PATH OF PROGRESS

PATH OF PROGRESS

A person's life is like a journey and while travelling, we sometimes meet so
many interjectors of paths and it becomes difficult for us to choose which path we should choose, which direction we should move so that we may reach our goal.

  There is a constant conflict between mind and intellect. We have divided opinions
about the path we must take. On the one hand, we are attracted towards the path
which is simple to follow and easy for us but whose result leads to darkness.

A path of sense gratification or  on the other hand, the path which seems to be tough and  needs discipline, honesty, compassion, love, dispassion that leads towards light and progress.

One is a higher path and the other is a lower path. It is an amazing observation that the path leading towards progress seems to be monotonous and unattractive but other path seems to be attractive and enjoyable. Man filled with desires follows the lower path and is attracted more and more into the clusters of darkness and lust. On the other hand, the person who follows his inner concise

and consciousness moves towards the higher path and his wellness. Whereas one who becomes deaf towards the inner concise and consciousness moves on the lower path, becomes eligible for suffering and pain.

These higher and lower paths have been named as” Shreyas Marg" and "Preyas Marg” respectively.

The higher path is path of light, creativity and progress, whereas lower path
is the path of destruction and deception. With the grace of God, when a person
gets the power of discretion, then he can decide to follow the higher path, which can only be obtained with the grace, company and words of a Satguru.

We should all pray to the Almighty so that we could obtain the power of discretion
within ourselves, so that we can move on the higher path.

*SEQUENCE OF CHAKRA ANUSANDHANA*

*#SEQUENCE OF CHAKRA ANUSANDHANA#*

Chakras are vast pools of energy in our bodies which govern our psychological qualities.
There are seven main chakras in all;
Four in our upper body, which govern our mental properties,
and Three in the lower body, which govern our instinctual properties.
They are:

The Muladhara (root) chakra.
The Svadhisthana (sacral) chakra.
The Manipura (solar plexus) chakra.
The Anahata(heart) chakra.
The Visuddhi (throat) chakra.
The Ajna (third eye) chakra.
The Sahasrara (crown) chakra.

1..Opening the *Muladhara* Chakra
Concentrate on the Root chakra and what it stands for, at the spot in between the genitals and the anus.
Silently, yet clearly, chant the sound "LAM."
All this time, relax,  thinking about the chakra, it's meaning, and how it does or should affect your life.
Keep doing this until you are completely relaxed. You may have a "clean" feeling.
Visualize a closed red flower. Imagine a very powerful energy radiating it: it slowly opens showing four red petals full of energy.
Contract the perineum holding breath and releasing.

2..Opening  the *Svadhisthana* Chakra .
This chakra deals with feeling and sexuality. If open, feeling are released with liberty, and are expressed without you being over-emotional. You would be open to affinity and can be passionate as well as outgoing.

Concentrate on the Sacral Chakra and what it stands for, at the sacral bone (lower back)
Silently, yet clearly, chant the sound "VAM."
All this time, let yourself relax, still thinking about the chakra, it's meaning, and how it does or should affect your life.
Keep doing this until you are completely relaxed. Again, you may have a "clean" feeling.

3..Opening the *Manipura* Chakra . This chakra encircles confidence, especially when in a group. When open, you should feel in control and have good feeling of dignity in yourself.
Concentrate on the Navel Chakra and what it stands for, at the spine, slightly above the navel.
Silently, yet clearly, chant the sound "RAM."
All this time, let yourself relax even more, continuing to think about the chakra, it's meaning, and how it does or should affect your life.
Keep doing this until you are completely relaxed. You should have a "clean" feeling .

4..Opening the *ANAHATA* Chakra ..
This chakra is all about love, caring, and endearment. When open, you seem to be compassionate and friendly, always working in amicable relationships.
Concentrate on the Heart Chakra and what it stands for, at the spine, level with the heart.

Silently, but clearly, chant the sound "YAM."
All this time, continue to relax your body, and think of the chakra, it's meaning, and how it does or should affect your life.
Keep doing this until you are completely relaxed, and the "clean" feeling returns and/or intensifies within your body.

