the " Devi can liberate us without any rituals " . i do not > see any need for the 1001 SYSSR rituals, most of which are known > human innovations and corruption of Her teachings. Even a single > ritual is one too many. Accept one and you have to include the other > 1000. [i want to thank you Jagbir, for stating upfront/loud and clear that the Devi can liberate without any rituals being needed whatsoever. Even though we know these things, it is good to hear them said. i wonder how many SYs can believe that, seeing they are so indoctrinated in the subtle system. Yet it is true that the Devi can liberate from within. Like all other SYs, i started out with the rituals taught in Sahaja Yoga, but i always put my attention on the Holy Spirit/Divine Within. When She came to my rescue through personal experience, i realized it is not about ritual, but about relationship. i understand your point, that if you accept one ritual, then you have to accept the next and the next one, and before long, you have rituals a mile-long!] > And i am not giving a guideline for a new organization, just reminding > all that the nature of the Divine is primal, profound Samaadhi: > > Arbad narbad dhun dhookaaraa. > For endless eons, there was only utter darkness. > Dharan na gagnaa hukam apaaraa. > There was no earth or sky; there was only the infinite Command of His Hukam. > Naa din rain na chand na sooraj sunn samaaDh lagaa-idaa.||1|| > There was no day or night, no moon or sun; God sat in primal, profound Samaadhi. ||1|| > > http://www.aykaa-mayee.org/ [That is very beautiful.] > and Silence on Self is that primal, profound Samaadhi! Adding even a > single ritual, dogma, dress code, dietary rule, religious verse, or > anything for that matter is corruption of a most sacred and secret > Truth. [Yes.] > > v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY > external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them > to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR; > > > > [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to > the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? > What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not > needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful > for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to > use " ANY " rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of > rituals. Or are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in > some particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals > whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a > modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but for > > Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes, > and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or incense.] > > > > Once the Kundalini awakening takes place there is no need for rituals. > Shri Mataji has said that the Mother Kundalini takes care of all our > problems. So why must we innovate? > > Balancing one's energy with the hand is a placebo, no matter how you > argue it. The same goes for all rituals using lemons, chillies, > coconuts, candles, strings, paper and what not. No one seems to > understand that it is the individual's attention/awareness/ > consciousness that brings results/heals. As mentioned earlier, adding > even a single ritual, dogma, dress code, dietary rule, religious > verse, or anything for that matter is corruption of a most sacred and > secret Truth. > > So if you introduce ritual #1, which worked for you, then another > will introduce ritual #2 that gave good results. Then you cannot stop > others from ritual #3, #4, #5 ........... #1001, and they will > recommend you follow too. > > And what may work for you may not work for many, and vice versa. > Sahaja Yoga is full of such inconsistencies. And when you have 1001 > rituals it is a madhouse, to say the least. But despite all these > 1001 rituals many SYs have all trypes of catches, fears, phobias, > imbalances. The SYSSR has more holes in it than Swiss cheese. It is > better you flee and regain your sanity and then work towards Self- > realization. > > Today i do not even raise my kundalini or say a single mantra to > meditate as i feel the cool breeze 24/7. i am grateful that i left SY > and can now advance and make progress towards that primal, profound > Samaadhi. i have never felt so free, free from all types of rules and > doctrines that the vast majority of the religious faithful blindly > follow in ignorance. > > Violet, you said that " Even the strict religions all have a modicum > of rituals " . The reply is: " Yes, even the strict religions all have a > modicum of rituals but centuries of dogma and indoctrination of these > institutions have made their followers fools and slaves of ignorance. " > What is the difference between physical and mental rituals? You should > know that physical rituals are much easier to give up in order to > bring about healing and enlightenment. > > > > > > > , " Violet " <violetubb@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Dear Jagbir and all, > > > > > > i would like to thank you for the 'The future failure/success of > SY > > will depend on the following' article. i would like to make some > > comments and ask for some clarifications on these, please: > > > > > > The future failure/success of SY will depend on the following: > > > > > > i) whether you are going to teach them about the Devi and Her > > incarnation Shri Mataji, or just