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SPIRITUAL LOUNGE
E-MAGAZINE

An Eye Pillow The Silence of Mind


Andorra

Spirituality, Humour and Leadership

Is there such a thing as a real friend?


The power of the flowers
Graphology

How do I invoke the emotion of loving myself?

Kabbalah Tantric Sex – An Introduction

Amusement is a form of love

Kundalini and dreams


EDITORIAL February 2011
Dear Readers,

Last month we just completed our first anniversary, though we officially launched
Spiritual Lounge during the event held in January 2010. It did not begin with any
big bang but a quite birth of an organization filled with immense happiness and
hopes for a bright future for Spiritual Lounge.

Life is tough at the Earthly plane. In these times it is a struggle just to survive and
live a peaceful and dignified life. We are always living for someone or something
but are we living for our-selves too? We need to give ourselves a little me time.
Individuals, families, societies, companies, corporates, organizations,
institutions, governments, etc., should give a little time to their people as a me time.
Time to be silent, to meditate, to contemplate and so on. The differences can be
noticed subtly but surely. Try it!

This month also sees the Valentine's Day being celebrated. Love is also being
spiritual; they are like the two sides of the same coin. Those who have found true
love can easily become spiritualists.

Our publishing division Moksa Publishers has published a gift coupon booklet that
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CONTENT February 2011

The Silence of Mind Editorial


By Swami Chaitanya Keerti Page 2
Page 7

Spirituality, Humour and Leadership


Page 8
An Eye Pillow
Page 4-7
Is there such a thing as a real friend? The power of the flowers
Page 10 Page 9

How do I invoke the emotion of loving myself?


Page 11

Kabbalah
Page 12-13
ANDORRA Tantric Sex –
Page 17-21 An Introduction
Page 14-15

Specialperson Amusement is a form of love


Page 22 Page 22

International Seminar on
Yogashastra of Acharya Hemachandra
Graphology
And
Handwriting Analysis and
Homage to Late Jambuvijayaji
the study of human behavior
Page 24
through handwriting
Page 16
Kundalini and dreams
Page 23

The Encyclopedia of Dream Interpretation


Page 25

Edited by Dhara Kothari. Published by Moksa Publishers for Spiritual Lounge.


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An Eye Pillow - Linzi Martin February 2011
An Eye Pillow
why it can help you experience better sleep and how to make one

leep, beautiful sleep that nourishes, revives, To alleviate depression, stress, and anxiety
?
refreshes and enhances our looks (beauty To enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual
?
sleep), our physical health and well-being. Yet balance (meditation aid)
so many people suffer from poor sleep. In the UK
most people at some time in their life will suffer from Did you know that on an average we might wake up 10
sleep deprivation. Especially in the summer season, - 15 times a night but often have no recollection of
with the longer daylight hours, this can also play these moments of wakefulness! It is like being in a
havoc with our sleep pattern. People may become semi-conscious state.
sleep starved. This is quite debilitating with a loss of
concentration, lethargy, depression, being So why sleep? For deep and nourishing rest to restore
unfocused and poor decision making. Sleep starved and renew our physical and mental energies. And
folk are simply not much fun to be around. Perhaps how much sleep do we really need? This depends on
you know someone who becomes irritable for no your age and needs but a general guideline: The
reason, has emotional outbursts or even has to take a elderly need 6-7 hours plus naps; adults 7-8 hours;
nap or siesta when everyone else is alert. It can even baby needs12 hours plus naps. For good health we
be dangerous to drive or use machinery if one suffers need a core sleep of 4-5 hours. It is the production in
sleep deprivation over a long period. Insomnia is the the brain of Melatonin, which is dependent on
term often applied to those who suffer acute or darkness, along with high levels of Serotonin, to calm
chronic sleep disruption, sleeplessness, waking up the body in the evening that enables the biological
too early, waking up frequently during the night with process of sleep.
not being able to return to their slumbers. There are
many reasons for sleep disruption and insomnia. I personally use an eye pillow regularly. I enjoy the
Often stress and anxiety have their part to play and soothing effects on my eyes and brain. It's ideal if I'm
it's well known that our emotions “come out to play practising a guiding visualisation as it helps me to
when the theatre of our mind is at rest,” Linzi focus better. I'd come across the idea some years ago
whilst on a long haul flight, where the airline were
Here I want to share with you how you can bring giving out a sleep mask as part of their
some relief to those moments of 'trying to get to sleep' complimentary flight pack. Unfortunately it did not
by using an Eye Pillow and how to make one for help to make the very uncomfortable seats any more
yourself. They can also make a thoughtful gift for sleep-worthy but the sleep mask did prove to be
somewhat soothing so that I could nap a little on the
flight.

What's the difference between an Eye Pillow


and an Eye Mask?
An Eye Pillow is like a mini padded or filled pillow
which is laid across the eyes and an Eye Mask is
(normally) a fabric shaped slip which can be secured
around the eyes/head. Both endeavour to block out
the light and soothe the eyes.

When to use an Eye Pillow?


When lying down with the head reclined horizontally
someone. or at an angle so that the pillow can drape across the
eyes and not slip down the face.
?The Art of Restful Sleep and the beneficial effects of Use as: A prelude to quality sleep; for a nap or siesta;
using an eye pillow for napping, siesta and sleep time. to soothe the eyes and head/brain if experiencing a
?To promote relaxing sleep headache or migraine; when taking some time out or
?To help relax your tired eyes quiet time, especially if feeling stressed or anxious;
?To help reduce eye puffiness can also be effective when preparing to meditate as a
?To help calm your facial muscles 'tool' to separate oneself from the outside world
?To refresh your mind hubbub/noise/disruptions. It clearly gives a sign that
? To alleviate the pain tension of headaches, the user wants to be left in peace and solitude for a
migraines, and eyestrain while. (Do you think one's kids will accept this??).

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properties; it is 'cool in the summer, warm in the
Making Your Own Eye Pillow winter'. As a pillow filling it contours and fits easily
There are many designs available and you can over all face sizes and shapes with a gentle light
unleash your creative spirit by embroidering the weight for comfort. The filling lasts for many years
outer cover, adding motifs etc. In this article I have making it good value for money and environmentally
provided a simple version which can take as little as friendly as it can be emptied after use into the
an hour to complete. I've made eye pillows in a sewing compost or the ground without harm. I do not
group as a social activity; people seemed to like recommend heating the pillow in a microwave as I
getting back to the basics of hand sewing. avoid the use of electro-magnetic energy that
microwaves produce and the intense heat may
destroy the husks. Do not allow the pillow contents to
become damp or wet as this may create mould or lead
to decay. I have not personally put my pillow into the
freezer to chill it before use but you might try this as a
cooling aid.

8 Steps to making an Eye Pillow

Materials:
Natural washable Fabric: 1 piece for outer pillow case,
size in the region of 20-24cm x 25-30cm, 1 piece for
the inner case to enclose the filling (close weave), size
to be slightly smaller than the outer fabric. Silk thread
about 2-3meters to sew outer case plus cotton thread
to sew inner case. Buckwheat husks/hull or similar
filling material, around 30 - 50 gms. Lavender or
Filling similar natural herb scent (optional).

You can use a variety of fillings from (uncooked) Tools:


lentils, beans, flaxseeds etc. I personally use A few pins to hold fabric in place
Buckwheat husks or hulls for the pillow filling as I 1x sewing needle
had a supply of them already and for their properties. A pair of scissors
Pencil or chalk to mark up fabric

Okay off we go:


1. Measure across your face from temple to temple for
how wide to make your pillow. Measure from about
eye brow to below eyes for height allowing blocking
out the light without blocking the nostrils. Remember
to make the inner case slightly smaller so that it fits
inside the outer case. For both the inner and outer
cases the fabric is folded in half so add on an extra 1
cm for each seam. A) The long length opposite the
folded side. B) Both ends as each will have a seam.
Example, if my measurements are: outer case 22cm x
27cm I should actually cut out fabric of 24cm x 29cm.
BUCK WHEAT 2. So you've now cut out 2 pieces of fabric. I would
suggest the inner case is made of calico or a similar
Why use Buckwheat? tight weave natural fabric so that the filling will be
held in place. The outer fabric can be more fancy,
Buckwheat although it looks like a grain, is infusing a patterned or plain.
fruit. The husks or hulls are hypo-allergenic and very
few people are allergic to buckwheat. Buckwheat is 3. Fold the inner fabric in half longest lengthways. Pin
grown in the United States, Russia, Eastern Europe in place and (if you need to) mark with pencil or chalk
and Japan. The husk filling has good insulating

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a measured seam of 1cm along one short end and the fabric.
long side. Pin here to hold in place.
LINE DRAWING OF BLANKET STITCH

8. Using blanket stitch and the silk thread start at the


short end by the fold and work your way along that
edge, round the corner and down the longer side. At
the end of the tube you'll need to finish off the open
end edges. You have several options. B) And C) both
allow for outer case to be removed and washed: A)
tuck the edges over like the other sides and blanket
stitch together. You will not be able to remove the
inner case to clean the outer case. B) If the fabric does
not fray much, turn over the open edge by 1cm and
LINE DRAWING OF FABRIC FOLDED IN HALF blanket stitch around each side, leaving it open to
remove inner case. C) turn over the edge twice to hide
4. With cotton thread sew 'back stitch' (overlapping the raw fabric and blanket stitch both sides leaving it
small stitches) along this 1cm seam line starting from open, leaving it open to remove inner case.
the short end by the fold, turning the corner and along
the long edge. Remember to tie a knot in the thread at So you now have your inner filled case nicely tucked
the start of sewing so the seam doesn't come apart or into your outer case.
back stitch on the spot.

