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From ignorance to wisdom (Prasupti Se Jägrati Kï Or): Vangamaya Vol-7
Adhyätma—- the field of knowledge and experiments of spirituality, is a systematic science based on realizations, reasoned thoughts and logically established and verified principles. Though, its principal focus lies in the domains of Cosmic and Individual Consciousness and deeper cores of Human- Psychology, it is as scientific in its methods as Physics or any other branch of material based Natural Sciences.
The philosophy and science of Adhyätma was developed by the rishis—- ancient Indian experts of every aspect of life and nature—- with a major objective of deriving practical modes of refinement and culmination of personality up to divine heights. This on the one hand teaches the art of living to the masses and helps ideal development of the society and culture and, on the other hand, provides adept guidance and methods of experimentation to the aspirants of awakening the otherwise dormant divine virtues and potentials hidden in the individual self.
The ‘edifice’ of Adhyätma stands on the two strong ‘pillars’ of tapa and yoga. Understanding the meaning and adopting the practices of tapa and yoga in every dimension of life—- make possible the transmutation of an ordinary mortal being into a refined, glorious, great personality, equivalent to a divine being in human body. Adhyätma deals with evolution of consciousness and hence has intimate relationship with inner sentiments and spirituality. It has been the center of attraction of the thinkers of all eras. The scientific approach to spirituality practiced and propagated by Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya since past few decades has offered new and comprehensive ways of—- (a) in depth understanding of human psychology and culture vis-à-vis the evolution of consciousness; (b) integrating modern sciences with the science of spirituality in a creative manner.
He successfully endeavored eliminate the smudge of doubts, misconceptions, superstitions and fears associated with Adhyätma and presented it in new light for enlightenment of the human society today. The present volume is a compilation of his deliberations on the principles and practical implementation of Adhyätma derived from his in-depth studies of scriptures and his experiments and experiences with the spiritual endeavors (Sädhanä) of tapa and yoga.
It is said that the Sädhanä of Adhyätma lead to Käyäkalpa. The word “Käyäkalpa” literally means—- transformation of an old body into a new one…. But, that is only an allegoric description. The true meaning in the context of Adhyätma corresponds to—- activation and elevation of the vital force, illumination of the intellect and the inner self and hence an overall refinement and sublime transformation of personality.
The tapa sädhanä deals with ascetic disciplines, penance and determined self-restrain to diminish the influence of existing evil tendencies, habits and the misdeeds of the past. Progress in tapa gradually results in purification of the inner self and activation of the intrinsic strength of the soul. The yoga sädhanä plays supportive role in removing the weaknesses and deficiencies of the body and in controlling the agility of mind. Its sincere practice successively improves one’s physical and mental potentials and helps realization of the immense power of consciousness…. If tapa is like washing the ‘cloth’ of the individual self, yoga may be likened to ‘coloring and ironing’ it….
The present volume describes most of the important Sädhanäs—- ranging from Chändräyana Vrata to Präna Pratyävartana—- which can be performed under adept guidance by every aspirant of righteous development of personality, refinement of talents and overall improvement of life. These Sädhanäs, if practised sincerely, can effectively materialize into Käyäkalpa. Increased glow of the aura around the body, good health, impressive personality and eminence are some of the easily visible attainments of initial success in these Sädhanäs.
The practice of the above Sädhanäs is generally three phased : (i) sänyama Sädhanä—- self- restrain, self-analysis and healing of past sins; (ii) arädhanä—- altruist service with an optimistic attitude to see the good that dwells everywhere in the world; (iii) upäsanä——self-realization with devotional faith in the divine origin of the soul…. Specific disciplines, modes of refinement and methods of practising sanyama, arädhanä and upäsanä associated with the tapa and yoga sädhanäs are devised based on deep realization and understanding of the inner world of activities and subtle variations in the human body and mind. Details of specific Sädhanäs for specific purposes as per the condition of one’s physical, mental and spiritual health are also available in this volume.
Experiments on the effects of the special Sädhanä of Chändräyana Vrata and Prän Pratyävartan have been conducted on thousands of people since past two decades in the Brahmvarchas research centre of Shantikunj——an institute established by the author in Hardwar, India. Thousands of devotees have also benefited from these Sädhanäs in the spiritual training programs at Shantikunj and at Gayatri Tapobhumi, Mathura—- another centre founded by Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya.
