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SPIRITUAL LOUNGE E-MAGAZINE

EDITORIAL

January 2011

Dear readers, A very Happy 2011 to all! May this year be a prosperous journey for all! Spiritual Lounge has been busy not just with events but seeking collaborations and reaching out to all those who consider themselves spiritual souls. It does not really matter who or where you are or what you do. What matters is we are souls on a voyage of finding our true nature and hence we need to help and support each other. Let us get together and become one big family. We are happy to know that there has been genuine enthusiasm coming from individuals and have decided to become part of the Spiritual Lounge. We welcome others too, to help us on the spiritual journey. Join us, be part of the global organization and together form a wise open world for all. Let us do something grand and let us do it together, right from this year, from today and from now. Sometime soon we shall also start Spiritual Lounge research groups related to spirituality. Details will be shared as soon as the guidelines and other details are worked out. If you wish to be part of any research group, event, e-magazine or the organization, please write to us. We need additional help to start our website, so please come forward and do share your expertise. Meanwhile have a very enlightening New Year! This month we also complete one year of the launch of the Spiritual Lounge organization. Connect with us anytime at: spirituallounge@live.com or +91-9619629092 Thank you,

Dhara Kothari

CONTENT

January 2011 Editorial - Page 2 Aura 6 - Hitesh Guruji Page 4 - 5

Leading with Spirituality By Dr. Amit Nagpal Page 6-7

Financial Healing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Erik Cornish Page 10-11

Chrism's Shaktipat experience Page 12 Love By Master Chrism Page 13 The Divine Current By Master Chrism Page 13

The Sacred Threshold by Master Chrism Page 8-9

Spiritual Awakening and Journeying with the Runes By Binoy Sasidharan Page 14 Faith, Writing and Living an Holistic Life Page 15-16

The Land of the Celts - Ireland Page 17-20

Massage Music II Music Review Page 27 Relaxing into Meditation Book Review Page 26

Echoes of the Spirit Music Review Page 27

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January 2011

Aura 6 - Hitesh Guruji

The Second technique of Gazing (Tratak) to see Aura A. Get the below mentioned chart framed with a non glare glass on it. B. After doing your Pranayam and chanting Pranav for three times sit comfortably and easily in a lightly lit, almost dark room having a white wall or a back ground and place the frame at a distance of seven to ten feet's on the white wall in such a way that the center spot is little higher then the eye level.

can increase your gazing time from five minutes to eight to ten minutes, now you can start the practice of seeing human Aura like mentioned in technique one.

Immediately stop this practice if you find any kind of restlessness, difficulty, itching in the eyes or if you feel a giddy sensation. If you J. This exercise will also continue even after the above i n c r e a s e y o u r m e m o r y , signs then sometimes the concentration, will power and c o n s e q u e n c e s m i g h t b e dangerous and the author will not intuition. be responsible for it. K. Please practice this only Negativity: Shapes forming in negativity:

C. Rotate your eyes very slowly around the picture in such a way that you c a n m a k e a n observation of every dimension from outward to inward in the chart. D. Move your eyes very slowly looking at each and every line, circle, triangle or square in the chart, start from the top-outside end, slowly moving your eyeballs in clockwise movement going to the inner surface. E. When your attention reaches the center dot, keep your body relaxed and still and without blinking start gazing at the dot. F. In the first week do this for five minutes. G. While you are gazing at the dot slightly move your attention to the outer surface keeping your eyes still at the center. H. You will see the Aura of the outer surface of the diagram. I.

After a week's period you

make you angry.

If you see a break in the oval shape of an Aura, then know that negativity has started to enter that Aura. A perfect oval shaped Aura means an Aura sans negativity. Colours forming in negativity: If you see patches of dirty colours like black, grey, brown, sharp dirty green etc., then understand that the person is suffering from negativity and the body part where you see after doing Pranayam and Pranav these patches is affected by chanting. negativity. L. Be sure that you don't rush to increase the time of Tratak, If you see black, charcoal, grey, gradually increase gazing for five muddy brown and pale pink together in a persons' Aura then minutes every week. understand that the person has M. Do not go beyond thirty serious illness in that part of the five minutes of gazing constantly. body. N. Do not practice gazing for Decrease in size of Aura in negativity: more then two times a day. O. In warmer countries do not over do Traatak in summers, reduce the gazing time in the summers as a lot of heat is aroused in the body by Traatak, and over heat can cause health problems like acidity etc. or will

An average human's aura has to be around four to five fingers that is, approximately four to five inches big. A bigger Aura than five fingers indicate that the person is spiritually advanced, in good health, stress- free and negativity

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Aura 6 - Hitesh Guruji free.

thee, make me smell good and holistically healthy, like a bird or cucumber (immediately and effortlessly) free me from the bondages of death but not from the nectar of immortality Aum.

A smaller Aura then the average size means the person is suffering from bad health, negativity and stress. If a pale Aura is lesser then three inches or fingers then keep a constant watch on the persons' Aura. If you see it decreasing, day Maha-Mirtunjay Bij Mantra: by day then understand that there is a threat to life for that person, in Aum Houm Jhoum Saha Aum such a case do the following immediately: Ask the person to see a g o o d d o c t o r immediately. Make him go through a proper session of Aura cleansing. Ask the person or the person's relatives to chant the Maha-Mirtunjay Mantra (The syllable to win over death and diseases) or Maha-Mirtunjay Bij Mantra (The seed syllable to win over death and diseases) for thirty six thousand times, if it is not possible for them then either you do it for them after taking the Sankalp (determination) or get it done by someone. The MahaMirtunjay Mantra, Maha-Mirtunjay Bij Mantra and the method of Sankalp is given bellow. Maha-Mirtunjay Mantra: Aum Triambakam YajaMahe Sughandhim Pushti Vardhanam Urva Rukmiva Bandhanat Mirtyor Mokshi Maa-amritat Aum Meaning: Aum O one with three eyes (one who can see all the three tenses past, present and future) I pray to

Blocks formed by negativity: i. The negativity causes blocks in the energy centers (Chakras) in the Aura. ii. The negativity makes us dull, inattentive, dreamy, ill, depressed and inactive. iii.

These blocks can be seen by a clairvoyant or the person himself can feel them in form of illness, pain, phobia etc. iv. They have to be attainted very fast before they become old and deeply rooted in our system, it is easy to remove a new big dark patch of negativity by Aura cleansing or Aura cleansing meditation then removing an old small patch. In the next issue we shall learn about colors of the Aura.

Chant the Maha-Mirtunjay Bij Mantra instead of MahaMirtunjay Mantra only if there is a difficulty in chanting MahaMirtunjay Mantra. Starting from any good day any of the above mantras is to be chanted 36000 times in front of an energized and sanctified Maha-Mirtunjay Yantra. Males must complete it within 42 days and females must complete it in around 21 to 24 days in-between their two monthly cycle which is their clear days.