5. Turn inner case inside out. Fill with husks.


Optional: you can also add in some dried lavender or
other soothing dried herbs (see below). Pin the open
end.

6. Now you've a temporary sealed pillow. Check how


plump you want it by laying it across your eyes. Does
it feel comfortable, does it fit? You can add or take out
husks as desired. Turn over the open ends 1cm each
and hold in place with pins. Use cotton thread and
small stitches to secure this end. You have now made
LINE DRAWING FINISHED PLLOW
your inner eye pillow, congratulations!
Optional: If you wish you can add tie tapes or elastic
Taking the filled inner pillow lay it on top of the
lengths to both (short) ends, so that you can tie
reverse side of the pillow slips cover and wrap this
around the head if you were to wear the eye pillow
over. It's a bit like its being put to bed! (Folded in half
with your head resting on its side, so the pillow does
long ways). We are going use blanket stitch as a
not fall off. Or in a reclining position. Adding the
decorative stitch around the outside short end and
personal, creative touch: if you want to decorate the
longer side. Tuck under 1cm seam along one short
outer case you can either do so before stage 7 or when
end and the longer side. Tip: you may want to iron
the case has been made up.
these seams so they hold better in place, do this
without the filled pillow in place. Pin to place to hold

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Optional additional filling to add in with the Buckwheat: Lavender (Lavandula officinalis)
The Romans used lavender flowers for centuries so it is an ancient soothing herbal remedy. It can influence
the beta waves to enhance calmness and reduce stress. Lavender contains a balancing aroma to reduce the
effects of headaches and migraines.

If you don't want to make one yourself I have Sleep Well Eye
Pillow kits with all the materials you need and instructions,
available from my site to order www.feelgoodzone.com

Your sleep becomes more peaceful, restful, and continuous.


You feel an improved sense of wellness, healthfulness, and
feeling revitalised, refreshed, relaxed. Daytime fatigue a
thing of the past. Getting to know yourself, insights, and self-
awareness.

If readers are interested I can write a further article on ways


to bring about more restful, healthful sleep using natural
methods and techniques. Let the editor, know your thoughts
or contact me directly at linzimartin1988@gmail.com (UK)

Disclaimer
The information in the article should not be considered medical advice. It is not meant to treat, diagnose,
prescribe or cure any ailment. Always check with your medical practitioner if in any doubt. Certain herbs and
holistic remedies are unsuitable to take if you are pregnant or nursing and must always be cleared by your
doctor before use.

By Linzi, Sleep Well and Live Well consultant


http://www.feelgoodzone.com

The Silence of Mind - By Swami Chaitanya Keerti


urdjieff was a unique Russian mystic and his methods This maverick master had learnt dancing methods of
of transformation were unparalleled in the world of meditation from the Sufis: "The Sufi may be dancing, but
spirituality. His dance meditation exercises were while he is dancing, at the centre he remains absolutely
complicated and one really needed to be very alert to practise unmoving, the centre of the cyclone." The dance is the
them. But he had found some simple ways of stopping the cyclone, his whole body is in movement, fluid, flowing,
mind. dynamic, but at the centre, the witness is there silently
Osho says that in the East, people have been trying for watching, undisturbed, undistracted. From the outside,
centuries to concentrate the mind, to visualise it, to stop it you can learn the exercise. From the outside, you will never
and Gurdjieff found a way through physiology. Gurdjieff become aware of what is happening inside. And the inside
would shout Stop! and everybody would freeze. And when is the true story." Another method Gurdjieff taught was of
the body suddenly freezes, the mind feels a little weird. What self-remembrance.
happens? Because the mind has no association with a frozen Osho says: "We are not aware of ourselves. Gurdjieff, for
body, it is just shocked. They are in cooperation, in a deep instance, used self-remembrance as a basic technique in
harmony, moving together, then suddenly the body is the West. Remember yourself, whatsoever
completely frozen; what is the mind supposed to do? Where you are doing. It is very difficult. It looks easy, but you will
can it go? go on forgetting. Feel 'I am'; don't verbalise. Just feel that
For a moment, there is complete silence; and even a single you are. This non-verbal feeling, even if for only a single
moment of complete silence is enough to give you a taste of moment, will give you a glimpse a glimpse that no mood-
meditation. Gurdjieff had developed dances, and during enhancing drug can give you, a glimpse which is of the real.
those dances, suddenly he would say "Stop!" Now, while For a single moment, you are thrown back to the centre of
dancing you never know in what posture you are going to be. your being. You
People would simply fall on the floor. But even if you fall, the are behind the mirror, you have transcended the world of
exercise continues. If your hand is in an uncomfortable reflections; you are existential. And you can do it at any
position under your body, you are not to make it time."
comfortable, because that would mean you have not given a Both of these meditation methods can be done for one
chance for the mind to stop. You are still listening to the hour each. Alternatively, you can do it for 40 minutes or
mind. The mind says, "It is so uncomfortable, make it extend it to 90 minutes.
comfortable." No, you are not to do anything.

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Spirituality, Humour and Leadership - Dr. Amit Nagpal February 2011
Spirituality, Humour and Leadership
hould a leader have good sense of humour? And I sarcastically ask them, “Are you still evolving?”
Debatable, people would say. How can you be a I think our society is going mad. Or maybe the entire
strong administrator, no nonsense person, if society is suffering from, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
you joke and smile? People will get too relaxed, take (OCD), obsessed with money, compulsively chasing
you lightly and loose seriousness towards work. material, and it is no wonder that the demand for
Actually true, when you are young, too gentle or have psychiatrists increases every day. Just stop and think,
immature subordinates. As managers we all would why do we need so much money? Are we all not running,
have experienced this problem at some point of time. I not even knowing where we are going? I would rather
remember my ex-boss would stop laughing and give a say, “While rats are in the rut of the rat race, the cool cat
serious look when he was having a chat with his peers enjoys the show (tamasha) from the sidelines.”
when a subordinate entered his office. To explain the concept of servant leadership, I take the
So you will tell me, “As it is humour is difficult with the analogy of new buses with engines at the back. “Engines
kind of pressures we work in and you are further which were placed in the front are now being placed at
adding the complication of spirituality.” But have all the back. The time is coming for the servant leadership.”
of us not learned this lesson, “If it is easy, it wouldn't One of my favorite mentors, Col Sunil Prem told us how
be worth much.” All good things come at a heavy cost. commando training breaks the mental barriers of
Giving your style a touch of humour and being a no trainees. I believe, “Spirituality is the commando
nonsense person either comes with lot of experience training of the spirit, crossing the barriers created by our
or with the aid of wisdom of balance (gained through own selves, the limiting beliefs.” I once joked on salary
spiritual tools). negotiation by organizations, “We pay 20% more salary
Let me add few of my offbeat jokes here. I recently than what you deserve, but how much you deserve, we
wrote on Facebook, “She has brought so much light to only know.”
my life that I think I need to apply the sunscreen.” If Wherever I have seen managers and creatives work
we sacrifice our smile to become managers, is it worth together, I have always seen a conflict, a difference of
it? Well I have my doubts. I once wrote, “He removed perspective like the never ending battle of the sexes.
the smile from his face to become a strong Once I wrote, “And the debate began between the
administrator. And he became one, but the life has creatives and the managers, both claiming superiority.
stopped smiling back at him since then.” Creatives said, if we create then only you can manage.
I always have a joke ready for any situation, “HMP Managers said, if we don't manage what you create, all
Music CEO has resigned. Many people are vying for your creations will be destroyed. Then the Leaders came
the post. I think I should call it a musical chair.” Take and both creatives and managers accepted their
life seriously but don't take yourself too seriously. I leadership.”
plan to write an innovative book. Inspired by Gandhi, I sympathize with work addicts who have lost out on
but a bit more complicated, my book is entitled, 'My relationships. I once posted, “Workaholics Anonymous,
Experiments with Complete Truth, Ruthless welcomes all work addicts who have lost all relationships
Frankness and Brutal Honesty.' because of work and the pressure has taken all the light
Sadly, enlightenment word is taken too seriously in away from their mind and work gives them a kick, but
society. May be we still associate it with the fact that everybody else has kicked them out. Welcome, make a
Lord Buddha left his wife sleeping and attained fake identity on social network and we will provide the
enlightenment by running away from family duties. emotional support.”
But this is only a mental block we have. To add a touch My Chairman once told me, “Amit you can write a book
of humour I would rather say, had Lord Buddha on OFFBEAT jokes.” I said, "Sir, if I go OFF on a one week
started 'Enlightenment Inc.', its punch line would be, holiday to do that, don't BEAT me up.” Create your own
Dimaag ki batti jala De, or switch on the mind's light. story; develop your own leadership style. Add a pinch of
Humour is in fact a great way to communicate in humour and spirituality if you wish, but listen to your
today's stressed out, burned out society. If I tell you to inner voice. The day your soul has reached the right
silence your mind through meditation, you will get maturity level, the right time has come for you to become
bored. But if I express the same idea by saying, “We MSR (Mocker, Seeker, and Leader).
have developed powerful silencers for the vehicles, My story is a bit different. It's about a Monk who bought a
but our minds are always making noise,” there is more Ferrari and then took everyone for a joy ride.
likelihood that you will think about it, make some
noise in your mind to decide to silence your mind. Dr Amit Nagpal, PhD
When my students take me lightly and start amitknagpal@gmail.com
misbehaving, I tell them, “Fortunately man evolved
from monkey, but some people still behave like
monkeys, forgive them... for they are still evolving.”

