Thursday, March 14, 2013

(March 14,2013) Spiritual culture by Swami Sivananda

Spiritual message for the day- From Sadhana Tattva or The Science of Seven Cultures for quick evolution of the Human being by Swami Sivananda
The science of seven cultures for quick evolution of the Human being

SPIRITUAL CULTURE
v  Go to bed early. Get up at four o'clock. Answer calls of nature, clean your mouth and take a bath.
v  Recite some prayers and Kirtan Dhvanis (devotional songs). Practice Pranayama (breathing exercises), Japa (repetition of the Divine Name of God) and meditation in the early morning. Sit on Padma, Siddha, or Sukha Asana throughout, without movement, by gradual practice. While you meditate, forget the outside world totally. Gradually increase the period of meditation. 
v  Perform the daily prayers of your religion. Do not fail to fulfil your obligatory duties.
v  Write your favourite Mantra or Name of God in a notebook for ten to thirty minutes, daily.
v  Sing the Names of God (Kirtan) and pray for half to one hour at night with family and friends.
v  Make annual resolves on the above lines. Regularity, tenacity and fixity are essential. Record your Sadhana in a spiritual diary daily. Review it every month and correct your failures.

Notes: (a) An ounce of practice is better than tons of theory. Practice Yoga, Religion and Philosophy in daily life and attain Self-realization.
(b)These (thirty-two) instructions give the essence of the Eternal Religion (Sanatana Dharma) in its purest form. They are suitable for modern busy householders with fixed hours of work. Modify them to suit your convenience and increase the period gradually.
(c) In the beginning take only a few practicable resolves which form a small but definite advance over your present habits and character. In case of ill-health, pressure of work or unavoidable engagements replace your active Sadhana (spiritual practice) by frequent remembrance of God.

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