Hitteshguruji is Practicing and Teaching Astrology, Meditation, Vastu and Aura cleansing and his clients include celebrities from Media and political field. He is conducting Aura and Chakra cleansing classes and is publishing a book on Aura. Hitteshguruji Cell: 9867495496 Email: hitteshguruji@gmail.com http://rudrakshpuja.com; http://hansaamystic.com

Leading with Spirituality 5 - Dr. Amit Nagpal

January 2011

Developing Intuition for right decisions Albert Camu says, “Man is the only creature that refuses to be what he is.” The universe is ready to provide limitless information, which we can receive at conscious and unconscious levels in various ways. We may receive information through our senses, intuition and divine but we build barriers and refuse to be what we can be. What are the barriers which stop the natural flow of this information? Are these barriers internal or external? How do we break these barriers? These are some of the questions which come to our mind as we grapple to use our intuition to make decisions. As we develop our intuitive abilities, we must struggle with forces such as fear, negativity, stress and lack of faith in higher consciousness, which act as barriers. The best tool we can use to break and destroy these barriers is spirituality. Once we are able to do that our decision making (one of the most critical skills for leadership) becomes very easy and natural. In the beginning of our spiritual journey, more and more questions arise in our mind, and as we progress we receive few hints at answers which later on become complete answers and over a period of time a strong sense of intuition starts emerging, which starts replacing intelligence. Intuition is defined as the direct experiencing of truth without any reasoning or perception. Intuition is a higher Knowledge and being a spiritual gift, it is full of vitality and inspiration. It enables us to get an answer in a matter of seconds which may otherwise take months, years, decades or even a lifetime. All insights that we get are not intuitive and they can come from other sources such as instinct, feeling, thinking, interpretation or association. When it is intuition you know why it happens, what the reason is, what you are learning,

what is its use, what is possible and what is not? If you have no immediate answers to this then probably you are dealing with sources other than intuition. Instinct is a lower intuitive form based on history. Feeling is a kind of an inner urge to do something based on subconscious. Thinking is based on rationality and what others have taught you. Interpretation is when you think you know what the situation or the other person means. Association is the emotional baggage of the past. Intuition occurs beyond the rational mind and senses in certain level of our consciousness. As one learns to still the mind through observation, contemplation, breath and focused meditation, one develops a level of consciousness which is more open to intuition and sixth sense perception. Intuition does not really merely bring an addition to the five senses, but rather an intensification of all the five senses. Spirituality is an inner knowing and you need to be intuitive to be spiritual. The most important spiritual tool is meditation and learning to live in moment is the simplest form of meditation. Unfortunately due to noise of the modern world, living in the moment is hard to do. One can practice to live in the moment by continually paying attention to the energy one sends into the universe. More often than we would like, the energy from our primitive ego is negative even though our conscious intention is to be compassionate. Albert Einstein says, “The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness, call it intuition or what you will and the solution comes to you and you don't know how or why.” The more time you spend with yourself, your intuition increases. Meditation helps center,

focus and align oneself to higher energies and awareness states. When you allow yourself to step out of your mind now and again, you become more open and conscious human being. Rumi says, “Go within; hear the story of sunrise from the Sun itself.” Once you are firmly connected with the Divine within you, you can readily access your spiritual abilities or develop new ones. Initially it is a one off experience but with more practice the blissful state can be achieved within minutes of focus. Patience and perseverance are necessary besides detachment with results. It is critical to detach with the results, because when one follows or does certain spiritual deeds for the want of a result, the result evades. Jansenius says; “Intuition is Energies which need to be nurtured and educated.” Acting our intuition develops our intuition and first of all we need to trust our intuition. In a way intuition is nothing but guidance from the divine. The more we consciously connect with our surroundings and pay attention to the 'still small voice within' the more we will be able to develop our intuition. Deepak Chopra sums it up perfectly, “The soul is observer, knower, creator, visionary and divine simultaneously.” Edgar Cayce says, “Depend more upon the intuitive forces from within and not hearken so much to that of the outside influences, but learn to listen.” The way to sharpen intuition is the same as any other skill. Access it frequently and do it playfully. Using intuition with a sense of gratitude encourages the Universe to continue making suggestions. Higher

Leading with Spirituality 5 - Dr. Amit Nagpal consciousness has always been trying to communicate with us; it's just that we seldom took the call. Active Imagination, (a technique developed by Carl Jung in the early 20th century) is an excellent technique for improving communication with the Higher Consciousness. Intuition has to be followed by action otherwise it will only become a cause for suffering. We need to recognize and acknowledge that a spirit world exists to guide us. Sometimes one gets messages in the form of visual symbols or pictures and sometimes it tells you what is about to happen. Another theory is Morphic Resonance by Rupert Sheldrake which states that all species are interconnected not just by genes but by a field of consciousness that is like a collective memory and to which we can connect directly. Through this resonance, intuition sometimes gives us sudden insights and premonitions and it increases with practice. Another simple technique is to just close your eyes and believe in higher consciousness. If we ask questions in the right state of mind during relaxation and meditation, the insights tend to be intuitive and correct for our higher selves. Or you can go to the fields to connect with Mother Nature. Gratitude is critical and you must start your day by being grateful and start it joyfully as a gift of the Supreme. John Murphy has formulated a simple tool called The Ring of Peace, a four-step, cyclic model that helps raise intuition and consciousness. The four steps are Let Be, Let Go, Let See and Let Flow which are then repeated as a cycle. With Let Be, we live in the moment. We feel gratitude and appreciate silence, meditate, or at least contemplate everything we do. If we fail to 'Let Be' what already is, we live in a state of

anxiety, fear and self-denial. With Let Go, we release all tension, guilt, grief, fear, doubt and ego temptations and barriers. If we fail to 'Let Go', we live in a state of resistance and attachments, meaning we are resisting the natural flow of life by clinging to past memories, subconscious beliefs, etc. These attachments prevent us from feeling free. When we 'Let See', we see the world very differently. Some of the people and things we found annoying earlier now appear to us in different perspective. We experience more meaningful connections and therefore become more creative and playful. This leads to 'Let Flow', a state of being in effortless joy and grace. The more we practice 'The Ring of Peace, the more peace and grace we experience.' Being a spiritual model, The Ring of Peace is holistic in nature. There really is no single most important step and all are actually happening simultaneously when activated. In other words, when we are in flow, we have let be, let go, and let see. We allow flow though it was always there. We all are in bright daylight with a blind fold and to return to our true compassionate nature, the only thing we need to do is to remove the blindfold. If you are at lower level of consciousness, consciousness of fear, right/wrong, then you are unable to experience the spiritual gifts of intuitive abilities. Fear keeps us from experiencing the divine within each of us. You need to drop all expectations, attachment and cultural traditions to free the truth to appear. People who tend to train their intuition will notice that some substances also block their development for example, alcohol, soft and hard drugs, certain medicines, and so on. For those who already have a strong intuition, they can advance further with the help of

January 2011 Shamanism and Kundalini Reiki which work directly with your intuition. A silence retreat of 10days Zen or Vipassana or a Vision Quest can also be undertaken. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Learn to get in touch with silence within yourself and know that everything in life has a purpose.â&#x20AC;? Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Dr Amit Nagpal, PhD, [amitknagpal@gmail.com]

Photographs by Jiten Soni

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The Sacred Threshold - Master Chrism

January 2011

The Sacred Threshold Kundalini is an evolutionary energy that is designed for humanity's next step toward a luminous physical and spiritual expression. The Kundalini is in everyone. It is an untapped resource of divinity within us all that is waiting to be awakened and experienced. Never has the time been so right and crucial for a change of this magnitude to be explored and initiated. Kundalini is a very powerful and transformative energy located at the base of the s p i n e within the last three vertebrae o f t h e tailbone or coccyx, extending t o t h e perineum. Kundalini i s a natural birthright t o a l l people but must be sought and nurtured with a physical and spiritual practice. At-oneness is indeed a simulacrum of the true reality. And as death approaches it is this state that will beckon one to step into the truth of one's existence. Not to say that death is eminent or fast approaching but that it is always there. A hidden gift surrounded by fear, lest people abandon the lessons too soon. You are, we are, all at oneness with each other and all creation. All the time without knowing it, we wear blinders and follow straight and narrow paths that we may focus on the tasks at hand. Paths that will lead us onwards towards a sacred and divine companionship such as the Kundalini.