Her incarnation; > > > > > > [Jagbir, i remember Shri Mataji stating that Herself incarnated to > > introduce us to our " Individual Mother Within " . Is that Individual > > Mother Within " the Devi? " Is that Individual Mother Within " Shri > > Lalita " , as in 'Shri Lalita Sahasranama'? Shri Mataji also said that > > Herself is the " Reflection of the Divine Mother Within " . Was Shri > > Mataji referring to this relationship --- that as Incarnation Adi > > Shakti, Herself is a Reflection of Devi/Shri Lalita Within? > > > > > > In the actual spiritual relationship, these Names are One. But > these > > 'Names' also serve a purpose of distinction between the 'individual > > trees' (Individual Divine Incarnations) and the 'whole forest' (the > > Whole Divine Mother Who doesn't totally Incarnate Herself all at > once > > - which is probably not even the best way to express this!). But i > > feel it is important to try and understand it anyway, to understand > > this Relationship because - there could lie the difference between a > > SY being able to teach about the Devi and Her Incarnation Shri > Mataji, > > or being able to teach " just about Her incarnation " .] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ii) whether you are going to teach them to realize the Devi (Self > or > > Antaryamin) within themselves, or realize the photo on the altar of > > Her incarnation Shri Mataji; > > > > > > [Does not the Internal Living Photo of the Divine Mother Within > > exist also? Our Spirit is made in God's Image. With Self-realisation > > the Image of the Holy Spirit is awakened within us. We recognize our > > Divine Mother's Image, that She is there! That's why at Guru Puja > > 2008, Shri Mataji said we can give Self-realisation from our Self! > If > > we are aware of that Divine Photo Within, we can teach people to > > realize the Devi (Self or Antaryamin). We can have them go straight > to > > the Source Within themselves. As Sahaja Yogis, we have the power to > do > > that.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > iii) whether you are going to teach them that the Devi exists as > the > > Divine Feminine in all religions and holy scriptures, or that the > > subtle system of the SYSSR exists in all; > > > > > > [Teaching that the Devi exists as the Divine Feminine in all > > religions and holy scriptures, is an essential Grounding that won't > > ever be forgotten. It is a Grounding that will prepare people to > meet > > their Individual Mother Within. The subtle system knowledge is/was > > practical knowledge to bring Shri Mataji's disciples up to par, so > > they would have the working knowledge to transform themselves, > before > > they could help transform others. But the real transformation came > > from the Individual Mother Within! Anyone that thinks that it was > > their subtle system practices alone that transformed them, is > > forgetting about the Divine Mother's role in their spiritual work. > She > > is the Author of any true Aid!] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > iv) whether you are going to teach that " Muslims, Hindus, > Christians > > and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this Blossom Time, > or > > let them continue doubting, debating, arguing and eventually fleeing > > the little known SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion); > > > > > > [We have to go for the Big Picture, that " Muslims, Hindus, > > Christians and all have to evolve to a higher state " during this > > Blossom Time. If we get caught up in the little known SYSSR, then > > others will also get caught up in it, and may never come to know the > > Divine Feminine within. That is why it is important to teach " first > > things first " . If the Divine Feminine is understood, then any subtle > > system knowledge can be understood in relation to Her, as an > optional > > help available if needed, like medicine. i think that is the Spirit > in > > which Shri Mataji doled out subtle system knowledge in any case, but > > it has been made into the SYSSR (Sahaja Yoga Subtle System Religion) > > of all things, which is absolutely absurd! Because it was always an > > aid and not the Goal. SYs got so involved in the aids, that they > lost > > sight of the Goal - the Divine Mother Within!] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > v) whether you are going to teach them to meditate without ANY > > external rituals as ALL religions strictly demand, or introduce them > > to the 1001 rituals of the SYSSR; > > > > > > [Jagbir, which rituals are you referring to? Are you referring to > > the Kundalini Awakening Guided Meditation? What about the Bandhan? > > What about Balancing one's energy? Are you saying these are not > > needed? i thought these basics were needed. They were really helpful > > for me, is what i am saying. i don't quite understand not to > use " ANY " > > rituals. Even the strict religions all have a modicum of rituals. Or > > are you saying that is what is needed to reach people in some > > particularly strict religions that would not accept any rituals > > whatsoever that they are not familiar with? So, that for Hindus, a > > modicum of basic rituals/subtle system knowledge would be OK, but > for > > Christians, for example, it would require simply closing one's eyes, > > and meditating within, without an external photo, candle, or > incense.