5..Opening the *VISUDDHI* Chakra ...
This chakra is based on self-expression and communication. When the chakra is open, expressing yourself is easy, and art seems to be a great way to do this.

Concentrate on the Throat Chakra and what it stands for, at the base of the throat.
Silently, but clearly, chant the sound "HAM."
All this time, keep on relaxing your body, thinking of the chakra, it's meaning, and how it does or should affect your life.
Keep doing this for about five minutes, and the "clean" feeling will intensify once again.

6..Opening the *AJNA* Chakra ..
Like it's name, this chakra deals with insight. When open, you have excellent clairvoyance, and tend to dream a lot.

Concentrate on the Third Eye Chakra and what it stands for, a little above the center of the two eyebrows.

Silently, but clearly, chant the sound "OM" or "AUM."
All this time, relaxation of the body should come a bit naturally, and continue to think of the chakra, it's meaning, and how it does or should affect your life.
Keep doing this until the same "clean" feeling seems to come back or intensify.

7..Opening the *SAHASRARA* Chakra ..
This is the seventh and most spiritual chakra. It encircles a being's wisdom and being one with the universe. When this chakra is open, prejudice disappears from you and you seem to become more aware of the world and it's connection to yourself.

Concentrate in the Crown Chakra and what it stands for, at the very top of your head.

Silently, but clearly, chant the sound "OM" (yes, this chant is as hard as it looks).
All this time, your body should now be totally relaxed, and your mind should be at peace. However, do not stop concentrating in the Crown Chakra.

Once all of the Chakras are opened, the energy evens out and becomes balanced. One may go wrong without the guidance of Master/GURU.

You can sit on a chair or in a folded blanket.Your legs should not be crossed and feet should be in some cloth while meditating. Try to meditate daily.

Key Points For MEDITATORS

*#KEY POINTS FOR MEDITATORS#*
1.If you have a determination and burning desire to do, only then you start meditation.
2.Don’t expect instant results. You need to have patience and don’t lose hope. Don’t fix any standards for achieving quick results. Don’t make your mind tense as Dhyana is not a competition. Let your mind relax, and that’s the real Mantra of Meditation.
3.In the beginning, make it a habit of sitting at least 15 to 30 minutes twice a day, morning and evening, to achieve results.
4.Don’t expect that you will experience some sort of light entering or engulfing your body.  Not to experience anything, is perhaps the real experience in meditation.
5.For achieving best results, good posture of the body and conducive environment is needed. You can  choose a clean and comfortable place to sit where there are no sounds or noises to disturb you.
6.You can sit on an Asana made of Kusa grass or can use thick cotton or woollen mats.
7.Sit straight with your back erect in Padmasana or Sukhasana etc. The main aim is to keep the spine in erect position.  If you are not comfortable sitting on floor, you can sit on a chair as well.
8.If you like music, you can play any sort of music which is slow and does not disturb you in the process of meditation.
9.Wear clothes of loose fittings and light shades while doing meditation. Avoid black colour.
10.Don’t do Dhyana when you are angry, in an emotional state or in grief.
11.Meditate regularly and preferably on the same time of the day.
12.Do some moderate exercise or go for walk in nature. Reduce time to watch TV, excessive use of computer/whatsapp etc Do not fill your mind with junk things. Leave space for energy to enter.
13.Learn breathing and other Meditation techniques from your master.
14.Regular practice of meditation will increase your mental and spiritual ability and help you find the true meaning of life and death.
15.Have faith in your Sadguru and God. Only then you can get success in meditation.
16.Stretching loosens the muscles and tendons allow you to sit comfortably. So before meditation do some exercises. 

17.Do not force yourself to meditate longer if you are not ready to do.
18.Try to keep your eyes closed. if you are not able to make yourself stable then you may open your eyes and again close them.
19.Avoid the products that make your mind dull or over stimulated. Try to sit in meditation with empty stomach.
20.You should try to sit with a smile. Be kind to yourself.
21.Don't be discouraged if you feel that nothing is happening. Remember the phrase "Rome was not built in a day"
22.At the end of your meditation sitting, spend two to three minutes feeling appreciative of the opportunity to practice and also your mind's ability to focus.