An individual must complete some lessons before that however. Nobody is excluded from this process except as their own self dictates. These lessons are similar and different for each person. Some helpful areas of expression during these lessons are: Being an excellent parent and lover and productive in the societal responsibilities. Being helpful and harmless towards oneâ&#x20AC;?s fellow creatures or as John Muir put it, being kind to all fellow mortals It is uncommon for one to be guided into evil and hurtful situations but this does occur sometimes as petty tyrants help others to burn the dross from their souls faster then others who aren't put into that kind of pressure and so a petty tyrant will serve a purpose. And the petty tyrant will receive that service another time. We take turns helping each other in the All that Is. Karma will ask this of us. As a soul reaches a certain level in the course work, one is exposed to higher and higher states of being. Higher and lower are only serving as a reference in this limited physical reality for organizing these concepts in a way that is recognizable for you here and now. As one reaches these areas a great thirst for knowledge ensues and is forever incorruptible in its never ending search for the well springs and ambrosia of divine truth and love. As these doors open for you so too must you open your doors to it. Complete surrender to these forces of oneness is the lesson and the reward. As you begin to see outside your fears of the unknown and reach

The Sacred Threshold - Master Chrism

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into the threshold of oneness and joy, an clouded by death but now illuminated from within expansion of self will be your experience and and loved and cherished and never forgotten. yes, a multi-sensorial and multi-dimensional It can be said with utter truthfulness that death is scattering of your intact awareness will occur. being experienced by you now, and life is being You will be 'At one' with all creation and yourself experienced by you now, at the same time, in its at the same time. Starting here on this world and full strength and glory but without the cessation of then, as you evolve, to all creation. You are now life in the physical organism. A gift of creation to cautiously approaching this threshold. live and die continuously. This is our destiny as we Beginning to question your physical existence i n c a r n a t e t h e t e m p l e o f f l e s h . and its effects upon your spiritual growth. From job and relationship to survival. Of course any Your progress towards the physical divine will depend job will upon how compete steep you for your wish your attention learning s a n d curve to be distract and how you from soon your y o u r physical g o a l . death is in This will its pursuit a n d o f y o u perhaps along the i s l i n e a r happeni t emporal ng to you line that we r i g h t all follow. n o w . Your river of time. So does Y o u r social decisions acceptan can change ce and its course. tradition Will it be al values sometimes take a person away from their truth sooner or later? There is no rush. Neither is and power? This is merely more course work. laziness a virtue. The balance is found eventually. Soon you will not be concerned about how others feel about This time line will be determined by you. My you. Or wish to continue the political struggling teaching to you is to stop being controlled by your within the construct of a University of mental fears in all forms, without stepping into self prowess and reach instead for a University of annihilation. Stay alive and witness the event of All-ness, encompassing the social, and physical death without dying! Enlightenment and divine structural norms but going much further into love! Step through the sacred doorway and transit it as one uses a doorway. At will! Bringing your the quantum as the physicists like to use. gifts back to those who will be thirsting for such The Kundalini is the key for the lock on the door. knowledge. It is the sacred rupture of the physical into the ÂŠ Chrism 2011 Divine. Birth into an awareness of divine transition, tracking the process that is usually 9

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Financial Healing – Erik Cornish

Financial Healing The evolution of Financial Healer is a process that has taken many years. I originally started as an accountant, then moved into finance broking, which involved spending many hours working with individuals and small businesses putting together finance applications; and even in those days I was surprised at how many people were quite happily living beyond their means, funding the shortfall between income and expenditure by charging expenses to credit cards. This process worked while the credit cards kept extending lines of credit and house prices were consistently rising so they could remortgage from time to time to clear the credit cards, but it was clear to me that this was unsustainable, and that the behaviour was being driven by something other than clear thinking. I had been meditating for many years, and regularly attended weekend workshops on guided meditation and had always been looking for a way to bring the spiritual life into the physical dimensions and in particular into the world of finance. My wife had died of cancer in 1999, and in 2005 I had been doing some volunteer work at a complementary cancer clinic near Bristol in the UK, and I found myself in a meeting sitting next to a lady who was the Regional Training Officer for the National Federation of Spiritual Healers, now the Healing Trust. She convinced me that I could make a good healer, and having completed the two year training course in 2008; I realized the best way to use my new found skills was to combine the financial background with the healing skills and set up Financial Healer in January 2009. I quickly trained in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and the derivative from that, Matrix Re-imprinting, and started working with clients. It very soon became clear that everyone I worked with had the following problems: The issues behind financial meltdown stemmed from ideas about money picked up from parents in childhood. It is essential to deal with the financial problem at the same time as looking at the spiritual issues behind the problem. In every case the solar plexus chakra was seriously knotted with worry and in many cases the heart chakra was showing abnormal coloration and distress. In the majority of cases at some point in the healing experience the client would say, “I never wanted to be a …., I always wanted to be a ….” This is the key turning point and this is the stage where left brain comes back into play and I work out a financial strategy to get them to where they can express the soul purpose within them. Using the Matrix Re-imprinting techniques evolved in the UK by Karl Dawson over the last few years it is

possible to change the movie which runs in the subconscious and will continually sabotage any attempts to change the outer life. Until the inner life is changed, and the processes in the sub-conscious which control over 90% of the thinking process are rewired, the outer life will go through the same play but against different scenery. My basic meditation technique is one learned from the Ishayas, and the key text we work with is the Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali. The key Sutra which is driving this whole exercise is Pada 2, Sutra 38: “The ultimate act of healing others is a spontaneous flow of energy from the infinite into the finite boundaries of their minds and hearts”. If the work I am doing here can just help one person to find their soul purpose and express the divine within, then I am a happy healer! Here are few case studies: 'AS' is a very likeable guy in his 50's with an MBA and a positive work attitude, but has always been in trouble financially and has been bankrupt. We started working with the 'Inner beliefs about money' guided meditation, and this showed his inner 'garden of beliefs' to be completely barren and resembling a bomb site. We did some repair work to put positive and vibrant energy there and then discussed how far back he could sense this feeling of desolation. This went right back to childhood and in particular to the relationship with his mother. He had an elder brother who was very clever and his mother would always tell him he would never be as successful as his brother. This message stuck with him at the sub-conscious level and this clearly sabotaged his attempts at financial development. We then used the 'Healing the family tree' meditation which looks at the soul connecting with parents and discovered he had a memory of a school end-of-term evening in front of all his classmates and teachers and parents where he thought he had done a superb rendition of a poem, but everybody laughed at him. He ran off the stage and went into the ante-room where he poured himself a drink, but the assistant head teacher found him there and slapped him hard. The effect of being ridiculed and then being slapped caused enormous emotional stress that locked in at a cellular level. We did a 'Matrix re-imprinting' session to replace the traumas of that day, and then started a chakra balancing session to clear negative energies. During that session I noticed a black angel in his heart chakra and was told that it had been there for a long time and needed to be removed. We worked on that with help from higher beings, and during the next session started work on a business plan which