Each practice of Chändräyana Vrata lasts for thirty days. This involves a controlled and orderly pattern of fasting where the sädhaka—- the person performing the Sädhanä is given measured quantities of kalk (special food with herbal preparations) once a day in successively reducing and increasing order as per the variation in the visible size of the moon….. Confession, in front of an authentic spiritual master, of the sins and misdeeds committed by the Sädhaka and ascetic follow-up of penance and atonement—- are also parts of this Sädhanä. Those who have performed this Vrata along with Gäyatri Anusthäna under the adept guidance of Acharya Sharma have experienced immense relief and peace and escalation of vital energy and intellect coupled with drastic changes in their attitude towards life in a short span of 40 days.
The Sädhanä of Prän Pratyävartan focuses at transmutation of vital energy and refinement of the subtle body with the help of the spiritual energy—- extracted from the cosmic centers of divine powers or transmitted by a satgurü (spiritually elevated noble guide). The elementary practices as well as the highest level spiritual endeavors associated with different Sädhanäs are elucidated in different chapters of this volume. Scientific aspects are also highlighted here in the context of the tests and experiments conducted at Brahmvarchas, Shantikunj, Hardwar.
Shantikunj, Hardwar and Gayatri Tapobhumi, Mathura are spiritually charged centres. Regular training programs for spiritual refinement of personality by specific Japa, Anushthäna based sädhanäs of Gäyatri are conducted in Shantikunj. The details of different aspects and modes of practice of the concerned sädhanäs are described in volume nos. 12 to 14 of this Vangamaya series.
The present volume also introduces some new yoga sädhanäs which are not there in Patanjali’s Yoga Sharstra. These include—- the Atma Jägarana Yoga, Samyakatva Yoga, Bhüta Sädhanä Upawäsa, Kriyä Yoga and Pragyä Yoga. These help past healing, improvement in bodily and mental health and awakening of the inner self. The Sädhanäs, based on the subtle powers of eternal sound and its manifestations in the `music’ pervaded in the nature and inside the human body…., such as—- the Laya Yoga, Nada Yoga, Swara Yoga, Granthi Yoga, Sürya Yoga, Shakti Yoga, Vishwa Yoga etc, are also covered here. These Sädhanäs penetrate the deeper domains of consciousness and lead to the enlightenment of the astral (causal) body too…..
The Indian scriptures on emphasize the importance of Satgurü in understanding and adoption of the principles of Adhyätma. A Satgurü is the one who has attained substantial knowledge and great success in Adhyätma by dedicated sädhanäs and who has the power to adjudge the inner character and personality of a devotee and provide adept guidance for sädhanäs suitable to the latter’s level. Shraddhä and Vishwäsa—- pure devotion and intrinsic faith in the central theme, ideology and mode of practice of the sädhanä are described as essential as the sincerity of endeavor and unperturbed observance of the necessary disciplines for viable success of any experiment in Adhyätma. Presence of the three—- Shraddhä, Vishwäsa and Satgurü with availability of pure, peaceful and spiritually charged atmosphere ensures the ultimate success of the dedicated endeavors of the sädhaka.
A Satgurü guides the righteous path of truth and absolute welfare and helps creative use of the Sädhaka’s Shraddhä and Vishwäsa. It is very difficult to find such an authentic spiritual master these days. Equally difficult is to find a serene, spiritually charged atmosphere. In ancient times, the places of pilgrimage (tirtha) used to serve this purpose. The interested readers will find detailed information and examples of Satgurü and Tirthas of the ancient times in this volume. They will also get a glimpse of how and where these traditions have been or being revived in the present times.
Gurudev Shri Ram Sharma has made unparalleled contributions to the resurrection of the divine culture of ancient India. Because of his sädhanäs of the highest kind devoted to the above cause, Shantikunj, Hardwar stands today as a live example of a spiritually charged tirtha. He has indeed been a satgurü who has elevated millions of devotees from the dark ‘dens’ of ignorance and enlightened their lives with righteous knowledge and wisdom. Millions of people—- including modern scientists, rational thinkers and the so called ‘atheists’ have been inspired by the spiritual glow of his saintly personality and have realized the source of spiritual refinement and evolution of consciousness through the sädhanäs performed in Shantikunj under his auspicious guidance.
May this volume serve to transmit the divine impulses of the supreme intellect of Satgurü Shri Ram Sharma to the minds and inner-selves of all readers and excel their progress along the glorious path of arousal and culmination of knowledge and wisdom.
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