The Doctrine of Vibration - Direct Introduction

[jonesboy]

Significantly, the last Stanza of the second

section ends with the declaration that 'this is the initiation that bestows

Siva's true nature'. In other words, this realisation, attained through the

expanding consciousness of contemplation with the eyes open, initiates the

yogi into the liberated state, which is identification with Siva whose body

is the universe.



In order to attain this expanded state of liberated consciousness, the

yogi must find a spiritual guide because the Master (guru) is the means to

realisation.23 The Master is for his disciple Siva Himself for it is he who

through his initiation, teaching and grace, reveals the secret power of

spiritual discipline. Instructing in the purport of scripture he does more

than simply explain its meaning: he transmits the realisation it can bestow.

The Master is at one with Siva's divine power through which he enlightens

his disciple. It is this power that matters and makes the Master a true

spiritual guide,25 just as it was this same power that led the disciple to him

in his quest for the path that leads to the tranquility that can only be found

'in the abode beyond mind'.26 The Master is the ferry that transports the

disciple over the ocean of thought if, that is, the disciple is ready. The

disciple must be 'awake' (prabuddha), attending carefully to the pulse of

consciousness. This alert state of wakefulness is at once the keen sensitivity

of insight as well as the receptivity of one who has no other goal to pursue

except enlightenment.



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When such a disciple sits before his Master, all he has to do is to gaze

at him and be aware of his elevated state to feel the fragrance (vdsand) of

the Master's transcendental consciousness extending spontaneously

within him. Abhinava explains:



So gracious is he that, by transferring his own nature to those whose

consciousness is pure, they became one with him at his [mere] sight.



If the disciple does not possess the strength of awareness to allow the

Master to infuse this consciousness into him directly in this way while his

eyes are open, he is instructed to close them. The Master then bestows

upon him a vision of former perfected yogis (siddha) while the disciple is

in a state of contemplation with his eyes closed (nimilanasamddhi).

Through the vision of these perfected yogis (siddhadarSana)94 he

recognises their level of consciousness and so experiences it within himself.

The disciple's consciousness thus suddenly expands within him like the

violent and rapid spread of poison through the body (bhujarigagaralavat).

He thus becomes one with his Master in the unifying bliss of universal

consciousness and so, whether his eyes are open or closed, continues to

enjoy the same state constantly.

[jonesboy]

The above is an example of how a real guru works with a student.

[django]

Why would consciousness expanding be referred to as like the "violent and rapid spread of poison through the body"?

Seems a bit violent and aggressive, it's not a pleasant experience?

[running]

Originally Posted by django

Why would consciousness expanding be referred to as like the "violent and rapid spread of poison through the body"?

Seems a bit violent and aggressive, it's not a pleasant experience?

he was referring to its power. speed and ability to change the make up of the system.

the last sentence explains the experience.


"He thus becomes one with his Master in the unifying bliss of universal

consciousness and so, whether his eyes are open or closed, continues to

enjoy the same state constantly."

[jonesboy]

Originally Posted by running

he was referring to its power. speed and ability to change the make up of the system.

the last sentence explains the experience.


"He thus becomes one with his Master in the unifying bliss of universal

consciousness and so, whether his eyes are open or closed, continues to

enjoy the same state constantly."

That is excellent.

[Shivani Devi]

Originally Posted by django

Why would consciousness expanding be referred to as like the "violent and rapid spread of poison through the body"?

Seems a bit violent and aggressive, it's not a pleasant experience?

Namaste.

I don't know much about this..All I know is through my own teachings and lived experience.

When Kechari Mudra is first performed, the secretion is very bitter, bile and toxic. It is like a poison to the system, but one must go through the "purge" before the cleansing and detoxification takes place that leads to higher levels of consciousness...It is a transmutation of energies from the gross to the more subtle vibrations.

It is said that at the churning of the ocean of milk (the upheval of our own altered states of being) by the positive and negative energies or forces, a deadly poison is produced and Siva drinks this, giving him a blue throat...after that, the nectar of Bliss...The Amrita or soma is produced. This is all metaphorical of course, but the implications are enormous.

Siva also took earthly form as the guru, Dakshinamurthy..The jagadguru...who instructed the Sapta Rishis and the four Kumaras...without speaking a single word...Just using the Chin Mudra...Just being in the presence of Dakshinamurthy...gazing into his eyes and bringing ones breath in time with that of the master's breath was enough to ensure Samadhi and liberation.

Unfortunately for many of us, having access to an "enlightened Guru" is totally off the table for this lifetime... especially when one lives in a remote location of a remote county and then, of course, there's always the thing about how does one know if a Guru is enlightened or not? and if they are Siva, why isn't everything else Siva as well?

Suffice to say, I have my own "inner guru" which, if only I was to obey and not ignore due to my ego wishing to dominate or control every aspect of my life, I would be in a much better position than I am currently in.

Aum Namah Shivaya

[django]

Originally Posted by Shivani Devi

Namaste.