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Financial Healing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Erik Cornish would get him to where he wanted to be in this life. 'LF' is a mature lady who originally was referred to me with a credit card problem, which was exacerbated as she was being treated for cancer at the time. Again the inner beliefs around money showed a barren wasteland covered with weeds, so having cleared that we looked back at her early years, and I was amazed when she told me that her mother never wanted a daughter, and it was only when she went to school at the age of 5 that she discovered that her name wasn't actually Bob. We worked again with the 'Healing the family tree' technique, and this brought up a memory of being in the womb and not being wanted. We then did the 'Matrix re-imprinting' technique from the moment of birth, when she chose many friends and respected figures, including Jesus and the Dalai Lama, who were all sitting round eating coffee ice cream! She started feeling much better about herself from that point on, so we looked into what is happening on her cancer journey. The big issue at that time was whether or not to continue with Tamoxifen treatment for the cancer. We did an inner journey around this, and she saw a raft loaded with boxes of Tamoxifen floating down a river, so she decided to discuss with her Oncologist whether or not to continue with this treatment. We then looked at her career and she was aware that everything she had done had been based on trying to win her mother's love and affection. Hence, we did a meditation to draw down her future self and create a career she would want for herself. She remembered she had always wanted to work as a sculptor but had been told by teachers and family that this would be impossible, but we have now produced a business plan to get her to where she wants to be with this project. 'AB' is a delightful young lady, but had just been through a difficult divorce and had financial challenges when I first met her. Her bank told her they wouldn't allow her to raise money on her house to clear her husband's share of the property, but I was able to find a lender who would do this. We set this in motion and then started on the emotional clearance work to clear all the emotional trauma of the divorce and what had been going on in the marriage. As the emotions around the marriage cleared we became aware of a deeper level of healing required around the relationship with her father. He had been a very successful lawyer and insisted his daughter should also study law. She took a law degree and did her best, but it never worked out and when I met her she was working for a relatively modest wage for a charity. During a guided meditation she stated that she wanted to do a course which would enable

her to study a form of psychology based on Buddhist principles, which suited her as a practicing Buddhist. I called the new mortgage lender and arranged for her to have a line of credit which she could draw down at the start of each term, and she is now working on the first term of this course. We then had a session on fears about money, and produced a budget for the year which would cover all her running costs and enabled her to have a holiday with her daughter. We have a process where she now looks forward to opening the bank statements instead of leaving them unopened in a pile, as she can measure her own financial success. The last time I called her to book a session she said she didn't need one as everything is going so well! Erik Cornish Financial Healer +44 7932 654519 www.financialhealer.org.uk

R-E-L-A-T-I-O-N-S-H-I-P 'Relationship' = R - Research , E - Entertainment , L - Loveable , A - Affirmative , T - Time , I - Information , O - Opinion , N Natural , S - Space , H - Humanity , I - Independent - , P - Positive Relationship is not about right research for life It's about being entertained but about entertainment that counts more. It's not about being loveable all time, where you are being loved all time but you never come to know. it's not being how negative towards life, it's how affirmative you are that takes to win your life. It's not about how much time you are into a particular relationship but it's your space and your true efficiency towards your relationship that counts. It's not about your opinion you live for your life may be time , space , money or love but it's how how informative and practical you are towards that relationship that counts. it's not good to do research in your relationship, but it's about how natural you are in the relationship which shows your side of love for the same. It's what makes you live your life, in the end it's your positivity and your humanity towards a particular relationship to live it with endless happiness in your life. - Jiten Soni

January 2011

Chrism's Shaktipat experience

Chrism's Shaktipat experience as can be related through the written word There is a great void around me. In its embrace, we embrace. In its nothingness everything is. (i) (The little chrism) go to each person individually for Shaktipat. The less that (i) do the more is done. The more (i) do the less is done. That is the modulation point. The fire on my head extends into the void and I c a n n o t perceive its endings from a p h y s i c a l conscious point. It is a radiance field that just goes on and on. Divine Female and Divine Male u s e t h e awakened gifts of their child to help those who wish to come to this path or are already upon it. Knowledge and information particular to a person and yet relating to all of those on this path are given through their child. Child of Kundalini surrenders to the divine gift of the two that are one and the oneness that is two. (I) Am obliterated. (i) Am one. I am merely a point of consciousness. Grace is what has called and its answer is non-negotiable. One becomes grace and it drives the vehicle. The gifts that are given are specific to each. Grace has determined and gifted The Safeties as a way to condition and learns through conscious behavior modification. Kundalini is a direct experience upon the body or sheaths of expression. The safety protocols help the 12

process which can be as a tactile ever changing experience into a transformation and a new and natural awareness. From this do (i) draw upon love from the (I) plural singularity. Love is for and from the All-ness of which we are part. We are the Divine Child of the Kundalini Marriage the sacred marriage. The Plural Trinity as a Singularity at once, at one. I feel stillness and an observation from those that are beyond physical expression. They carry the current as well. They walk the divine fields with g r e a t e r understandings than the small (i) of my Trinity. And yet they give freely to me as (i) am able to hold. (Sacred Female) (Sacred Male) and (i) as a triple combined singularity give freely to you as you are able to hold through the Scatter field. T h e r e i s n o interruption. There is only the sweet music of the polishing process. The chords and harmonies of life as perceived through our laughter and our screams and our kindness and loving gifts towards others and self. The comfort we offer each other on this path can become the comfort we experience. We share the process here. We honor our love here. And it honors us. That's how it comes to me as a fraction of my Shaktipat experience that can be told or touched upon with words.

Love & The Divine Current - Master Chrism

January 2011

Love The foundation for all matter is love. For all spirit and for all consciousness and for all physical expression. It is the only expression. All life and all existence is a condition of this principle. As we are behind the veil and the forces of life and the stresses of civilization interrupt our vision, we experience love through a very limited range. Yet even in our blindness and hardships love is a beacon that will illuminate our path if we will only choose to acknowledge its force and live by its integrity. Our bodies down to the cellular and sub-atomic levels are compact communities of love. Every cell is living this truth when it undergoes its duplication and initiates its function. There are approximately 7 trillion cells in the average human body. All living in agreement with one another. Working towards the same goal. There are many more cells in one human being then the total population on this Earth. Living in harmony. Living the integrity of love. As the bladder works with the kidneys and the lungs work with the heart, the stomach with the intestines all work in a distinct and collaborative effort to keep us alive. The gift of life is from love. The force that binds our communities of cells into complete and distinct individuals is love. Strength, courage, forgiveness, compassion, gratitude, joy, abundance, honesty, and trust are just some of the facets of this binding pro-creative spiritual force. When the Kundalini is activated and awakened this love is amplified into its abundant, outside our veil of typical expression and understanding and strength. An evidence of its amplified connection through the veils of our reality into our physical bodies is its high voltage emotional discharge that is quite beautiful and profound in its experience. This brings the Bliss and the Ecstasy. These are the qualities of love. Surges of love flowing and exploding, encapsulating, healing and extending into every place sacred and dear to us. Our hatreds and shames, judgments and brutalities are no match for this sacred divine essence. It will cleanse and heal our relationship to others and ourselves. It will vivify the divine seed that is within our heart and impregnate our entire being with its divine imperative. Even if you have never considered yourself a spiritual person, life begins to take on a completely new focus for you. Service to others and love, in its myriad forms, takes priority. This is what we are striving for.

