THE ASCENSION PROCESS The Eight Limbs of Raja Yoga - My Health Yoga Online

[Pages:19]THE ASCENSION PROCESS

The Eight Limbs of Raja Yoga

Limbs

1. Yama

2. Niyama

3. Asana 4. Pranayama 5. Pratyahara 6. Dharana 7. Dhyana 8. Samadhi

Description

? Non-violence; ? Truthfulness in word, thought and deed; ? Non-stealing; and ? Moderation in all things; non-possessiveness. ? Purity; ? Contentment; ? Austerity; ? Study of the sacred texts; and ? Constantly living with an awareness of the Divine presence. ? Physical postures.

? Regulation of breath.

? Drawing the senses inward in order to still the mind (prepares one for dharana)

? Concentration

? Meditation

? Enlightenment; and ? Super-consciousness

Samadhi or Spiritual Ascension is the process of becoming completely free of mental fluctuations and the corresponding emotional upheavals. It is a state of being which is fully liberated from limiting experiences. In the final form of ascension or enlightenment, the physical body is vibrating with so much light (love), it is capable of dematerializing at will into ether (spirit). Ascended Masters such as our brothers Jesus, Babaji, Yogananda and our sisters such as Mother Mary and Mother Theresa have shown us the way. Through their unconditional love and compassion of all living beings, they have transcended their lower nature and transformed

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into their highest potential. They now have free will to choose physical or spiritual form as they continue to assist the Divine Plan of creating Heaven on Earth.

Every single human being has the capacity to ascend. Yogic philosophy tells us that being in human form is the highest form of incarnation and the only form in which to potentially become enlightened. Animals, plantlife, and celestial beings (angels) for example, do not have the opportunity to ascend. Only human beings have been awarded the greatest honour and privelege to use their life to gain the highest spiritual reward. With this in mind, we are encouraged not to `waste our lifetime' but rather use each and every moment as an opportunity to become more conscious. How can we do this?

The Light of Awareness is the greatest tool we have for transcending our lower or limited patterning. The deep nature of God (Source) is Total Awareness and as such, awareness can bring light and insight into our darker or negative qualities and behaviours. Without awareness, there is no opportunity for growth or change. When we acknowledge and observe our issues, we have the power to make better choices. The fundamental error many people make after becoming aware of their limited thinking and behaviours is to self-loathe. What we actually need at this time is SELF-LOVE. Self-love comes from a place of compassion for yourself that if you knew better, you would be better. In reality, you were doing the best you could with the awareness that you had at the time. Being gentle and loving with yourself is key when you discover anything about yourself that is not serving your highest good. Limited aspects of self are not to be abused, denied, hated or suppressed ? this will not free you from your limitations. Remember, love is the ONLY force that heals and so apply the energy of love to all your misgivings. Your negative traits will respond to LOVE when you embrace them, explore them and learn from them. Be your authentic self at all times ? feel all your feelings without resistance ? if you are happy, be happy ? if you are angry, be angry ? just BE what you are. These are the highest Universal Life Lessons within your limited patterning. Once transcended, you will only have deep gratitude for the teachings these limited patterns provide for you about yourself and Laws of the Universe (God). For without life's problems, we have no opportunity

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for spiritual growth and for reaching our ultimate goal of enlightenment. With this awareness, you can begin to enjoy life's tests. So bring it on!!!!!!!!

ASSISTING WORLD PEACE THROUGH CULTIVATING COMPASSION

Once we have become established in finding peace within through our ability to be kind, compassionate and loving with ourselves no matter what, we can then extend this same grace to others. Remind yourself often that people are doing the best they can with the awareness that they have. This is a Universal Truth. All beings seek the same love, joy and peace that you do and it is everybody's divine birthright to feel these energies. As yoga teachers, we have taken a vow to God to assist others in awakening to their True Self. The same as we respond to love when needing to heal something within ourselves is also what others need. As teachers and healers, we can tap into the deep reservoir of Love and Compassion in our hearts and offer this to others.

Enlightened people can heal others instantaneously through seeing only the perfection in people. By offering the energy of unconditional love and understanding to those in need, miraculous healings can take place.

SOUL GAZING ? LOVE THYSELF. Practice gazing into your own eyes in the mirror with total unconditional love for yourself. Then, practice this soul gazing technique with your partner, children, friends, parents etc. Learn to see the soul within each and every human being and living thing. Know that all our souls are the same and connected by the Power of Love.

AS I BEGUN TO LOVE MYSELF by Charlie Chaplin As I began to love myself I found that anguish and emotional suffering are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth. Today, I know, this is "AUTHENTICITY". As I began to love myself I understood how much it can offend somebody. As I try to force my desires on this person, even though I knew the time was not right and the person was not ready for it, and even though this person was me. Today I call it "RESPECT".