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The power of the flowers - By Amy Cohen February 2011
The power of the flowers:
keeping healthy spiritually, emotionally and physically
t is so tough to stay grounded these days. So There are many flower remedies made by only
much going on within our family, our a handful of people throughout the world. The
community, our planet. We are dealing with belief behind the flowers is that at the heart of
more negative issues than ever before for all distress and disease, is an imbalance in our
ourselves and our children. And what is worse, emotional outlook on things. If we heal our
finding our way out is getting smaller and emotional dis-ease, our physical healing
smaller and we are beginning to, or already follows.
feeling trapped. Besides all the flowers discovered for our
emotional healing, many new and profound
These issues can be anything from a career you remedies have been discovered for our
don't want anymore, a job you lost, anger spiritual growth. There are newly (when I say
issues, depression, loneliness, an unhappy new-these remedies have been researched for
marriage, or maybe feeling stuck. Then we have many years) discovered remedies to help us
our kids-some struggling with ADD/ADHD, with our meditation, to help with reaching our
confidence, behavioral issues, sleep/eating higher selves, remedies that help us heal and
disorders, failing in school. Everywhere we balance our chakras. We have remedies that
turn; there is something new to add to the pile! come from animals, gems and all live forms.
We have come so far with our remedies, and
I am here to tell you that you can get yourself come so far with our healing arts.
out from under. You can feel good, your family
can live calmly and happy. I have been seeing beautiful results with
children on the spectrum as well. It helps to
This is where the beauty of the flower remedies relieve some of the symptoms that are
come in. It can take a child that is aggressive to a common, such as communication, contact,
non-aggressive happy calm state. It can help fixations and concentration. I have had
your child who's brain is always, always beautiful results with these symptoms.
thinking to stop, turn off and rest, or a bed
wetter that is not able to stop, to make him/her Flower remedies should be in every
stop. Daily tantrums seem to get shorter in household, every pantry, and when you wake
duration, then disappear. Sibling rivalry, rage, in the morning and feel not your best, reach for
confidence, self-love, sadness can all be the remedy you need to bring you and your
improved. It's beautiful! You and your children children back to feeling your strongest mind,
start to feel different, to think different to feel your best self! It changes our own family world
good and start living the life you all want to live. and allows us to live in a calm and happy
It just happens naturally as you are moved back environment where we feel strong enough to
into balance. reach for, and achieve all of our goals.

After taking a customized remedy blend, your What can possibly be better!
stress begins to heal; you forget you were
feeling so overwhelmed! You will deal with your Amy Cohen is a flower remedies practitioner
family and your job differently. You start to and teacher living in NJ. She travels all over
think about other things you can do for your the world to work with the finest producers of
future if you are not happy with your job, and flower remedies and find the best remedies to
you start to feel happy again. Your household is use for her clients and bring back to the U.S.
moving towards calm and happy. The beauty of Amy has clients all over the world, doing
all this, its natural. Given to us from the earth. phone and skype consultations. You can learn
All around us, all over the world, we have more on her website at
everything we need to help heal. It was here www.strongestminds.com and you can email
before we were, waiting for us, with the intent of her any questions at:
healing. amycohen@strongestminds.com.

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Is there such a thing as a real friend? February 2011

Is there such a thing as a real friend?


From MaryAnn: red sphere, ask yourself what blocks or
I used to think I had many friends, but lately I am attachments are holding you back from creating
not so sure those are real friends. I don't hear the types of friendships you want. Explore why
from them for months and then when something you keep attracting unbalanced relationships
goes wrong in their lives, they call me and I bend what do you need to learn or release in order to
over backwards to help, but when I call them with attract healthy, balanced friendships? Record all
a problem or just to say hi, they either don't that you receive.
respond or are too busy to talk. Do real friends
really exist and how do I get some of them? With this information in hand, you can work on
what you need in order to heal these patterns.
Inspirations from Binah: This may take time and require external help, for
there may be several layers to work through. For
The definition of each item on the
real in friendship list, when you are
is as fluid as a ready to release it,
running stream. on a Thursday sit
Each person will in your sacred
have their space with your
definition, one higher self and feel
just as valid as the a blue cube around
other. What you you. Breathe in the
seek is a balanced blue radiant light,
friendship where filling you as if you
your definitions were a crystal
match, and that vessel. Shine this
will require you light out from
to know what is within you in every
important to you d i r e c t i o n ,
a n d a c t extending beyond
accordingly. the walls of the
cube in shades of
Before releasing blue and green.
any of your Thank the pattern
existing relationships, you should make a list of for its service and feel it transmute into pure
what friendship looks like to you. Spend an energy that fuels your healing.
evening alone watching movies that represent
friendship. You can watch just your favorite parts Repeat this process as often as necessary in order
or the whole film, what is most important is to to remove obstacles and patterns that keep you
write down all the behavior and feelings you from finding "real" friendship. With each
want in your own friendships. transformation, consciously ask to only attract
relationships that are healthy for you. Let slip the
Take this list and over at least three days expand friendships that no longer serve and nurture the
on it based on your interactions with friends. new ones that blossom. Soon you will have a full
Did you leave anything out? Are there things that garden!
are more important than others? Remember that
you can only control your own behavior, Yvette Soler, a leading spiritual teacher who will
therefore focus your energy on how you want to help you find spiritual solutions to the issues in
act and feel in the relationship. your life. Please forward any questions you may
have to binah@eternallightenergy.com.
On the following Tuesday, set aside some time Additional questions, answers and podcasts can
for deep meditation. Prepare your sacred space, be found on the Inspirations from Binah website:
call in your Higher Self and create a red sphere of www.inspirationsfrombinah.com
light around you. Have your list before you and a
clean page where you can write more. Within the

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How do I invoke the emotion of loving myself? February 2011

How do I invoke the emotion of loving myself?


From Marina: comes to the surface and reveals what is buried deep.
People always say feel the love within, love yourself Each expression shows you your strengths and
first. What healing steps can we take in order to weaknesses, creating a blueprint for your personal
invoke the emotion of loving ourselves? What development.
tools do we use to begin this process? Not sure you want to go it alone? There are many
Inspirations from Binah: Intentional Dance communities which will guide you
Love yourself, love thy neighbor, unconditional through this emotional experience. Incorporating
love, make love... even just a quick search reveals ritual, ceremony, breath, music and movement, dance
the vast depth of this powerful word. Love is about becomes meditation taking you to higher states of
acceptance, experiencing a situation or condition consciousness. Some groups also incorporate
without attempting to change it, protest, or exit. It vocalizations through chanting, grunting and toning.
is about looking at yourself in the mirror and being "Throughout time, humans have gathered and danced
happy with what you see even though you know it in ceremony. We have used dance as a means to get in
is not perfect. You see the wrinkles and understand touch with our inner and outer landscapes and as a tool
that their presence reveals the wisdom that can to conjure light and dark energies. These energies are
only be inherent
acquired parts of
through each of us.
experien B y
ce. Each building
c u r v e communi
a n d ty with
blemish o n e
creates another
t h e we create
unique a safe,
person connectiv
you are.
Though
you look
with your
eyes, you see with your heart a reflection of all that e container within which we can develop deeper
lies within a deep glow that can only be obtained by relationships to authentic self-expression and integral
stepping onto the path of life and marching health." -Synergy: Intentional Dance Experiment
forward in spite of the obstacles. Add dance to your spiritual toolbox as a way of gauging
What we seek for ourselves is unconditional love; a how you feel and expressing self-love. Push the coffee
love that shows us the beauty and harmony in all table out of the way, pick a selection of your favorite
that surrounds us, encouraging us to explore the tunes and let your body commune with spirit in motion!
shadows as we walk through the light. Of course Q u o t e b y :
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recover quickly when your heart is filled with that this-island-a-story-of-love
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and can connect the dots of the inner fury that you find spiritual solutions to the issues in your life.
every living thing experiences." Please forward any questions you may have to
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movement and sound. By choosing a song at answers and podcasts can be found on the Inspirations
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to move without restraint, your subconscious

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Kabbalah - Yvette Soler February 2011

Kabbalah

As I sit before my computer and begin the process schools. This is because the tree represents the ideal
of writing an answer for a question submitted to balance of the aspects of human personality and the
Inspirations from Binah, I draw upon many relationship of Man to Source; a blueprint to who we
sources, the greatest of which is Kabbalah. But are today, what we have within us and what we can
what is Kabbalah? That is a question with many become tomorrow.
answers depending on who you ask, how long they
have been studying and who they studied with. QUESTION: Do I have to be Jewish to understand
Here are a few of the most frequently asked: or use it?