The Divine Current In truth within our limited unawakened form we are able to appreciate only a fraction of the Absolute. With Kundalini however that appreciation is increased tremendously compared to the unawakened state. Divinity has no such restrictions. As we are molded from the divine and yet entangled into believing we are not so; are we allowed to rediscover that which is ours already? Kundalini allows this to be experienced on tactile levels as well as all the other levels within its purview. The absolute IS! It is what you see all around you and what you are at your core. It is as in the song that was given for me to share: See love in all things. All things mean all creation. Shakti Kundalini is as a manifestation of the overt divine current into the grossly physical systems. The physical will need to come into a degree of frequency for this to occur. When a spirit takes a body the body is in fact designed specifically for that spirit from the divine current. Through this design certain variables are given into the construction of the body and these variables are the spiritual properties of soul evolution of the being that is going to occupy that body. This is where Karma comes into the picture. As the body is developed and the evolutionary values (karma) are added to it the determination of the ability or not of the ensouled individual attaining the manifestation of the divine current (Kundalini) while in the body is made. Through this determination the pattern of probability is offered to the degree that the soul's evolutionary values will respond to specific choices made by the individual towards specific frequencies of interactive manifestation to the divine current that is flowing around and within all creation. From these parameters, unique for each person, is the divine current communicated with in the ways specific to each individual. From these choices based upon the initial prerogative of the ensouled individual are choices offered and consequences given that allow for us to evolve in the body as we make choices that are conducive towards this development. Kundalini is a threshold event where choices have been made that allow for a complete transformation of all of the frequencies housed within the human expressive envelope. Everything is changed to specific degree that is once again unique to the individual, and yet expressive of what Kundalini does to the body. Kundalini is our overt and conscious interwoven communication and interaction with the absolute. The exaltation of the flesh through spiritual evolution. We swim in the divine current rather than blindly walk through its puddles. In serving the Kundalini we are in actuality serving the divine current for its expression through us.

Spiritual Awakening and Journeying with the Runes

January 2011

Spiritual Awakening and Journeying with the Runes The runic method of divination entails placing the individual's present conditions or elements against the context of an overall spiritual journey. The runes are generally classified into three segments or 'aetts', each containing 8 runes symbolizing a progressive step in the spiritual odyssey, which culminates in true maturity. At each step of the journey the traveler, who is the person using the runes for spiritual development, encounters obstacles, receives gifts, and learns vital lessons as he moves from one level to another, one 'aett' to another. The first 'aett' stands for ' D i v i n e Creation', the second for 'Evil' and the third for 'Divinity'. A person begins his life from the first 'aett' and gradually grows on to the second and third, signifying his spiritual development. This journey is also called ' f u p a r k ' (pronounced futhark). As with every spiritual journey, the first 'aett' begins with the awakening, the desire to know what lies beyond. A desire to seek beyond material possessions. Every 'aett' is a journey within a journey, like chapters of a book; and at the end of each 'aett', although you have completed one chapter or sectionâ&#x20AC;Śthe book still remains to be completed. Each new 'aett' marks a beginning and an end, the end of one pattern, but also the beginning of a new higher understanding. With every positive lesson, as we know well, comes some form of negativity first. So as you graduate from one level to another, you will find yourself many a time in a fury of emotions, good and bad, sometimes even violent. It must be remembered that these are the lessons and until we learn to take control and break out of recurring patterns, the pattern will continue to occur, each time with greater intensity, until we consciously break out of it. When you complete the last 'rune' in the third 'aett', it not only completes the smaller cycle of the third aett, but also brings you back to the beginning of the entire journey itself. The aett order acts as a metaphor for the spiritual

journey, much like the Major Arcana of the Tarot; the Runes represent a circle, always returning to the journey's beginning, but returning as a different person, from a different place. Through each Aett we face challenges and lessons that assist in our spiritual evolution. Each Aett represents a stage of the hero's journey. The first Aett is the beginning, in which we come to realize we have a calling, the old life has become intolerable or we are forced to seek change for whatever reason, and so we finally set out into the wild. We are preparing for initiation: learning all we c a n , encountering allies and e n e m i e s , experiencing love and joy in a new way as we walk along the path. We begin to become aware of our power to affect change; we have our first true connection with Deity, and actually start to listen. The second Aett is the initiatory experience itself. Often deep transformation is brought on by hardship or loss, and the Aett begins with Hagalaz, Hail, and destruction. We can see this as a tragedy or an opportunity, but the greatest challenge is yet to come: death and rebirth, a necessary part of any true initiation. In the third Aett we must learn to apply what we have learned to our daily lives and our interactions with others. We see from the beginning that we have come through a battle wounded but stronger for it, and now face a new beginning and a new relationship with humanity as a whole and with ourselves. Finally we return ostensibly to where we started, to home life and family, but we have changed at our core, so nothing can ever be quite like it was. Then the entire spiral turns around again, and eventually we leave home again, to face a new adventure back at the beginning of the first Aett. This journey thus enriches you with the spirit energies and helps you to achieve higher spiritual goals staying in the material physical world. Such is the wonder of the Runic Journey. By Binoy Sasidharan

Faith, Writing and Living an Holistic Life - Linzi Martin

January 2011

Faith, Writing and Living an Holistic Life I was keen to meet Peter Owen-Jones, the BBC television presenting Priest from East Sussex (UK). He's the well know face of the BBC television documentaries - Around the World in 80 Faiths, How to Live a Simple Life, Taking Advice from St Francis of Assisi, The Lost Gospel and The Extreme Pilgrim. These programmes had quite an impact on me, apart from their informative nature, of questioning what was my own faith? Did I even had any? Who I was and what I was offering the world?

that take an holistic view. Perhaps the best one is the Jains of India (see footnote). For an holistic life one cannot live it until you embrace the sacredness of all life, then perhaps you might stand a chance of having a much more holistic lifestyle than we would have had otherwise. Linzi - You write in a very eloquent, descriptive and passionate way. Do you find that writing is a one way to find God, to connect with that essence? Peter When w e write w e f i n d o u r voice. All of u s have a voice wheth er that i s within carpen t r y , plumb i n g , perfor ming, singing, writing. It is our essential voice that speaks through what we do and that's a different voice to the one which we crash around in our daily lives. I, as a Priest, the voice that I found was that Priestly voice within me. Hopefully after 52 years if I'd been a carpenter I would have produced things of great quality which would speak of my passion and commitment to that particular art.

