Meditation: LA021-780319 – You Will Feel Totally Conscious

Yogi Bhajan – LA021-780319 – You Will Feel Totally Conscious 

Sit with crossed legs and a straight spine in a meditative posture.   Interlace the fingers with the palms facing the body. Touch the thumb tip to the tip of the mercury (little) finger on each hand respectively.   The mudra is held at shoulder level.

Inhale completely and repeat the mantra j as you exhale. Inhale and begin again.
The eyes are nine-tenths closed. 

Inhale deeply and chant the healing mantra: 

RA MA DA SA! SA SAY SO HUNG!

Make the SAY long and pause briefly between SA’s.   The mantra is chanted in a particular melody. Refer to tape for correct melody. 

Practice for 31 minutes, then inhale, relax, breathe while stretching up for one minute. 

In the first 3-5 minutes you will feel enthusiastic about it. After another seven minutes you will be “badly relaxed” yawning and spacing out. The next 10 minutes will bring you to a different state of consciousness, ecstasy. The final 10 minutes, you will feel totally conscious. 

LA021 780319 you will feel totally conscious

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“When faced with overwhelming opposition, it is wise to cut your losses and retreat to a stronger position.” – a reading from the I Ching

When faced with overwhelming opposition, it is wise to cut your losses and retreat to a stronger position.  Still, one must protect faithful allies who have stood by you from the wrath of the evildoers.  Don’t expect anything positive in the near term.  Give attention do details that help you to survive.  Hold quietly to your inner truth.

Meditation: LA019 780315 – Shuni Mudra Kriya

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#33, line 3, #12

The power of the dark is ascending. The light retreats to security, so that the dark cannot encroach upon it. This retreat is a matter not of man’s will but of natural law. Therefore in this case withdrawal is proper; it is the correct way to behave in order not to exhaust one’s forces.1
In the calendar this hexagram is linked with the sixth month (July-August), in which the forces of winter are already showing their influence.
Conditions are such that the hostile forces favored by the time are advancing. In this case retreat is the right course, and it is through retreat that success is achieved. But success consists in being able to carry out retreat correctly. Retreat is not to be confused with flight. Flight means saving oneself under any circumstances, whereas retreat is a sign of strength. We must be careful not to miss the right moment while we’re in full possession of power and position. Then we shall be able to interpret the signs of the time before it is too late and to prepare for provisional retreat instead of being drawn into a desperate life-and-death struggle. Thus we do not simply abandon the field to the opponent; we make it difficult for him to advance by showing perseverance in single acts of resistance. In this way we prepare, while retreating, for the counter- movement. Understanding the laws of a constructive retreat of this sort is not easy. The meaning that lies hidden in such a time is important.
When it is time to retreat it is both unpleasant and dangerous to be held back, because then one no longer has freedom of action. In such a case the only expedient is to take into one’s service, so to speak, those who refuse to let one go, so that one may at least keep one’s initiative and not fall helplessly under their domination. But even with this expedient the situation is far from satisfactory – for what can one hope to accomplish with such servants?
Heaven and earth are out of communion and all things are benumbed. What is above has no relation to what is below, and on earth confusion and disorder prevail. The dark power is within, the light power is without. Weakness is within, harshness without. Within are the inferior, and without are the superior. The way of inferior people is in ascent; the way of superior people is on the decline. But the superior people do not allow themselves to be turned from their principles. If the possibility of exerting influence is closed to them, they nevertheless remain faithful to their principles and withdraw into seclusion.

Heaven and earth do not unite:
The image of STANDSTILL.
Thus the superior man falls back upon his inner worth
In order to escape the difficulties.
He does not permit himself to be honored with revenue.

When, owing to the influence of inferior men, mutual mistrust prevails in public life, fruitful activity is rendered impossible, because the fundaments are wrong. Therefore the superior man knows what he must do under such circumstances; he does not allow himself to be tempted by dazzling offers to take part in public activities. This would only expose him to danger, since he cannot assent to the meanness of the others. He therefore hides his worth and withdraws into seclusion. . 

Today: “When a man knows himself, he knows every self. When a man loves himself, he loves every self.” Yogi Bhajan

“When a man knows himself, he knows every self. When a man loves himself, he loves every self.” Yogi Bhajan

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“Be frugal with limited resources.  Rely on yourself first…” – a reading from the I Ching

Be frugal with limited resources.  Rely on yourself first, as a crowd will not necessarily come to a consensus as what direction to take.