I don't know much about this..All I know is through my own teachings and lived experience.

When Kechari Mudra is first performed, the secretion is very bitter, bile and toxic. It is like a poison to the system, but one must go through the "purge" before the cleansing and detoxification takes place that leads to higher levels of consciousness...It is a transmutation of energies from the gross to the more subtle vibrations.

It is said that at the churning of the ocean of milk (the upheval of our own altered states of being) by the positive and negative energies or forces, a deadly poison is produced and Siva drinks this, giving him a blue throat...after that, the nectar of Bliss...The Amrita or soma is produced. This is all metaphorical of course, but the implications are enormous.

Siva also took earthly form as the guru, Dakshinamurthy..The jagadguru...who instructed the Sapta Rishis and the four Kumaras...without speaking a single word...Just using the Chin Mudra...Just being in the presence of Dakshinamurthy...gazing into his eyes and bringing ones breath in time with that of the master's breath was enough to ensure Samadhi and liberation.

Unfortunately for many of us, having access to an "enlightened Guru" is totally off the table for this lifetime... especially when one lives in a remote location of a remote county and then, of course, there's always the thing about how does one know if a Guru is enlightened or not? and if they are Siva, why isn't everything else Siva as well?

Suffice to say, I have my own "inner guru" which, if only I was to obey and not ignore due to my ego wishing to dominate or control every aspect of my life, I would be in a much better position than I am currently in.

Aum Namah Shivaya

Yes, I agree this is the fuller sense of the 'violent poison' concept, I would just like to point out that this is one systems method that brings a particular outcome. Not all methods require a violent initial stage, and not all methods promote bliss as the desired outcome.

If bliss appeals to someone, and they're willing to pay the price, good luck to them, as long as they can find their real guru as you say. But real gurus are not that hard to find on the internet are they? Both Jonesboy and running have their favourite enlightened gurus online, they should be pretty easy to access nowadays.

[running]

Originally Posted by django

Yes, I agree this is the fuller sense of the 'violent poison' concept, I would just like to point out that this is one systems method that brings a particular outcome. Not all methods require a violent initial stage, and not all methods promote bliss as the desired outcome.

If bliss appeals to someone, and they're willing to pay the price, good luck to them, as long as they can find their real guru as you say. But real gurus are not that hard to find on the internet are they? Both Jonesboy and running have their favourite enlightened gurus online, they should be pretty easy to access nowadays.

i don't personally have one. but have meditated with a couple in the past that made a difference for me. they are on the Internet.

[jonesboy]

Originally Posted by django

Yes, I agree this is the fuller sense of the 'violent poison' concept, I would just like to point out that this is one systems method that brings a particular outcome. Not all methods require a violent initial stage, and not all methods promote bliss as the desired outcome.

If bliss appeals to someone, and they're willing to pay the price, good luck to them, as long as they can find their real guru as you say. But real gurus are not that hard to find on the internet are they? Both Jonesboy and running have their favourite enlightened gurus online, they should be pretty easy to access nowadays.

Not sure why you are attacking me.

I am sharing how a guru works from a very rich tradition. Yes it is the same thing I have experienced and have helped others experience.

Yes, bliss, silence, and ecstasy are all part of the path. They are signposts. The true results is your daily life, the changes within that is noticed from others. That then leads others to inquire and to begin to change the suffering within.

If you are happy with your practice, feel like you have solid methods of dealing with the ups and downs in life then I am happy for you. No, reason to attack those who have founds paths that fit them as well.

[Shivani Devi]

Originally Posted by django

Yes, I agree this is the fuller sense of the 'violent poison' concept, I would just like to point out that this is one systems method that brings a particular outcome. Not all methods require a violent initial stage, and not all methods promote bliss as the desired outcome.

If bliss appeals to someone, and they're willing to pay the price, good luck to them, as long as they can find their real guru as you say. But real gurus are not that hard to find on the internet are they? Both Jonesboy and running have their favourite enlightened gurus online, they should be pretty easy to access nowadays.

Namaste.

I do note a certain degree of sarcasm in that post, but in a way I agree with you.

Maybe it is just me, but I don't understand how a "virtual Guru" is supposed to work. How much "Shaktipat" can be transmitted online anyway? Wouldn't it be akin to giving a "hug emoji" over the real thing? Doesn't being in the presence of a Master require being in the actual presence of a Master? or am I missing something here?

No disrespect is intended to anybody by this, but I simply do not understand.

As for finding a Guru online, I don't know...There are a lot of teachers that I really like...that I resonate with...Igor Kufayev, Craig Holliday, Peter Marchand, Sadguru etc, but I cannot say that any of them does it for me on a deep soul level...enough to choose them as my Guru.

I have also had great Gurus in the past, including Swami Satyananda, Swami Chidananda and Harish Johari...but nothing contemporary really compares to them...and if I had a choice...All of the Gurus I would have chosen died about 500 years ago... whether I observe death as being only a temporary inconvenience remains to be seen.

Aum Namah Shivaya