During t h e autumn of 2 0 1 0 Peter was speaking a t a festival that I was attending so I had taken the opportuni t y t o contact him in advance to ask if I m a y interview him after his talk. I listened to him reading extracts and answering questions from his book, Letters from an Extreme Pilgrim, Reflections on Life, Love and the Soul. In this he describes living an austere life as a Chinese Buddhist monk, a Christian monk and an Indian ascetic. Peter spoke from the heart in a passionate and honest way. He provoked my thoughts, questioned my idea of faith and intrigued me to where this 'spiritual adventurer' would cast his Linzi - For you then is it through writing? weathered hat next. Peter - Yes, that's my thing, that's where I find my Before we settled into the interview Peter had a little voice. We all have our own voice within us. That is Priestly duty to do. The parents of a young child when work becomes sacred, in that sense, when we are wanted him blessed so Peter obliged and I, along with essentially doing work for the beauty of itself and for the parents, placed gentle, reassuring hands onto the the joy we will give others, that's when something young boy while Peter spoke the blessing. It was a beautiful happens. little magical moment. The interview took place Linzi - From your world-wide travels and within a rustic farm shed building. existing/staying within some challenging Linzi - Do you think a strong faith goes hand in hand environments you have met people from all faiths and spiritual beliefs. Even when there is little physical with living a more holistic or healthier life? Peter - It depends on the faith. There are not many comfort afforded would you say that having a spiritual

Faith, Writing and Living an Holistic Life- Linzi Martin connection helps people to survive and thrive? Peter - I would personally say that spiritual comfort is a state of mind. It is not about physical things, it is about where you are mentally. You can be in a crowd, on a train in India or stuck in a cave somewhere. It's whether YOU are comfortable, not whether IT is comfortable. If YOU are comfortable then YOU WILL BE comfortable there. Having a faith in some ways can be a great defence against the realities of the world. That is when I think faith is at its' worst, when you are invited into a box, to adhere to certain rules so that you don't have to actually recognise your fragility, your own beauty. All you have to do is accept these rules and you will be saved. That I don't think is faith, I think it is prison. Faith which I think helps people survive is the faith of Love. It is the only faith that will help anyone survive in any adversity. If you have love in the face of adversity then that will help you survive. Linzi - Yes, a very powerful message. Linzi - Is there an ideal spiritual life? After some moments of thoughtful pause, Peter answered. Peter - I think a spiritual life is allowing oneself the process of becoming more and more vulnerable. Not to see the mask of strength that's ever going to rescue us from any situation. To be able to take that mask off and be vulnerable, sensitive, feeling human beings, that all of us are. Most of us choose to hid behind masks of strength, me included. In that sense if a religion is offering that path, if a religion is promising to make you stronger then I would not touch it with a 'bargepole' (meaning = keeping it at a very long distance away). If it promises to make you more vulnerable, more fragile, to make you more aware, to open you - that's always painful. Then I might have a look at that one (religion). Linzi - Thank you Peter, I appreciate your time. I believe you are off again filming, flying off this very afternoon, we look forward to that programme. Note: The programme in question was the National Geographic TV channel, series When Rome Ruled, programme The Holy Spear first aired 12 Dec 2010 http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/whe n-rome-ruled/all/Overview#tab-the-holy-spear

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Peter Owen-Jones (b 1957) is an English Anglican clergyman, author and television presenter. Owen Jones dropped out of at the age of 16 and went to Australia to make his fortune. Back in Britain, moving to London where he started in advertising as a messenger boy and worked his way up to creative director. In his late 20s and with a wife and two children, he gave up his commercial life to follow a calling to the Anglican ministry. In early 1996 he gained notoriety when he conducted a service for the Newbury bypass protestors. He was recruited by the BBC to front a series of religious television programmes which would look at different aspects of Christian and other faiths. In his BBC documentary How to Live a Simple Life (2009), Owen-Jones tried to live a life without money, in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi. His 2010 documentary, The Lost Gospels, discussed the Apocryphal Gospels which were omitted from the canon of the New Testament, and Owen-Jones considers how their contents might have altered Christian theology if they had not been suppressed. Books: Bed of Nails: An Advertising Executive's Journey Through Theological College, Small Boat, Big Sea: One Year's Journey as a Parish Priest, Psalm, O Books, Around the World in 80 Faiths, Letters from the Moon (2010), Letters from an Extreme Pilgrim: Reflections on Life, Love and the Soul (2010) Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_OwenJones Jainism Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live lives of harmlessness and renunciation. The essence of Jainism is concern for the welfare of every being in the universe and for the health of the universe itself. Jains believe that animals and plants, as well as human beings, contain living souls. Each of these souls is considered of equal value and should be treated with respect and compassion. Jainism is a religion of self-help. There are no gods or spiritual beings that will help human beings. Jainism has no priests. Its professional religious people are monks and nuns, who lead strict and ascetic lives.

Interviewer: Linzi Martin, Sleep Well and Live Well Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/ata consultant, www.FeelGoodZone.com glance/glance.shtml LinkedIn http://uk.linkedin.com/in/LinziMartin Twitter FeelGoodZone Further information:

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Travelâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; - Dhara Kothari

The Land of the Celts - Ireland Ireland is the third largest Island in Europe. The official name of the country is Ireland for documents written in English and Ă&#x2030;ire for documents written in Irish. Ireland is thought to have been inhabited from around 6000BC by people of a mid-Stone Age culture. And about 4,000 years later, tribes from Southern Europe arrived and established a high Neolithic culture. The Iron A g e i n Ireland is traditionally associated with people known as the Celts. The Celts w e r e commonly thought to h a v e colonised Ireland in a series of invasions between the 8th and 1st centuries BC. Ireland enjoys over 1,448km of spectacular coastline, surrounded by the mighty Atlantic on the west and the Irish Sea on the east. As well as towering cliffs, clear fresh waters, pristine sandy beaches, and is a paradise for nature lovers, boating enthusiasts and those who prefer the quiet life. Isolated and remote, Ireland's islands resound with mythical beauty and are excellent hideaways for those after a holiday away from it all. East coast The Republic's capital city, Dublin, lies at the heart of a region that enchants the visitor with a selection of fascinating historical

monuments, beautiful natural scenery, thrilling sporting events, and unspoiled lakes, rivers and stretches of coastline. Beyond Dublin, the East of Ireland tells a different story with the counties of Cavan, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Offaly, Meath, Monaghan, Westmeath and Wicklow offering a contrasting slice of life. This region is famed for its rich natural charms, ancient sites of

Newgrange and Clonmacnoise. But what really defines the East is the unspoiled countryside. With glistening lakes, tranquil rivers, authentic rural life, scenic pastureland, rolling hills and forest parks, this area is a haven for outdoors enthusiasts. Northern Ireland Northern Ireland's beauty is intertwined with tragic history, rich culture and the renowned friendliness of its people. The wild craggy mountains, splendid lakes and sweeping coastline make it an ideal playground for water sports enthusiasts, walkers, cyclists,

hikers, rock climbers and sailors. But there are lots of things to keep those after a dose of culture enthralled, too. From boisterous oyster festivals to authentic horse fairs, and from ancient castles to elegant country houses, this spectacular part of Ireland is packed with things to do. The six counties of Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone and two major cities, the capital Belfast and Londonderry City are just waiting to be explored. Southern coast The picturesque South of Ireland is famed for its relaxed pace of l i f e a n d outstanding natural beauty. Encompassing the counties of Carlow, Cork, K e r r y , Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford, the South promises a wealth of variety whether you want to chow down on delectable local dishes, tee off on a lush coastal links or take some precious pampering time in a world-renowned spa. Each county offers up its own special magic. For pure indulgence, Kerry boasts a wealth of incredible spas; Cork replenishes the body with a plethora of critically acclaimed restaurants; while Waterford and Wexford are celebrated for their sun-warmed beaches and adorable coastal villages. Inland lie the vibrant counties of Kilkenny, Tipperary and Carlow