QUESTION: I thought Kabbalah was part of the ANSWER: No. There are many different paths
Jewish religion. within the Kabbalah landscape. While some follow
religious thought, there are many
ANSWER: While Jewish others that use esoteric and spiritual
Kabbalah is probably the most practices to get you to the same
recognized study of this place. It is important to find the path
mystical tradition, Kabbalah is that feels right to you.
independent of religious
thought. We owe much to the QUESTION: Is Kabbalah about
Jewish scholars for preserving spells and curses and witchcraft?
the knowledge and creating a
system for passing in on, a ANSWER: Not necessarily. While
deep appreciation we should you can construct rituals based on
always remember. In Hebrew, Kabbalah and through the Tree of
the word Qabalah means Life, you can find associations to the
tradition. It is derived from the tools of other philosophies. There
root Qebal which means to are many that study Kabbalah
receive. This hidden meaning without ever broaching these areas.
refers to the oral tradition of Kabbalah gives you the tools to
Qabalah, transmitted from understand yourself fully so you can
mouth to ear, teacher to eliminate the subconscious and use
student. When it is translated all the physical and non-physical
into English, there are many energies at your disposal for the
different spellings: Kabbalah, greatest good. As a Kabbalist, you
Cabala, or Qabalah depending would know that using the power of
on the tradition of the writer. the Universe to deliberately hurt
Kabbalah provides a another would only bring you harm.
key to the interpretation of the
spiritual teachings, the hidden meanings of the QUESTION: What does it mean to use angels,
scriptures. The Kabbalah studied by the mystery planets and the elements?
school traditions has incorporated much deeper
knowledge and is commonly defined as the ANSWER: Through the Tree of Life, we learn that
Hermetic Kabbalah. there are archetypal energies that make up the
The Kabbalah was said to have been taught Universe. An easy example of this would be the Greek
by God to the Angels in Heaven. It contains the Gods. Zeus is the great masculine energy, the father of
creation of the logos as well as the key to union with Wisdom and Action. His wife, Hara, is the great
source. Perhaps the most common area of study of feminine energy, the mother Contemplation and
the Kabbalah focuses on the Tree of Life. The Tree Understanding. Aphrodite is the goddess of romantic
is the soul of this tradition. It is the basis for love in the garden of beauty. In Kabbalah, these same
meditation exercises, inner visions, associations energies are known as Chokmah, Binah and Netzach,
with other systems, cosmology and anthropology. respectively.
Understanding the Tree, we can understand the Just as you can link Greek mythology to
system of initiation used by most of the esoteric Kabbalah, you can connect Kabbalah to angels,

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planets and the elements. Each association brings a ANSWER: Absolutely. Working on multiple levels,
greater richness to your ability to work with these Kabbalah holds a mirror up to your inner world,
energies. When you are looking to understand a showing you where you have created blocks and are in
given situation, you can call upon Hara to bring you need of internal house cleaning. Once your obstacles
some missing knowledge or you can ask the Aralim have been identified, you can develop personal
angel choir to illuminate the path. Each will get you strategies to eliminate the roadblocks and transfer that
what you seek in their own unique way. energy into positive areas of your life. Study of Kabbalah
will teach you the building blocks of the Universe, which
QUESTION: From what I know about Kabbalah, can be used to eradicate barriers and create an internal
it sounds very esoteric. What is the practical part of and external path that leads to abundance in all aspects
practical spirituality in Kabbalah? of your life.

ANSWER: As with many philosophies and QUESTION: Can Kabbalah help cure diseases?
traditions, there are millions of lines of text you can
read to uncover the nuggets of wisdom and reach ANSWER: The Tree of Life is within us, representing
new levels of personal understanding. And while our physical, emotional and spiritual body. Each sphere
many choose to walk the introspective, passive represents a part of the body, both internally and
path, there are just as externally, as well the emotional
many that are looking links created. Learning these
for active, practical correspondences will show you the
ways to bring desired source of your illness and reveal
energies into daily life. techniques for healing. From
As an example, medicinal herbs for tinctures to
imagine you have a musical tones for music therapy,
situation at work the associations provided by the
where your co-worker Tree of Life will equip you with a
is doing something you multitude of tools from which you
don't understand. You can choose the best treatment for
don't know if it is good preventing and treating disease.
or bad for the business
because you don't QUESTION: I've lived most of my
understand it. You life without using Kabbalah. Why
have tried everything do you think it will help me now?
you can think of to
understand why he ANSWER: Kabbalah not only
does what he does, but provides a window into your inner
you just can't figure it self, it also provides you with the
out. ability to create tools for personal
Here are two practical, Kabbalistic aids to development and empowerment. Its study will fill your
understanding your co-worker's actions: spiritual toolbox with knowledge and problem solving
1. At work, while you are watching him do techniques that can be applied to all areas of life,
what he does, drink Chamomile tea and including the physical, emotional and spiritual,
intentionally ask your Higher Self (internal furthering your spiritual awakening. The more you
guidance) for understanding. know about yourself, the more empowered you will
2. Take a Pearl and set your intention for it become.
to channel the energy of understanding. Carry it in
your pocket at work so that it is with you as you Yvette Soler, a leading spiritual teacher who will help
watch what your co-worker does. you find spiritual solutions to the issues in your life. To
These two small things, done separately or find out how Kabbalah can enrich your daily life, visit
together, will channel the energy of understanding www.eternallightenergy.com or ask a question to
and lead you to clarity on your co-worker's actions. I n s p i r a t i o n s f r o m B i n a h a t
binah@eternallightenergy.com. Additional questions,
QUESTION: Can Kabbalah help me with answers and podcasts can be found on the Inspirations
everyday problems like abundance and love? from Binah website: www.inspirationsfrombinah.com

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Tantric Sex – An Introduction -Compiled by Dhara Kothari February 2011