I bow to the Lotus Feet of  *Meditation Guru Archna Didi* who has filled *‘Prakash’* in the lives of thousands of people in the world.

MEDITATION - KNOW YOUR INNER SELF

#Meditation  is a practice where an individual trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, either to realize some benefit or for the mind to simply acknowledge its content without becoming identified with that content, or as an end in it.

Meditation promotes relaxation, builds internal energy or life force and develops compassion, love, patience, generosity and forgiveness. A particularly ambitious form of meditation aims at effortlessly sustained single-pointed concentration meant to enable its practitioner to enjoy an indestructible sense of well-being while engaging in any life activity.

Meditation often involves an internal effort to self-regulate the mind in some way. Meditation is often used to clear the mind and ease many health concerns, such as high blood pressure, depression, and anxiety. It may be done sitting, or in an active way.

Meditation may involve generating an emotional state for the purpose of analyzing that state, such as anger, hatred, etc. or cultivating a particular mental response to various phenomena, such as compassion. The term "meditation" can refer to the state itself, as well as to practices or techniques employed to cultivate the state. Meditation has a calming effect and directs awareness inward until pure awareness is achieved, described as "being awake inside without being aware of anything except awareness itself." The rest in meditation is deeper than the deepest sleep that you can ever have. When the mind becomes free from agitation, is calm and serene and at peace, meditation happens.

The benefits of Meditation are manifold. It is an essential practice for mental hygiene. A calm mind, good concentration, clarity of perception, improvement in communication, blossoming of skills and talents, an unshakeable inner strength, healing, the ability to connect to an inner source of energy, relaxation, rejuvenation, and good luck are all natural results of meditating regularly.

In today's world where stress catches on faster than the eye can see or the mind can perceive, meditation is no more a luxury. It is a necessity. To be unconditionally happy and to have peace of mind, we need to tap into the power of meditation.

Didi - A GLORIOUS SADGURU / TEACHER

                                                   #Meditation GURU ARCHNA DIDI#

A teacher or Guru is respected and valued even before parents and God. It is said that hard work opens  the door of progress. Dedication brings success, tranquil minds shun violence and enlightened people work for humanity. ARCHNA DIDI totally fits into this. She has been enlightening the humanity right from her tender and young age. 

   DIDI'S main aim is to realize the man/child that at times if he goes deep into his physical body, he can find the God gifted nectar present within himself and that is inherent. The path could be difficult or cumbersome but not impossible or untraceable. The doctrines like Thought, Pranayama, Yoga, Dhayan, Mudra Vigyan, Colour Therapy and many other memory related treatments/techniques are tried by DHYAN GURU ARCHNA DIDI to make man of his own master. Her light of Meditation is furled not only in states and territories of India but also throughout the whole world.
   DIDI wants that every person of the society should be healthy both mentally and physically. They should have 'Abbha' on their face. This is possible by going deep into Meditation as taught by DIDI. One should have success at every step in life. Peace to the tensed, health to the sick and new/correct directions to the society is her Moto. She uses both the old and her own techniques/experiments.
   A person who is successful in life is a person who has a happy family.   God  could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. Family values revives around the parents. Children do have opportunities provided their parents take the initiative.

MEDITATION GURU ARCHNA DIDI

#Meditation Guru ARCHNA DIDI 

DIDI -  "Only by GIVING you are able to ... ..."

CELEBRATING LIFE FOUNDATION  is deeply committed to the cause of NGOs. Because of children love and innocence, the association with the underprivileged is of greatest inspiration.
    CLF makes all required attempts to bring bus filled children along with their guide teachers with volunteers to the historical and memorable places of the city, fun & food village, Akshardham, amusement parks and museums etc.,so that such children may not remain aloof from the society. They in turn get themselves educated and enjoy the love of all of us.
    Kids have generally been found running around ARCHNA DIDI . She plays with them and making them play. Entertainment programmes of songs, stories, music, dance and plays etc are also arranged. Acts are also performed by these children themselves on the stage in order to  bring out the inner minds and stuff of the child at the adolescent stage.