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Sahaja YogaIntroduction

Saha = with and ja = bornSahaja = born with, also: spontaneous Yoga = Union of ones own divine energy with the All-pervading power Sahaja Yoga = spontaneous union of the All-pervading power and the Self, also called Self-realizationSahaja Yoga

Cool breeze over the whole body - and on the palms of your hands and on the top of your head (fontanel bone area) Thoughtless awareness - Nirvichara SamadhiAwareness of chakras and nadis - Collective ConsciousnessEffects of Self-realization

The Nadis(channels)

The Chakras(centers of energy)

KundaliniAll-pervading energy - Ruh, Holy Spirit, Tao, Paramchaitanya Power of pure desire, spiritual & maternalDormant in the sacrum boneThe awakening - the principal goal of all religions and spiritual traditionsSelf-realization

InnocencePure joy of a childEarthDignity, balance, sense of direction Inner wisdomEternal and indestructible qualities, waiting to manifest when the Kundalini is awakenedMooladhara Chakra

Creativity Pure attention Pure knowledge (not mental, but direct perception of reality)FireConnected to the inner fountain of inspiration Liver, kidneys and lower part of abdomenSwadisthana Chakra

Complete satisfaction and contentmentWaterGenerosityDesire for spiritual ascent and evolutionCorrect behaviour, inner sense of moralityComplete balance on all levels of lifeManipur (Nabhi) Chakra

Master priciple (Guru), Ocean of Illusion" Your own master, your own spiritual guideKnowledge in the finger tipsPower to correct unbalanced chakrasRid yourself of bad habits, laziness, etc.False gurus - tricks of power, moneyThe Void

Spirit, the true SelfCompassion and love Sense of responsibility AirComplete security and trustFree of worries and fear when enlightened by KundaliniAnahata (Heart) Chakra

DiplomacyPure relationships Happy dispositionEtherNo feeling of guilt and remorseSoft and compassionate voiceCollectivityVishuddhi Chakra

Forgiveness and compassionHumility, nobility and generosity of SpiritRemoval of anger, hatred and resentmentNarrow gate LightEgo, conditionings, bad habits, racism, wrong identificationsAgnya Chakra

Integration of all chakras Highest point of the evolution of human consciousness Direct and absolute perception of reality in our central nervous systemBeyond our mind and concepts Self-realization - Shri Matajis present to humanitySahasrara Chakra

Gradual improvement of chakrasInner peace Disappearance of physical, psychological and psychosomatic problems, as well as incurable diseases Improvement of family, professional and spiritual lifeRegular Meditation

Born March 21, 1923, in IndiaChristian family - Prasad & Cornelia SalveDirect descendents of the royal dynasty of ShalivahanasQuit India movement activistFather: Helped write the first constitution of the newly independent India A recognized scholar and intellectual - 14 languages, translated the Koran into MarathiVery close to Mahatma Gandhi, member of the first Indian Constitutional AssemblyShri Mataji Nirmala Devi

Shri Mataji Nirmala DeviHer mother was the first woman in India to graduate with distinction in MathematicsNirmala = PureAshram of Mahatma GhandiLeader of youth movementPrison - Quit India Movement, 1942Studied medicine and psycology at the Christian Medical College in Lahore

Married to Sir C.P. ShrivastavaRetired Secretary General of the UN Maritime Organization (IMO)Knighted by the Queen of the UKTwo daughters, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildrenBorn with complete Self-realizationStudy of the multi-faceted problems of human beingsMay 5, 1970 - at the ocean near Nargol (about 95 miles North of Mumbai)Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi

A divine experience The answer to all your questionsUnique process of Self-realizationConnection with your spiritInner transformationWorldwide known by the name ofThe Great MotherShri Mataji Nirmala Devi

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