Tantric Sex – An Introduction


antra in Sanskrit means: Tantra loom, exists between lovers. This view holds that the
warp; hence principle, system, doctrine, greatest source of energy in the universe is sexual,
from the two root words tanoti stretch, and places high value on ritualized intercourse.
extend, and trayati liberation, anglicised as Sexual orgasm is seen as a cosmic and divine
tantricism or tantrism or tantram. The word Tantra experience. Tantric philosophy also teaches that
also applies to any of the scriptures (called Tantras) everything is to be experienced playfully, yet with
commonly identified with the worship of Shakti. awareness and a sense of sacredness in every
Tantra deals primarily with spiritual practices and gesture, every sensory perception, and every action.
ritual forms of worship, which aim at liberation The sexual practices in the Vajrayana context are
from ignorance and rebirth, the universe being very different from ordinary sexual activity. This is
regarded as the divine an extremely advanced
play of Shakti and Shiva. practice and should only be
Tantra is the beliefs and performed once
practices by which, realizations of the path
working from the have been achieved. Sexual
principle that the universe symbolism is common in
we experience is nothing Vajrayana iconography,
other than the concrete where it basically
manifestation of the represents the union of
divine energy that creates wisdom and compassion or
and maintains that wisdom and method. This
universe, seeks to ritually is of utmost importance as
appropriate and channel this shows that
that energy, within the enlightenment can only be
human microcosm, in achieved through
c r e a t i v e a n d practising both wisdom
emancipatory ways. The and compassion.
Tantric practitioner seeks According to some Tibetan
to use the prana (divine authorities, the physical
power) that flows through practice of sexual yoga is
the universe including necessary at the highest
one's own body to attain level for the attainment of
purposeful goals. These enlightenment. The use of
goals may be spiritual, sexual yoga is highly
material or both. regulated. It is only
Tantrism is a quest for permitted after years of
spiritual perfection and training. A great majority of Tibetans believe that
magical power. Its purpose is to achieve complete the only proper practice of tantric texts is
control of oneself, and of all the forces of nature, in metaphorically, not physically, in rituals and
order to attain union with the cosmos and with the during meditative visualizations.
divine. The concept of agni (fire) is associated with the
Tantric sex is a spiritual practice. It is not aimed at concept of soma (nectar) forming a complementary
self-indulgence or pleasure as an end in itself. There pair. Soma is fuel to agni and it quenches its
is an aspect of sex in highest yoga tantra practice continuous thirst. From their union a new creation
which is both symbolic as well as descriptive of the is born, and vice versa, the pair agni - soma appears
practice of using sexual intercourse to transform where there is a creative process. For example in a
one's sexual potential into a blissful consciousness loving couple, passion is agni and the loved one is
directed towards achieving enlightenment. soma. In the human body, digestion is agni and food
Tantra like Yoga or Zen is a path to enlightenment, is soma. In the tantric sexual alchemy, there is the
which has its roots in India. It is nicknamed the pair tejas (agni) and ojas (soma). Even on a larger
science of ecstasy and focuses on heightening and scale, in a star, the atomic fire is agni and the
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hydrogen fuel is soma. When one looks carefully we level, each participant experiences a fusion of one's
can find a soma for any agni. In the human psychic, own Shiva and Shakti energies.
agni acts as desire and intentional will, and soma is There is no end goal in Tantric sex, only the present
whatever is the object of that desire or will. moment of an ideal, harmonious union. Tantra
Through the intimate connection of body and teaches you to worship your sexual partner and to
universe in tantric thought, we can understand how transform the act of sex into a sacrament of love.
sex and orgasm can be seen as a cosmic and divine Tantric sex attempts to awaken powerful psychic
experience. Sex may be used by tantric' to heighten energies within through which we can enter into
their energies, consciousness or connection to the higher states of consciousness.
universe which can aid healing (peace, wholeness,
power, bliss) and growth (self-esteem). The
following quotes express different understandings
of tantra; 'In tantra, sex is used as the cosmic union
of the opposites, to create the polarity charge that
connects with the primordial energy from which
everything arises in the universe; the totality of all.'
The greatest source of energy in the universe is
sexual, and places high value on ritualised
intercourse. Sexual orgasm is seen as a cosmic and
divine experience. Tantric sexual practices involve
heightening sexual energy so that it can be utilized
for spiritual growth and healing. They help you
embrace the divine nature of your sexual energy and
learn to flow it to the upper energy centres of your
body.
The path of the tantra is a spiritual one, which
includes and appreciates the experience of our
sexuality and sensuality as a conscious meditation,
as a flowing together of the physical, erotic and
cosmic energies. If you were a devoted student of
tantric philosophy, you would go through an
extensive program of physical, sexual and mental
exercises to heighten your sensory awareness.
There are tantric texts that specify sex having three
distinct and separate purposes; procreation,
pleasure and liberation. Those seeking liberation
avoid frictional orgasm for a higher form of ecstasy,
as the couple participating in the ritual lock in a
static embrace. Several sexual rituals are
recommended and practiced. These involve
elaborate and meticulous preparatory and
purificatory rites. The sexual act itself balances
energies coursing within the pranic ida and pingala
channels in the subtle bodies of both participants.
The sushumna nadi is awakened and kundalini rises
upwards within it. This eventually culminates in
samadhi, wherein the respective individual
personalities and identities of each of the
participants are completely dissolved in a unity of
cosmic consciousness. Tantrics understand these
acts on multiple levels. The male and female
participants that are conjoined physically are
represented as Shiva and Shakti, the male and
female principles. Beyond the physical, a subtle
fusion of Shiva and Shakti energies takes place,
resulting in a united energy field. On an individual

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Graphology - by Binoy Sasidharan February 2011
Graphology
Handwriting Analysis and the study of human behavior through handwriting
he myth that our personalities might be hidden in
our handwriting is attractive. The way each of us
writes is so personal, apparently in just the same
way our personalities are so individual.
Handwriting is also a mode of personal expression, a
creative act we have been developing our whole lives.
Handwriting analysis is refered to as Graphology.
Handwriting may also be regarded as brain writing. It is
an expression of the whole personality. Writing is
expressive movements and these movements have there
meanings and interpretations. Graphology is the study of
handwriting and the connection it has to a person's
behavior.
Graphology has been actively used in compiling profiles
for employment, business partnerships and marital
compatibility. In Switzerland, approximately 80 percent
of large corporations use graphology in their hiring
procedures.
emotions.
History of Graphology
? The Shape of Strokes: Handwriting that is square
Most of what we know about Graphology dates back over
indicates practicality, whereas irregular strokes and
the last few hundred years. The first known book about
squiggly lines convey a more relaxed, artistic view and
Graphology was published in 1622 by Camillo Baldi, an
approach to life. Handwriting that is circular in
Italian doctor of medicine and philosophy. In 1872, Jean
appearance is said to indicate an easygoing, agreeable
Michon published his book on Graphology which became
nature, and in contrast, angular handwriting with sharp,
the authority on the subject at that time. Soon, European
jagged points may indicate aggressive behaviour, high
universities started to offer a Ph.D. or Master's degree in
levels of energy, and a direct, purposeful approach.
graphology.
? The Slant of Handwriting: Handwriting that
Conducting a Graphology analysis
slants forward indicates that one is rather emotionally
You will need a sample of spontaneous handwriting
expressive, and the opposite is true for those whose writing
written on plain paper using a ballpoint or fountain pen of
slants vertically, indicating a possible sense of withdrawal
not less than 12 lines long with a signature.
when it comes to emotions. Upward slants are said to
How and where is Graphology applied?
mean optimism, while downward slants may indicate
Compatibility Issues: Usually done for couples who wish
exhaustion or low energy levels.
to test their true compatibility before marrying. ?
Graphology is used to ascertain whether or not the couple Graphology / Handwriting Analysis / Grapho-therapy
in question complement one another and can expect to Graphology features and interpretations provide a small
enjoy a long lasting commitment. Even in cultures where but useful guide as to the way people behave, and
arranged marriages are still a part of societal ways, particularly how they handle their social requirements.
graphology is used by elders in the community before Check your own handwriting against these pointers to see
giving consent as a sort of extra assurance that the (Graphology Main Features/Parameters) what you can
individuals should indeed marry. learn or confirm about yourself, and see also how effective
Human Relations: Graphology, along with an assembly of even just a few simple graphology techniques can be in
other similar tools, like a criminal background check, are revealing personality style.
thought to be useful as a method of facilitating the hiring
process, giving companies a way to place prospective Understanding the personality through handwriting is a
employees in positions better suited to them, or perhaps valuable way of making the best of both personal
decide to not hire at all. However, using graphology as a awareness and interpersonal situations for the benefit of
part of the recruitment process has been greatly criticized all concerned.
in terms of both legal and ethical grounds.
Legal Matters: Graphologists are often called upon by The aim in using graphology to analyse a person's
those in the legal profession to examine and analyze handwriting must always be positive. The interpretation
handwriting samples of prospective jurors as well as those should enable people analysed to use the understanding
on trial in order to learn more about their personalities, gained, to help them live their lives to the highest level of
giving the counsel an edge in their case. satisfaction that they choose. In a professional or
Graphology - Main Features/Parameters organizational context, graphology can play an important
? The Pressure Used: It is said that the pressure one part in enabling working relationships to be forged that
uses when writing exudes the intensity of their emotions, will enhance the quality of the group or team performance.
or also their stress levels with, obviously, the heaviest
applications being indicative of the more intense Binoy Sasidharan