Meditation: LA950 A00214 20000214 Develop Self-Reliance

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#41, line 3, #26

Decrease does not under all circumstances mean something bad. Increase and decrease come in their own time. What matters here is to understand the time and not to try to cover up poverty with empty pretence. If a time of scanty resources brings out an inner truth, one must not feel ashamed of simplicity. For simplicity is then the very thing needed to provide inner strength for further undertakings. Indeed, there need be no concern if the outward beauty of the civilisation, even the elaboration of religious forms, should have to suffer because of simplicity. One must draw on the strength of the inner attitude to compensate for what is lacking in externals; then the power of the content makes up for the simplicity of form. There is no need of presenting false appearances to God. Even with slender means, the sentiment of the heart can be expressed.
When there are three people together, jealousy arises. One of them will have to go. A very close bond is possible only between two people. But when one man is lonely, he is certain to find a companion who complements him.
To hold firmly to great creative powers and store them up, as set forth in this hexagram, there is need of a strong, clear-headed man who is honored by the ruler. The trigram Ch’ien points to strong creative power; Kên indicates firmness and truth. Both point to light and clarity and to the daily renewal of character. Only through such daily self-renewal can a man continue at the height of his powers. Force of habit helps to keep order in quiet times; but in periods when there is a great storing up of energy, everything depends on the power of the personality. However, since the worthy are honored, as in the case of the strong personality entrusted with leadership by the ruler, it is an advantage not to eat at home but rather to earn one’s bread by entering upon public office. Such a man is in harmony with heaven; therefore even great and difficult undertakings, such as crossing the great water, succeed.

Thunder and rain set in:
The image of DELIVERANCE.
Thus the superior man pardons mistakes
And forgives misdeeds.

A thunderstorm has the effect of clearing the air; the superior man produces a similar effect when dealing with mistakes and sins of men that induce a condition of tension. Through clarity he brings deliverance. However, when failings come to light, he does not dwell on them; he simply passes over mistakes, the unintentional transgressions, just as thunder dies away. He forgives misdeeds, the intentional transgressions, just as water washes everything clean. 

Today: “For anyone who will live up to his word to infinity, this world will become too small.” Yogi Bhajan

“For anyone who will live up to his word to infinity, this world will become too small. It will seem as small as a Ping Pong ball. The whole universe will dance on the word of that man. This is the vibratory effect an individual has, because your end is infinity. Your beginning is infinity. You are only in trouble when you have not realized you are infinity. To realize the infinity in the finite state is the extension of the mind. That is the reality of the mind.” Yogi Bhajan

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Meditation: KWTC-980710 – Life Is Lift To Infinity

 You have sun finger, where your ring finger, if you put this, chest out and it should be just not like this, just right here, just do that only for me. Close down your eyes, put that yesterday tape. Spine straight and hands must be equal to ears, where your ears are not forward at all and that will do. And kindly chant when he is ready, we never know this guy. Keep the posture, don’t. I think you have to do some prayer. 

YB (Talks over the tape): That this stone head may become human. Steady, make your spine straight, posture perfect, sun finger lock, its called Ravi Mudra. Breathe consciously, long deep breath. (?) spine. You are doing good, keep up. 

Put that tape of har. 

Steady, don’t move anything. 

Tantric Har

YB (Talks over the tape): Har at the navel point. Pull the navel. Inhale deep deep, deep, deep. Hold the breath, breathe it out through whistle, all the way.  Inhale deep again, deep, hold it tight.  Totally whistle it out up to last iota, inhale deep, deep and squeeze your entire being and with a cannon fire, out, relax.

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“Stay strong and constant, yet flexible.  Don’t push it.  These extraordinary times will return to normalcy.” – a reading from the I Ching

Stay strong and constant, yet flexible.  Don’t push it.  These extraordinary times will return to normalcy, with new awareness.

Meditation: Contemplate in Shuniya from the Spine

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#32, line 3, #40

Endurance is the key to success in this situation.
However, durability is not synonymous with stone-like rigidity.
True resilience requires a flexibility that allows adaptation to any adverse condition, while still remaining true to the core.
If a man remains at the mercy of moods of hope or fear aroused by the outer world, he loses his inner consistency of character. Such inconsistency invariably leads to distressing experiences. These humiliations often come from an unforeseen quarter. Such experiences are not merely effects produced by the external world, but logical consequences evoked by his own nature.
This refers to a time in which tensions and complications begin to be eased. At such times we ought to make our way back to ordinary conditions as soon as possible; this is the meaning of “the south-west.” These periods of sudden change have great importance. Just as rain relieves atmospheric tension, making all the buds burst open, so a time of deliverance from burdensome pressure has a liberating and stimulating effect on life. One thing is important, however: in such times we must not overdo our triumph. The point is not to push on farther than is necessary. Returning to the regular order of life as soon as deliverance is achieved brings good fortune. If there are any residual matters that ought to be attended to, it should be done as quickly as possible, so that a clean sweep is made and no retardations occur.

