I call out to you! Wake up now!

It is very difficult to control oneself and one's temper. I was born in a Brahmin family and with greatest humility I feel proud that the blood of great Rishis and Yogis like Vashishtth, Vishamitra, Kannaad and Pulatsya flows through my veins. I have devoted my entire youth to the science of Mantra and Tantra. An age which is generally devoted to pleasures, joy, comforts and happiness has been spent by me on the thorny and rocky paths of the Himalayas. An age which is generally spent on silky beds has been spent by me sleeping on rocky beds. Years which are spent in the company of beautiful wife, I have spent in the holy feet of old Yogis and Sanyasis.

But I do not have any regrets about this. Today when I look back at the path on which I have traveled I feel proud of myself for having tread on a path which is paved with nothing but rocks, sharp thorns and stones. I have had to struggle with foxes in human forms. I have walked on a path on which my life was at stake. Without preserverance it is not possible to even step on this path. On this path on every step one has to face criticism, lies, blows and evil plans. All around I have been surrounded by foxes who feed on flesh made of criticism. For them life only means degrading others. As a person is, so he thinks of others. For several ages they have been trying to pull those who do something great to their own level. They want them to be corrupt like themselves.

Whenever I have stopped at any point in life and thought about myself I have found only great achievements written against my name. When the society was struggling against the forunes of the mughals and the British I tried my best to keep the lamp of independence lit. I have been a witness to massive slavery. In my years of youth I have witnessed the demoniac acts of the so called humans during Indo-Pak partition. In the middle of night I have dodged the religious fanatics and walked over gory dead bodies. With my own eyes I have seen so much pain, so much hatred. I have seen close friends and dear ones crushed to death by these beasts. I have witnessed all this pain and still I can feel the pain whenever I remember those moments.

I have also seen Sanyasis wearing ocher robes who adorn the places of pilgrimage and the jungles in the hope of getting themselves worshiped and robbing gullible masses. They wear long vermilion marks on their forehead and have followers who chant their names. I have looked deep into their psyche and have found that there is nothing but deceit, arrogance and cunningness in them. They take advantage of the problems of the common folk and dupe them. They look worse than even beggars as they go walking around streets for a few rupees. I have witnessed their cunningness, deceit and lies. And I have silently gulped down all this poison. I have also seen so called Sanyasis living in huge Ashrams and their business of miracles and magic. This has always made me almost lose my temper and many times I have felt ashamed that I have to observe the same dress code as they do.

But even in this period of utter darkness the words of the great Rishi Mudgal spoken 25000 years ago still ring in my ears. He had said - Only one who can drink poison can produce light in this world. Only he can be called Neelkanth (Shiva!) I have had to drink this poison thousands of times. I have to grope my way through utter darkness and have stumbled many a times. My feet have cut and bled but the divine words of great Rishi have always encouraged me to go on and on. And I have pledged that if I can burn my life like a lamp in the night till the sun rises then I shall continue to do as much, so that the darkness does not overwhelm mankind.

I have lost golden days, precious days fighting against this darkness. My youth has been spent not in comforts but in stumbling against rocks and stones. Sweet dreams of the youth have been tom to shreds by the thorns of jungles. I left my home, my family, my pleasures. But I got in return something more valuable. I gained the precious knowledge of our ancients that is the real treasure of our Rishis. The invaluable gift of our Rishis like Kannaad, Pulastya, Atri and Mudgal was hidden by our cowardly ancestors in pages of texts. And by just writing down this knowledge they thought that their duty was over. And then later generations committed even more sacrilege by ignoring and misusing this knowledge as a result of which the precious knowledge was lost. And this is why today no one remembers these middle generations because they did nothing great in their lives. On the other hand they criticised their own Rishis and abused them.

But still great souls like Guru Gorakhnath and Shankaracharya tried to keep the lamp of true knowledge burning by pouring into it the oil of their lives. They put at stake their lives and youths so as to protect the lamp from the harsh winds of those times. Due to their efforts the lamp's flame survived and continued to spread darkness. For a few years at least there was light of true knowledge. Everything appeared to look clear. But soon after their departure again the flame started to flicker. The next generations became more interested in songs and wine. The dances of damsels became more appealing-than real knowledge. Once again the lamp's flame became low due to which there sprung the fear that it might get extinguished.

