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Gayatri is the ‘Blessed Mother’ of the Vedas. It is a symbol of God, the Lord of created beings. Japa of Gayatri Mantra produces Chitta-Suddhi, without which you can do nothing in the spiritual line. You can never effect an iota of spiritual progress. Gayatri is an effective universal prayer. This is also known as Brahma-Gayatri.

Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.

Om—Para Brahman
Bhur—Physical plane
Bhuvah—Antariksha
Svah—Svarga-Loka
Tat—Brahman, Paramatman
Savitur—Isvara, Creator
Varenyam—Fit to be worshipped
Bhargo—remover of sins, ignorance, etc.
Devasya—glory
Dhimahi—we meditate
Dhiyo—intellect (Buddhi)
Yo—which
Nah—our
Prachodayat—enlighten.

“Let us meditate on Isvara and His Glory, who has created this universe, who is fit to be worshipped, who is the remover of all sins and ignorance. May He enlighten our Buddhi.”

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Philosophy Of Symbols By Swami Sivananda

Significance of Bhasma, Nandi etc

Namassivaya is the Mantra of Lord Siva. ‘Na’ represents earth and Brahma; ‘Ma’ represents water and Vishnu; ‘Si’ fire and Rudra; ‘Va’ Vayu and Mahesvara; ‘Ya’ Akasa and Sadasiva and also the Jiva.

Lord Siva has white complexion. What is the significance of white colour? He teaches silently that people should have pure heart and entertain pure thoughts and should be free from crookedness, diplomacy, cunningness, jealousy, hatred, etc.

He wears three white-lined Bhasma or Vibhuti on His forehead. What is the significance of this? He teaches silently that people should destroy the three impurities, viz., Anava (egoism), Karma (action with expectation of fruits), and Maya (illusion), and the three desires or Eshanas, viz., desire for landed property, desire for woman, desire for gold, and the three Vasanas, viz., Lokavasana, Dehavasana and Sastravasana, and then attain Him with a pure heart.

What does the Balipitha or altar which stands in front of the sanctum sanctorum of the Siva’s temple represent? People should destroy their egoism and mineness (Ahamta and Mamata) before they attain the Lord. This is the significance.

What does Nandi or the bull which is in front of Sivalinga represent? Nandi is the attendant or doorkeeper of Siva. He is the vehicle of Lord Siva. He represents Satsanga. If you make association with the sages, you are sure to attain God-realisation. Sages will show you the way to reach Him. They will remove pitfalls or snares that lie on your path. They will clear your doubts and instill in your heart dispassion, discrimination and knowledge. There is no other safe boat than Satsanga to reach the other shore of fearlessness and immortality. Even a moment’s Satsanga or association with the sages, is a great blessing to the aspirants and the worldly-minded persons. They get firm conviction in the existence of God through Satsanga. The sages remove the worldly Samskaras. The company of sages is a formidable fortress to protect oneself from the temptations of Maya.

Lord Siva represents the destructive aspect of the Godhead. He is seen absorbed on the mountain peak of Kailas. He is an embodiment of serenity, renunciation and indifference to the world. The third eye in the centre of His forehead represents His destructive energy which when let loose destroys the world. Nandi is His favourite. He is the door-Keeper. He is seen hushing all nature, so that the Lord may not be disturbed in His Samadhi. The Lord has five faces, ten hands, ten eyes, two feet.

Vrishabha or the bull represents Dharma Devata. Lord Siva rides on the bull. Bull is His vehicle. This denotes that Lord Siva is the protector of Dharma, is an embodiment of Dharma or righteousness.

Deer represents the Vedas. Its four legs are the four Vedas. Lord Siva is holding the deer in His hand. This indicates that He is the Lord of the Vedas.

He has sword in one of His hands. This signifies that He is the destroyer of births and deaths. The fire in one of His hands shows that He protects the Jivas by burning all fetters.

PODCAST: Education For A More Peaceful Planet: The Ethical Foundation of the Masters - Spiritual Awakening Radio: http://SoundCloud.com/santmat/spiritualawakeningradio293

My presentation on peace and ahimsa (non-violence in thought, word, and deed) as practiced in Sant Mat as well as Jainism. Program Length: 45 Minutes.

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The Gnostic Universe — The Heavenly Realms

According to the Gnostic Religion

This chart of the higher planes

was created by my friend Zeke Li.

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Om Meditation and Yoga

“I am the syllable Om.” (Bhagavad Gita 7:8)

“I will tell you briefly of that Goal which all the Vedas with one voice propound, which all the austerities speak of, and wishing for Which people practice discipline: It is Om.” (Katha Upanishad 1.2.15)

“Dismiss other utterances. Om is the bridge to immortality.”
(Mundaka Upanishad 2.2.5)

“Om is Brahman. Om is all this. He who utters Om with the intention ‘I shall attain Brahman’ does verily attain Brahman.”
(Taittiriya Upanishad 1.8.1)

Om is the resonant frequency of the cosmos. In the beginning Om arose from the primal silence of pure consciousness, and from It came forth all that has ever been, is now, or ever shall be. And into It do all things return.

(Source: semasahin, via aumnipresence)

unknownkaur:

ਬਿਖੈ ਬਨੁ ਫੀਕਾ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਰੀ ਸਖੀਏ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਹਾ ਰਸੁ ਪੀਓ ॥
bikhai ban feekaa thiaag ree sakheeeae naam mehaa ras peeou ||
Renounce the tasteless water of corruption, O my companion, and drink in the supreme nectar of the Naam, the Name of the Lord.

ਬਿਨੁ ਰਸ ਚਾਖੇ ਬੁਡਿ ਗਈ ਸਗਲੀ ਸੁਖੀ ਨ ਹੋਵਤ ਜੀਓ ॥
bin ras chaakhae budd gee sagalee sukhee n hovath jeeou ||
Without the taste of this nectar, all have drowned, and their souls have not found happiness.

Maharshi Mehi Ashram Chart of Inner Regions

Aman Sandhu’s Santmat Chart of Inner Regions