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > vi) whether you are going to tell them to keep on meditating while > > learning from www.adishakti.org on the unity and synthesis of all > > religions, prophets and holy scriptures, or the unity of all SYs and > > their collectives against external criticism from www.sahajayoga.org > > and the internet; > > > > > > [Yes, that is without a doubt necessary, to have people meditating > > while learning from www.adishakti.org and the synthesis of all > > religions, prophets and holy scriptures.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > vii) whether you are going to teach about how the corrupted > > religions have been restored back to their original purity by the > Devi > > and Her incarnation, or remain silent on how that purity is now > being > > again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organization; > > > > > > [Yes, it is important to teach about how the corrupted religions > > have been restored back to their original purity by the Devi and Her > > incarnation, and we must not remain silent on how that purity has > been > > again corrupted by those in charge of the SY organisation.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > viii) whether you are going to teach about how to be truthful, > > dharmic and in vidya right from the start, or to be dishonest, > > adharmic and in avidya from the beginning; > > > > > > [Yes, that is very important to teach about how to be truthful, > > dharmic and in vidya right from the start!] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ix) whether you are going to teach yourself to attain moksa by > > unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri Mataji, > or > > condemn yourself yet again into the whirlpool of rebirths by > preaching > > others about the SYSSR. > > > > > > [The choice would of course have to teach oneself to attain moksha > > by unconditionally following the Devi and Her incarnation Shri > Mataji > > - not the avidya of the SYSSR.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > x) whether you are going to teach them to be their own gurus by > > forming a new group based on all the above guidelines, or invite > them > > back to the SYSSR meditation groups/collectives that 99.99 have > > consistently always fled for more than three decades; > > > > > > [Yes, this is a new opportunity to guide others into the Sahaja > Yoga > > that Shri Mataji taught, and not the SYSSR from which so many have > > fled over the decades.] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The above applies to all who worship the Devi within and follow > Her > > > > incarnation, Shri Mataji, without. If you cannot be honest and > > > > upfront to others, it is better you not incur the penalty of > > > > rebirth. You will never ever liberate yourself and enter the > > > > Kingdom of God by deliberately misleading humanity. SSSYR SYs > claim > > > > others are false gurus. Are they any better? > > > > > > > > But for me SYs are worse because unlike them, false gurus teach > out > > > > of ignorance. Unlike SYs, false gurus also teach out of a > genuine > > > > desire to be truthful and conscientious towards fellow human > beings. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 How does this work Jagbir? Are not going against Sri Mataji by your views because Sri Mataji has been encouraging all these things you say we don't need? Are you suggesting she has not been accurate with everything perhaps? and some things we have to dissect for ourselves? But you are right though. Most people I have ever brought to the programs do not really want to go to pujas or take part in the external rituals- first reactions from people are usually along the lines of 'is this really necessary?'. They kind of just go along with it after some sweet talking - and eventually without knowing it become brainwashed into it I suspect- I know this might sound harsh to some people - just a viewpoint to consider. Even me, I felt I was expected to go with the rest of the sheep otherwise I would not really be welcome at the meetings. I am not saying there is no self gain by these rituals etc but I think they are just keeping sahaja yoga a small sect - problem is, when you're in there living it, ofcourse you don't see it as a sect. I still believe sahaja yoga can be extremely unhealthy for some peoples minds because of all the things Jagbir has mentioned. My first few weeks were great until all the other stuff got introduced to me gradually confusing me. Few more months down the line I started to feel disturbed. The superstition in sahaj needs to be eradicated quickly if we are to attract more people and stop them from deteriorating psychologically. Some people at these meetings carry on like they are qualified mental health practitioners or doctors haha.....and the scary part is they don't even realize it half the time. They issue out all kinds of advice to people with serious conditions they themselves have never experienced.. leading them on to believe their ridiculous treatments will make a major difference...even cure you. It is a struggle for them to recommend a doctor or someone who doesn't have a cool breeze emitting from somewhere. Better to take advice from someone with some cool breeze and no qualifications than someone with no cool breeze but a lifetime of professional medical experience. Right, better foot-soak with some salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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