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ANDORRA - Dhara Kothari February 2011
ANDORRA
A whole world in a small country
ucked away in the eastern Pyrenees, the tiny there is an interesting cupboard with seven keys
Principality of Andorra is a land of narrow which once held the most important national
valleys and mountainous landscapes. documents. The cupboard could only be opened by
Andorra's pretty villages and hamlets dotted along the simultaneous presence of councillors from each
the main road that traverses the country are filled of the seven constituencies in the country. There is
with houses built in the local style. The few found also a dormitory and a kitchen with magnificent 16th
away from the main road are even more unspoilt, century murals. The Sala de la Justicia is the only
and provide spectacular views across the rugged courtroom in the whole country and the Sala del
countryside. Consell is where the
parliament still assembles.
Andorra officially the Caldea
Principality of Andorra Caldea is one of Europe's
(Catalan: Principat largest health spas, a futuristic
d'Andorra), also called architectural wonder situated
the Principality of the in the heart of the Andorran
Valleys of Andorra. It is a mountains. There are over
small country located in 6000 square meters of indoor
the eastern Pyrenees and outdoor lagoons, saunas,
Mountains and bordered jacuzzis, pools, Indo-Roman
by Spain and France. It is baths, cascades, bubble beds
the sixth smallest nation and much more. Fed by
in Europe having an area natural thermal springs, it is
of 468 km2 (181 square an essential part of any visit to
miles) and an estimated Andorra, especially after a
population of close to hard day's fun in the snow.
90,000. Andorra la Vella The Castle of Sant Vicenç
is the highest capital city in Europe, being at an d'Enclar
elevation of 1023 metres. The official language is Perched on a hilltop at an altitude of over 1126
Catalan, although Spanish, French, and Portuguese meters, the Castle of Sant Vicenç d'Enclar overlooks
are also commonly spoken. the village of Santa Coloma. This medieval complex
The Principality was formed in 1278. The role of was built between the 9th and the 12th centuries and
monarch is exercised jointly by the two co-princes, was the home of the Counts of Urgell. Visit the
the President of the French Republic and the Bishop church, the necropolis and various ruins as well as
of Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. Andorra is a prosperous
country mainly because of its tourism industry,
which services an estimated 10.2 plus million
visitors annually and also because of its status as a
tax haven. Given its relative isolation, Andorra has
existed outside the mainstream of European history,
with few ties to countries other than France and
Spain. In recent times, however, their thriving
tourist industries along with developments in
transport and communications have removed the
country from its isolation. Its political system was
modernised in 1993, when it became a member of
the United Nations and the Council of Europe.
Places to visit
Casa de la Vall
Originally built as a family home in 1580, Casa de la
Vall was bought by the General Council in 1702 and
is now the seat of the Andorran Parliament. Situated
in the old heart of Andorra la Vella, its architecture
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the remains of the recognised as a haven
battlements and the stone for rare or endangered
guard walk. wildlife, and the
The Casa d'Areny- undeveloped valley
Plandolit Museum, has recently been
Ordino considered to be the
The Casa d'Areny- spiritual heart of
Plandolit Museum traces Andorra. It covers an
over three centuries in the area approximately of
life of an Andorran noble 43 km² and this
family. The museum is represents almost 10%
based in the house where of the surface area of
the family lived since the country. In 2004 it
1633 and gives a became Andorra's
fascinating insight into first, and to date it's
how Andorran people the only, UNESCO
lived. World Heritage Site in
Andorra la Vella the cultural landscape
Andorra La Vella is the category.
capital of Andorra and its La Massana
biggest town. Lying at the confluence of the Gran This parish contains the highest point in Andorra,
Valira, the Valira del Oriente and the Valira del the peak of Comapedrosa at an altitude of 2942
Norte rivers, Andorra La Vella is dwarfed by metres. One should also note its wealth of rivers
stunning snow-capped mountains of up to 2500 since it is crossed by the Northern Valira, the rivers
metres high. Check out The Barri Antic (old town) of Arinsal, Pal and Montaner, and numerous
the original heart of the town when it was little more tributaries and streams. Its wealth of mineral
than a village. Stroll in the Placa del Poble the large waters is considerable. It is in the north-west of the
public square atop the Edifici Administratiu Govern country, separated from Escaldes-Engordany by the
d'Andorra. It's a great place for people to enjoy an Sant Antoni tunnels, and holds great wooded areas
evening and is home to the town's theatre. such as the woods of Pal, Jou and Padern. It has very
Snow varied flora and fauna, including the proud
Probably Andorra's most valuable natural resource, presence of the isard (the chamois of the Pyrenees)
heavy winter snow is very conducive to most winter as well as boars, foxes, hares and wood cocks.
sports. For about six months of the year, Andorra's Ordino
well-equipped ski stations have perfect conditions Sornàs, Ansalonga, La Cortinada, Llorts and
for skiing. The main ski stations are at Pas de la Ordino, five quarts or villages, make up the parish.
Casa-Grau Roig, Soldeu-Tarter, Arinsal, Pal and Ordino is the opposite extreme to the hectic pace of
Arcalís. Andorra la Vella or Escaldes. It is a fortress of peace.
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley Farming is more in evidence than commercial offers
The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is a glacial valley or hotel complexes and it has maintained, intact and
in Andorra. The isolated valley offers visitors the its air of a gentlemanly retreat. At Sornàs there are
chance to discover the harmony between nature and prehistoric drawings, at La Cortinada the
mankind saved over the years. The isolated valley is Romanesque church of Sant Martí with its
mediaeval frescoes, at Arans its famous cave with a
profusion of stalactites and stalagmites and at
Llorts its traditional chapel.
Engolasters
The Engolasters Lake is where you can take a walk
on the tracks around the lake and if you feel like
hiking, you can take the Les Pardines track that
leads to Encamp, forming an interesting mountain
bicycle circuit. The existence of a hot spa,
considered to be one of the hottest in Europe, gave
rise to the construction of the first spa hotels,
situated in the town of Escaldes; Hotel Valira, Pla,
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commercial and hotel centre.
Mountain Meditation
The Pyrenees are a range of mountains in
southwest Europe that form a natural border
between France and Spain. For the most part,
the main crest forms a massive divider
between France and Spain, with the tiny
country of Andorra sandwiched in between.
Mineral springs are abundant and
remarkable, and especially noteworthy are the
hot springs. The hot springs, among which
those of Les Escaldes in Andorra are
sulphurous and mostly situated high, near the
contact of the granite with the stratified rocks.
These mountains may not have great lakes but
what they do offer are great waterfalls.
These mountain ranges form the most natural
hiking mountain retreats and natural
representative of a mixture of French and Catalan
influences from the Pyrenean bordering areas.
However, the use of local stone, an essential element
for the walls of this new architecture, made them
blend into the natural environment. Stylistically,
they did not belong to any specific artistic
movement, but rather they were included in
typography of mountain buildings which retained
certain important similarities.
Escaldes - Engordany
The nerve centre of Andorran commerce consists of
Avinguda Meritxell and Avinguda Carlemany, a
single artery with two names. Escaldes owes its
name to the hot spa waters which are still pouring
out of public fountains at temperatures of over 60°
centigrade. Many private houses and hotels have
these waters and it is no surprise that they have
given rise to a giant spa centre. Escaldes-Engordany meditation retreats. The back to wilderness and
contains architectural jewels and in less than fifty solitude mountain retreat discovering the healing of
years, Escaldes-Engordany has gone from being a natural effortless mindfulness, awareness and
totally farming community to being a great mountain meditation, spiritual fasting for personal
growth, health, transformation and uprightness,
rediscovering or exploring the
deepest natural inborn awareness,
meditation, spirituality and self-
healing. Live evaluation experience
and the benefits of living life as a
hermit, the luxury of being really
out for weeks, without phone or
mail. Mountain hiking meditation
retreat in the Pyrenees and the
spiritual hiking retreat are holidays
for both body and soul.
Rediscovering the value of silence
and most simple way of living
during health retreat for spiritual
healing and transformation.
Trekking and just being there;

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Mountain retreat fasting is no zero calories fasting
but a natural Ayurveda based fasting technique:
During meditation retreat and hiking days you eat a
cup of muesli in the morning, eat rice or lentil soup at
noon and night, drink herb tea. Life is experience
and experience is bodily felt. This bodily awareness
is awareness of the spirit of what you're doing.

Other activities
Andorra is the country of mountain climbing and for
complete novices there are many rock walls to start
with. Then there are many eco trails to discover
glacier landscapes and ancient forest. Nature
reserves and botanical gardens, which are home to
700 flowers and plant species, some unique to the
hiking, walking, contemplation, awareness, natural
Pyrenean. Some eco routes pass by meadows of mat-
effortless mindfulness and your own critical
grass, sub-alpine forests of hooked pine and rock-
reflection of how you live. No guru no mysticism
but down to Earth spirituality a natural
meditation retreat.
Hiking mountain retreat; a simple natural path
to deeper personal growth, better health and
awareness in the midst of Western Europe's last
wilderness. Wilderness retreat offers a natural
way to combine both physical exercise in search
for more fitness and health with turning into
and rediscovering natural healing processes.
There is plenty of time to sleep rest and dream,
feel and contemplate what comes up.
Mountains can be hazardous, weather bad,
night's cold, and solitude difficult. That's real
mountain wilderness meditation retreat:
demanding autonomy. Respect of the others
retreat in meditation, silence and solitude is of fall terrain with exuberant plants like those from the
course a must. You also get a grasp of the soul of the daisy family. They are accompanied by European
mountains and why they help you to contact your and Pyrenean monkshood. In the meadows of East
deeper self. Alpine Violet, there is English iris, groundsels and
Canterbury bells, and particularly the
clustered bellflower. Pyrenean brook newts
and salamanders hide in the brooks and
wetlands. It is well worth observing the multi-
coloured butterflies, some of which are rare,
like the Apollo.
Another route passes through sub-alpine
meadows. Before reaching the lake, to cross
marshes with orchids. From the lake, you can
ascend the peak, where there is exceptional
flora, such as; water-crowfoot froom glaciers,
retusa and potentilla saxifrage. There are the
tits singing and the common crossbill with its
characteristic beak. Then there are mountain
goats in the canals. In the high areas, there are
rock ptarmigans, red-billed and yellow-billed
choughs. In the peaks, there are bearded
vultures and golden eagles.
The Valley of Incles road brings the most