The present generations forgot that we had such great ancestors like Vashishtth and Vishwamitra. They forgot the meaning of Gotra or the lineage of the Rishi to which one belongs. Only at the time of marriage this word is just spoken out as a formality. For us the names of great Rishis seem strange among the familiar names of today like Galib, Mir, Milton and Shakespeare. We think that the names of these Rishis are just a part of the Mantras spoken out by the priests in a ritual.

First time in the entire 25000 year history of India something has made us lose touch with our own heritage. The so called scientific and technological advancement of the West has made us forget that the blood of great Rishis flows through our veins. Western education has rendered us strangers in our own country to our own culture. We feel more close to names like Victoria and James Stuart. We feel more familiar to the history of England. We were used to walking on a highway of spiritualism. The foreign invasions forced us onto narrow footpaths and now finally even the footpath has disappeared and we are groping through a dense jungle of materialism which seems endless.

Impurity crept into our blood, our faces changed, a strange lust started to reflect in our eyes, we feel proud of looking at our images in the mirrors decked with suits and ties. When we look at the simple personalities of our parents and grandparents in pictures, we are not able to believe that we are their children. We feel like throwing out the pictures of our "uncultured" and turbaned fathers and grandfathers from our drawing rooms into dustbins. Aping the western life style we feel we are very great and cultured.

Is this the very blood that taught us about the greatest knowledge of worshipping the gods and goddesses? Today we think Mantra and Tantra are all baseless: And it is the Western education that has taught us this. Just look at the hypocrisy of the British. While they would be bowing before Lord Christ in a Church, they would at the same time be preaching that idol worship is superstition.

And easily convinced by their words we would throw the idols of gods and goddesses from our homes. While they would listen intently to the sermon in the Church, they would encourage us to make fun of and criticise our Rishis and Sanyasis.While they would be holding the Bible respectfully to their heads, encouraged by their teachings we would feel proud in kicking our own scriptures, the Ramayan and Gita. This is the history of the generations that preceded us and this is what we have learned from them. All this has caused a piercing pain in my heart. After my death people can come and see how many scars I bear on my chest due this pain and torture.

And these very cowardly and enslaved people think that they have a very scientific out-look. They say that the articles appearing in the magazine should have a scientific basis. They say that the scientific explanation of Mantra and Tantra should be given. Why only Mantra and Tantra, why not change the names of your parents? The relation of mother and father should also be given a new scientific basis. Without scientific basis can the world exist? Or is the past human history, when science was not developed, just a myth?

When I listen to their arguments and logic then I remember the words spoken by Lord Jesus two thousand years ago when he was being crucified. He had said - 0 God! Please forgive them for they know not what they are saying or doing.

Once the great Rishi Sushrut had said that a dry leaf flies in the direction in which the wind carries it. But a tree which is rooted deep in the ground might sway but it does pot get uprooted. Those who have no roots of their own, speak of being "open minded". What else can they say to hide their ignorance!

Ask any western scientist and he shall accept that the knowledge and techniques developed today are based on the knowledge of ancient India. Through the Indian system of knowledge, solutions to any problem can be found out. Anyone can tell that the Indian culture is totally different from the western. The western culture is not for all ages and cannot be universally accepted. On the other hand Indian philosophy suits all ages. This philosophy is just as relevant today as it was twenty thousand years ago. A famous western scientist once said to an Indian - When I see you running after western science and technology I pity you. You are wasting your money, time and energy in solving problems which are of the western society rather than of your society.

If you try to open a lock with a different key then not only shall you ruin the lock rather the key too shall get damaged. This is what we have been doing. We have tried to open the locks of our society with keys which do not belong to them. This is why for the past hundreds of years we have spoiled so many locks and keys.

