

You forgot about God and started chanting to Moses and Mohammed and Christ.” Guru Gobind Singh said, “Now God tells me to ask you when you are going to stop it because he says God created you to look through the creation, through the transparency of it.” Look to the gross existence of God through the transparency of it and find who is the Creator. Isaac, Christ, Moses, and Mohammed they came and told you to chant to God. Lord Buddha came and told you Chant to God,” and you forgot about God and chanted to Lord Buddha. Lord Krishna came and told you, ‘Chant to God,’ and you forgot about God and started chanting to Lord Krishna. You forgot chanting to God, you started forgetting God, and you started chanting to Lord Ram. Guru Gobind Singh said, “Lord Ram came to tell you to chant to God. But when people see God prevailing in you, that is reality. If you claim that you are God, it is a very phony claim. But they are transparent they are examples they are guides they are milestones on the path of God.

It is so slippery, it takes you to infinite God, Ek Ong Kar, anyway.The gurus laid the path of practical living more than anybody could do. You will probably appreciate this quote from Yogi Bhajan's "Under the Blue Skies" course of 1975:In the house of Nanak, you may get hung up on Nanak, Guru Ram Das, or Guru Gobind Singh to any extent. It does not refer specifically to Guru Nanak - though he is considered an example of a transparent Guru - and honored with that and many other titles, like "Dhan Guru Nanak," blessed Guru Nanak. Sat Nam, Guru Dev is more literally "transparent Guru" - as transparent as the angels. The answer to this question will take a few minutes to reply. Iĭo not wish to offend anyone with this post, and sincerely want toįurther my development in Kundalini Yoga, and hope that anyone knowing Although Iįind Sikhism to be a beautiful religion, I'm not Sikh myself, but haveĬertain concerns about bowing/offering my obeisances to Guru Nanak. Teacher ", but am wondering if that's not quite the case. Up until now, I've always been told that " Guru Dev " meant " inner Mean that when I say this mantra, that I'm bowing/submitting to Guru I'm not sure, however, if " Guru Dev " actually refers to Guru Nanak,īut I've read before that Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, is also Namo = offer my obeisances (stemming from the word " namah " ) Ong Namo = I bow / offer my obeisances (stemming from the word " namah " ) Golden Chain of Teachers ", but when I deconstruct the mantra, I find this: I know that when we chant " Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo ", we connect to " the The web and this group to find the answer and can't find it, so if youĭo have the answer, I would appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Khalsa.I've been trying to come to terms with this, and have combed through

Yoga instructions reprinted with permission from Self Experience: Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan compiled by Harijot K. Allow one to three minutes of relaxation in easy pose or lying on the back after each exercise. This consolidates the effects of any exercise and circulates the energy to your higher centers. Unless otherwise stated, an exercise is concluded by inhaling and holding the breath briefly, then exhaling and relaxing the posture. It is important to be aware of your body and to be responsible for its well-being. Just be sure that the spine has become warm and flexible before attempting rapid movements. Usually the more you practice the exercise, the faster you can go. Increase gradually, being careful not to strain. Kundalini Yoga exercises may involve rhythmic movement between two or more postures. The word Dev rhymes with “gave” and is short. The second syllable rhymes with “true” and is long. “Gu” in Guru is pronounced as in the word “good” and is short. The first part of Namo is short and rhymes with “mom.” The “O,” as in “go,” is held longer. The “NG” sound is a prolonged sound through the nose. The “O” sound in Ong is long and of short duration. Chant this mantra at least three times before beginning your Kundalini Yoga practice. As you exhale, chant the entire mantra in one breath. Inhale deeply.įocus your concentration at the third eye point. Gently press the sides of the thumbs into the center of the chest at the sternum. Sit in easy pose with the palms together as if in prayer.

Tuning InĮvery Kundalini Yoga session begins with chanting the Adi Mantra “Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo.” By chanting it the student becomes open to the higher self, the source of all guidance, and accesses the protective link between himself or herself and the consciousness of the “golden chain” of all Divine teachers. Here are instructions to follow every time you practice. When practicing Kundalini yoga and meditation, it’s important to follow certain steps to set the energetic container.
