Restore the Natural Rhythm

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The practice ofmeditationre-opens the gatesof consciousnessto the universalrhythms of life. It

steeps the mindin those rhythms,allowing theimpurities of themind to dissolvein the light ofawareness.

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Restoring the Natural Rhythm of Earth

Through Individual andCollective Meditation

SRI SHUDDHAANANDAA BRAHMACHAR

The Rhythm of LifeThe Universe is in perfect rhythm. Mother Nature always flows in an infinitely

intelligent, harmonizing and natural rhythm. Because our existence arises within

that larger, harmonized context, we always have those larger, universal rhythms

available to us. They are our own, true nature, the very source of our own existenc

If you could look within your body, you would see trillions of cells, all functioning

in perfect harmony. If you could split the hard stuff of matter and see the atom, yowould see the rhythm of infinite space dancing within each tiny particle. All of life

moves in eternal rhythm. Our soul, our Spirit, is one with the eternal dance of tha

celestial rhythm.

Our mind is not so harmonious however, and we are identified with our mind. So

the rhythm of our life becomes increasingly elusive, unfamiliar, shrouded in the

ignorance and illusions of our conditioned mind.

The practice of meditation re-opens the gates of consciousness to the universal

rhythms of life. It steeps the mind in those rhythms, allowing the impurities of the

mind to dissolve in the light of awareness. Meditation allows the natural rhythm

and harmonies of life to manifest more readily.

When you are one with the universal rhythm, your breath is rhythmic. Your

body-mind-soul is in perfect balance. You are untouched by the apparent ups and

downs of life and the constant flow of change. You become calm, composed and

serene.

The more removed we are from our Spirit, which is inseparable from the source of

all life, the more we deviate from the primary, innate intelligence that seamlessly

moves life forward in harmony. Global warming is nothing but the manifestation

the loss of rhythm in the collective consciousness of humanity. People all over the

world have abused Mother Nature for sensual and material gratification for too

long. The natural balance of Mother Earths rhythm has been lost. It is human bein

who distort that natural balance. It is humans alone who can restore it.

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No Waste, No WantHuman beings are essentially seekers of

happiness. Yet, in our pursuit of

happiness we have drifted towards the

periphery. We have abandoned the

Center, the essence of our being that is

naturally in harmony, for externals.Humankind has become greedy, lost in

the illusion that happiness comes from

more and more material possessions.

We thought that by mastering nature

outside we would be happy. The

damage that has been done is a direct

result of our individual and collective

illusions.

Humanity has to move from the

periphery back to the Center again.The fountain of happiness and peace

lies in the balance of the inner and the

outer world, in living harmoniously

within the larger rhythms of nature.

Each and every one of us can take outer

action to save water, electricity, gas, and

other resources to ease the misuse of

Natures abundant gifts. But we need to

take an inner journey as well. Most of

us lack adequate respect, consciousness,

and appreciation for our Mothers gifts.

We might mean well, but who among

us does not have unexamined areas of

unconsciousness?

We need to wake up, to realize the

wisdom of No waste, No want, and

to discover ever new ways to practice it

in our daily living. Developing new

patterns and behaviors that heal the

environment, cultivating our awareness

of lifes boundless gifts and the ways we

can be in deeper service to them, areacts of love for life. They give us joy.

They cleanse and heal the earth with

positive vibrations, while warding off

the negative impact of a polluted

environment.

Your Heart Beatswith the Rhythm ofthe UniverseFeel blessed that you were given a

human body, a human mind, a life in

which to grow and learn, and most

importantly, a heart. Your heart is a

center of the world, a center of the

Universe. Bring the whole of the

Universe through the center of your

heart. Feel the whole Universe from

that center. When your heart is open,

you feel for everybody, for every being.

Then your heart beats, not only with

blood, but with the rhythm of the

Universe, with the rhythm of divine

ecstasy.

Spend time outside often, meditating

on the beauty of the natural world, its

harmonies, and its rhythms. Allow

those harmonies to amplify and

resonate in your body. Feel them as

your own. Nature and all of its

harmonies are in you. They gave birth

to you. Know that you are connected to

the inexhaustible source of the cosmos

in your own heart. Gradually, all

external forms come home to the one

thread running through the garland of

life. Prayer, meditation and natural

beauty will bless you with the growing

awareness and experience of oneness

and peace.

Feel the BeautifulRhythm of Your LifeFlowing throughEach BreathSpend some time in silence each day.

Find a quiet, peaceful place, preferably

a place where you can be aware of the

beauty of Nature. Sit comfortably erect

Relax your body from head to foot,

focusing on relaxing each body part.

Then take a few deep breaths. Inhale

deeply and exhale deeply. Breathe

consciously, withdrawing from external

perceptions. Watch the flow of

Human beings are essentially seekers of happiness.Yet, in our pursuit of happiness wehave drifted towards the periphery.We have abandoned the Center, the essence of ourbeing that is naturally in harmony, for externals.

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universal energy,prana, moving in and

out through your nostrils. You are

consciously connected with the

vishwa-prana, the universal life force

that sustains all life. Feel the beautiful

rhythm of your life flowing through the

breath.

Thoughts will come and go to take you

away from your concentration. Dont

condemn your thoughts. Dont

condemn yourself. Just relax. Bring

your focus back to your breath and

keep breathing. Let your thoughts go

into the rising and falling of the breath,

into the delicate and soothing rhythm

of the air passing through your nostrils.

You will experience lightness in your

body, calmness of mind, and peace in

your heart.

Come out of meditation gradually,

bringing your mind to the body. Relax,

bring your consciousness back to the

beauty of Nature and feel all is well in

your life. Bless everything around you

when you open your eyes. Celebrate

and be joyful for the gift of meditation

and your union with all that is.


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and breathing exercises, meditate

together, and pray for peace and

healing in our world. Whenever two

or more are gathered in the Divine

name, Divine energies are amplified

and reinforced.

You can start a small group with yourspouse, your family, or a friend. Soon

another friend may want to join you.

Beginning with relaxation and

breathing exercises harmonizes you

within your own body-mind-soul and

with one another. Collective prayer and

meditation purifies both the inner and

outer environment. It fills the ether

with vibrations of peace and happiness.

Conversations flow more naturally, they

foster personal discovery, spiritual

Join with Others inCollective MeditationIn the frantically paced, imbalanced

society in which we live, we all need

greater access to positive energies. We

all need to strengthen our inner life and

personal relationship with the Divine.We need a safe forum for personal

discovery, spiritual support, and

sharing.

That is why I encourage forming

groups to learn yoga, practice relaxation

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Sri Sri Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachariinformally called Baba is a renowned speaker and philosopher.

He has authored several books, including the biography of his spiritual master Baba Lokenath - The Incredible

Life of a Himalayan Yogi; Words of Pure Bliss and others. Making Your Mind Your Best Friend represents his

core teachings and will soon be available in the United States. Baba has worked relentlessly for the emancipation

of women and children in the slums of Kolkata and the remote villages of West Bengal. He founded Lokenath

Divine Life Mission (LDLM) in 1985. More than 200,000 patients are treated each year at the Missions

outdoor medical clinics & mobile medical vans. The Mission is also leading West Bengal in forming Farmers

Clubs to promote eco-friendly agricultural and village development. Baba was a delegate at the Millennium Peace Summit of Religious

and Spiritual Leaders of the World organized by the United Nations in August 2000; and he was a presenter at the World Parliament

of Religions in Montserrat (Spain) in 2004. www.babalokenath.org, www.feelinghearts.org

support and sharing. Everyone in the

group can then share gratitude, insights

and inspirations, or problems.

One of the purposes of such groups is

to grow in spiritual friendship. Most

psychosomatic diseases are emotionally

induced; the result of feelings ofisolation and separation. Today, we

have so little time to listen, to connect

with one another. Far too many people

suffer with emotional imbalances and

depression as a result. Meditation

groups create opportunities for trust,

sharing, and growth through mutual

support.

There is no need to wait. We can wake

up now to the dance of consciousness

and learn the art of celebration. We arenot alone. Together we can make a

difference!

Nature celebrates continually, without

rhyme, without reason, through the

universal rhythm of the seasons,

through every life form, through every

physical manifestation. We humans

often miss the joy and celebration that

life is, because we have too many other

distractions and priorities. What we aremissing is our own souls peace and

harmony, the dance of our own Spirit,

the music of our own heart.

Alone and joining with others, let us

invoke the abundant, regenerative

energies that are all around us. Let us

create ripples of joy and celebration

that nourish our world. What is more

important than arousing our awareness

of all the ways that life supports us?

What is more important than honoring

the gifts of Nature?

Individual and collective meditation

and prayers can work miracles.

Becoming contemplative of the purpo

of human birth, we move towards the

peace of our Spirit. May we all offer

ourselves more completely to the

rhythm of the Universe. May we pray

for it to manifest more fully in our owheart and in all hearts.

Let the love and the warmth of our

hearts for Mother Earth and all her

beings expand our awareness of her

infinite glory. Let our small sacrifices

reduce the various perils we face today

such as global warming. No small effo

is in vain, whether individual or

collective. Joining together in prayer

and meditation, we replenish and

amplify the natural balance and rhyth

of our Mother Earth.

One of the purposes of such groupsis to grow in spiritual friendshipMost psychosomatic diseases are emotionally induced;the result of feelings of isolation and separation.Today, we have so little time to listen, to connect with one anothe

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