Summary of "The Ancient Science Of AUM Mantra"
Key Wellness Strategies and Techniques:
- Listening Deeply: The ability to listen deeply to the cosmic sound of AUM is crucial for spiritual connection. This is illustrated by a story where a quiet man was the only one to hear a job offer communicated in Morse code.
- Meditation on AUM: Meditation practices should focus on the AUM sound as a means to connect with divine consciousness. The purpose of meditation is to receive the Holy Spirit or divine energy.
- Mantra Yoga: This practice involves understanding the sacred sound of AUM and its vibrations. It connects individuals to spiritual forces and enhances their lives through sound.
- Understanding the Essence of AUM: AUM encapsulates the entirety of existence, representing all possible sounds and states of consciousness (waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and a transcendent state).
- Chanting AUM: Regularly chanting AUM can align individuals with cosmic energy, promoting peace and enhancing spiritual awareness.
- Attuning to Subtle Sounds: Practitioners are encouraged to listen for subtle sounds during meditation, which can lead to a deeper understanding of the cosmic vibration.
- Living in AUM Consciousness: Embracing the consciousness of AUM leads to a state of bliss that positively impacts others, promoting peace and connection.
Additional Insights:
- AUM as Universal Truth: The sound AUM is revered across various religions and is seen as a bridge connecting nature and spirit.
- The Nature of Reality: The Mandukya Upanishad explores the nature of the self and the metaphor of AUM as a representation of reality.
- Divine Attributes: AUM embodies divine qualities such as love, peace, joy, and wisdom, and serves as a manifestation of God's consciousness in creation.
Presenters/Sources:
- Naya Swami Jyotish
- Paramahansa Yogananda
- David Frawley
- Joseph Bharat Cornell
- Swami Kriyananda
- Dennis Waite
- Hazrat Inayat Khan
- Sri Aurobindo
- Swami Vivekananda
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement