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Words of Wonder
International musician Caitlin Rose shares her understanding of the profound meaning of Sanskrit Mantras. Put into practice we can experience their extraordinary effects, which are still as powerful now as they were thousands of years ago. I begin my day with the Gayatri mantra and as I begin to play my piano and sing, I feel a deep connection to Supreme consciousness. My spirit experiences utmost, boundless freedom and there is a powerful union of my soul and the Great soul. This inner peace affects my wellbeing in a positive way, especially if I am faced with challenges, which often dissolve. Physically the mantras activate energy centres in the nadis which vitalise the pineal gland, awaken intuition and lead to blissful states. This enables our body to become clear and to function naturally, to heal itself and become free of stress which is common in our modern day lifestyle. Our aim is to be liberated from stress, desire and attachments – an end to seeking or longing for material things. Mantra, meditation and pranayama are three rungs of the ladder which leads us to Samadhi, where we are free to be who we really are without all the external trappings which we are exposed to by the media. Mantra means contemplation on that which leads to liberation. For me it is the same feeling of freedom I experience when I ride my horse to the top of the mountain and look back at the absolute profound beauty of the valley which spreads before me and the endless blue shimmering sea in the distance. It is the same freedom a the breathtaking waves of love which I feel for my family. Liberation is ‘knowing’ the unity. Bhakti and devotion are one of those ways to freedom by concentrating on a single thought to develop will by power of attention. Meditation brings our complex consciousness to simplicity and oneness. Dharma, Dhyana and Samadhi mean concentration, meditation and union with Universal Self. Read the full article in issue 91
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