We can do a lot. We do not need any certificate from anybody to prove our talents. We belong to a culture that is eternal. We need not accept high technology in our lives but we sure have to realise the truth that lies within. And this we can do only by being our own selves. We can instil totality in life only through Mantras, Yoga and Tantra. It is only through Sadhanas that we can purify the impure blood that runs in our veins. It is this pure blood that shall make a radiance of Indianness reflect on our faces. It is only then that our eyes shall be able to distinguish between right and wrong. It is only through these Sadhanas that we shall be able to realize the soul.

When this happens then we shall be able to realise our own true worth. Then 'we shall pick the pictures of our parents lying in dust and put them in the drawing room. Then we slialfbe able to realise the soul and have the divine glimpse of one's deity.

Then I shall be able to get some respite from the pain that I experience due to the. thorns that have pierced my feet and the torture that I have been through. This shall surely happen one day because I haye pledged to make you aware of the truth. And I am progressing on the path I have chosen and shall continue to do so till the last breath of my life.

- Revered Sadgurudev Paramhans Swami Nikhileshwaranandji

Surya Vigyan Sadhana

NEAGTE THE INFLUENCE OF RAHU IN YOUR LIFE

According to the science of astrology the nine planets determine the course of life for a human. There can be no doubt that heavenly bodies do have an effect on one's life and even modern science is accepting this fact today.

Among these nine planets two planets Rahu and Ketu are called shadow planets because they are not actual planets. This is why their existence can be very confusing for the common man.

But still their effect on life is definite. And what more they are natural malefics with very strong influence on the natal chart.

Together they also form very negative combination called Kaal Sarpa Yoga in which all other planets are placed between these two planets. The presence of such a combination can make one lead a very ordinary life even though one might be very talented and skilled.

The effect of Rahu can lead to obstruction in life. Where life could have been smooth it is left turbulent and uncertain.

But this does not mean that one should fear this planet. Many people believe that the negative effect of Rahu is very dangerous and it cannot be remedied. But this is not true. Through Sadhanas this negative planet can easily be controlled.

Rahu being malefic in one's natal chart or the negative influence of Rahu in one's life actually denotes lack of spiritual energy in life. This leads to a situation where one is constantly faced by difficulties, obstacles and problems which one is not able to overcome.

The effect of Rahu cannot be negated by worshipping it. The only way is to increase one's spiritual power.

The significance of soul or spiritual power in sun. It is by imbibing the power of the sun that Rahu's negative influence can be best neutralised.

The negative influence of the shadow planet can manifest in many forms - enemies, failure in life, loss of respect, poverty disease and tension.

All these can be removed from one's life through the following Sadhana which is based on Surya Vigyan (the science of tapping the energy of sun).

On a Sunday try this ritual every morning when the sun is rising. Have bath and wear clothes which are either red or white. No other colour must be chosen. Then sit facing East on a red mat.

Cover wooden seat with a red cloth and in a copper plate place the Rahu Yantra. One need not light any incense or lamp for the Sadhana. All one needs to do is try the ritual with full devotion and concentration.

After this chant the following verse twenty one times.

Vedaahmetam Purusham Mahaant-maaditya-varnnam Tamasah Parastaat.
Tamev Viditvaati Mrityumeti Naanyah Vidhyate-yanaay.

Then chant 21 rounds of the following Mantra with Hakeek Rosary.

Om Hroum Aryamanne Namah Om

After the Sadhana drop the Yantra and rosary in a river or pond.

- Mantra-Tantra-Yantra Vigyan, April 2002

Sahasrar Chakra

Sahasrara Chakra is the abode of Lord Siva. This corresponds to Satya Loka. This is situated at the crown of the head. When Kundalini is united with Lord Siva at the Sahasrara Chakra, the Yogi enjoys the Supreme Bliss, Parama Ananda. When Kundalini is taken to this centre, the Yogi attains the superconscious state and the Highest Knowledge. He becomes a Brahmavidvarishtha or a full-blown Jnani.

The word Sahasradala-Padma denotes that this Padma has 1000 petals. That is, one thousand Yoga Nadis emanate from this centre. There are different opinions about the exact number of petals. It is quite sufficient if you know that innumerable Nadis proceed from this centre.

