First of all our eyes are not steady. They go on hovering from here to there. God knows what we are looking for. The eyes become impure because we start thinking about things. As soon as we see something we start thinking and a barrier is created.
For example, there is a beautiful piece, something very beautiful, you see, and looking at it, if there’s a thought you cannot enjoy. But if there is no thought, there’s pure rapport, pure connection, between that beautiful art and yourself. Then you just see it and enjoy that joy of the artist which he has poured into it, without thinking about it.
Otherwise normally people will think, “How many pounds can I save?” or “What should I do? Should I purchase it or not?” All sorts of nonsensical, flippant, cheap ideas can come into your head. Or could be something higher also. “This colour is not matched with that and this.” But a person who is a realised soul will just see, just like children. They just look, in the same way, without thinking.
So the first thing that happens to your attention is that the thoughts subside. Thought is the first problem that has started with ego and now when the thoughts subside then you become peaceful.
Shri Mataji, 1984
There are many Sahaja Yoga events taking place in New South Wales, Australia, this weekend.
Meditation Fairs This Weekend
Sahaja Yoga meditation stalls will be at the following fairs. Please visit us to experience true meditation.
Leura – Blue Mountains
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2008
Meditation Stall at Leura Village Fair, Leura Mall
Ashfield – Sydney
Sunday, 12th October 2008
Meditation Stall at Carnival of Cultures at Ashfield Park
Corner of Orpington St and Parramatta Rd, Ashfield
Wollongong
Sunday, 12 October
Meditation Stall at Viva La Gong Multicultural Festival
McCabe Park, corner Burelli and Church Sts, near City Mall, Wollongong
New weekend meditation meetings are being held in Sydney’s east.
Maroubra (starting Sunday 12 October 2008)
Every Sunday, 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Maroubra Senior Citizens Hall
6 Alma Rd, Maroubra
Contact: 0415 832 374 or 0406 266 616
Bondi (starting Saturday 25th October 2008)
Every Saturday, 10.00 am -11.00 am
Bondi Public School
3 Wellington St, Bondi (near Bondi Road bus stop)
Contact: 0415 289 420
The times and venues for weekly meetings can be found
here.
We look forward to meeting you at one of our events!
The NSW Sahaja Yoga collective
Sahaja Yoga program in Paris
People the world over are searching for solutions to bring about peace, for the most part focused on external or institutional initiatives, with the United Nations pronouncing September 21 as the International Day of Peace. While being important, few of these more “external” initiatives manage to bring about lasting peaceful transformation where it’s needed most: in the very hearts of men and women across the planet.
So, for the 2008 International Day of Peace, Sahaja Yoga France decided to propose something a little more concrete, that enables each and every one of us to contribute to world peace in a tangible way, by awakening one’s own inner peace. Parisians were invited to an evening of meditation, music and information to share Shri Mataji’s vision regarding peace and also, more importantly, the actual experience of peace within. The documentary on Shri Mataji’s life and work, “Freedom and Liberation” was projected, and an exhibition with themes such as “Zen becomes reality”, “For a culture of peace” and “Inner science” was on show. Above all, the 80 or so participants had a taste of the inner peace and wellbeing as proposed freely by Shri Mataji to all who desire it, through Sahaja Yoga meditation.
It was a wonderful evening, that will now go into road-show mode around the major French cities. So, if you’re ever travelling in France, don’t hesitate to drop in and see us at one of our 40+ meditation centres. You can find Sahaja Yoga programs in France here.
We’d love to share a moment of meditation with you.
Pragya
P.S. To read more about Shri Mataji’s vision for world peace through inner transformation, get a copy of her book, “Meta Modern Era”. Details can be found here.
Everyone is invited to come for a weekend of blissful vibrations by the sea in Wollongong, New South Wales. Some wonderful activities have been planned for the weekend.
“Freedom and Liberation”
The film, “Freedom and Liberation”, will be screened on Saturday, 11 October 2008 at St Mary’s Girls’ College, Wollongong. The entrance to the hall is in Harbour St, Wollongong (only five minutes’ walk to the beach.)
Program for the evening:
6.30 pm: Sahaja Yoga music group, “Music of Joy”
7.30 pm: “Freedom and Liberation”
9.00 pm: Realisation process and announcement about follow-up programs
9.15 pm: “Music of Joy” and tea/coffee and cakes
“Viva La Gong” Multicultural Festival
The “Viva La Gong” Multicultural Festival will be held on Sunday, 12 October 2008 at McCabe Park, corner of Burelli and Church Streets, Wollongong (near the City Mall). There will be a Meditation/Realisation Stall from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, with “Music of Joy” performing from 10.00 am to 10.45 am.