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ANDORRA - Dhara Kothari February 2011
stunning glacial want to have a great time
valley in the with your friends or family,
Principality of then nature activity parks is
Andorra. This just for you. There are
r o u t e i s various historical heritages
dominated by that can transport you back
pine forests of in time. Andorra also offers
hooked pine with several refuges for hiking
the occasional and trekking routes that
European white never seem to end.
birch, aspen and Do you want to feel what it
rosemary willow. is like to submerge in lakes
The Woodman at an altitude of over 2000
Trail is in the metres, in pure, crystalline
Rabassa Forest, at water, where few people
an altitude of have dived before? Climb to
between 1,400 altitudes of 2,700 metres, in
and 1,500 metres. ascents of great beauty, and
The whole route try high altitude scuba
passes through diving to depths of more
the most attractive Scotch pine forests of Andorra. than 90 metres for lovers of more advanced diving
The undergrowth is dominated by the common techniques. With ascents by foot, or on a horse or a
bearberry. Throughout the route, birds like the donkey, and through panoramic views by helicopter.
nuthatch, the coal tit, common goldcrest, etc., sing. A diving experience like no other in the world, in
Mammals like squirrels, foxes and deer also live in lakes at an altitude of over 2000 metres, in summer
these woods. and winter when you can go under ice. There are
The district of Sant Julià de Lòria allows you to special training courses on offers as well.
appreciate a rich natural heritage and discover local
species amidst a great variety of landscapes. At the Getting there
same time, during the trips, you will discover about Flights to Andorra: Andorra does not have an
the trades and crafts that used to be practiced here. international airport. Closest international airports:
The district of Encamp, with four ecotourism trails, Barcelona (BCN) in Spain and Toulouse (TLS) in
gives you the chance to discover the great diversity of France, besides others.
flora and fauna, as well as the landscape
surrounding them. Travel by road: There are several bus routes that can
One can also enjoy a wide variety of routes of all be taken from Spain- Barcelona; Lleida; La Seu
levels, and the best bike parks in the Pyrenees. If you d'Urgell; Girona; Reus; Salamanca; Tui and
Hospitalet de l'Infant. From France-
L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre;
Tolouse. From Portugal- Arcos de
Valvérdez and Porto. There are three
bus stations in Andorra itself.

Taxis/Car: Taxis may also be taken


and sharing is common practice to
cut costs. If you take your own car
there are several routes from Spain
and France.
Travel by rail: Closest train stations
are: 1. Sants station (Barcelona). 2.
Lleida Pirineos station (Lleida),
Spain. 3. Matabiau Station
(Toulouse) France. 4. Hospitalet-
près-l'Andorre station, France.

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Amusement is a form of love - By Master Chrism February 2011
Amusement is a form of love - By Master Chrism
Amusement is a form of love. It keeps one impervious to attachments from influences that feed off of fear for example. Fear
evaporates in the face of amusement. It really is a useful and enjoyable tool to partake of as much as possible.

Amusement responds to Kundalini and is transformed into bliss, sometimes ecstatic bliss. Amusement is a protection from
depression and fear and trauma dramas. It is an expressed form of love that is partaken of by the entire body and mind and
emotions and spirit. All of the body's take part in a good laugh! This in turn leads to its healing and restorative functions as when
the body is in laughter/love/bliss ecstasy disease is removed from the focus consciously and subconsciously.

This is why from a Kundalini perspective amusement is a quality to always have close at hand. I laugh quite a bit as a normal
aspect of my interactions on this earth.

It is important to have laughter every day and in every way from the laughter of what a kitten or puppy can give to that of perplexed
expressions of wonderment with what the human condition provides (serious laughter here!) to what actions we take in our
everyday interactions with others. (Important is to be able to laugh at and with ourselves). During trauma dramas in the dream
life one can see immediate results when injecting laughter into the equation.

Amusement provides a lightness of being. A carefree and love based lightning expression of appreciation and joy. The body
heaves with laughter the same as it heaves in sadness during crying. Same muscles at work. Just another aspect of feeling. So
please partake of it as much as you can during a Kundalini event from activation to awakening to kriyas and heart chakra
activations.

Blessings to all who read it and are able to instill in themselves as mush laughter and joy as they can spill out from themselves into
others.

© Chrism 2011
Chrism is another person like you, a consciousness clothed in flesh, who uses a set of protocols entitled the Safeties he guides
students in a loving and safe manner through the Kundalini process.
www.kundaliniawakeningsystems1.com

Photograph by Jiten Soni


Special Person
Special person is like a special word in your life,
that special person who knows, understands and be
with you at the best.
Special person is not when you are looking for a need
that special person is indeed with you 24 hours
round the clock.
Special person is not someone who makes you laugh
that special person is one who supports you in your
smile and makes you live with a smile.
Special person is not someone who has been with for
years and years
that special person is whom who be with you when
you needed the most.
Special person is not someone you always make you
justify things,
that special person is someone who always supports
you in your decisions.
Don't worry on your special person,
that special person can be anyone you or me or
someone whom you yet have to know from within
your heart.

- Jiten Soni

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Kundalini and dreams - By Master Chrism February 2011
Kundalini and dreams
he dream life is one of the main areas of person does not know what is occurring they can begin to feel as
communication between the Kundalini consciousness if they are approaching a state of insanity. They can self commit
and the human ego or psychological consciousness. due to these fearful dreams and the intrusive quality of these
These dreams will be customized towards the dreams into their real life. Kundalini is relentless and yet at its
individual consciousness as it is this consciousness, along with foundation Kundalini has the best interests of the individual at
all other bodies of awareness that is being transformed. its core.
Often this communication will come in the form of a symbol or Fear dreams or nightmares can become a common theme if the
groupings of symbols that will represent certain aspects of an individual is resisting the Kundalini or so fearful of any change
individual's life. Such as, a house in disarray indicating the need that they immediately freeze up during the Kundalini
for some personal organization or as a need for further instruction. And yet even in these circumstances will the
balancing of mental and emotional struggles or a beautiful Kundalini continue to treat and assist the person inside of their
scene, indicating a loving communication from nature. These transformation. Kundalini understands fear. And it is as a
are symbols of movement from one expression to the next. separate and distinct aspect of our being. It is conscious and
In our lives we can experience a great many events and cogent of what needs to be given to any individual at any time
experiences that can last many years within our psyche. These and does so with a continuous methodology of subtle or gross
thoughts and feelings can color the present time existence in transformation.
ways that are quite challenging to our inner happiness and Dreaming in Kundalini can take on many different stages and
complacency. Kundalini dreams will seek to balance these areas. qualities of expression. The out of body activity or OBE is a
Many of the Kundalini communications will be designed for the common feature leading into the Kundalini expression. As this
amelioration of these inner areas of turmoil or confusion gently activity occurs many lessons and a shift of the normal
or roughly guiding us into a healthier and greater awareness of understanding of reality can occur as the dreamer views
what it is we are to learn and absorb through these experiences. themselves sleeping thus identifying with more than the
We are often given dramas with modulating story lines that physical body lying asleep below them as they float gently above
point to a certain set of behaviors and actions, feelings, and it. This of course can cause another fear response if the
thoughts that we are to adopt or cleanse ourselves of. Sometimes occurrence of the phenomena is an unknown for the person.
we will be given these over and over again until we begin to
internalize them to the point of conscious expression of these Lucid dreaming or becoming conscious inside of the dream will
teachings within our daily and nocturnal activities. also serve as a function of the Kundalini dreaming experience as
Within the Kundalini dream divine personages or teachers may it may be necessary for the individual to have an awakened
come and give specific guidance towards the purification and psychological conscious awareness inside of the dream state for
inculcation of the Kundalini divine agenda within and upon the a discernment of what the Kundalini dream is offering. This can
individual. These teachings are often accompanied by blissful or occur in order for the lesson to be received.
exalted feelings of love and appreciation from the dreamer. The dreaming state can be instantly turned into a Kundalini
Sometimes they come in ways that can be as a sharp rebuke for spiritual vision as a component of the transformation in the later
certain activities that must be stopped immediately. Drug use or stages of the Kundalini awakening dream experience. These
addictions of many various natures would fall into this category. visions are as a real representation of a Kundalini
communication and are often superimposed upon the
Often within the Kundalini dream a type or many types and awakening individual's daily conscious understanding and
varieties of animals may come. Some species show up more than reality. In the afternoon so to say or at lunch can a vision occur or
others such as the serpent or the tiger or panther. Spiders and at any time of day or night of the Kundalini consciousness
birds are other manifestations of the Kundalini consciousness choosing.
as it begins to help a person understand that the true source of In many ways are we gifted with the Kundalini awakening
divine transformation is held within the arms of nature. Mother awareness given to us from the Kundalini process. The dreams
Nature to be more precise as Kundalini in its feminine are a very real and valid vector of open and personal
expression is the manifestation of this force. communication for the individual within the Kundalini
As the primary conditioning factor for Kundalini begins its awakening process. There is no denying it as we will sleep
expression into the person it is the Sacred Feminine that takes eventually and these dreams will come.
the lead beginning to help her Kundalini child embrace a new Open to these dreams as you open yourself to the inner divine
world of expression and understanding while still immersed transformation. Do not fear any aspect of the Kundalini
inside the world of the mundane physical. communicating to you even though it may take on a fierce quality
These animals will most certainly appear in the Kundalini to test your levels of fear response. Open to the inner
dreaming life of many people entering into this supreme transformation and take no resistance in any form against the
expression. Yet one of the many differences of a Kundalini Kundalini. Even inside of the scary or frightening dreams are
dream and a non Kundalini dream is that the Kundalini dream very real treasures and gifts of enlightenment that are waiting to
can literally bleed into the waking reality of an individual. be found by you within these states of consciousness and change.
Meaning that as the person begins to awaken or is completely Let yourself open and become enthusiastic about where you are
awake the Kundalini dream will persist in all of its glorious going and how you are getting there. This is merely one aspect of
manifestation into the waking reality! This can rock the reality of the Kundalini process but it is a very important aspect and
the now awakened person, sparking the creation of many merely requires that you begin to accept and initiate a non-
questions and concerns within the person and in some cases resistant attitude of grace and openness to the Kundalini and its
eliciting a fear response. ways of communicating and teaching and transformation within
In many ways the veil of separation realities have begun to blend the dreaming expression.
and it is in these ways that the Kundalini dreamer is being
prepared for the future stages of being that accompanies the Kundalini blessings to all!
K u n d a l i n i a w a k e n i n g p r o c e s s .
These dreams can become the source of much fear. When a © Chrism 2011