Thunder and rain set in:
The image of DELIVERANCE.
Thus the superior man pardons mistakes
And forgives misdeeds.

A thunderstorm has the effect of clearing the air; the superior man produces a similar effect when dealing with mistakes and sins of men that induce a condition of tension. Through clarity he brings deliverance. However, when failings come to light, he does not dwell on them; he simply passes over mistakes, the unintentional transgressions, just as thunder dies away. He forgives misdeeds, the intentional transgressions, just as water washes everything clean. 

Today: “When the ego merges with the soul, then a person is enlightened. The moment the ego dies, it is death; we call it Maha Samadhi.” Yogi Bhajan

“When the ego merges with the soul, then a person is enlightened. The moment the ego dies, it is death; we call it Maha Samadhi. You know the dos and don’ts; physical exercises, asanas; pranayama exercises; then concentration, contemplation, meditation, and then absorption, samadhi. Maha Samadhi, great absorption, means death. In India we don’t write that anybody has died, we say he has gone into Maha Samadhi.” Yogi Bhajan

Meditation: LA007-780117-SADHANA YOJINA-To Infinity Upon Death

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Yogi Bhajan Los Angeles January 17, 1978

Sit in easy pose with a straight spine.  Interlock the fingers of the hands together with the palms facing down. Firmly press the thumbs together and
force them as far under the palms as possible. Hold the hand position in front of the body at the level of the throat.

Extend both arms straight out in front of the body parallel to the ground. Bend at the elbows and draw the forearms in toward the body until the hands meet at the throat level.

Sit with the legs in easy pose or in a chair with the weight of both feet equally distributed on the ground.

Breathe only when necessary and in quick breaths in order to maintain the continuous rhythm of the mantra.

The eyes are 1/10 open

Chant the following mantra in a monotone voice:

GOBINDAY – MUKANDAY – UDARAY – APARAY – HARIANG – KARIANG

NIRNAMAY – AKAMAY

Be sure to keep the vocal pitch at a constant level throughout the meditation.  Chant in a continuous, unbroken rhythm.

Keep the thumbs firmly pressed together and locked under the palms, You may experience some pain but don’t give an inch.  Focus on the breath and on the mantra.

Practice this meditation for a minimum of 30 minutes per day for 90 days

This meditation can wipe out every weakness in your destiny and your surroundings and your connections.

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“In order to dissolve the barriers between people in a state of tribalism and disunity, the ego must go.” – a reading from the I Ching

In order to dissolve the barriers between people in a state of tribalism and disunity, the ego must go.  Starting with each individual, a turn toward selfless service will catch on.  That message will be self evident as it is carried on the wind.
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#59, line 3, #57

Walls meant to protect have instead separated and isolated.
Your defenses have kept you apart from those whom you most need to touch.
Whatever the reason for discord between you, it is time to lay down your arms.
Dispel the inflexible demands and fears of the Mind so that you may reunite in the Heart.
If you have begrudged, forgive.
If you have torn down, repair.
If you have injured, heal.
If you have judged, pardon.
If you have grasped, let go.
His ego dissolves and the void is filled with his Self.
No more fear and frustration.
Gentle persuasion is the key in this instance.
Though the words are soft, their speaker must be firm, calm and confident.
Gentle words are worthless if spoken with trepidation.
Wordless influence by example is also effective in this situation.
All persuasion should be almost unfelt, yet consistent and persistent.
Ask for feedback from someone you know to be an effective persuader.


Today: “There are eight staircases leading to the peaks of the mountains.” Yogi Bhajan

“There are eight staircases leading to the peaks of the mountains. The top of the mountain represents the higher self, and the staircase, the genuine path of the being. Underneath is written: Ek Ong Kar Sat Nam Siri Wha Guru!” Yogi Bhajan

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“Consume only what is healthy for mind, body and spirit.” – a reading from the I Ching

Consume only what is healthy for mind, body and spirit.

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#27

In bestowing care and nourishment, it is important that the right people should be taken care of and that we should attend to our own nourishment in the right way. If we wish to know what anyone is like, we have only to observe on whom he bestows his care and what sides of his own nature he cultivates and nourishes. Nature nourishes all creatures. The great man fosters and takes care of superior men, in order to take care of all men through them. Mencius says about this:

If we wish to know whether anyone is superior or not, we need only observe what part of his being he regards as especially important. The body has superior and inferior, important and unimportant parts. We must not injure important parts for the sake of the unimportant, nor must we injure the superior parts for the sake of the inferior. He who cultivates the inferior parts of his nature is an inferior man. He who cultivates the superior parts of his nature is a superior man.At the foot of the mountain, thunder:
The image of PROVIDING NOURISHMENT.
Thus the superior man is careful of his words
And temperate in eating and drinking.