As in the case of other Chakras, the vibrations that are made by the Yoga Nadis are represented by the Sanskrit letters. All the 50 letters of the Sanskrit alphabet are repeated here again and again on all Yoga Nadis. This is a Sukshma centre. The corresponding centre in the physical body is in the brain.

The term “Shat-Chakras” refers only to the chief six Chakras, viz., Muladhara, Svadhishthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha and Ajna. Above all these we have Sahasrara Chakra. This is the chief of all the Chakras. All the Chakras have their intimate connection with this centre. Hence this is not included as one among the Shat-Chakras. This is situated above all the
Chakras.

When the Kundalini is raised up to Sahasrara chakra, the illusion of individual self is dissolved. The yogi becomes realized, one with the cosmic principles that govern the entire universe within the body. He obtains all “siddhis”, powers, up to Soma Chakra, where he encounters Kamadhenu, the wish-fulfilling cow within himself. He is a “siddha”, but has transcended the desire to manifest those wishes.

Diet for Kundalini Awakening

When the awakening of kundalini takes place it is important to have the correct diet, as food influences the mind and your nature. At the time of awakening, certain physiological changes occur in the body, particularly in the digestive system, and the digestive process is frequently disturbed, or hunger vanishes completely. Therefore, a kundalini aspirant has to be very careful about his diet.

Scientific observations have shown that the awakening of kundalini is generally accompanied by a state of nervous depression. The inner body temperature undergoes erratic changes and drops so much that it becomes much lower than the outer body temperature. Metabolism slows down and sometimes it even stops completely. Consumption of oxygen also falls. Therefore, when you are experiencing kundalini awakening your diet must be very light and easy to assimilate.

The best diet for a kundalini yogi is boiled food. Crushed wheat, barley, lentils and dal are excellent foods, particularly when they are in a liquid form. Fats and greasy foods should be avoided and protein should be kept to a minimum. This will take any strain off the liver, because when the mind undergoes a crisis, the liver is overtaxed.

It is good to increase the carbohydrates in your diet, eg. rice, wheat, maize, barley, potato, etc., because carbohydrates help to maintain the inner body temperature and they do not require much heat to digest. Eggs, chicken and other heavy foods do not produce much heat themselves, but they require heat for digestion.

The yogic diet is macrobiotic, it is simple, plain and relatively bland. From time to time, fruits and roots can also be taken, but they are not essential.

There are certain foods which are not meant for the human body at all. If you analyze your digestive and salivary secretions and the durability of the mucus membranes in the alimentary canal, you will find that they are not really meant for digesting meat and uncooked foods.

The food we eat is not merely to satisfy our taste. Every food item has an essence in it, and in yoga we call this sattva. Sattva means the ultimate essence of food, but please do not mistake this for vitamins or minerals. Sattva is the more subtle form of food. When you eat for the sake of taste or enjoyment, instead of attaining the sattva you only get the gross things. That is why the yogis and saints of all traditions have always lived on the minimum possible food during periods of sadhana.

When we overeat we create a burden for the digestive system, and when the digestive system is overburdened we are unable to extract the sattva from the food. Sattva is a substance which nourishes the thoughts and nervous system. When the thoughts are fed with sattva they are more refined and pure, and one is able to live in higher consciousness. Therefore, it is beneficial for a sadhaka to fast from time to time. When the body is kept light and pure it is far more capable of extracting the sattva from food.

In the diet for kundalini aspirants, condiments have a very important role to play. Condiments such as coriander, cumin seeds, tumeric, aniseed, black pepper, green pepper, cayenne, cloves, mustard seed, cardamom, cinnamon and so on are also called digestives as they aid digestion. These substances are not spices for taste; they are condiments which have the same properties as the enzymes in the body, and by helping to break down the food for digestion, they conserve vital energy and help to maintain the body's internal temperature.

Instead of cooking the food in your stomach, it is best to cook it properly in the pan. Five or six condiments should be added during cooking to liberate the enzymes and chemicals which enhance digestion. The combination of heat, condiments and enzymes breaks down the food into smaller and more basic components, thus making it easier to digest.