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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Samkalpa for Soaham Sadhana

The inner desires and experiences linked with the power of Samkalpa induce the corresponding thoughts waves (in the mind) and impulses (in the brain) and give rise to the associated actions of the body and the 'visible' self. Thus, a collective effort of the body and the mind along with the eternal power of faith and determination becomes the cause of any good or bad deed and its consequences; the results of which might be cheering or tragic, beneficial or insidious…., depending upon the quality of the mental and emotional inspiration behind it. In essence, what all is being conducted by an individual is directly or indirectly a consequence of his Samkalpa - intrinsic motivation and mental resolution.
The strength and level of the Samkalpa is the principal regulator of the decline or elevation of one's life. Every human being is free to shape his own life by using this power. Collective resolution of the people with strong willpower can trigger revolutions….., change the destiny of the entire nation…, and, if motivated by divinely pious inspirations of the soul, can effectuate creation of an ideal environment for the welfare of all living beings. It is said that the Nature, the existence, limitless expansion and activities of the universe emanate from the absolute determination of the eternal creator - God Brahma. Divine incarnations and the cosmic changes, which are necessary for balancing the universal cycle; also take place as per thy will.
Sraddha and viswasa, affirmed to be crucial for the yoga sadhanas of spiritual transmutation are derived from the emotionally charged determination of the inner self. In fact, the rituals and the physical and mental activities associated with a Sadhana process contribute hardly one fourth of the share in the success of the latter. The major part - the remaining three-fourth or more, depends upon the heartiest desire, sincere and strong willpower of the devotee. If the Sadhaka's determination or faith were weak or shaky, he would never achieve success in a spiritual Sadhana. (In fact the same is true about the success of any plan or activity in the materialist domains too).
It is the earnest spirit coupled with faith and sraddha that gives him the adequate strength and support to follow the necessary disciplines and perform the Sadhana successfully. In a Pranayama Sadhana too, it is indeed the conscious power of the Sadhaka's Samkalpa that draws the subtle energy of Prana along with the air (oxygen) through breathing.
Many types of Pranayamas are suitable for the overall development of the individual self. Here, we shall discuss only two, which appear to be the best in terms of their simplicity and universality. Of these Pranayamas the easiest is the one which is incorporated among the Sat-karmas (six rituals) performed at the beginning of the daily Upasanas. It is essential for controlling the activity of breathing and harmonizing it with the help of mental concentration. It is so simple to perform this Pranayama, that even school going children could perform it without much difficulty.

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