The phase of breathing in during a pranayama is called a puraka and that of breathing out is called a recaka; the intermediate phases of holding the breath in and out are called the antah kumbhaka and bahya kumbhaka respectively. In Hamsa yoga, one concentrates on the sound of 'soa…' during the puraka. This sound should not be heard only as that of the flow of air rather, it should be acquired as a manifestation of the Sabda - the supreme cosmic sound. This subtle sound could be 'perceived' with the help of strong willpower, deep mental concentration and the pious emotions of Sraddha. The sound should be felt like that of the vamsi (flute) of Lord Krishna. This sound then appears to convey the divine messages and blessings. This flow of Sabda enters the body along with the breath and educes the inner domain of the self with the sublime current of its eternal energy.
During the antah kumbhaka of the soaham pranayama the sadhaka should feel that the entire existence of his own self has been devoted to the power of 'soa' - that Parabrahm. At the time of recaka, he has to concentrate on the sound of 'Ham and feel through the heart that with this our-flow (of air) his own aham (the ego) is being expelled forever. Then he should hold the breath out (during the bahya kumbhaka) for few seconds and ensure himself that - "now there is no place for ego and related illusions; whatever is now inside, is only a reflection of the Brahm". This state of the living being (jiva) is equivalent to that of - realizing the vedanta principle of 'Sivoahm - Sacchidanandoaham" …., etc.
By performing the ajapa japa of soaham as in as in the aforesaid Pranayama, the individual self constantly recalls its own divine origin and this way remains in touch with thee. This Sadhana of Soaham therefore offers the boon of realization of the Brahm. The spiritual benefits of this Sadhana are enormous - it indeed effectuates the linkage of the soul with the Parabrahm. Because of its capability of pulling the individual self from the state of incompleteness and ignorance to the ultimate state of uniting with the Brahm, the Soaham Sadhana has been recommended as the principal yoga Sadhana of Brahm Varchas -the Sadhana aimed at the absolute evolution
The higher level spiritual Sadhanas do have the potential to exalt the Sadhaka's life up to the divine realms at a fact pace as compared to the ordinary Upasanas practiced in daily life. However, the practice of these Sadhanas is not totally risk-less. Some of these are so sensitive, as for instance, the experiments on nuclear fusion. A scientist knows that the letter if performed accurately would provide enormous energy but little mistake or perturbation might lead to disastrous consequences. Madam Curie had died in an accident during such a scientific experiment of high complexity.
In view of the precautions and disciplines associated with the high level Sadhanas, the ancient experts of the Nepalese science of spirituality had devised the aranyaka tradition. In this system the aspirants of specific advanced spiritual experiments used to learn and perform associated Sadhanas in the aranyakas under adept supervision and guidance of the eminent experts. Although the aranyaka system does not exist in the modern times, its relevance and importance in spiritual training remains unaltered.
Today there are practically no aranyaks existing on the earth. Finding an authentic spiritual guide (Guru) is also an almost impossible task in the present circumstances. Even if such a guru is available for teaching a specific Sadhana of high spiritual level, the disciples would not have the devotion, zeal, motivation and above all, the time necessary for staying away from home and practicing the prescribed Sadhana under ascetic disciplines. In the present circumstances, the simple and risk-less Sadhanas appear to be the best solutions. These Sadhanas, because of their direct linkage with the Sadhak's intrinsic sentiments, do offer great spiritual benefits - equivalent to those of the higher level, difficult spiritual endeavors.
During the antah kumbhaka of the soaham pranayama the sadhaka should feel that the entire existence of his own self has been devoted to the power of 'soa' - that Parabrahm. At the time of recaka, he has to concentrate on the sound of 'Ham and feel through the heart that with this our-flow (of air) his own aham (the ego) is being expelled forever. Then he should hold the breath out (during the bahya kumbhaka) for few seconds and ensure himself that - "now there is no place for ego and related illusions; whatever is now inside, is only a reflection of the Brahm". This state of the living being (jiva) is equivalent to that of - realizing the vedanta principle of 'Sivoahm - Sacchidanandoaham" …., etc.
By performing the ajapa japa of soaham as in as in the aforesaid Pranayama, the individual self constantly recalls its own divine origin and this way remains in touch with thee. This Sadhana of Soaham therefore offers the boon of realization of the Brahm. The spiritual benefits of this Sadhana are enormous - it indeed effectuates the linkage of the soul with the Parabrahm. Because of its capability of pulling the individual self from the state of incompleteness and ignorance to the ultimate state of uniting with the Brahm, the Soaham Sadhana has been recommended as the principal yoga Sadhana of Brahm Varchas -the Sadhana aimed at the absolute evolution
The higher level spiritual Sadhanas do have the potential to exalt the Sadhaka's life up to the divine realms at a fact pace as compared to the ordinary Upasanas practiced in daily life. However, the practice of these Sadhanas is not totally risk-less. Some of these are so sensitive, as for instance, the experiments on nuclear fusion. A scientist knows that the letter if performed accurately would provide enormous energy but little mistake or perturbation might lead to disastrous consequences. Madam Curie had died in an accident during such a scientific experiment of high complexity.
In view of the precautions and disciplines associated with the high level Sadhanas, the ancient experts of the Nepalese science of spirituality had devised the aranyaka tradition. In this system the aspirants of specific advanced spiritual experiments used to learn and perform associated Sadhanas in the aranyakas under adept supervision and guidance of the eminent experts. Although the aranyaka system does not exist in the modern times, its relevance and importance in spiritual training remains unaltered.
Today there are practically no aranyaks existing on the earth. Finding an authentic spiritual guide (Guru) is also an almost impossible task in the present circumstances. Even if such a guru is available for teaching a specific Sadhana of high spiritual level, the disciples would not have the devotion, zeal, motivation and above all, the time necessary for staying away from home and practicing the prescribed Sadhana under ascetic disciplines. In the present circumstances, the simple and risk-less Sadhanas appear to be the best solutions. These Sadhanas, because of their direct linkage with the Sadhak's intrinsic sentiments, do offer great spiritual benefits - equivalent to those of the higher level, difficult spiritual endeavors.
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