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Report February 2011
International Seminar on
Yogashastra of Acharya Hemachandra
And
Homage to Late Jambuvijayaji organized by BLII, Delhi
On 18-19 December 2010
By Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh (Associate Professor, B. L. Institute of Indology)

The Inaugural Function, of the two-day International this occasion a Souvenir was brought out which was
Seminar on Yogashastra of Acharya Hemachandra and released by the distinguished guest on the dais.
homage to Late Saint Muni Jambuvijayji, was held on All the sponsors and co-sponsors- Indian Council for
18th December 2010, in India International Centre, New Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of Culture, ICPR,
Delhi. The sudden and sad demise of the illustrious Batliboi Ltd., Siddho Mal & Sons, Ratna Sagar Pvt. Ltd.,
Munishri, in road accident, left his devotees, followers, Enkay (India) Rubber Co. Pvt. Ltd., Motilal Banarsidass
and pupils, spread over the whole world, stunned. His Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Cosco India Pvt. Ltd., were
departure from the world created a void in the academic felicitated in the function. Director, Dr. Balaji Ganorkar
world that cannot be fulfilled. The critical edition of conducted the program. Deputy Vice-Chairman Shri V.
Yogashastra of Hemachandra being his last work, BLII K. Jain proposed the vote of thanks.
decided to organize this seminar as a mark of great In addition to the valedictory function, the academic
respect to the departed soul. deliberations were spread over six sessions.
Prof. K. R. Rao, the Chairman, Indian Council of In the first session, Prof. Fuzinaga Shin, Dr. Jitendra B.
Philosophical Research (ICPR), Dr. Godabrish Mishra, Shah, Mr. Narendra Prakash Jain enlivened, rather
Member Secretary, Indian Council of Philosophical sanctified the atmosphere with their memoirs on the
Research, Mr. S. K. Goel, Director General, Indian sadhana, religions conduct, method of editing of Late
Council of Cultural Research (ICCR), the founder and its Muni Jambuvijayji.
chief patron of the BLII Shri Pratap Bhogilal and Prof. In the remaining sessions Dr. Fuzinaga Shin from Japan,
Sagarmal Jain, a stalwart of the Jaina studies, graced the explained cosmology in Yogashastra, Dr. Christopher K.
dais on this occasion by their benign presence. Chapple, USA, presented his paper on the five Jaina
The Chief Guest, Prof. K. R. Rao has pin-pointed the need Yogas of Haribhadra, Prof. Sagarmal Jain, traced the
to present the Yoga in a manner, comprehensible to the sources of Yogashastra. Prof. Dharmchand Jain
common people. He emphasized the need of presented his paper on the Place of a Householder in
spiritualizing the secularity rather than secularizing the Yogashastra, Prof. Kanti Mardia on Yogashastra,
spirituality. He told that a good English translation of Kashayas and the tree of virtues, with the help of power
Yogashastra of Acharya Hemachandra should be point presentation. Dr. Falguni Zaveri, Mumbai, read
brought out. Mr. Goel, in his speech, spoken out that yoga her paper on “How person can achieve altered state of
has become an industry today. Our thrust should be to consciousness” and Dr. Kokila Shah, Mumbai on
make yoga an instrument of bringing equilibrium Equanimity: The essence of Yoga in Yogashastra. Dr.
between mind and body. Prof. Godabrish Misra gave a Ashok Kumar Singh, BLII analyzed the sources of
new connotation to 'Yogah karmasu kaushalam' as the extracts occurring in the auto-commentary of Yoga. Dr.
right of knowledge in empirical existence. 'Yogaksema Vijay Shankar Shukla highlighted the genesis of Yoga in
vahamyaham' to him stood for the well-being of body and historical and social perspective. Dr. Abhay Doshi,
mind. Mumbai, and Dr. D. N. Sharma, Ahmedabad, also read
Shri Pratap Bhogilal in his welcome speech highlighted their papers.
that BLII should embark upon the researches in inter- The chief Guest at the Valedictory function was Padma
religious faith. He also threw light on the establishment Vibhushita Prof. Satyavrata Shastri (Former Vice-
of BLII. Chancellor, Jaganath Sanskrit University, Puri) and the
Prof. Jitendra B. Shah, Vice-Chairman, BLII, also the other Guest of Honor was Mr. Muthusamy Varadarajan
Convener of this Seminar, in his key note address, made (Former Secretary Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India).
an exhaustive survey regarding genesis and development The valedictory presided by Prof. Ramanuja Devanathan
of Jaina literature on Yoga. He incorporated in his (Registrar, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi).
scholarly speech the salient feature of the important Prof. Gayachanran Tripathi, National Fellow, Indian
works, written from the earliest period to the present Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla delivered the
day, in Prakrit, Sanskrit, Kannad, Hindi, Gujarati and valedictory address. The report of proceedings was
English etc. presented by Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh. Dr. Balaji
The function commenced with the chanting of Navakar Ganorkar, Director, BLII conducted the whole seminar
mantra by Mrs. Deepshikha Jain. Mr. N. P. Jain, Vice- and proposed the vote of thanks.
Chairman, BLII, introduced the dignitaries and
distinguished participants, coming from different parts
of India and abroad. Sri R. K. Jain, President of BLII,
threw light on the activities of Vijay Vallabh Smarak. On

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Book Review - Gayatri Pagdi February 2011

The Encyclopedia of Dream Interpretation


By Eili Goldberg New Age Books Price : ` 695
Have you ever dreamt of pulses? If you have, then When the mind is centered on them, the sleeper goes
it's got nothing to do with your diet but is rather an over his life again and again in a phantom way. He
indication that your financial luck is about to lives over the experiences of his daily life. At times the
change for the better very soon, especially if you are sleeper is told of some thing that might benefit him or
self-employed. And if you work for someone then is warned of a n impending danger thorough his
particularly nasty and office is a misery all through, dreams, most of us, instead of using this to our
dreaming of pulses is advantage dismisses them
going to change all of it. once we wake up.
Pulses in your dream Researchers say that all the
would mean that you are knowledge of our past lives
actually going to get a and their experiences is
raise! How do I know stored in our subconscious
this? Eili Goldberg's The where it remains in minute
Encyclopedia of Dream form. Memory is only the
Interpretation tells me awakening of the
so. subconscious mind. Some
long-forgotten incident,
Catch yourself sneezing that has made a deep
in a dream and it means impression on the mind, is
some sort of unexpected apt to filter through into the
news is going to force conscious state in dreams.
you to change your The dreamer is also known
plans. Dream of your to have the dream picture
neighbourhood tailor of the past very
and it doesn't indicate prominently in one's sleep
that he is going to deliver in time of illness or when
a faultlessly made outfit; one's vitality is low.
it simply means you are Childhood and long-
indecisive and are easily forgotten scenes come up
swayed by people. From frequently and appear as
Abandonment to Zoo, real as if they had only
this 1008-page happened recently. They
encyclopedia offers give the dreamer joy or
explanations and sorrow, according to the
interpretations of all stages he passed through.
sports of dreams that
people have. The author Interpretation of dreams is
has studied 73 different complex but interesting.
dream dictionaries The book, being a collation
along with many other of dreams, is breezy to read and you can visit it from
books that deal with dreams, he has consulted time to time, open any page and start right there. I,
works ranging from the Bible to Jung's theories personally, did not agree with some of the
and has put together this interesting collection. interpretations and also felt that a couple of more
Goldberg is also an authority on dream could be added to the existing ones but there are far
interpretation and has written books on mysticism too many people and far too many dreams to ever fit in
and psychology. one book, even if it is an encyclopedia. Dreams and
their interpretations are subjective and culture-
Dream interpreters would like to believe that sleep specific. However, on the whole, the universal thought
and dreams have more to do in shaping our lives is the same: Don't dismiss or dread your dreams. They
than we have any idea of. The subconscious are worth studying, if only for the sake of curiosity, and
memory may be the direct cause of certain dreams. this particular book is fun to browse through.

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