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Travel – - Dhara Kothari with their ancient heritage, endless festivals and peaceful river-ways. West coast The West of Ireland is an enchanting place filled with wonderfully atmospheric towns and villages, long stretches of stunning coastline, soaring sea cliffs, and craggy countryside that boasts a uniquely desolate beauty and a vibrant cultural heritage rich in tradition. Encompassing the counties of Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Offaly and Tipperary, the West gets under your skin like no other place in the world, offering an unparalled experience to all who visit. The haunting drama of the Donegal landscape includes the enchanting Glenveagh National Park and Castle; Yeats' County can be viewed from on high with a hike to the table top of Ben Bulben in County Sligo; or you could try a different vantage point with an ocean voyage to the magical Aran Islands in County Galway or Achill Island, County Mayo. For those with a serious head for heights, nothing rewards more than a stroll along the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, County Clare! A

little closer to sea l e v e l , picturesque Lough Key Forest Park in Roscommon is a h a v e n o f tranquillity; w h i l e t h e legendary beauty of the majestic River Shannon stretching through the cruising counties of Leitrim, Offaly and Limerick can literally take your breath away. With five regional airports, you can hop on a plane to Shannon, Galway, Knock, Donegal and City of Derry airport to kick start your journey. So whether you want to soothe your soul in utter isolation on a remote island or feel the passion at a high-spirited summer festival, the wild and wonderful West has it all. Heritage The best way to understand Ireland's rich cultural, political, geographical and social history is through one of the country's many outstanding heritage centres. A few of them mentioned here: Cobh – The Queenstown Story is a fascinating multi-media exhibition, w h i c h retraces the steps of the two-and-ahalf million people who emigrated from the port of Cobh in C o r k . Incidentally, this was also the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic and

Lusitania. Dublinia brings the capital's turbulent history to life and allows visitors to step right back to medieval Dublin. The Brú Ború Theatre at the foot of the Rock of Cashel is a celebration of native Irish song, dance, music, theatre and Celtic studies. St Patrick's Trian is an exciting visitor complex located in the heart of Armagh City and incorporates three major exhibitions: The Armagh Story: traces Armagh's historic Pagan monuments through to the coming of Saint Patrick to the modern day city; Patrick's Testament: takes a closer look at our patron Saint; The Land of Lilliput: Jonathan Swift's most famous book, Gulliver's Travels is narrated by a 20-ft giant. Craggaunowen – The Living Past tells the story of the arrival of the Celts to Ireland and shows how they lived, worked and died. Ancient Monuments The Neolithic farmers lasted until around 2000BC when the Bronze Age started. The first Celts arrived around 500BC. When the Christians arrived, they were intent to reshape the land of pagans. Older than the pyramids, the megalithic passage tomb at Newgrange in County Meath is a

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UNESCO World Heritage site and draws over 200,000 visitors a year. Built around 3200BC, this dramatic mound covers around an acre and is surrounded by 97 kerbstones, some of which are decorated with megalithic art. The passage and chamber are designed to light up for the summer and winter solstice, but you'll have to join the queue to nab a place. Beaghmore Stones, County Tyrone, were discovered during peat cutting in the 1940s and date back to approximately 1500BC. The site at Beaghmore consists of seven stone circles and several theories for their use have been put forward, including burials, ceremonial rituals and astronomical observations of lunar, solar or stellar events. Kells, a stunning round tower that was built for protection against the Vikings, still remains, as does part of the original monastery where the Book of Kells was created over a thousand years ago. The book is now housed in Trinity College Dublin. Ireland's cities are ancient monuments in themselves. The archaic, narrow streets of Waterford follow a map begun by Norsemen over a thousand years

ago, while Dublin is an older Viking settlement than either Stockholm or Oslo. The arrival of the Normans in the 12th century transformed the Irish landscape. You can't go far without seeing a castle in Ireland. Castles Trim Castle in County Meath. The largest and most important castle in Ireland for several centuries, its garrison of Anglo Normans watched over the 'dangerous natives', and took

every precaution to ensure the castle was seriously unwelcoming. Uninvited guests were treated to boiling water, tar, arrows, rocks, and other early weapons of mass destruction rained down on them from overhead. Dunluce Castle in County Antrim. The spectacular castle-crowned crag, on the famous north Antrim coast, was shaped when the sea cut deep into the rock. Dunluce Castle, originally occupied by the MacQuillan family and later the MacDonnell's, was besieged by the British in the 16th

Century. It's reputed to be the inspiration for Cair Paravel, the famous castle in CS Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia. Fifty miles southwest of Trim lies the village of Clareen, home to Leap Castle, what is reputed to be the most haunted castle in Ireland. It has guarded the pass from Slieve Bloom into Munster since the 14th century, and its spectre is a particularly smelly one it was even witnessed by poet WB Yeats on a stay in the castle. Birr Castle was a seat of the O'Carrolls, who was outlawed in 1 6 2 0 . T h e gardens are a real draw with one of the greatest displays of magnolia in the country. Flowers aside, the massive telescope in the castle is its main claim to fame, built in 1 8 2 5 t h e telescope was the biggest in the world until 1917. Gardens and landscapes Perched on the western edge of Europe, it's not hard to see why Ireland has become known as the Emerald Isle. But as well as a landscape bounteous in natural beauty, Ireland is also famed for its hauntingly beautiful cultivated

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gardens with exotic, verdurous plants, mystical greenery and intriguing character. The formal 17th-century gardens, landscaped parks, rustic wilderness gardens, cottage gardens, botanic gardens and arboreta offer a vibrant insight into Irish cultural life, past and present. From the sub-Arctic flowers of County Clare to the wild strawberry trees of Kerry and Cork, the Republic of Ireland is ablaze with colour throughout the four seasons. Ireland has some of the most spectacular sights in the world with awesome natural scenery that has a seriously magnetic effect. Taking in the intriguing lunar landscape of the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland's first World Heritage Site. It has to be seen to be believed. This stretch of rock is a geological phenomenon, renowned for its columns of layered basalt. It mystified the ancients who believed it to be the work of giant Finn McCool. Checking out the truly aweinspiring Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, which boast one of the most amazing views in Ireland. Standing 230metres above the raging Atlantic Ocean, these majestic cliffs stretch out for a distance of about 8kms and offer some brilliant cliff walks. Tranquil and picturesque, the Slieve Blooms in County Laois lie at the very heart of Ireland and

offer a really beautiful escape from it all. Shady forest trails, crystal clear trickling streams and g u s h i n g waterfalls and long green glens make it the perfect place to take things at a slower pace. The Ring of Gullion in County Armagh is a unique geological landform. A ring dyke not found anywhere else in the British Isles, the heather clad Slieve Gullion is surrounded by a circle of low hills 40km in diameter. Slieve Gullion's reputation as Ireland's mountain of mystery arises from its rich associations with Irish legends and myths. Wellness Breathe in pure air; feel the soft rain on your face; immerse yourself in the country's history and heritage and be inspired by what you see and feel on the island of Ireland. Now a leading international spa destination, Ireland enjoys a multitude of wonderful spas in some spectacularly remote locations. Boasting state-of-theart facilities, bliss-inducing therapies and treatment rooms set amidst stunning scenery, a spa trip to Ireland is an experience that everyone will enjoy. Add in the legendary Irish welcome, the peace and serenity of the countryside, wholesome, locally sourced food and a real commitment to quality and service, and you have the perfect package: a natural, health-giving experience that will leave you rested, nourished and enriched. Ireland and Spirituality

Irish Spirituality has always had a close association with the ancient goddesses and Celtic heritage because unlike many other ancient lands, Ireland has never forgotten its past or history. In tales handed down from generation to generation, Ireland enriched its past and saw glory in what it was and where it was going. Ireland is renowned for its spiritual places. Here Druids once taught and the Celtic culture thrived. You will be enchanted by the Folklore and Fairy tales as you discover this beautiful Island. Its beauty, charm, and essence will bring healing, peace, transformation and wholeness to your life. Ireland offers you the opportunity to step into another dimension, where one can enter into a deeper connection with nature, relate to each in new ways, and allow ourselves to be used as vehicles for transformation, love, light, cleansing energy, and opening portals. On the Journey one will encounter local guides and wisdom keepers, and experience Irish Celtic hospitality and entertainment. From ancient temples of stone to faery-haunted glens, healing springs to medieval abbeys, this is a journey to open you to the soul of an ancient and inimitable country, and perhaps also awaken long-forgotten ancestral memories of your own.

