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Sahaj Marg (Hindi translation, the easy or natural path), a form of Raja Yoga, [1][2][3] is a heart-based meditation system.[4] According to practicants, the essential features of the system are the "cleaning" of impressions (called samskaras). Meditation is on the "mere supposition of divine light" in one's heart.[5] Raja Yoga (lit. ...
For other senses of this word, see Meditation (disambiguation). ...
Practice
The daily practice includes: - Morning meditation on supposition of divine light in the heart (30-60 minutes);
- Cleaning of impressions of the day (i.e., imagining the day's events evaporating out one's back and being replaced with divine light; 30 minutes);[6]
- A prayer-meditation at bedtime;[7]
Weekly practices include:
- A weekly meditation group;[8]
- Cleaning meditations with a preceptor.[9]
History The organizational body, Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM), was formally registered in 1945 by Shri Ram Chandra of Shahjahanpur, its founder, commonly known as "Babuji."[10] Babuji was born on April 30, 1899 in Shahjahanpur, a large town in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India and passed away in April 1983 at the age of 83[11]. As part of the Sahaj Marg spiritual practice, Babuji adopted a technique called pranahuti[12] or yogic transmission, whereby the "divine essence" was said to be transmitted directly into the practicants' hearts in order to speed up their spiritual evolution. [13] , Shahjahanpur is a city and a municipal board in Shahjahanpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ...
, Uttar Pradesh (Hindi: , Urdu: , IPA: , translation: Northern Province), [often referred to as U.P.], located in central-south Asia and northern India, is the most populous and fifth largest state in the Republic of India. ...
Controversies There have been several disputes over the control, domain and trademark names of the group since the death of the founder (Shri Ram Chandra of Shahjahanpur) in 1983.[14]
Activities The SRCM is a non-governmental organization registered with the United Nations.[15]. UN redirects here. ...
See also For other senses of this word, see Meditation (disambiguation). ...
Spirituality, in a narrow sense, concerns itself with matters of the spirit. ...
Raja Yoga (lit. ...
References - ^ "Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices," J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Page 1169.
- ^ "What is Raj Yoga?" Elizabeth Denley, Australian Yoga Life, Issue 8 - 2004, pp.45-48, www.ayl.com.au.
- ^ "Meditation therapies for attention deficit /hyperactivity disorder" T Krisanaprakornkit, C Witoonchart, N Piyavhatkul, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008 Issue 2, Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
- ^ "Local Women Travel to India For Celebration at Ashram," Martha Slater, The Herald, Randolph, VT.
- ^ "A Flexible Mind," Elizabeth Denley, Australian Yoga Life, Issue 7.
- ^ "A Flexible Mind," Elizabeth Denley, Australian Yoga Life, Issue 7.
- ^ "Sahaj Marg System of Meditation," C. Suntharamoorthy, Daily News, Sri Lanka, August 4, 2003.
- ^ "A Flexible Mind," Elizabeth Denley, Australian Yoga Life, Issue 7.
- ^ "Sahaj Marg System of Meditation," C. Suntharamoorthy, Daily News, Sri Lanka, August 4, 2003.
- ^ "Sahaj Marg System of Meditation," C. Suntharamoorthy, Daily News, Sri Lanka, August 4, 2003.
- ^ "Sahaj Marg System of Meditation" - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka
- ^ Pearmain, Rosalind. 2005. "Transformational Experiences in Young People: The Meaning of a Safe Haven." International Journal of Children's Spirituality. 10(3):277-290.
- ^ "Sahaj Marg System of Meditation," C. Suntharamoorthy, Daily News, Sri Lanka, August 4, 2003.
- ^ "Forestry Companies Take A Cut At Cybersquatters," Steven Bonisteel, Newsbytes, September 21, 2001, Alexandria, Virginia.
- ^ UN Listing
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