Mantra Yoga

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The whole universe is Consciousness vibrating at different

frequencies. All the varying techniques of yoga(union) and meditation

are based on the underlying principles of resonance and sympathetic

vibration.

 

Through atunement with a particular state of consciousness we become

it. Atunement means aligning our variables so that they correspond

with the state we are trying to attain.

 

What are the variables which we have to work with? They are such

things as posture, colour, our actions and the words that we intone.

 

Sacred alphabets such as Sanskrit are said to embody the complete

spectrum of universal forces. By utilizing the science of mantra we

may harness this awesome power- this power of vibration which is the

basis for the whole of Creation.

 

It has often gone unrecognized however that the power of mantra yoga

affects us all whether we are aware of it or not.

 

When ever we speak silently to ourselves or out loud we are

influenced by the quality of the vibrations which we are giving out.

 

Imagine that you heard two people arguing in a foreign language which

you could not understand. You would be able to get a feel for what

was been said by the actual quality of the sound being produced.

 

It is not then necessary to know the ins and outs of the exact nature

of sacred alphabets nor to be empowered by a Guru in order to benefit

from the science of mantra.

 

By being mindful of the quality of our speech we will be making an

important contribution to our well being.

 

If you ever catch yourself talking harshly, with unkindness or

moaning in a victim like way know that you are actually intoning a

negative although weak mantra.

 

With this awareness, relax and uplift the quality of your speech.

Imagine the ideal: rich, confident and compassionate tones and aim

for that. An understanding of the virtues is useful in imagining the

ideal. Be sure then to study " Inner Medicine " for a deeper

appreciation of the virtues.

 

One of the reasons for the differences in national character is

because of the particular language habitually used. Even same

language regional differences in character and accent have a mutual

effect on each other.

 

It can be useful to see your own character and speech in the context

of regional influences so as not to be restrained by them.

 

Whilst it is true that general speech is important, there can be no

doubt that more advanced mantra practices are far more powerful. Why

is this?

 

Well as stated earlier atunement is connected with optimizing

variables. By sitting in the correct posture, by wearing natural

loose fitting clothing of a particular colour, by gazing at a sacred

image at the same time as reciting the mantra with conscious intent

and understanding its meaning then we are harnessing far more of the

variables available to us: thus having a correspondingly greater

effect.

 

Where as the letters vocalized in everyday speech have a more or less

random(or certainly unintentional) effect a true Mantra is

constructed specifically with a goal in mind. This means that the

intention energy is much more focused. It also means that the letters

are chosen for their innate and non-arbitrary vibrational effect.

 

It is also said that by using a mantra given to us by a genuine

realized soul the blessings are greater still. Firstly such a

realized soul, being aware of our imbalances etc, can prescribe us

with a mantra/medicine ideally suited to our temperament. Secondly it

is said that such a mantra is empowered by the blessings of the

teacher. These blessings are partly due to morphic resonance and

partly intelligent spiritual intervention at subtle levels.

 

If you really want to understand mantra yoga then you must study the

sacred alphabets, the different types of letter and so on. Study many

different schools of thought on the subject and try to get to the

deeper meanings below the rubbish which inevitably creeps into these

subjects.

 

I would say though that for most students this is unnecessary: Good

natured intent and simple effort being more beneficial than what can

become a distracting dry intellectual exercise.

 

Practicing diligently to uplift our every day speech is a noble yoga

indeed.