“God comes forth in the sign of the Arousing”: when in the spring the life forces stir again, all things come into being anew. “He brings to perfection in the sign of Keeping Still”: thus in the early spring, when the seeds fall to earth, all things are made ready. This is an image of providing nourishment through movement and tranquillity. The superior man takes it as a pattern for the nourishment and cultivation of his character. Words are a movement going from within outward. Eating and drinking are movements from without inward. Both kinds of movement can be modified by tranquillity. For tranquillity keeps the words that come out of the mouth from exceeding proper measure, and keeps the food that goes into the mouth from exceeding its proper measure. Thus character is cultivated.


Today: “What you relate to, that you shall be. Actually, you are immortal. You are a consciousness.” Yogi Bhajan

“What you relate to, that you shall be. Actually, you are immortal. You are a consciousness.” Yogi Bhajan

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“Give to those who are good, punish the bad.” – a reading from the I Ching

Give to those who are good, punish the bad.  You can have influence in these matters by personally adopting the good qualities and sharing them.

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#42, line 4, #21

Sacrifice on the part of those above for the increase of those below fills the people with a sense of joy and gratitude that is extremely valuable for the flowering of the commonwealth. When people are thus devoted to their leaders, undertakings are possible, and even difficult and dangerous enterprises will succeed. Therefore in such times of progress and successful development it is necessary to work and make the best use of the time. This time resembles that of the marriage of heaven and earth, when the earth partakes of the creative power of heaven, forming and bringing forth living beings.
While observing how thunder and wind increase and strengthen each other, a man can note the way to self-increase and self-improvement. When he discovers good in others, he should imitate it and thus make everything on earth his own. If he perceives something bad in himself, let him rid himself of it. In this way he becomes free of evil. This ethical change represents the most important increase of personality.
It is important that there should be men who mediate between leaders and followers. These should be disinterested people, especially in times of increase, since the benefit is to spread from the leader to the people. Nothing of this benefit should be held back in a selfish way; it should really reach those for whom it is intended. This sort of intermediary, who also exercises a good influence on the leader, is especially important in times when it is a matter of great undertakings, decisive for the future and requiring the inner assent of all concerned.
This hexagram represents an open mouth (cf. hexagram 27) with an obstruction (in the fourth place) between the teeth. As a result the lips cannot meet. To bring them together one must bite energetically through the obstacle. Since the hexagram is made up of the trigrams for thunder and for lightning, it indicates how obstacles are forcibly removed in nature. Energetic biting through overcomes the obstacle that prevents joining of the lips; the storm with its thunder and lightning overcomes the disturbing tension in nature. Recourse to law and penalties overcomes the disturbances of harmonious social life caused by criminals and slanderers. The theme of this hexagram is a criminal lawsuit.
When an obstacle to union arises, energetic biting through brings success. This is true in all situations. Whenever unity cannot be established, the obstruction is due to a talebearer and traitor who is interfering and blocking the way. To prevent permanent injury, vigorous measures must be taken at once. Deliberate obstruction of this sort does not vanish of its own accord. Judgement and punishment are required to deter or obviate it. 


Today: “No man is a perfect master, none. ” Yogi Bhajan

“No man is a perfect master, none. The only one perfect master that a man of God can experience is God himself.” Yogi Bhajan

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“In a time of danger, remain flexible.  Relate with your heart.” – a reading from the I Ching

In a time of danger, remain flexible.  Relate with your heart.

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#29

Through repetition of danger we grow accustomed to it. Water sets the example for the right conduct under such circumstances. It flows on and on, and merely fills up all the places through which it flows; it does not shrink from any dangerous spot nor from any plunge, and nothing can make it lose its own essential nature. It remains true to itself under all conditions. Thus likewise, if one is sincere when confronted with difficulties, the heart can penetrate the meaning of the situation. And once we have gained inner mastery of a problem, it will come about naturally that the action we take will succeed. In danger all that counts is really carrying out all that has to be done- -thoroughness – and going forward, in order not to perish through tarrying in the danger.
Properly used, danger can have an important meaning as a protective measure. Thus heaven has its perilous height protecting it against every attempt at invasion, and earth has its mountains and bodies of water, separating countries by their dangers. Thus also rulers make use of danger to protect themselves against attacks from without and against turmoil within.

Water flows on uninterruptedly and reaches its goal:
The image of the Abysmal repeated.
Thus the superior man walks in lasting virtue
And carries on the business of teaching.

Water reaches its goal by flowing continually. It fills up every depression before it flows on. The superior man follows its example; he is concerned that goodness should be an established attribute of character rather than an accidental and isolated occurrence. So likewise in teaching others everything depends on consistency, for it is only through repetition that the pupil makes the material his own.