How To-7: "How to Meditate for Self Realization"

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This is a very easy meditation to feel the connection with ourselves. We are all spiritual people, but knowing how to connect is something we can learn. This meditation is taught by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi who has worked her whole life to transform the whole world.

Steps

1. Learn that inside all of us we have a spiritual energy which loves us very much and is like our own mother. We will be asking her for the connection to ourselves.
   
2. Take off your shoes and sit comfortably.
   
3. Put your left hand on your lap with your palm facing up.
   
4. Put your right hand on your heart. It is OK to keep your eyes open to follow along. Ask inside "Mother, am I the pure eternal spirit?" (name any power/deity you feel comfortable with) When you are ready take your right hand and put it on the left side of your neck/shoulder and say inside, "Mother, I am not guilty for anything."
   
5. Realize that we don't have to feel guilty because any mistakes we have made can be easily forgiven by the power of forgiveness. So take your right hand and put it on your forehead. We have to forgive everyone and ourselves from our heart.
   
6. Say sincerely from your heart, "Mother, I forgive everyone and I forgive myself." We also ask forgiveness from the divine power. All we have to do is ask. So take your right hand and put it on the back of your head. Ask from your heart, "If I have done anything wrong, please forgive me." Now the greatest thing is to be connected to our true selves and to feel that. So now take your right hand and put the palm on top of your head. Push down with some pressure and ask from your heart, "Mother, please give me the connection to my true self and let me feel that within myself."
   
7. Take down your hand and let it rest on your lap with the palm facing up. Now close your eyes and sit for as long as you like.
   

Tips

• Breathe deeply and regularly during this process.
  
• Its best to be undisturbed (no cell phone, distractions, interruptions)
  
• Take your time with this and repeat!
  

Warnings

• You may feel strong emotions during this meditation, this is natural as you come in contact with your true self, allow these emotions to arise and fall away naturally, accept them and don't judge them.
  
• If you feel very disturbed by any emotions, please contact a professional counselor, they will help you more fully understand yourself.
  

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Sources and Citations

• So how do you feel? This is just the beginning.
  
• http://sahajayoga.org/experienceitnow/default.asp
  
• A Great Article On Meditation and Stress
  

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