HARMONISING ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE
PART 1. TANTRA
Prioritising ones wellbeing in life, leads to a continuous mental, psychological, physical and spiritual benefits. If we live in a fast paced city rhythm, with more responsibilities then free time for self reflections and meditation - the world will become a mixture of pain, strife and short periods of numbness or forgetfulness of one`s true nature. When we are afraid of something - we are attracting more situations with similar vibrational frequency and the cycle goes on and on and on. There are variety of practices to move from the distorted, mis projected vibrations to a more stable higher states of reality perceptions in the waking state.
In this part 1, I will be speaking about one of the most traditional ancient practices called Tantra. Let’s start with a little detour in time. Tantra is a spiritual practice, rooted in an ancient Indian traditions, emphasising the interplay of energies associated with the Divine Masculine ( Shiva), and the Divine Feminine (Shakti). It focuses on transformation of consciousness through various techniques, including meditation, rituals and breathing exercises. Tantric practices are numerous, but mainly include working with the sound - mantra (sacred words and phrases), mudra (sacred hand gestures), with sight through visualisations and mandalas (diagrams of the universe), and through vital energies such as meditation and yoga.
Key energies in Shivaism Tantra are:
Shiva energy - represents awareness, consciousness and the stillness of the mind. Its associated with the strength and the transcendental aspect of existence.
Shakthi energy - symbolises dynamic power, creativity and active force of life. It Encompasses emotions, desires and the material aspect of reality.
Union of energies - the ultimate goals to harmonise these energies within oneself, achieving enlightenment and spiritual awakening.
To stay in a continuous Tantra state, any spiritual aspirant, when he wakes up in the morning, should start chanting, work on the breaths and do a type of meditation that corresponds to a one`s temperament and past life inclinations. Practitioners often engage in rituals and meditative practices to channel these energies, fostering personal growth and a deeper connection to the Divine.
To stay present, as Patanjali* refers the practice, means making efforts to stay “there”. The meaning hidden behind the word “there”, refers to a higher goal and purpose in life, a permanent, unbroken stateless state of complete surrender and total awareness as ONE whole substance, that each and everyone is a part of, consciously or unconsciously. OM NAMAH SHIVAYA.
Many lifetimes I have spent as a practising Buddhist. Tantra is an esoteric practice of Buddhism, leading to an opportunity for an individual reflection and deeper self awareness. Buddhism originated in India and predominantly believed that the universe we are witnessing is a manifestation of divine teachings, that seek to enlighten the human mind, in fun, liberating ways:
Kriya Tantra - the bliss of partners looking at each other, the Tantra of actions.
Charya Tantra - the bliss of smiling at each other, the Tantra of Observation.
Yoga Tantra - the bliss of hugging each other, the Tantra of yoga practice.
Annutarayoga - the bliss of being in union, the Tantra of sexual/sensual element.
Observing one`s mind practising a certain kind of Buddhist, Shivaism or Tibetan Tantra will lead us to the stillness of our thoughts, behavioural patterns and enrich the life within. Once the inner is stabilised, the outer (physical body) will follow. There are no, however, the right, correct paths for everybody. I, in my thirties, have dealt with so much family lineage changes, that included my main structural examples of life (mother and farther ) having left their physical bodies, that have changed my belief system from within and have left me almost without an identity. After meeting Sri Sathya Sai Baba in India, where my destiny have brought me to look for the better life understanding, many years I was identifying myself with the spiritual seeker. Later, the Advaita Vedanta, the non dual knowledge of the world appeared throughout Grace of the Master and taken over my mind`s qualities, having cleared my attachments to the birth place, country of origin and nationality make over, which would have remained as an obstacle for adopting new, liberating mechanism of life.
Better life understanding, has been emerging ever since.
My consciousness has byproducts, little diamonds of understanding from the Master`s feet - an artistic way of interacting with the energy body of the Universe, receiving and manifesting back into the world of form its main substratum - LOVE.
*Patanjali - was an author, mystic and a philosopher, he is believed to be a complier of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a classical Sanskrit work of ancient wisdom.
written with astrology reader, palmist and my amazing friend, Naveed Nasir www.aladdinartgallery.com