Mahirwan Mamtani - Paintings

January 2011

Mahirwan Mamtani New Paintings + Mixedmedia

Mahirwan Mamtani - Paintings

January 2011

Travelling to Unknown acrylic on canvas 80x200 cm

Black Holes acrylic on canvas 80x200 cm

Onomatopoeia acrylic on canvas 80x200 cm

Mahirwan Mamtani - Paintings

January 2011

Injured Angel acrylic on canvas 200x80 cm

Kathakali Orbs acrylic on canvas 200x80 cm

Mahirwan Mamtani - Paintings

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Raised Frequencies acrylic on canvas 80x60 cm

Cosmic Connection acrylic on canvas 80x80 cm

Evolution acrylic on canvas 200x80 cm

Event

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Bhogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology announces

23rd All India Summer School 2011 on Prakrit Language & Literature In collaboration of

Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Deemed University Under Ministry of Human Resource & Development, Govt. of India Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the following 23rd All India Summer Schools on Prakrit Language and Literature courses: 1. Prakrit Language & Literature (Elementary Course) 08.05.2011 - 29.05.2011 2. Prakrit Language & Literature (Advanced Course) 08.05.2011 - 29.05.2011 1. ELIGIBILITY: A. ELEMENTARY COURSE: Minimum high Second Class Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit/Prakrit/Pali language for Elementary Course. The Students appearing in the Final Examinations of PG may also apply but their passing marks sheet must be submitted after the declaration of the result. B. ADVANCED COURSE: The candidates having passed the Elementary Course conducted by BLII are eligible for admission in Advanced Course on the basis of Merit & subject to the availability of seats. 2. DESIRABLE: Participants must be able to read and wr ite Devanagari Script and must have a good working knowledge of both Hindi and English Languages. 3. APPLICATION FEE: Enclose a draft of Rs.100/- (Rs. One hundred only) as application fee (Non Refundable) in favour of â&#x20AC;&#x153;B. L. Institute of Indologyâ&#x20AC;? with your duly filled application. 4. GENERAL: (1) Medium of instructions will be Hindi & English. (2) Preference will be given to Research Scholars/Teaching faculty members in the above subjec ts. (3) Photocopies of Certificates/Degrees should be enclosed with the application form. (4) Incomplete application forms will be rejected prima-facie immediately. (5) No participant will remain absent from his/her daily lectures, and weekly tests or final test etc; and must obtain a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. Participants, who do not fulfill these conditions and other rules and regulations of the Institute, will not be eligible to claim Railway or Bus fare. & (6) The Institute will not foot the medical bills of any participant, in case of such need. 5. SCHEDULE OF LECTURES: Two sessions of three hours each from 09.30 A.M. to 06.00 P.M. 6. PERIODICAL TESTS: Respective teachers will conduct topic-wise tests after each 5 lectures by the end of the week. Final tests, including viva-voce, will be held on last Friday and Saturday. However, any change in the schedule of tests without any prior notice. 7. FACILITIES OFFERED: 1. Free lodging and boarding for the duration of the course. 2. Travel: 2 nd Class Railway Fare or Ordinary Bus Fare by the shortest route, subject to the production of relevant ticket number(s)/cash receipts. In case of local particip ants, a sum of Rs. 500/- only will be provided for the entire course to meet their local expenses. 8. TEST CERTIFICATES: will be awarded to the participants on completion of the course and having passed all the oral and written tests. 9. LAST DATE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION: 15th January 2011 10. Address for communication: Dr. Balaji Ganorkar, Director, B. L. Institute of Indology, 20 th Km., G. T. K. Road, P. O. Alipur, Delhi 110036, Tele Fax: 011-27202065, 27206630 E-Mail: director@blinstitute.org Prof. R. Devanathan Registrar Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan

Dr. Balaji Ganorkar Director B. L. Institute of Indology

January 2011

Book Review - Gayatri Pagdi

Relaxing into Meditation By Ngakma Nor'dzin

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As a Buddhist teacher and a community education tutor Ngakma Nor'dzin has been teaching meditation for long. The book Relaxing into Meditation has been the product of all the years of teaching. The book is a no-frills, 'How to' guide to meditation that looks at a typical group meditation scenario. Nor'dzin starts of with the techniques, which allow the students to arrive at a starting point to meditation. There are chapters on the best position for meditation, the technique of breathing with alternate nostril, the skill of just 'listening in', the essential breathing patterns and the actual posture while meditating etc. Nor'dzin also makes a special mention of singing that the students should undertake in a group. She says, “Our voices are an energetic aspect of who we are. The sounds we make are 'material' in that they affect our senses, but their 'materiality' is intangible. Our voice is the intangible and energetic link between our mind and our body – between our insubstantial being and our substantial being. Practices using the voice help us become keenly aware of the power of this energetic communication.” She would advise practitioners to look at singing as a tool to relaxation, to let go of their inhibitions that might hold some back. The book also carries a gentle warning against sitting in a room with incense sticks burning when the students are engaging in breathing exercises. The resulting deeper breaths will mean smoke is inhaled deeply into the lungs and will lead to coughing. For today's several New Age enthusiasts who are more concerned about the props that accompany any such practice, this advice should come handy. Nor'dzin's writing is practical and, as she takes you through the steps, all of it seems like the most natural thing to do. I particularly liked the chapter on 'Walking Meditation' which is not very

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commonly known and which uses the physical process of walking as the focus instead of the breath. Another interesting concept is the meditation that involves analytical contemplation and visualisation. It involves dwelling on a subject and attempting to deeply penetrate the essence of that subject in order to discover our preconceptions, our prejudices and our habitual views. The meditation 'Friend, Enemy, Stranger' looks at our concepts and feelings around people we like, people we do not get along with, and people with whom we have no personal connection. Writes Nor'dzin, “Our view is the basis of all our expectations of life, our interpretations of circumstances, and our responses to the experiences we encounter in our lives. Our view governs how we are as people in the world and causes us to create an inter-penetrating network of reference points.” She claims that this type of meditation will offer us an opportunity to look at our entrenched viewpoints and can unlock our previously closely held points of view. The book also explains how meditation helps us discover that there are qualities and aspects of our lives that are not as we would wish them to be. When we begin to meditate daily, they often seem to show up suddenly, but the fact of the matter is that they have always been there and it is now that we are becoming aware of them. Visualization techniques help us to cleanse ourselves of them and eventually get rid of them to embrace more enlightened attitudes and conduct. Nor'dzin's approach is simple and direct. Along with a short glossary of terms explained, she gives illustrated tips on making sitting equipment for the practice. Her line drawings explaining the postures have more of a utilitarian rather than an aesthetic value. The book, on the whole, seems rather unadorned but it's friendly, down to earth and, most importantly, useful.

January 2011

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