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As I began to love myself I stopped craving for a different life, and I could see that everything that surrounded me was inviting me to grow. Today I call it "MATURITY". As I began to love myself I understood that at any circumstance, I am in the right place at the right time, and everything happens at the exactly right moment. So I could be calm. Today I call it "SELF-CONFIDENCE". As I began to love myself I quit steeling my own time, and I stopped designing huge projects for the future. Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness, things I love to do and that make my heart cheer, and I do them in my own way and in my own rhythm. Today I call it "SIMPLICITY". As I began to love myself I freed myself of anything that is no good for my health ? food, people, things, situations, and everything that drew me down and away from myself. At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism. Today I know it is "LOVE OF ONESELF". As I began to love myself I quit trying to always be right, and ever since I was wrong less of the time. Today I discovered that is "MODESTY". As I began to love myself I refused to go on living in the past and worry about the future. Now, I only live for the moment, where EVERYTHING is happening. Today I live each day, day by day, and I call it "FULFILLMENT". As I began to love myself I recognized that my mind can disturb me and it can make me sick. But As I connected it to my heart, my mind became a valuable ally. Today I call this connection "WISDOM OF THE HEART". We no longer need to fear arguments, confrontations or any kind of problems with ourselves or others. Even stars collide, and out of their crashing new worlds are born. Today I know THAT IS "LIFE"!

WORLD PEACE AND UNITY

"We must learn to think with the heart, and love with the mind."

To understand Unity first we must investigate it's opposite ? Duality. Duality consciousness is the opposite to Unity or Love consciousness. It implies that everybody is out for themselves, acting in a manner to serve their own material needs first out of a belief they are separate from the whole. Duality consciousness stems from a belief that one's actions do not impact on others (including Mother Earth). Conversely, unity consciousness holds the understanding that all actions, big or small affect the whole. We are all spiritual brothers and sisters and every act of love we perform, adds to the collective consciousness of love for us all to experience and enjoy.

Theories on how to achieve world peace begin with the awakening of individual souls (one at a time). One by one, we pass the energy of love on until enough people have awakened to cause

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significant shifts in the collective consciousness. Known in science as `the hundred monkey syndrome' ? "The hundredth monkey phenomenon refers to a sudden spontaneous and mysterious leap of consciousness achieved when an allegedly "critical mass" point is reached" (Caroll 2005). It is crucial that as individuals we take personal responsibility for the effects of our actions. We must be careful not to endorse the belief that we are disconnected from the whole, but rather act in a way that every small as well as large loving deed we perform adds to the possibility and ultimate manifestation of world peace. Know that your greatest work here on Earth is your soul's work. Your career will always come second to your soul's contract with the Divine to foster world peace and unity.

DIVINE OMENS AND SYNCHRONISITY

Having accepted your divine contract to work for the greater good, the Universe will begin to reveal it's magic to you. What quickly becomes apparent to you is that you are not alone ? in fact you have a whole team of guides, angels and ascended masters working for you and through you. The Divine will speak to you through omens, co-incidences and synchronistic events ? all of which are signs that you are in the right place, moving in the right direction. Divine omens can be of a negative nature, however, and are a clear sign to change direction immediately.

WHAT ARE DIVINE OMENS? Divine omens (or heavenly signs) are signs from the Universe that have a very special or symbolic meaning for you personally. For instance, if you have a significant affiliation with dolphins, the Universe will send you dolphin related signs at appropriate times when you need clarity or confirmation of a particular path to take. Omens are also expressed

through your dreams. As such, omens may reveal themselves in a cryptic sense rather than in a literal sense. Negative omens will also present themselves at times when you

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are moving in the wrong direction for your highest good and are in need of a `wake-up call'. Please write down a list of your own divine omens, both postive and negative: POSITIVE SYMBOLS SIGNIFICANT TO YOU: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ NEGATIVE SYMBOLS SIGNIFICANT TO YOU: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

WRITE DOWN EXAMPLES IN YOUR LIFE WHEN DIVINE OMENS, CO-INCIDENCES OR SYNCHRONISITY HAS OCCURRED: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ HOW DID LISTENING TO THE DIVINE OMEN CHANGE YOUR LIFE? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLDING A VISION FOR WORLD PEACE

"Dream the impossible dream."

Whilst it may not seem possible to the logical mind, holding a mental picture or vision of world peace is of the utmost importance, as, what we believe becomes our reality. The more energy we feed into a vision of world peace, the more this ultimate dream is able to come into manifestation. It is not about expecting to see world peace in this lifetime ? rather, it is a high intention to add energy to the light, thereby reducing the energy fed to

the dark side. The more conscious we become, the more we understand that our whole life is energy based. Physical manifestation comes as a consequence of what we think and believe (thoughts are energy). Many people view life in reverse ? believing that what they see (ie. the physical) is reality and this determines their beliefs.

Of course, world peace begins with creating peace within yourself. Write down a grand vision for yourself and your life. Everyday add energy to this vision by fully expecting this vision to become your reality. As Jesus taught us ? pray for what you need and in doing so know this has already become your reality. ________________________________________________________________________

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WRITE DOWN YOUR VISION OF WOLRD PEACE: ________________________________________________________________________

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