On
Tuesday 26th August 2014, the residents of SHAFA HOME Kotdwar were
visited by members from the Delhi-based Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Trust. The
team was headed by Mr. Kishore Vij. Kishore Ji hosted a 3-part “super-session”
regarding the spiritual progression of
the human soul within its earthly incarnation.
When
Mr Kishore and his crew entered Asha Greh, we knew it was high time for a
period of self-reflection to ponder upon the
meaning of life...exactly what do we need to achieve in this life? And how
did our soul come to get reincarnated into the physical vehicle of the human
body anyway?
Kishore
Ji opened the session by frankly stating how “many of us [humans] are
frightened by spirituality and accepting there are spiritually divine beings.
These pure beings deliver us signs and subtle guidance as to how we can
progress spiritually in this lifetime. These Divine Beings certainly don’t grab
us by the collar and plonk us near the top of the spiritual ladder. Only we can make our journey to ascend the
spiritual ladder a successful one and it all lies with the choices we make.
In Kishore Ji’s first part of the spiritual
trilogy, he discussed the journey from birth to death and the relationship
between making wholesome choices by incorporating the five virtues of honesty, moderation, loving-kindness and generosity
towards our brothers and sisters of mankind. Basically, do good, get good. If we make rational, positive choices that
sustain our bodily health, sanity, relationships and personal dignity its
inevitable we will feel safe and happy. If we make negative, destructive
choices we will clearly encounter a rough time in life. It’s as simple as
that. 
The second session was dedicated to the
discussion of the origins and journey of the soul. The session kicked off with
‘Superbrain-Yoga’ which facilitates improved
concentration and awareness by harmonizing the functioning of the physical
brain. Our residents definitely needed this boost in concentration before
delving into the session’s heavy topic of ‘achieving mukti (liberation) from the cycle of birth and death’.
Our soul has infused into amoebic bacteria
ranging right up to creature forms in a whopping 8.4 million rebirths. In this
human roop (form) God has best
equipped us with a fully-functioning mind and body in order to think positive
thoughts and do virtuous karam
(deeds) based upon our five virtues we had discussed in the first session.
The more we love and respect God’s creation,
the more we worship and remember Him. After we die, we will be judged for our
deeds on earth. If we play life’s game
without resorting to sneaky, dirty tactics then we will be one step closer to ‘mukti’ (Salvation ). Who wants to
stay stuck in worldly hassles? Haven’t we got sick and tired of it after 8.4
million rounds in the boxing ring? Mukti is the ultimate target, all souls must
strive for.
In the final session, residents learned about
the components of effective meditation. Here Kishore Ji gave an in depth
discourse about proper posture and breathing techniques. Our residents have
been taught the “6-3-6-3” dynamic which allows for maximum ‘prana’ flow into
the etherial body.
Today’s “super-session” was an incredibly
profound and interesting series of presentations interlaced with resident’s
questions and opportunities with hands-on practice. Kishore Ji never fails to ‘wow’ us with his sincere enthusiasm and
panache for raising spiritual awareness amongst our residents. Our thanks goes
to the Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Trust for their ongoing time, effort
and dedication with our residents.
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